SOCIETY OF VOICE ARTS AND SCIENCES INC

EIN: 463678051 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$533,346
Total Expenses
$611,389
Total Assets
$71,003
Net Assets
$-191,196
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2013
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
RUDOLPH GASKINS
Phone
2122690700
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

SOCIETY OF VOICE ARTS AND SCIENCES INC, founded in 2013, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $533K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 41% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $611K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF SOCIETY OF VOICE ARTS AND SCIENCES(SOVAS) IS TO CONNECT JOB SEEKERS TO THE CONSUMMATE SOURCES OF TRAINING, EDUCATION, MENTORING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES REQUIRED TO CREATE AND SUSTAIN A SUCCESSFUL CAREER IN THE VOICEOVER INDUSTRY.OUR MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE ONGOING DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAMS FEATURING EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIPS, JOB PLACEMENT, MEANINGFUL NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND AWARDS RECOGNITION THROUGH THE VOICE ARTS AWARDS PROGRAM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $215,316 Revenue: $395,346

SOVAS PRODUCES AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND AWARDS GALA ("THATS VOICEOVER! CAREER EXPO AND THE "VOICE ARTS AWARDS") THAT HAVE GALVANIZED THE VOICEOVER ECOSYSTEM BOTH NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY...

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SOVAS PRODUCES AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND AWARDS GALA ("THATS VOICEOVER! CAREER EXPO AND THE "VOICE ARTS AWARDS") THAT HAVE GALVANIZED THE VOICEOVER ECOSYSTEM BOTH NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. THROUGH THESE TENTPOLE EVENTS AND A VARIETY OF YEAR-ROUND INITIATIVES, SOVAS FACILITATES JOB CREATION, REAL-WORD AUDITIONS, PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING, TRAINING, SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARD ACKNOWLEDGMENT ON A GLOBAL LEVEL, EVEN ESTABLISHING A COMMITTEE OF INTERNATIONAL AMBASSADORS.

Program 2
Expenses: $239,239

VOICE ARTS AWARDS: THIS PROGRAM IS SIMILAR TO THE OSCARS, EMMYS, TONYS AND OTHER AWARD FRANCHISES. THE VOICE ARTS AWARDS IS AN OPEN COMPETITION VOTED UPON BY EXPERTS WITHIN THE VARIOUS FIELDS THAT...

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VOICE ARTS AWARDS: THIS PROGRAM IS SIMILAR TO THE OSCARS, EMMYS, TONYS AND OTHER AWARD FRANCHISES. THE VOICE ARTS AWARDS IS AN OPEN COMPETITION VOTED UPON BY EXPERTS WITHIN THE VARIOUS FIELDS THAT CONSTITUTE THE ENTRY CATEGORY. TWO VOTES: ONE TO DETERMINE THE INITIAL NOMINEES AND A SECOND TO DETERMINE THE NOMINEE TO BE DESIGNATED THE WINNER IN EACH ENTRY CATEGORY. SEVERAL SPECIAL AWARDS (LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT ETC.) MAY ALSO BE AWARDED. THE AWARDS GALA HAS ITS OWN UNIQUE TIME, PLACE AND VENUE WITH SEPARATE TICKET SALES. THE PURPOSE OF THE VOICE ARTS AWARDS IS TO PROVIDE AN INTERNATIONAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE EXTRAORDINARY SKILL AND ARTISTRY THAT GOES INTO VOICEOVER INDUSTRY ACTING, AND TO HOLD UP AN EVOLVING BEST-IN-CLASS STANDARD OF ACHIEVEMENT TO WHICH THE VOICEOVER INDUSTRY CAN CONTINUALLY ASPIRE. SIMILAR TO THE OSCARS, EMMYS, TONYS AND OTHER MAJOR PROGRAMS. THE VOICE ARTS AWARDS IS AN OPEN COMPETITION VOTED UPON BY EXPERTS WITHIN THE VARIOUS FIELDS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE ENTRY CATEGORIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $23,923

PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO THOSE WHO ARE DISADVANTAGED BY FINANCIAL HARDSHIP THAT HINDERS OR ELIMINATES SERIOUS POSSIBILITIES FOR CAREER SUCCESS AND LIFE FULFILLMENT. THE PROGRAM INSURES THAT...

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PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO THOSE WHO ARE DISADVANTAGED BY FINANCIAL HARDSHIP THAT HINDERS OR ELIMINATES SERIOUS POSSIBILITIES FOR CAREER SUCCESS AND LIFE FULFILLMENT. THE PROGRAM INSURES THAT EDUCATION, TRAINING, MENTORING, CAREER GUIDANCE ARE MADE AVAILABLE IN MEANINGFUL WAYS, AND REQUIRING FOLLOW-UP REVIEW TO MEASURE THE RESULTS ACHIEVED BY SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $27,000
Program Service Revenue $395,346
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $111,000
TOTAL REVENUE $533,346

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $36,542
Fundraising Expenses $11,379
Program Expenses $478,478
Other Expenses $574,847
TOTAL EXPENSES $611,389

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $533,346 $377,762 +0.4%
Expenses $611,389 $372,333 +0.6%
Net Income $-78,043 $5,429 -15.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
9
Employees
2
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$23,708
Total Directors
10
$23,708
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RUDOLPH GASKINS CHAIRMAN & CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$18,104 $0 $18,104
DAVID KOZLOWSKI SECRETARY 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOAN BAKER VICE PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$5,604 $0 $5,604
JILL KERSHAW DIRECTOR 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBIN ARMSTRONG ROT OFF 123 DIRECTOR 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARCHIE ELAM DIRECTOR 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBE HIRATA DIRECTOR 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARC GUSS ROT OFF 523 DIRECTOR 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUANA PLATA DIRECTOR 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEWART WILSON-TURNER COM 722 DIRECTOR 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $533,346 $611,389 $71,003 $-78,043
2022 $377,762 $372,333 $112,592 $5,429
2021 $443,466 $385,949 $90,565 $57,517
2020 $466,284 $410,197 $69,141 $56,087
2019 $473,505 $464,621 $44,410 $8,884
2018 $286,068 $483,353 $95,264 $-197,285
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