DYSPHONIA INTERNATIONAL INC

EIN: 863907079 501(c)(3) Diseases & Disorders

ITASCA, IL

Total Revenue
$752,954
Total Expenses
$587,766
Total Assets
$3,345,279
Net Assets
$3,274,768
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
CHARLIE REAVIS
Phone
6302504504
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

DYSPHONIA INTERNATIONAL INC, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $753K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 54% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $165K, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

DYSPHONIA INTERNATIONAL IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF PEOPLE AFFECTED BY SPASMODIC DYSPHONIA AND RELATED VOICE CONDITIONS BY FINDING ANSWERS THROUGH RESEARCH, BUILDING UNDERSTANDING THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS, AND RAISING HOPE THROUGH SUPPORT FOR THOSE LIVING WITH THESE CHALLENGING VOCAL DISORDERS. WHILE THESE DISORDERS ARE NOT LIFE-THREATENING, THEY ARE LIFE-ALTERING AND CAN IMPACT EVERY FACET OF A PERSON'S LIFE. OUR COMMUNITY OF VOLUNTEERS, HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, RESEARCHERS, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS WORKS TOGETHER TO PROVIDE CONNECTION, SUPPORT, AND A SHARED PATH FORWARD, HELPING THOSE AFFECTED BY VOICE DISORDERS OVERCOME ADVERSITY AND THRIVE IN A COMMUNITY THAT CARES ABOUT THEM AND THEIR VOICE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $168,432 Revenue: $11,090

EDUCATION AND AWARENESS EFFORTS EXPANDED SIGNIFICANTLY. DYSPHONIA INTERNATIONAL HOSTED A SUCCESSFUL SYMPOSIUM IN TAMPA, FL, AND PUBLISHED THE ANNUAL ISSUE OF OUR VOICE. THE ORGANIZATION EXHIBITED AT...

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EDUCATION AND AWARENESS EFFORTS EXPANDED SIGNIFICANTLY. DYSPHONIA INTERNATIONAL HOSTED A SUCCESSFUL SYMPOSIUM IN TAMPA, FL, AND PUBLISHED THE ANNUAL ISSUE OF OUR VOICE. THE ORGANIZATION EXHIBITED AT THREE MAJOR PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES VOICE FOUNDATION, FALL VOICE, AND ASHA AND PRESENTED TO 50 LARYNGOLOGY FELLOWS AT FALL VOICE. IN CELEBRATION OF WORLD VOICE DAY, A GLOBAL CAMPAIGN WAS LAUNCHED UNDER THE THEME RESONATE, EDUCATE, CELEBRATE!. DYSPHONIA INTERNATIONAL COORDINATED 22 GUEST SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS FOR GRADUATE SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY PROGRAMS AND PARTICIPATED AS A GUEST ON SIX PODCAST EPISODES. THE 5TH ANNUAL WALK FOR TALK DREW GLOBAL PARTICIPANTS AND RAISED $125,910, WHICH WAS MATCHED TO TOTAL $251,820, CONTRIBUTING TO A FIVE-YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL OF $1,226,980 TO SUPPORT RESEARCH AND PROGRAMS.

Program 2
Expenses: $72,310

DYSPHONIA INTERNATIONAL ALSO STRENGTHENED ITS SUPPORT PROGRAMS BY ORGANIZING 64 VIRTUAL, 31 IN-PERSON, AND FOUR HYBRID SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS. AN IN-PERSON SKILL-BUILDING LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP WAS HELD...

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DYSPHONIA INTERNATIONAL ALSO STRENGTHENED ITS SUPPORT PROGRAMS BY ORGANIZING 64 VIRTUAL, 31 IN-PERSON, AND FOUR HYBRID SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS. AN IN-PERSON SKILL-BUILDING LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP WAS HELD FOR 27 PARTICIPANTS, AND REGULAR VIRTUAL MEETINGS CONTINUED FOR SUPPORT NETWORK LEADERS, INCLUDING AREA CONTACT LEADERS AND SUPPORT GROUP LEADERS. THE LEADERSHIP LIBRARY WAS EXPANDED TO OFFER ENHANCED RESOURCES FOR VOLUNTEER LEADERS. A VIRTUAL WORKSHOP WITH CERTIFIED COACH TRISH JORDAN PROVIDED ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND SUPPORT. VOLUNTEER EXCELLENCE WAS RECOGNIZED WITH THE MIDGE KOVACS AWARD AND THE DOT SOWERBY AWARENESS AWARD. THE QUARTERLY VOICES OF SUPPORT ONLINE NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTED THE ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE VOLUNTEER SUPPORT NETWORK.

Program 3
Expenses: $237,866

DYSPHONIA INTERNATIONAL ADVANCED ITS RESEARCH MISSION BY FUNDING TWO NEW RESEARCH GRANTS AND CONTINUING SUPPORT FOR A SECOND-YEAR PROJECT. THE ORGANIZATION STREAMLINED ITS GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS...

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DYSPHONIA INTERNATIONAL ADVANCED ITS RESEARCH MISSION BY FUNDING TWO NEW RESEARCH GRANTS AND CONTINUING SUPPORT FOR A SECOND-YEAR PROJECT. THE ORGANIZATION STREAMLINED ITS GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS BY INTRODUCING A PRELIMINARY LETTER OF INQUIRY STAGE. THIRTEEN TRAVEL AWARDS AND TWO CONFERENCE AWARDS WERE GIVEN TO INDIVIDUALS PRESENTING AT MAJOR PROFESSIONAL VOICE ASSOCIATION MEETINGS. DYSPHONIA INTERNATIONAL ALSO CO-PRESENTED AND SPONSORED A WORKSHOP AT THE ANNUAL BRIDGE TO AI CONFERENCE WITH THE FOUNDERS OF THE WHISPP APP. REGULAR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD AND RESEARCHERS ENCOURAGED THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW VOICE RESEARCH PROJECTS. ADDITIONALLY, PLANNING BEGAN FOR A VIRTUAL RESEARCH WORKSHOP FOR FUNDED INVESTIGATORS IN MID-2025, AND THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED ITS SUPPORT OF THE BRAIN BANK AND GLOBAL DYSTONIA REGISTRY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $603,280
Program Service Revenue $11,090
Investment Income $135,468
Other Revenue $3,116
TOTAL REVENUE $752,954

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $198,820
Salaries & Benefits $210,242
Fundraising Expenses $38,663
Program Expenses $478,608
Other Expenses $178,704
TOTAL EXPENSES $587,766

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $752,954 $487,777 +0.5%
Expenses $587,766 $543,655 +0.1%
Net Income $165,188 $-55,878 -4.0%
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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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
4
Volunteers
300

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
5
$96,423
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DOT SOWERBY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES REAVIS PRESIDENT 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY BIFARO SUPPPORT NETWORK DIRECTOR 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCIA STERLING DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEVERLY MATTHEWS TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN BECK VICE PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS KASZETA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE MENK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLIE WOMBLE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUE PAYNE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT FLANAGAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOROTHY TANNAHILL-MORAN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLY KUMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 52.00
Officer
$96,423 $0 $96,423
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 $752,954 $587,766 $3,345,279 $165,188
2024 $487,777 $543,655 $3,143,625 $-55,878
2023 $529,001 $410,561 $3,109,933 $118,440
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