Voices For A Sustainable Future Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Voices For A Sustainable Future Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Takoma Park, Maryland, registered in 2010, with $1,965,090 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 5780, Takoma Park, MD, 20913 EIN 27-1940927 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.0M
▼ 12.8% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.6M
Net assets
$2.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Voices For A Sustainable Future Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating17 mo reserves · +20% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Voices For A Sustainable Future Inc: 17 mo reserves · +20% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Voices For A Sustainable Future Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Voices For A Sustainable Future Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 5780, Takoma Park, MD, 20913
- City
- Takoma Park
- State
- Maryland
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Environmental Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $375K (FY2013) to $2.0M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $15KNet assets $2.3M
Operating margin
19.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.3M
Total liabilities
$15K
Net assets
$2.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,965,090▼12.8% | $1,574,460▲1.8% | $2,266,537▲20.8% | $2,281,877▲20.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,253,657▲104% | $1,547,161▲1.7% | $1,875,907▲60.4% | $1,891,178▲56.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,106,621▼49.9% | $1,520,691▲24.0% | $1,169,411▼26.1% | $1,210,309▼25.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,207,079▲81.8% | $1,226,841▲41.5% | $1,583,481▲162% | $1,617,346▲161% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,213,901▲82.6% | $866,858▲4.3% | $603,243▲135% | $619,950▲135% | 990 |
| 2019 | $664,755▼9.2% | $830,848▲94.1% | $256,200▼39.3% | $264,047▼39.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $732,161▲113% | $428,115▼3.8% | $422,293▲257% | $434,031▲245% | 990 |
| 2017 | $343,512▼21.7% | $445,096▲4.3% | $118,247▼36.9% | $125,961▼34.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $438,906▲7.5% | $426,600▲10.0% | $187,507▲7.0% | $191,198▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $408,127▲8.7% | $387,848▲17.4% | $175,201▲13.1% | $180,866▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $375,489 | $330,386▲7.6% | $154,922▲41.1% | $156,254▲41.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $306,913 | $109,819 | $110,824 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $1.4M total
24 grants to Voices For A Sustainable Future Inc totaling $1.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Project Inc | General support | 2024 | $200,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To promote education and analysis on the benefits of clean transportation. | 2024 | $100,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To promote education and analysis on the benefits of clean transportation. | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Sunrise Project Inc | General support | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $21,000 |
| Sierra Club | Environmental protection | 2023 | $6,500 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To promote education and analysis on the benefits of clean transportation. | 2022 | $250,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Sustainable environment | 2022 | $70,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Sustainable environment | 2022 | $70,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Climateworks Foundation | Project support | 2021 | $100,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To promote education and analysis on the benefits of clean transportation. | 2021 | $75,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Sierra Club | Environmental support | 2021 | $6,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2020 | $60,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Voices For A Sustainable Future Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Voices For A Sustainable Future Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-1940927, based in Takoma Park, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Voices For A Sustainable Future Inc's EIN?
- Voices For A Sustainable Future Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-1940927.
- How much revenue does Voices For A Sustainable Future Inc report?
- Voices For A Sustainable Future Inc reported $1,965,090 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Voices For A Sustainable Future Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Voices For A Sustainable Future Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Voices For A Sustainable Future Inc (EIN 27-1940927) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.