Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
VOICES UNBROKEN INC
Employer identification number
75-3077676
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
134,029
134,980
131,039
203,562
219,271
822,881
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
34,129
86,953
66,890
44,800
54,575
287,347
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
168,158
221,933
197,929
248,362
273,846
1,110,228
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
21,000
21,000
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
9,850
50,800
34,650
27,500
21,600
144,400
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
30,850
50,800
34,650
27,500
21,600
165,400
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
944,828
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
168,158
221,933
197,929
248,362
273,846
1,110,228
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
32
9
9
37
49
136
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
32
9
9
37
49
136
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
1,910
2,182
735
876
86
5,789
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
170,100
224,124
198,673
249,275
273,981
1,116,153
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
84.650 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
83.580 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.010 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.040 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
VOICES UNBROKEN INC
Employer identification number
75-3077676
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1
VOICES UNBROKEN IS A BRONX-BASED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING UNDER-HEARD MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY - PRIMARILY YOUTH, AGES 12-24 - WITH THE TOOLS AND OPPORTUNITY FOR CREATIVE SELF-EXPRESSION. THROUGH HIGH QUALITY CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS IN JUVENILE JUSTICE FACILITIES, GROUP HOMES, RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES, JAILS AND VARIOUS OTHER TRANSITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE SETTINGS, VOICES UNBROKEN NURTURES THE INHERENT NEED IN ALL PEOPLE TO TELL THEIR STORIES AND BE HEARD. IT IS OUR BELIEF THAT THIS TELLING OF STORIES AND SHARING OF DREAMS LEADS TO INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY GROWTH.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
IN 2013, VOICES UNBROKEN FACILITATED 33 WORKSHOPS TOTALING 242 INDIVIDUAL SESSONS IN ITS VOICES BEYOND BARS PROGRAM (A PROGRAM THAT OFFERS WORKSHOPS TO YOUTH IN THE JUVENILE AND ADULT JUSTICE SYSTEMS). THE WORKSHOPS GAVE THESE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE INCARCERATED OR DETAINED NEW TOOLS FOR COPING WITH STRESS, MOVING PAST TRAUMA AND LEARNING TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR ACTIONS AND EMOTIONS. IN ITS SPEAKING OUR VOICES PROGRAM (A PROGRAM THAT BRINGS CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS INTO A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY AND ALTERNATIVE SETTINGS SUCH AS FOSTER CARE OR RESTRICTIVE RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES), VOICES UNBROKEN PROVIDED 6 WORKSHOPS TOTALING 41 INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS IN 2013. THESE WORKSHOPS HELPED PARTICIPANTS LEARN HOW TO WRITE FROM THE HEART, SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES AND SHARE THEIR STORIES. APPROXIMATELY 135 YOUNG PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THE SPEAKING OUR VOICES WORKSHOPS IN 2013. AS PART OF ITS VOICES NETWORK PROGRAM, VOICES UNBROKEN HOSTED A FREE "WRITE YOUR WAY" TRAINING CONFERENCE FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN USING THE ARTS TO ENGAGE HARD-TO-REACH YOUTH. THE TRAINING PROVIDED THE PARTICIPANTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRY OUT AND TAKE HOME SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES FEATURED IN VOICES UNBROKEN'S WRITE YOUR WAY CURRICULUM. APPROXIMATELY 45 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE CONFERENCE. IN ADDITION, VOICES UNBROKEN OFFERED TRAINING TO PARTICIPANTS IN TEACHING ARTIST TRAINING PROGRAM THAT FOCUSED ON FACILITATING ARTS WORKSHOPS IN NON-SCHOOL SETTINGS. APPROXIMATELY 55 PEOPLE ATTENDED THIS TRAINING SESSION. IN 2013, THE MEMBERS OF VOICES IN ACTION (A LEADERSHIP PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY FOR GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN VOICES UNBROKEN WORKSHOPS AND ARE INTERESTED IN USING THEIR VOICES TO ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES) COMPLETED THIER FIRST PROJECT "THROUGH THEIR EYES THE GATES WILL OPEN", A BOOK THAT USES MEMOIRS AND POETRY TO TELL THE FOUNDING MEMBERS' STORIES, PROVIDE RESOURCE INFORMATION AND SHARE POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS. VOICES UNBROKEN IS COMMITTED TO USING ITS VARIOUS PROGRAMS TO HELP PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP SELF-EXPRESSION SKILLS THROUGH CREATIVE WRITING AND DISCUSSION EXERCISES, WHICH ENABLE THEM TO CONSTRUCTIVELY COMMUNICATE IN SITUATIONS WHERE THEY PREVIOUSLY WOULD NOT HAVE HAD THE CONFIDENCE TO SPEAK UP. ADDITIONALLY, THESE PROGRAMS HELP PARTICIPANTS TO LEARN THAT THEIR WRITINGS AND VOICES HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE PEOPLE'S PERCEPTIONS ABOUT THEM.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
WHEN THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES THE 990 FORM FROM THE ACCOUNTANT, IT IS FIRST REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND THEN EACH BOARD MEMBER IS SENT A DRAFT OF THE 990 FOR REVIEW, QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS. ONCE MANAGEMENT RECEIVES EVERY BOARD MEMBER'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS, THESE ARE PASSED ON TO THE ACCOUNTANT AND FORM 990 IS REVISED ACCORDINGLY. ONCE THE REVISIONS ARE COMPLETED AND APPROVED, THE 990 IS THEN FILED WITH THE IRS BY MANAGEMENT AFTER IT HAS BEEN DULY SIGNED BY THE APPROPRIATE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICIAL. A COPY OF THE REVISED 990 FORM IS SENT TO EACH BOARD MEMBER FOR THEIR RECORDS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
EACH BOARD MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO READ AND SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY UPON JOINING THE BOARD AND ANNUALLY. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD ANNUALLY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE SALARY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS INCLUDED IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET, WHICH IS SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD ANNUALLY FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
VOICES UNBROKEN MAKES ITS FORM 1023 AND FORM 990 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
VOICES UNBROKEN MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.