THE PURPOSE OF VOICES FOR INDEPENDENCE IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, IMPROVE THE QUALITY, INDEPENDENCE, DIGNITY, AND CONTROL OF THEIR LIVES, AS WELL AS TO PROMOTE A PHILOSOPHY OF INDEPENDENT LIVING, INCLUDING A PHILOSOPHY OF CONSUMER CONTROL, PEER SUPPORT, SELF-HELP, SELF- DETERMINATION, EQUAL ACCESS, AND INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEMS ADVOCACY, AS WELL AS THE INTEGRATION AND FULL INCLUSION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH CROSS DISABILITIES INTO THE MAINSTREAM OF AMERICAN SOCIETY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.8M
+5.4% YoY
Revenue
$17.7M
-23.9% YoY
Net Investment Income
$55K
+36.2% YoY
Expenses
$17.0M
-26.7% YoY
About Voices for Independence
Based on IRS filings
Voices for Independence is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in ERIE, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $55K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,756,415 | $11,150,687 | $11,834,971 |
| Revenue | $17,707,843 | $23,254,674 | $20,276,084 |
| Expenses | $17,032,346 | $23,238,658 | $20,643,822 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $54,905 | $40,316 | $40,014 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHY A HERTZOG | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT BACH | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BROOK WARD | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KEITH KLINK | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DAVID TOME | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LARRY SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL SONSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DARLENE WOLFORD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CATHI MITCHELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHONA EAKIN | CEO | 19.5 | $211,886 |
| STACY KEMMLER | CFO | 19.5 | $153,425 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Voices for Independence?
Voices for Independence is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in ERIE, PA. It holds $11.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Voices for Independence?
As of 2024, Voices for Independence holds $11.8M in total assets with $17.7M in annual revenue.
Where does Voices for Independence operate?
Voices for Independence has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Voices for Independence's EIN?
Voices for Independence's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1727199. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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