Voices Underground is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in KENNETT SQUARE, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $384K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 15 grants totaling $120K. Net investment income was $3K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$384K
-27.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$120K
-4.0% YoY
Grant Count
15
-16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+15.2% YoY
About Voices Underground
Based on IRS filings
Voices Underground is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in KENNETT SQUARE, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $384K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 15 grants totaling $120K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $383,686 | $530,841 | $653,301 |
| Revenue | $1,305,486 | $952,426 | $1,447,031 |
| Expenses | $1,395,633 | $1,155,503 | $1,026,048 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,377,865 | $1,061,209 | $988,716 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,431 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lincoln University ($15,000), Young Professionals of Color ($10,000), Trade Institute of Pittsburgh ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JUNETEENTH LEHIGH VALLEY COPLAY, PA | JUNETEENTH GRANT | $5,000 |
| YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF COLOR HARRISBURG, PA | JUNETEENTH GRANT | $10,000 |
| TRADE INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH PITTSBURGH, PA | JUNETEENTH GRANT | $10,000 |
| THE ARTIST BANK INC PHILADELPHIA, PA | JUNETEENTH GRANT | $10,000 |
| CHESTER CULTURAL ARTS & TECHNOLOGY WEST CHESTER, PA | JUNETEENTH GRANT | $10,000 |
| THE WOMEN'S COALITION FOR HARRISBURG, PA | JUNETEENTH GRANT | $10,000 |
| ALIQUIPPA GREEN ALIQUIPPA, PA | JUNETEENTH GRANT | $10,000 |
| AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM OF BUCKS CO LANGHORNE, PA | JUNETEENTH GRANT | $5,000 |
| HOPE STATION CARLISLE CARLISLE, PA | JUNETEENTH GRANT | $5,000 |
| NAACP - INDIANA COUNTY INDIANA, PA | JUNETEENTH GRANT | $7,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| J MICHEAL BONTRAGER | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| JOSE SABASTRO | CFO/TREASURE | 3 | — |
| LUKE ZUBROD | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| BRENDA ALLEN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MARNIE CONLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| GREG THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER | 40 | $145,868 |
| LANISHA CASSELL | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $57,211 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Voices Underground?
Voices Underground is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in KENNETT SQUARE, PA. It holds $384K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Voices Underground?
As of 2024, Voices Underground holds $384K in total assets with $1.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 15 grants totaling $120K in 2024.
Where does Voices Underground operate?
Voices Underground has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Voices Underground award?
In 2024, Voices Underground awarded 15 grants totaling $120K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Voices Underground's EIN?
Voices Underground's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4406870. 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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