Nonprofit · EIN 66-0363251
VIRGIN ISLAND ADVOCACY INC
Tax-exempt · FREDERIKSTED, VI 00840
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,188,797 | $1,181,004 | $7,793 | $418,224 | $34,957 | $383,267 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,167,963 | $1,165,545 | $2,418 | $410,837 | $35,363 | $375,474 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,142,981 | $1,142,942 | $39 | $373,168 | $112 | $373,056 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,180,511
- of which government grants
- $1,090,574
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $8,286
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $112,394
- Other salaries and wages
- $510,555
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $820,331
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $975
- Accounting fees
- $53,270
- Occupancy
- $43,043
- Travel
- $25,736
- Depreciation
- $4,359
- Program services (functional)
- $720,336
- Management and general (functional)
- $460,668
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $410,837
- Total assets, end of year
- $418,224
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $34,957
- Net assets, end of year
- $383,267
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $87,211
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $383,267
- Gross receipts
- $1,188,797
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1977
- State of legal domicile
- VI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCHIE JENNINGS | EMPLOYEE Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $109,500 | $22,826 |
| ANGUS DRIGO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 37.5 | $109,500 | $17,401 |
| SHERILYN POGSON | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FLAVIA LOGIE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHEVELL SIMEON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNESHA BEDMINSTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SIMONA THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA TOWAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE GREENIDGE-PAYNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VANESSA ORTIZ WILLIAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EUELL DIXON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCHIE JENNINGS | EMPLOYEE Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $109,500 | $22,594 |
| ANGUS DRIGO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 37.5 | $109,500 | $17,169 |
| SHERILYN POGSON | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FLAVIA LOGIE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHEVELL SIMEON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNESHA BEDMINSTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SIMONA THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA TOWAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE GREENIDGE-PAYNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VANESSA ORTIZ WILLIAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EUELL DIXON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCHIE JENNINGS | EMPLOYEE Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $109,500 | $22,189 |
| ANGUS DRIGO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 37.5 | $105,250 | $14,846 |
| VERONICA HANDY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR OLUTAYO DELANO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERILYN POGSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FLAVIA LOGIE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA BASS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ABIGAIL CYNTIE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHEVELL SIMEON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNESHA BEDMINSTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 63 ESTATE CANE CARLTON, FREDERIKSTED, VI 00840-0000
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHERILYN POGSON, 63 ESTATE CANE CARLTON, FREDERIKSTED, VI 00840
- Signed the 990
- SHERILYN POGSON, BOARD CHAIR
- Phone
- (340) 772-1200
- Website
- DRCVI.ORG
- Return prepared by
- COLLINGWOOD ANDERSON & ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
ADVANCE THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, SUPPORT AND EMPOWER FAMILIES AND PROVIDE TRAINING AND INFORMATION THAT PROMOTES THE OVERALL HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS
Program accomplishments
- DRCVI ASSISTED CAREGIVERS WITH OBTAINING GUARDIANSHIPS, TAUGHT PEOPLE ABOUT SELF-DETERMINATION AS AN ALTERNATIVE, AND HOSTED SEVERAL TRAININGS AND INFORMATION SESSIONS ABOUT TRANSITION SERVICES AT VARIOUS STAGES OF LIFE. DRCVI STAFF WORKED WITH THE DD COALITION ON A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER THAT REACHES 250 FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS. DRCVI ALSO CONDUCTED MONITORING VISITS TO ENSURE THAT PEOPLE IN RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES WERE NOT BEING NEGLECTED OR ABUSED, AND THAT THEY AND THE STAFF ARE AWARE OF THEIR RIGHTS. DRCVI HOSTED ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DEAF AWARENESS AND AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT CELEBRATIONS, WORKFORCE AND WELLNESS EVENTS, EMERGENCY-PREPAREDNESS PROGRAMS, OUTREACH TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES, AND BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENTS.Expenses $148,196
- IN 2025, WE CONDUCTED 9 TRAINING SESSIONS TO MORE THAN 512 PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS, YOUTHS, YOUNG ADULTS, AND PARENTS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. WE COLLABORATED WITH THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BEHAVIORAL SERVICES, BEYOND VISIONS AND FAMILY VOICES, AND VIRGIN ISLANDS DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING COMMUNITY. WE DELIVERED 12 RADIO SHOWS AND SENT 188 INFORMATIONAL TEXTS TO 37 SUBSCRIBERS. OUR STAFF SERVED OVER 36 PARENTS, YOUTH, AND PROFESSIONALS IN THE REPORTING PERIOD. WE WORKED INDIVIDUALLY WITH 17 ADMINISTRATORS, EDUCATORS, AND STAFF MEMBERS, PROVIDING THEM WITH INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO STRENGTHEN THEIR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AND INFORMATION FOR A MORE INCLUSIVE LEARNING.Expenses $109,720
- DRCVI PROVIDES PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS (PAIMI) AND THEIR FAMILIES. DRCVI HOSTED SEVERAL ABILITY RADIO SHOWS AND WEBINARS ADDRESSING TOPICS SUCH AS SUICIDE PREVENTION, HOLIDAY STRESS, ACCESS TO PSYCHIATRIC CARE, AND MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS. DRCVI ALSO PARTNERED WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO REDUCE STIGMA AND INCREASE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE CHALLENGES FACED BY INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. DRCVI CREATED A YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM TO ASSIST AT RISK STUDENTS AND CONDUCTED A TERRITORY-WIDE REVIEW OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. DRCVI MONITORED SEVERAL RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES SERVING INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS TO HELP ENSURE RESIDENTS WERE FREE FROM ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND RIGHTS VIOLATIONS.Expenses $170,143
- DRCVI PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES, CONDUCTS INVESTIGATIONS OF FACILITIES, PROVIDES INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES AND TRAINING AND OUTREACH TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.Expenses $292,277
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 66-0363251
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $418,224
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,188,797
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $1,188,797 | $1,181,004 | $418,224 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,167,963 | $1,165,545 | $410,837 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,142,981 | $1,142,942 | $373,168 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $1,080,979 | $1,057,413 | $374,539 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 66-0363251).
Questions about VIRGIN ISLAND ADVOCACY INC
- What is the EIN of VIRGIN ISLAND ADVOCACY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VIRGIN ISLAND ADVOCACY INC is 66-0363251.
- Is VIRGIN ISLAND ADVOCACY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to VIRGIN ISLAND ADVOCACY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VIRGIN ISLAND ADVOCACY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of VIRGIN ISLAND ADVOCACY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did VIRGIN ISLAND ADVOCACY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of VIRGIN ISLAND ADVOCACY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names SHERILYN POGSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of VIRGIN ISLAND ADVOCACY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $109,500 (ARCHIE JENNINGS, EMPLOYEE).
- How much revenue does VIRGIN ISLAND ADVOCACY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,188,797, expenses of $1,181,004 and total assets of $418,224 at year end.
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