Nonprofit · EIN 81-5079389
RAISING A VOICE
Tax-exempt · KNOXVILLE, TN 37917
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $466,714 | $446,569 | $20,145 | $1,002,632 | $460,682 | $541,950 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $439,183 | $427,657 | $11,526 | $996,892 | $475,087 | $521,805 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $450,514
- of which government grants
- $7,500
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $16,200
- Other revenue
- $16,200
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $62,370
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $62,370
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $92,298
- Program services (functional)
- $394,995
- Management and general (functional)
- $51,574
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $996,892
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,002,632
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $460,682
- Net assets, end of year
- $541,950
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $541,950
- Gross receipts
- $466,714
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 125
- Year formed
- 2016
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linley Krahel | Director of Staff Discipleship Key employee | 40 | $43,790 | $0 |
| Sara Wilhelm | Director of Local Ministry Key employee | 40 | $37,945 | $0 |
| Emily Hurley | Women's Center Coordinator Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $37,712 | $0 |
| Katie Boggs | Vice-President Officer | 40 | $5,750 | $10,500 |
| Brenda Turner | Recovery and Stability Coordinator Key employee | 20 | $8,250 | $0 |
| Laurel Long | Ministry Program Coordinator Key employee | 40 | $2,100 | $0 |
| William Boggs | President Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick DeKold | Treasurer Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lauren Baxter | Board Member Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jerry Shelgren | Board Member Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Beeghly | Board Member Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Allisan Beeghly | Board Member Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Hurley | Women's Center Coordinator Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $40,404 |
| Linley Krahel | Director of Staff Discipleship Key employee | 40 | $33,200 |
| Laurel Long | Ministry Program Coordinator Key employee | 40 | $27,500 |
| Sara Wilhelm | Director of Local Ministry Key employee | 40 | $25,000 |
| Brenda Turner | Recovery and Stability Coordinator Key employee | 20 | $11,750 |
| William Boggs | President Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Katie Boggs | Vice-President Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Patrick DeKold | Treasurer Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Lauren Baxter | Board Member Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Jerry Shelgren | Board Member Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Paul Beeghly | Board Member Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Allisan Beeghly | Board Member Officer | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1209 E MAGNOLIA AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37917-7733
- In care of
- % WILLIAM BOGGS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
- 3105 Boright Drive, Knoxville TN 37917
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- William Boggs, PO BOX 3544, KNOXVILLE, TN 379273544
- Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
- William Boggs, 3105 Boright Drive, Knoxville TN 37917
- Signed the 990
- William Boggs, President
- Phone
- (704) 437-1983
- Website
- www.raisingavoice.org
Mission
Raising a Voice is an organization addressing the issues of human trafficking exploitation prostitution and vulnerability. The organization provides basic services to women susceptible or involved in these type of issues.
Program accomplishments
- Our womens center provides basic services such as hot meals laundry services showers hygiene products and a safe place off the street and out of harms way. For many women served this is their only safe place allowing them an opportunity to stabilize and move forward from their vulnerability and exploitation. In 2024 we served over 450 unique women exceeding 1,800 annual visits.Expenses $292,266 · grants $20,450
- Our case management services are provided on a case by case basis for each women starting with an assessment of her needs. Through other community partnerships and referrals we provide legal and medical assistance placement into rehabilitation services guidance through housing and employment applications and other needs per individual. The individual case management approach provides a holistic care for each woman.Expenses $80,271 · grants $29,450
- Our basic first aid services provide an initial stop to helping women move forward in addressing ongoing health concerns aimed at ultimately providing a healthier and better quality of life. Initial services include basic wound care non-laboratory based testing and over the counter medication. For medical needs that quickly exceed our limited capabilities we work with community partners through referrals to address larger health needs such as womens health infectious disease emergency health needs and much more.Expenses $22,458
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-5079389
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q23)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,002,632
- Income (IRS master file)
- $466,714
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $466,714 | $446,569 | $1,002,632 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $439,183 | $427,657 | $996,892 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $483,971 | $476,552 | $852,071 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: William Boggs | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 81-5079389).
Questions about RAISING A VOICE
- What is the EIN of RAISING A VOICE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RAISING A VOICE is 81-5079389.
- Is RAISING A VOICE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to RAISING A VOICE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RAISING A VOICE 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 RAISING A VOICE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RAISING A VOICE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of RAISING A VOICE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names William Boggs.
- Who are the officers and directors of RAISING A VOICE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $43,790 (Linley Krahel, Director of Staff Discipleship).
- How much revenue does RAISING A VOICE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $466,714, expenses of $446,569 and total assets of $1,002,632 at year end.
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