Nonprofit · EIN 86-2679763
VOICES OF THE FORGOTTEN FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90046
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,463,127 | $788,305 | $674,822 | $738,292 | $62,986 | $675,306 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $287,659 | $295,249 | -$7,590 | $484 | $0 | $484 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ (amended) | $122,187 | $114,113 | $8,074 | $8,074 | $0 | $8,074 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,450,877
- Program service revenue
- $12,250
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $54,550
- Other salaries and wages
- $141,499
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $218,481
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,000
- Accounting fees
- $11,775
- Occupancy
- $30,481
- Travel
- $49,549
- Program services (functional)
- $736,471
- Management and general (functional)
- $27,843
- Fundraising (functional)
- $23,991
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $484
- Total assets, end of year
- $738,292
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $62,986
- Net assets, end of year
- $675,306
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $147,830
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $527,476
- Gross receipts
- $1,463,127
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 2
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luc Bernard | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $54,550 | $2,133 |
| Jan Rossner | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Richards | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUC BERNARD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $33,435 |
| JAN ROSSNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOE RICHARDS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUC BERNARD | PRESIDENT | 5 | $10,240 |
| JAN ROSSNER | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| JOE RICHARDS | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1417 N VISTA ST APT 106, LOS ANGELES, CA 90046-4259
- In care of
- % LUC BERNARD
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Luc Bernard, 2108 N ST 15689, Sacramento, CA 95816
- Signed the 990
- Luc Bernard, President
- Phone
- (213) 329-6350
- 990-N for 2024 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Luc Bernard, 1417 N Vista St Apt 106, Los Angeles CA 90046. Mailing address: 1417 N Vista St APT 106, Los Angeles CA 90046.
- Return prepared by
- Getzel Schiff & Pesce LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 86-2679763 or by the name VOICES OF THE FORGOTTEN FOUNDATION INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Voices of the Forgotten uses video games to combat antisemitism, preserve Holocaust memory, and spotlight overlooked stories of Jewish history. Founded in 2021, our mission is to engage younger generations through the immersive power of digital storytelling.
Program accomplishments
- The Light in the Darkness is a free educational video game that tells the story of a Polish-Jewish family in France in 1940, as everyday life is unraveled by rising antisemitism, discrimination, and persecution. The game has reached nearly two million players since launch. In 2025, the Organization began development of The Light in the Darkness: Director's Cut, an expanded edition featuring fully voiced scenes, extended narrative, refined visuals, and updated gameplay.Expenses $547,281 · revenue $12,250
- Shine a Light Gaming researches and shines a light on issues of hate and antisemitism within the gaming industry. During 2025, the program produced two research reports focused on a needs assessment for digital leadership in games and player expectations for those leaders.Expenses $189,190
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-2679763
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $738,292
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,463,127
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,463,127 | $788,305 | $738,292 | XML |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Luc Bernard Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | December 2024 | $287,659 | $295,249 | $484 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $122,187 | $114,113 | $8,074 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Luc Bernard Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $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 86-2679763).
Questions about VOICES OF THE FORGOTTEN FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of VOICES OF THE FORGOTTEN FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VOICES OF THE FORGOTTEN FOUNDATION INC is 86-2679763.
- Is VOICES OF THE FORGOTTEN FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to VOICES OF THE FORGOTTEN FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VOICES OF THE FORGOTTEN FOUNDATION 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 VOICES OF THE FORGOTTEN FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did VOICES OF THE FORGOTTEN FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of VOICES OF THE FORGOTTEN FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Luc Bernard.
- Who are the officers and directors of VOICES OF THE FORGOTTEN FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $54,550 (Luc Bernard, President).
- How much revenue does VOICES OF THE FORGOTTEN FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,463,127, expenses of $788,305 and total assets of $738,292 at year end.
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