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Voces8 Foundation

To nurture in children and adults a lifelong love of choral music through programs including, but not limited to, musical performance, eductaion, and training of musicians and instructors; …

Voces8 Foundation USA

Arts & Culture Grand Rapids, MI EIN: 823591568 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Voces8 Foundation

The VOCES8 Foundation is a choral music education charity that brings the power of singing to communities around the world. Our creative vision is a simple one: we want to teach the world to sing. We passionately believe in the power of singing to bring communities together, to increase mental and p

Founded
Headquarters
Grand Rapids, MI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A68
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2020

Mission

To nurture in children and adults a lifelong love of choral music through programs including, but not limited to, musical performance, eductaion, and training of musicians and instructors; to create materials to be used in such performaces, eduction, and training; and to publish and communicate information and materials as necessary to support such performances, education, and training.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 81%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.19%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.81
Program$0.81
81% to programs beats the peer average (76%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Voces8 Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Voces8 Foundation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Grand Rapids, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 823591568. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $960K in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Voces8 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 823591568. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Voces8 Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Voces8 Foundation is located in Grand Rapids, MI, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.

Based on official tax filings, Voces8 Foundation has $960K in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Voces8 Foundation is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $960K in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Voces8 Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Voces8 Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The VOCES8 Foundation is a choral music education charity that brings the power of singing to communities around the world. Our creative vision is a simple one: we want to teach the world to sing. We passionately believe in the power of singing to bring communities together, to increase mental and p Voces8 Foundation is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $960K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Voces8 Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Voces8 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 823591568, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
81% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

SI
Simon R••••• B••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

5 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Video of the Day: VOCES8 Foundation Choir and Orchestra perform 'Idyll' by Taylor Scott Davis - gramophone.co.uk
Mar 2026
www.gramophone.co.uk
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
VOCES8 meet Voyces at St Joseph’s Subiaco - The West Australian
Jun 2024
thewest.com.au
VOCES8 Foundation launches new women’s choir: Lyyra - aleteia.org
May 2024
aleteia.org
British vocal ensemble VOCES8 returns to Hodgson Concert Hall - UGA Today
Feb 2024
news.uga.edu
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Voces8 Foundation Choir and Orchestra, Smith, Voces8 Centre review - joyous Christmas music by Bach - The Arts Desk
Dec 2023
theartsdesk.com
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 33 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 33 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2017
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Voces8 Foundation

What is Voces8 Foundation?
Voces8 Foundation is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Grand Rapids, United States. The VOCES8 Foundation is a choral music education charity that brings the power of singing to communities around the world. Our creative vision is a simple one: we want to teach the world to sing. We passionately believe in the power of singing to bring communities together, to increase mental and p
When was Voces8 Foundation founded?
Voces8 Foundation was founded in 2017.
Who leads Voces8 Foundation?
Simon Robson Brown serves as Treasurer.
Where is Voces8 Foundation located?
Headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, United States.
What is Voces8 Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
Is Voces8 Foundation trustworthy?
Voces8 Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Voces8 Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 823591568.
What is Voces8 Foundation's website?
http://voces8.foundation