Civic Intelligence

Lost Voices

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 26-0605728

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Apr 07, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.LOSTVOICES.ORG
650 Church St Ste 206Plymouth, MI 48170

(313) 405-7664

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

56th percentile

6.6%

Higher net margin than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$55,200

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 28.9% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

68th percentile

15%

Faster asset growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

81st percentile

44%

Faster revenue growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets65th percentile

Assets

Up

$94,914

Up $12,048 (+15%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$93,983

Up $12,386 (+15%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$931

Down $338 (-27%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin56th percentile

Revenue

Up

$191,197

Up $77,086 (+68%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$178,568

Up $67,420 (+61%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$12,629

Up $9,666 (+326%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth68th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$100K$50K$0Assets 2018: $19,102Liabilities 2018: $7,035Net Assets 2018: $12,0672018Assets 2019: $41,871Liabilities 2019: $4,952Net Assets 2019: $36,9192019Assets 2020: $43,498Net Assets 2020: $43,4982020Assets 2021: $78,636Net Assets 2021: $78,6362021Assets 2022: $82,866Liabilities 2022: $1,269Net Assets 2022: $81,5972022Assets 2024: $94,914Liabilities 2024: $931Net Assets 2024: $93,9832024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$94,914
Liabilities$931
Net Assets$93,983
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth81st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2018: $52,740Expenses 2018: $40,703Net Income 2018: $12,0372018Revenue 2019: $83,291Expenses 2019: $58,439Net Income 2019: $24,8522019Revenue 2020: $71,914Expenses 2020: $65,334Net Income 2020: $6,5802020Revenue 2021: $113,095Expenses 2021: $77,957Net Income 2021: $35,1382021Revenue 2022: $114,111Expenses 2022: $111,148Net Income 2022: $2,9632022Revenue 2024: $191,197Expenses 2024: $178,568Net Income 2024: $12,6292024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$191,197
Expenses$178,568
Net Income$12,629
Open 2024 Filing
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 7, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$191,197
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Music workshops serving as cognitive therapy for at risk youth

Music workshops serving as expressive therapy for at risk youth

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
THREE TRAUMA-INFORMED SONGWRITING SESSIONS DESIGNED AS THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS, PERFORMED AT RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR YOUTH AGE 10 TO 18. APPROXIMATELY 210 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN THESE PROGRAMS.-$101,492
THREE TRAUMA-INFORMED SONGWRITING SESSIONS DESIGNED AS THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS, PERFORMED AT RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR YOUTH AGE 10 TO 18. APPROXIMATELY 210 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN THESE PROGRAMS.-$6,863
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay93rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
JAMES MICHAEL BALLExecutive DiFT$55,200-$55,200
GRETCHEN PLEUSSAssociate DiFT$55,200-$55,200
GRANT DRAKEPresidentPT$0--
GEORGE SHEATreasurerPT$0--
WENDY ZIELENSecretary-$0--
DONALD SOENENDirector-$0--
CAROLYN RUSSELLVice Preside-$0--
JOHN FLYNNDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Lost Voices
EIN
26-0605728
Phone
3134057664
Address
650 CHURCH ST STE 206, PLYMOUTH, MI 48170

Signing Officer

Name
James Michael Ball
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3134057664
Signed
2025-04-07

Preparer

Firm
Montgomery Wiethorn & Burke Pc
Address
20704 GILL RD STE 100, FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48335
Preparer
Scott E Montgomery
Phone
2484420777
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

“Expenses advertising 6,863 office supplies 522 software 5,168 travel 4,108 insurance 3,177 bank service fee 313 license 395 meeting meals 1,769 training 132 total 22,447”

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24

“Undeposited fund 1,216 6,917 total 1,216 6,917”

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26

“Credit card payable 1,314 931”

Form 990-ez, Part III, Line 31

“Three trauma-informed songwriting sessions designed as therapeutic interventions, performed at residential facilities for youth age 10 to 18. Approximately 210 youth participated in these programs.”

Raw XML Appendix173 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990EZ/ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd0false
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm0JAMES MICHAEL BALL
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum03134057664
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt09548 MAIN STREET
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0WHITMORE LAKE
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0MI
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd048189
IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/BOYAmt081452
IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt087997
IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd0false
IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt0140626
IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd0false
IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt012629
IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt022079
IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd0true
IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd0false
IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd0false
IRS990EZ/Form1120PolFiledInd0false
IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt082668
IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt094914
IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt0191197
IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd0X
IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd0X
IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd0X
IRS990EZ/InvestmentIncomeAmt04
IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd0false
IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd0X
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt081354
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt093983
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt081354
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt093983
IRS990EZ/OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt09144
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt07.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt17.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt24.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt33.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt440.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt54.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt640.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt73.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt10
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt20
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt30
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt455200
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt50
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt655200
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt70
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm0GRANT DRAKE
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm1GEORGE SHEA
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm2WENDY ZIELEN
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm3DONALD SOENEN
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm4JAMES MICHAEL BALL
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm5CAROLYN RUSSELL
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm6GRETCHEN PLEUSS
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm7JOHN FLYNN
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt0PRESIDENT
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt1TREASURER
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt2SECRETARY
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt3DIRECTOR
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt4EXECUTIVE DI
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt5VICE PRESIDE
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt6ASSOCIATE DI
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt7DIRECTOR
IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd0false
IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd0false
IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd0false
IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/BOYAmt01216
IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/EOYAmt06917
IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt022447
IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt0NONE
IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt0NONE
IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt0MUSIC WORKSHOPS SERVING AS EXPRESSIVE THERAPY FOR AT RISK YOUTH
IRS990EZ/PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt0728
IRS990EZ/ProgramServiceRevenueAmt050567
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt0THREE TRAUMA-INFORMED SONGWRITING SESSIONS DESIGNED AS THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS, PERFORMED AT RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR YOUTH AGE 10 TO 18. APPROXIMATELY 210 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN THESE PROGRAMS.
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt1THREE TRAUMA-INFORMED SONGWRITING SESSIONS DESIGNED AS THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS, PERFORMED AT RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR YOUTH AGE 10 TO 18. APPROXIMATELY 210 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN THESE PROGRAMS.
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt0101492
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt16863
IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0false
IRS990EZ/SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt0124170
IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd0false
IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd0false
IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt01314
IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt0931
IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd0false
IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt0178568
IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt0108355
IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt0191197
IRS990EZ/TransactionWithControlEntInd0false
IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd0false
IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd0X
IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt0WWW.LOSTVOICES.ORG
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0140626
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt092988
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt096149
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt090440
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt055817
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/TotalAmt0476020
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt050571
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt039362
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt017962
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt022655
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt016097
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/TotalAmt0146647
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeCYPct00.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomePYPct00.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY509Pct01.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY509Pct01.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal509Amt0622667
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0191197
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0132350
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0114111
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0113095
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt071914
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/TotalAmt0622667
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0191197
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0132350
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0114111
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0113095
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt071914
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/TotalAmt0622667
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0EXPENSES ADVERTISING 6,863 OFFICE SUPPLIES 522 SOFTWARE 5,168 TRAVEL 4,108 INSURANCE 3,177 BANK SERVICE FEE 313 LICENSE 395 MEETING MEALS 1,769 TRAINING 132 TOTAL 22,447
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1UNDEPOSITED FUND 1,216 6,917 TOTAL 1,216 6,917
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2CREDIT CARD PAYABLE 1,314 931
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THREE TRAUMA-INFORMED SONGWRITING SESSIONS DESIGNED AS THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS, PERFORMED AT RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR YOUTH AGE 10 TO 18. APPROXIMATELY 210 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN THESE PROGRAMS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 31
ReturnHeader/BuildTS02025-03-06 01:10:19Z
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm0JAMES MICHAEL BALL
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt0EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum03134057664
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt02025-04-07
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0LOST VOICES
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt0LOST
ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN0260605728
ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum03134057664
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0650 CHURCH ST STE 206
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm0PLYMOUTH
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0MI
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd048170
ReturnHeader/IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd0false
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN0382688818
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0MONTGOMERY WIETHORN & BURKE PC
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt020704 GILL RD STE 100
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm0FARMINGTON HILLS
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0MI
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd048335
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum02484420777
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparationDt02025-04-29
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm0SCOTT E MONTGOMERY
ReturnHeader/ReturnTs02025-05-16T10:00:44-04:00
ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd0990EZ
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt02024-01-01
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt02024-12-31
ReturnHeader/TaxYr02024

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings

Displayed year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$94,914
Liabilities
$931
Net assets
$93,983
Revenue
$191,197
Expenses
$178,568
Net income
$12,629
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.01$0.94$1.91$1.79$0.13
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.83$0.01$0.82$1.14$1.11$0.03
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.79$0.79$1.13$0.78$0.35
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.43$0.43$0.72$0.65$0.07
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.42$0.05$0.37$0.83$0.58$0.25
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.19$0.07$0.12$0.53$0.41$0.12
Peer Organizations

Similar nonprofits based on the same Siviq industry and scale cohort. 2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits