Caring Voices

“officer, director, trustee, or key employee are all related .”

“Caring Voices primary exempt purpose is to provide residential, respite, and communitybased support services for children, youth, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Services focus on safety, independence, emotional wellbeing, and community integration.”

“Our organization provides residential services plus communitybased support, for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Many of the expenses reflected in this return directly support participants individualized needs, therapeutic goals, community integration, and daily living stability. Program expenses include: Therapeutic meals and outings that support socialemotional development, community participation, and skillbuilding. Sensory, educational, and activitybased materials used to meet behavioral, developmental, and therapeutic needs. Hygiene, clothing, and personalcare items purchased for individuals served through our programs. Transportation costs required for medical appointments, school activities, community access, and program participation. Family care and client support payments that assist caregivers with essential needs, respite, and stability services. Foster care stipends that are taxexempt and used solely for the care and support of youth placed in licensed homes. Repairs and maintenance related to safety, accessibility, and upkeep of programrelated environments. Administrative expenses such as payroll, insurance, utilities, and compliancerelated costs necessary for operating a licensed service organization. All expenditures are aligned with our mission and are used exclusively for program delivery, participant support, and organizational compliance. No funds are used for personal benefit. All financial activity is documented, categorized, and maintained according to state and federal requirements.”

“The organizations Other Expenses consist of programrelated and administrative costs necessary to provide residential, respite, and communitybased services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). These expenses directly support participant wellbeing, safety, therapeutic engagement, and daily living needs. The categories included are: Staff Wellness: Expenses that support staff morale, retention, and wellbeing, including wellness activities and appreciation items for directcare staff who provide 24/7 support to individuals with IDD.- $6923 Sensory and Activity Supplies: Materials used for therapeutic engagement, behavioral regulation, sensory stimulation, and communitybased activities. These items support individualized treatment plans and skillbuilding.-$10189 Education: Costs related to educational materials, schoolrelated fees, and learning supports for individuals served through the organizations programs.-$3968 Meals and Therapeutic Meals: Food purchased for program participants during community outings, therapeutic sessions, and supervised activities. These meals support socialemotional development, community integration, and daily living skills.-$7761 Outings (NonMeal): Expenses for communitybased activities such as movies, recreational events, and therapeutic outings that promote socialization, independence, and community inclusion.-$3138 Hygiene and Program Supplies: Personalcare items, cleaning supplies, household goods, and other essential materials required to maintain safe, sanitary, and supportive environments for participants.-$5638 Program Clothing: Clothing and footwear purchased for individuals in residential, respite, or community programs who require assistance with basic needs or who lack adequate clothing.-$3621 Health Supplies: Basic healthrelated items used to support participant wellbeing, such as firstaid materials, overthecounter care items, and other nonprescription supplies.-$3130 Office Supplies: Administrative materials necessary for program documentation, compliance, communication, and daily operations.-$2729 All expenses listed above are directly tied to the organizations exempt purpose and support the delivery of residential, respite, and communitybased services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.”

“We have four voting members, 2 volunteers, and 2 employees.”