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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by VIRGIN ISLAND ADVOCACY INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$1,188,797
Total expenses
$1,181,004
Contributions and grants received
$1,180,511
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$8,286
Other revenue
$0
Total assets, end of year
$418,224
Total liabilities, end of year
$34,957
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$383,267
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$720,336
Management and general expenses
$460,668
Fundraising expenses
$0
Program service expenses (Part III)
$720,336

Program services were 61.0% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $1,090,574

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $89,937

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $8,286 · related or exempt $8,286

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $112,394 · program services $47,205 · management and general $65,189

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $510,555 · program services $345,094 · management and general $165,461

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $30,903 · program services $15,604 · management and general $15,299

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $104,935 · program services $65,930 · management and general $39,005

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $61,544 · program services $38,757 · management and general $22,787

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $975 · management and general $975

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $53,270 · management and general $53,270

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $87,577 · program services $85,477 · management and general $2,100

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $27,767 · program services $9,324 · management and general $18,443

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $9,675 · program services $9,675

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $43,043 · program services $36,587 · management and general $6,456

  • 17 · Travel

    total $25,736 · program services $21,977 · management and general $3,759

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $5,402 · program services $2,973 · management and general $2,429

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $4,359 · management and general $4,359

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $17,397 · management and general $17,397

  • 24a · Other expenses: CLEANING AND MAINTENANC

    total $32,172 · management and general $32,172

  • 24b · Other expenses: PROGRAM OUTREACH

    total $25,995 · program services $25,995

  • 24c · Other expenses: DUES, FEES AND PUBLICAT

    total $20,584 · program services $9,017 · management and general $11,567

  • 24d · Other expenses: TELEPHONE/INTERNET

    total $6,721 · program services $6,721

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $102,255 · end of year $96,609

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $179,039 · end of year $186,939

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $7,424 · end of year $21,718

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $2,118 · end of year $3,117

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $200,000

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $112,789

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $91,570 · end of year $87,211

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $28,431 · end of year $22,630

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    end of year $15,395

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $10,000

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $25,363 · end of year $19,562

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $375,474 · end of year $383,267

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

ADVANCE THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, SUPPORT AND EMPOWER FAMILIES AND PROVIDE TRAINING AND INFORMATION THAT PROMOTES THE OVERALL HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

Activities or mission (Part I)

PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

  • DRCVI ASSISTED CAREGIVERS WITH OBTAINING GUARDIANSHIPS, TAUGHT PEOPLE ABOUT SELF-DETERMINATION AS AN ALTERNATIVE, AND HOSTED SEVERAL TRAININGS AND INFORMATION SESSIONS ABOUT TRANSITION SERVICES AT VARIOUS STAGES OF LIFE. DRCVI STAFF WORKED WITH THE DD COALITION ON A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER THAT REACHES 250 FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS. DRCVI ALSO CONDUCTED MONITORING VISITS TO ENSURE THAT PEOPLE IN RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES WERE NOT BEING NEGLECTED OR ABUSED, AND THAT THEY AND THE STAFF ARE AWARE OF THEIR RIGHTS. DRCVI HOSTED ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DEAF AWARENESS AND AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT CELEBRATIONS, WORKFORCE AND WELLNESS EVENTS, EMERGENCY-PREPAREDNESS PROGRAMS, OUTREACH TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES, AND BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENTS.

    Expenses $148,196

  • IN 2025, WE CONDUCTED 9 TRAINING SESSIONS TO MORE THAN 512 PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS, YOUTHS, YOUNG ADULTS, AND PARENTS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. WE COLLABORATED WITH THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BEHAVIORAL SERVICES, BEYOND VISIONS AND FAMILY VOICES, AND VIRGIN ISLANDS DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING COMMUNITY. WE DELIVERED 12 RADIO SHOWS AND SENT 188 INFORMATIONAL TEXTS TO 37 SUBSCRIBERS. OUR STAFF SERVED OVER 36 PARENTS, YOUTH, AND PROFESSIONALS IN THE REPORTING PERIOD. WE WORKED INDIVIDUALLY WITH 17 ADMINISTRATORS, EDUCATORS, AND STAFF MEMBERS, PROVIDING THEM WITH INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO STRENGTHEN THEIR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AND INFORMATION FOR A MORE INCLUSIVE LEARNING.

    Expenses $109,720

  • DRCVI PROVIDES PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS (PAIMI) AND THEIR FAMILIES. DRCVI HOSTED SEVERAL ABILITY RADIO SHOWS AND WEBINARS ADDRESSING TOPICS SUCH AS SUICIDE PREVENTION, HOLIDAY STRESS, ACCESS TO PSYCHIATRIC CARE, AND MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS. DRCVI ALSO PARTNERED WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO REDUCE STIGMA AND INCREASE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE CHALLENGES FACED BY INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. DRCVI CREATED A YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM TO ASSIST AT RISK STUDENTS AND CONDUCTED A TERRITORY-WIDE REVIEW OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. DRCVI MONITORED SEVERAL RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES SERVING INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS TO HELP ENSURE RESIDENTS WERE FREE FROM ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND RIGHTS VIOLATIONS.

    Expenses $170,143

  • DRCVI PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES, CONDUCTS INVESTIGATIONS OF FACILITIES, PROVIDES INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES AND TRAINING AND OUTREACH TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.

    Expenses $292,277

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Sherilyn Pogson

    BOARD CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Flavia Logie

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Chevell Simeon

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Kennesha Bedminster

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Simona Thomas

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Patricia Towal

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jacqueline Greenidge-Payne

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Vanessa Ortiz Williams

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Euell Dixon

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Angus Drigo

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $126,901
    From this org
    $109,500
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $17,401
    Hours/week
    37.5

  • Archie Jennings

    EMPLOYEE

    Total calculated
    $132,326
    From this org
    $109,500
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $22,826
    Hours/week
    37.5

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
11 August 2026
IRS schema version
2024v5.5
Source object
202632259349301508

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