2025-04-24T16:03:56-04:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 823159217 I AM VOICES INC % Megan Manigault IAMV 8436957021 10070 DORCHESTER RD UNIT 50593 SUMMERVILLE SC 294852544 Megan Manigault President CEO Director 2025-04-25 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Megan Manigault 10070 DORCHESTER RD UNIT 50593 SUMMERVILLE SC 294852544 299596 false X www.iamvoices.org X 2017 SC To improve the quality of life for vulnerable women ages 18 years and older their families and generations victimized by sexual assault sex trafficking or bouts of homelessness by providing a safety net of healing support leading to independence with research-supported trauma-informed wrap-around support services including temporary and transitional housing therapy and employment. 5 0 0 17 0 0 295058 293323 0 6273 0 0 0 0 295058 299596 0 0 0 0 42631 28630 1008 3500 3500 242965 187685 286604 219815 8454 79781 49673 129454 0 0 49673 129454 To improve the quality of life for vulnerable women ages 18 years and older their families and generations victimized by sexual assault sex trafficking bouts of homelessness and or aging out of foster care by providing a safety net of healing towards independence with research-supported trauma-informed wrap-around support services including temporary and transitional housing therapy and employment. false false 114906 0 117609 Blooming Flower Housing Program for 18 women ages 18 + receive a safe supportive living environment where they can the wrap-around services in a community with other vulnerable females. One house operated for twelve months and one house operated for seven months. Participants receive housing food transportation to medical appointments and employment case management therapy and when employed makes financial contributions to home. 41559 0 69241 Blossom Supportive Services Holistic Wrap-around Services: In addition to safe housing participants receive case management career coaching therapy and life skills development necessary to build stronger families secure living wage employment transportation to and from medical and employment appointments and community support to complete or continue working towards education goals. In addition they also receive case management food hygiene products financial literacy education in-person and hybrid survivor trauma-informed therapy services. Each participant receives a minimum of 8 services per year. Blooming Buds Community Garden is a transformative initiative that supports survivors of trauma abuse and other life challenges by providing a healing space to food engage in wellness activities and build community. The garden offers survivors fresh herbs fruits vegetables and flowers while hosting yoga meditation public speaking and relaxation sessions led by graduates-survivors who have moved through their healing journeys-5 monthly events for 534 community residents. 53577 0 106472 Programming and Operating Support for Bee Collective: The Bee Collective significantly expanded its community education and support initiatives to meet the growing need for prenatal birthing and postpartum care. Key accomplishments include Increasing the size of our prenatal doula cohort which receives ongoing mentorship coaching and professional development. Increasing diversity by recruiting training and mentoring Afro Latinx Latinx and Indigenous birth workers. Expanding our Prenatal Safe Spot Lending Library now serving multiple families and addressing key service needs such as housing transportation mental health legal aid and childcare. Deepening community engagement through events such as the Community Doula and InDaba Gathering 200+ attendees and Birth and Healing Justice Gathering in South Carolina which received significant recognition. Creating spaces for healing via a community altar for grief loss and ancestral healing supported through visual and performing arts. Continued with collaborative wellness programs including water walking swim classes for pregnant Black women and monthly healing circles for prenatal and parenting families supporting emotional wellbeing and resilience 0 0 0 210042 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false 0 0 false false false 5 0 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false SC X X Amy Bryant 8438798137 10070 DORCHESTER RD UNIT 50593 SUMMERVILLE SC 294852544 Megan Manigault Executive Director 40.00 0.00 X X X 16500 0 0 Valeria Udofia Board Chair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Chelsea Johnson Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Amy Bryant Secretary Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Tireka Lynn Cerone Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 16500 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 7619 240531 45173 0 0 293323 Fiscal Sponsorship Fees 900099 6273 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6273 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 299596 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16500 16500 0 0 0 0 0 0 11041 11041 0 0 0 0 0 0 375 375 0 0 714 714 0 0 6273 0 6273 0 114 114 0 0 2000 2000 0 0 0 0 0 0 3500 3500 0 0 0 0 30389 30389 0 0 2100 2100 0 0 6773 6773 0 0 1821 1821 0 0 0 0 0 0 77558 77558 0 0 2139 2139 0 0 0 0 0 0 3734 3734 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2230 2230 0 0 Participant Therapy Activities 14724 Food/Meals11113 25837 25837 0 0 Participant Screening, transportation, blankets, sheets and hygiene 7371 7371 0 0 Bee Collective Program: Doula support, blankets, nursing pads, crib, bibs, coaching, transportation, 19346 19346 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 219815 210042 6273 3500 0 0 0 0 8454 79781 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 41219 49673 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 49673 129454 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 49673 129454 0 0 49673 129454 49673 129454 79781 0 0 0 0 0 X false false false X 0 48297 176527 295058 299596 819478 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48297 176527 295058 299596 819478 819478 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 819478 X Part VI, Section B, Line 1 The bylaws of the organization provide the guidelines for board voting. The board controls the operations of the organization to ensure that the charitable mission is met and funded. The board may delegate broad authority to an executive committee and other considerations about control. The board votes and policies are approved by two-thirds or one-half plus one vote majority. This is true during board member election setting salary packages and employee compensations and benefits. Part VI, Line 11b Each board member receives a copy via email for review. If it is approved by a 2 3 vote it is submitted. If not the Executive Director responds to questions and concerns until the final approval is received. The approved copy becomes the submitted return for the IRS and the State of South Carolina. Part VI, Line 12c Each member of the board receives a copy of the Conflict of Interest Policy during their onboarding. A signed copy is kept at the official business office. Then the board reviews its mandatory documents a minimum of twice each year. The Conflict of Interest Policy is included in the documents review. Before approving any contracts or MOUs MOAs the board requests and discloses any relationship or affiliation a member has and votes to determine if there is a conflict of interest before signing contracts or other agreements. If a member has an interest in a contract they must leave the room while deliberation is made and are not permitted to vote on the said contract. Part VI, Line 15 Megan Manigault: 2022| The Executive director position compensation was researched in US Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law and complies with federal law and compares wages to that of others within the state and area with similar-sized and mission organizations. The compensation suggestion was presented at a board meeting and voted on to provide an hourly compensation of no less than $25,000 beginning in 2024 and increase according to funding until the salary reaches $65,000 per year and is reviewed annually. 2022| Megan Manigault The board researched tax-exempt charitable nonprofits guidelines federal and state wage and hour laws to ensure a proposed salary was reasonable and not excessive. However funding has only allowed for a financial compensation depending on the grant funds received. That compensation is below scale for South Carolina and the qualifications duties and responsibilities of the current president. 2022| Annsharee Harrison The person was responsible for many duties include intake house oversight treatment schedules housing placement. Research was done on similar positions in South Carolina to determine the appropriate cash wage for the worker and takes into consideration of free housing food and transportation. The board decided on the amount discussed it with the worker who accepted the offer. The ED Pro Dir. provided the interview and offer. 2022 Part VI, Line 19 I AM VOICES Form 990s and schedules are made available to the general public with a 3-day prior request only for an on-site appointment for viewing. Copies may be provided at a minimal printing fee. Names and addresses of contributors will be redacted. When the information is posted online there may not be any in-person viewing.++ Part IX, Line 11g Contracted house manager provides overnight supervision at transitional housing facility payments made to independent contractors who play vital roles in delivering mission-driven services to the community. These contractors include Community Health Workers Doulas Speakers and House Managers. Each category of contractor contributes unique expertise and culturally competent support to promote health equity education and family well-being: Community Health Workers serve as trusted liaisons between the organization and underserved populations providing health education resource navigation and advocacy. Doulas offer non-clinical compassionate birth and postpartum support to individuals and families fostering improved maternal and infant health outcomes. Speakers are engaged to lead workshops seminars and community events on topics aligned with the organizations mission such as public health empowerment and wellness. House Managers provide logistical and supportive services in residential or program settings ensuring safe stable and nurturing environments for participants. These roles are essential in furthering the organizations goals and engaging them as independent contractors allows for the flexibility and specialized expertise required to meet the diverse needs of the communities served.