Faces & Voices of Recovery
EIN: 51-0516206
Mission
Changing the way addiction and recovery are understood and embraced through advocacy, education and leadership.
Ruling year
2004
Chief Executive Officer
Patty McCarthy
Main address
10 G Street Suite 600
Washington, DC 20002 USA
EIN
51-0516206
Health care access
Addiction services
Civic participation
Human rights
Self-advocacy
Population served
Adults
Ethnic and racial groups
Incarcerated people
People with diseases and illnesses
Substance abusers
NTEE code
Civil Rights, Social Action, and Advocacy N.E.C. (R99)
Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (F01)
Management & Technical Assistance (S02)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
Reports and documents
Download annual reportsWhat we aim to solve
Faces & Voices of Recovery is the nation's leading recovery advocacy organization promoting policies that are grounded in science, compassion, health and human rights. Our supporters are individuals who believe that by eliminating stigma and discrimination and removing barriers to recovery more Americans will lead healthy lives in long-term recovery. Together we advance policies that reduce discrimination, and seek solutions that promote access to the treatment and recovery support services necessary to live a life in recovery. We work to ensure that Federal and State policies reflect the hope and resilience found in communities of recovery working to help others through a comprehensive approach to solving the addiction crisis in America.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Association of Recovery Community Organizations (ARCO)
The Association of Recovery Community Organizations (ARCO) at Faces & Voices of Recovery unites and supports the growing network of local, regional and statewide recovery community organizations (RCOs).
ARCO links RCOs and their leaders with local and national allies and provides training and technical assistance to groups. ARCO helps build the unified voice of the organized recovery community and fulfill our commitment to supporting the development of new groups and strengthening existing ones.
National Recovery Institute (NRI)
The mission of the National Recovery Institute is to increase the knowledge, capacity, and accountability of recovery support providers throughout the United States and territories.
The National Recovery Institute is Faces & Voices of Recovery's primary vehicle for delivering training, technical assistance, evaluation, research, translation, and capacity building products and services to support individuals, organizations and states on topics related to recovery support services and policy development.
Recovery Data Platform
The Recovery Data Platform (RDP) is a cloud-based software solution developed in part by Faces and Voices of Recovery and Recovery Trek. The platform aids RCO’s and Peer Service Providers with the tools and assessments needed to effectively implement peer recovery coaching programs. Through the use of robust reporting and scheduling tools, RDP provides your organization better outcomes data and service management tools.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of list subscribers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Substance abusers, Economically disadvantaged people, Unemployed people, Adults
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total revenue earned to support advocacy efforts
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Substance abusers, Economically disadvantaged people, Unemployed people, Adults
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total dollars received in contributions
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Substance abusers, Economically disadvantaged people, Unemployed people
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of training programs created
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Substance abusers, Economically disadvantaged people, Unemployed people
Related Program
National Recovery Institute (NRI)
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of independent organizations served
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Substance abusers, Economically disadvantaged people, Unemployed people
Related Program
Association of Recovery Community Organizations (ARCO)
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
Download strategic planLearn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
OUR GOALS
Laws and policies enable recovery, health, wellness and civic engagement for people affected by alcohol and other drugs.
Communities are organized and mobilized to address policies, practices and perceptions for people affected by alcohol and other drugs.
Individuals, families and communities affected by alcohol and other drugs have universal access to quality, effective care and supports to achieve recovery, health, wellness and civic engagement.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
WHAT WE DO
Mobilize and organize to raise the profile of the organized recovery community and help more people find recovery by demonstrating that over 23 million Americans from all walks of life have found recovery and promote widespread understanding that long-term recovery is a reality and a process that takes time and support.
Build the capacity of recovery community organizations to thrive and participate in local, state and national policy arenas, deliver peer recovery support services; and mobilize the local recovery community.
Address public policy to reduce the discrimination that keeps people from seeking recovery or moving on to better lives once they achieve it and support recovery-oriented policies and programs.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We work to hard to support individuals in long-term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction and their family members, friends and allies in a variety of ways, including, capacity building in support of the national recovery movement, fighting the stigma of addiction, creating groundbreaking recovery messaging trainings and more. We educate about the issues of discrimination and prejudice against people in need of treatment and people in recovery, which are barriers that require a clear, concise and coordinated advocacy approach. We offer educational webinars and messaging training and tools that offer advanced guidance on the federal legislative process and how to work with legislators and staff to advance policy priorities. We provide the addiction treatment and recovering community with practical information and tools to enhance their capacity to engage in effective stigma reduction efforts.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Since 2004, we have trained tens of thousands of individuals in the Our Stories Have Power recovery messaging training. In 2012, we launched the Association of Recovery Community Organizations (ARCO) which unites and supports the growing network of over 160 local, regional and statewide recovery community organizations (RCOs). in 2017, we launched the Recovery Data Platform (RDP) to advance our goal of demonstrating the effectiveness of recovery support services as part of our recovery research agenda. In 2018, we launched the National Recovery Institute (NRI) to increase the capacity and effectiveness of recovery support providers nationwide.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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Who are the people you serve with your mission?
We serve people in recovery from substance use disorders, their families, friends and allies. The addiction recovery community is always the foundation of our work. We also work with a range of non-government organizations, state and local governments and independent recovery community organizations by providing training, consultation, technical assistance, and bringing the voice of people with lived experience to policy discussions. We educate the public and policymakers about addiction and substance use disorders in an effort to eliminate stigma and prevent discrimination.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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What significant change resulted from feedback?
We recently changed our annual recovery leadership summit from an on-site event to a virtual event due to the feedback we have received from the community we serve. People with substance use disorders are at much higher risk of developing complications from COVID-19 and we made the decision to protect the health and safety of those we serve. We also have conducted extensive DEI forums and workgroups and launched a DEI committee to assure our work remains a priority and is reflected throughout our organization structure and programs.
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2021 info
3.49
Months of cash in 2021 info
4.5
Fringe rate in 2021 info
14%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Faces & Voices of Recovery
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
Faces & Voices of Recovery
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
This snapshot of Faces & Voices of Recovery’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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Business model indicators
| Profitability info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $177,282 | $3,993 | $342,179 | $203,423 | $633,120 |
| As % of expenses | 32.7% | 0.5% | 26.3% | 15.2% | 33.2% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $171,558 | -$4,663 | $322,773 | $165,950 | $602,580 |
| As % of expenses | 31.3% | -0.6% | 24.5% | 12.1% | 31.1% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $719,558 | $831,204 | $1,642,695 | $1,542,869 | $2,538,070 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 52.5% | 15.5% | 97.6% | -6.1% | 64.5% |
| Program services revenue | 58.1% | 68.6% | 82.2% | 76.2% | 75.4% |
| Membership dues | 6.8% | 6.4% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| Investment income | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 11.1% |
| All other grants and contributions | 34.5% | 24.3% | 12.7% | 18.4% | 9.1% |
| Other revenue | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $542,276 | $827,211 | $1,300,516 | $1,339,446 | $1,904,950 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 14.8% | 52.5% | 57.2% | 3.0% | 42.2% |
| Personnel | 51.7% | 53.6% | 55.9% | 64.4% | 73.9% |
| Professional fees | 2.3% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 13.3% |
| Occupancy | 4.9% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Interest | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 0.9% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| All other expenses | 40.0% | 26.1% | 38.4% | 24.3% | 10.8% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $548,000 | $835,867 | $1,319,922 | $1,376,919 | $1,935,490 |
| One month of savings | $45,190 | $68,934 | $108,376 | $111,621 | $158,746 |
| Debt principal payment | $20,303 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $25,271 | $0 | $122,414 | $0 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $638,764 | $904,801 | $1,550,712 | $1,488,540 | $2,094,236 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 1.3 | 1.4 | 3.0 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Months of cash and investments | 1.3 | 1.4 | 3.0 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 2.7 | 1.8 | 3.2 | 4.9 | 7.3 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $56,812 | $99,894 | $323,901 | $515,522 | $717,774 |
| Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Receivables | $127,047 | $94,487 | $130,851 | $218,918 | $558,817 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $105,538 | $109,689 | $156,600 | $19,652 | $19,652 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 74.8% | 79.7% | 20.0% | 51.0% | 66.7% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 30.3% | 34.1% | 19.8% | 32.2% | 15.0% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $149,479 | $144,816 | $467,589 | $559,920 | $1,162,500 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total net assets | $149,479 | $144,816 | $467,589 | $559,920 | $1,162,500 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | Yes | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Chief Executive Officer
Patty McCarthy
Patty McCarthy M.S., is the Chief Executive Officer of Faces & Voices of Recovery. Prior to joining Faces & Voices, she was a senior associate with the Center for Social Innovation (C4), where she served as a deputy director of SAMHSA’s BRSS TACS initiative. Prior to that, Ms. McCarthy served for a decade as the director of Friends of Recovery-Vermont (FOR-VT), a statewide recovery community organization conducting training, advocacy and public awareness activities. In addition to public policy and education, her work has focused on community mobilizing, peer-based recovery support services, and peer workforce development. Ms. McCarthy has been instrumental in the development of a national accreditation for recovery community organizations and in the development of peer support standards. Ms. McCarthy holds a master’s degree in community counseling and a bachelor’s degree in business administration and has been in long-term recovery from alcohol and drug addiction since 1989.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
Faces & Voices of Recovery
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
Faces & Voices of Recovery
Board of directorsas of 06/30/2022
Board of directors data
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Term: 2021 - 2023
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Board leadership practices
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CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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Race & ethnicity
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Sexual orientation
Disability
Equity strategies
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- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
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