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PREVENT AND CURE HEARING LOSS AND TINNITUS. (SEE SCH O ) HEARING HEALTH FOUNDATION'S VISION IS TO HAVE A WORLD WHERE PEOPLE CAN ENJOY LIFE WITHOUT HEARING LOSS AND TINNITUS. SINCE 1958, HEARING HEALTH FOUNDATION HAS BEEN THE LEADING NONPROFIT FUNDER FOR FUNDING FOR BASIC, CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH IN HEARING AND BALANCE SCIENCE, AND A LEADER IN DRIVING NEW INNOVATIONS AND TREATMENTS FOR PEOPLE WITH HEARING LOSS, TINNITUS, AND OTHER HEARING CONDITIONS. THIS INCLUDES FUNDING RESEARCH THAT LED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF COCHLEAR IMPLANTS AND MANY OF TODAY'S STANDARD TREATMENTS FOR OTOSCLEROSIS (ABNORMAL BONE GROWTH IN THE EAR) AND EAR INFECTIONS. IN THE 1990'S HEARING HEALTH FOUNDATION ADVOCATED IN WASHINGTON, DC, FOR UNIVERSAL NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING LEGISLATION, TO DETECT HEARING LOSS AT BIRTH. TODAY, 98% OF NEWBORNS ARE TESTED (UP FROM 4% IN 1994).
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2023
Total Revenue
▼$5.3M
Program Spending
87%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$4.9M
Total Expenses
▼$4.5M
Total Assets
$14.3M
Total Liabilities
▼$574K
Net Assets
$13.7M
Officer Compensation
→$339.9K
Other Salaries
$664.1K
Investment Income
$235.1K
Fundraising
▼N/A
Tax Year 2023 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $1.8M
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MASS EYE & EAR | BOSTON, MA | $242K | Cash | RESEARCH GRANT |
| BALTIMORE, MD | $174K | Cash | RESEARCH GRANT | |
| PALO ALTO, CA | $160K | Cash | RESEARCH GRANT | |
| HOUSTON, TX | $155K | Cash | RESEARCH GRANT | |
| BETHESDA, MD | $145K | Cash | RESEARCH GRANT | |
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON91-6001537 | SEATTLE, WA | $121.2K | Cash | RESEARCH GRANT |
STOWERS INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH20-2993509 | KANSAS CITY, MO | $109K | Cash | RESEARCH GRANT |
| ANN ARBOR, MI | $100K | Cash | RESEARCH GRANT | |
CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY47-0376583 | OMAHA, NE | $100K | Cash | RESEARCH GRANT |
| BALTIMORE, MD | $100K | Cash | RESEARCH GRANT | |
OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY38-6006309 | PORTLAND, OR | $99K | Cash | RESEARCH GRANT |
| AMHERST, NY | $50K | Cash | RESEARCH GRANT | |
| PITTSBURGH, PA | $50K | Cash | RESEARCH GRANT | |
WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY74-1109620 | HOUSTON, TX | $50K | Cash | RESEARCH GRANT |
| NEW YORK, NY | $50K | Cash | RESEARCH GRANT | |
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA57-6000722 | CHARLESTON, SC | $50K | Cash | RESEARCH GRANT |
BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | BOSTON, MA | $49.9K | Cash | RESEARCH GRANT |
| MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $32.9K | Cash | RESEARCH GRANT | |
| Total | $1.8M | |||
MASS EYE & EAR
BOSTON, MA
$242K
BALTIMORE, MD
$174K
$160K
$155K
SEATTLE, WA
$121.2K
KANSAS CITY, MO
$109K
ANN ARBOR, MI
$100K
OMAHA, NE
$100K
PORTLAND, OR
$99K
PITTSBURGH, PA
$50K
HOUSTON, TX
$50K
NEW YORK, NY
$50K
CHARLESTON, SC
$50K
BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
BOSTON, MA
$49.9K
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
$32.9K
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
USAspending.gov tracks federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other financial assistance. Not all nonprofits receive federal funding.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023IRS e-File | $5.3M | $4.9M | $4.5M | $14.3M | $13.7M |
| 2022IRS e-File | $3.6M | $3M | $4.8M | $12.2M | $11.5M |
| 2021 | $5.7M | $5M | $2.8M | $12.3M | $12.2M |
| 2020 | $2.9M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Timothy L Higdon | President & CEO | 40 | $276.8K | $0 | $15.5K | $292.3K |
| Paul Orlin | Vice Chair | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Boucai | Treasurer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay Grushkin | Chair | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Judy Dubno | Secretary | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Timothy L Higdon
President & CEO
$292.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$276.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$15.5K
Paul Orlin
Vice Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Robert Boucai
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jay Grushkin
Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Judy Dubno
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen J Skelly | Development Officer | 40 | $130.7K | $0 | $15.5K | $146.3K |
| Yishane Lee | Director Of Marketing And | 40 | $133.2K | $0 | $5,000 | $138.2K |
| Christopher Geissler | Director Of Program And Re | 40 | $113.4K | $0 | $15.5K | $129K |
| Noemi Disla | Director Of Finance/opns/a | 40 | $113K | $0 | $15.5K | $128.5K |
| Laura Estephan | Development Officer | 40 | $112.3K | $0 | $14.2K | $126.5K |
Karen J Skelly
Development Officer
$146.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$130.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$15.5K
Yishane Lee
Director Of Marketing And
$138.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$133.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$5,000
Christopher Geissler
Director Of Program And Re
$129K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$113.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$15.5K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anil Lalwani | Director | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brenda M Ryals | Director (from 4/29/24) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Salmanson | Director (joined 10/11/23) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cary Kopczynski | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth M Keithley | Chair Emerita | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Frank | Director (left 8/1/2024) |
Anil Lalwani
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Brenda M Ryals
Director (from 4/29/24)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Carol Salmanson
Director (joined 10/11/23)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $2.5M |
| $1.7M |
| $9M |
| $8.8M |
| 2019 | $2.6M | $1.8M | $2.6M | $8.4M | $7.7M |
| 2018 | $2.4M | $1.8M | $2.2M | $8.7M | $7.8M |
| 2017 | $3.4M | $2.9M | $3.6M | $9.6M | $7.7M |
| 2016 | $3.8M | $3.2M | $3.1M | $8.7M | $7.6M |
| 2015 | $2.5M | $2.1M | $2.9M | $7.6M | $6.8M |
| 2014 | $3M | $2.7M | $3M | $8.1M | $7.4M |
| 2013 | $8M | $7.7M | $3.2M | $8.4M | $7.4M |
| 2012 | $2.1M | $1.8M | $3M | $3.5M | $2.7M |
| 2011 | $2M | $1.8M | $2M | $4.1M | $3.5M |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2001 | 990 | — |
Noemi Disla
Director Of Finance/opns/a
$128.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$113K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$15.5K
Laura Estephan
Development Officer
$126.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$112.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$14.2K
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Kazie Metzger | Director (joined 10/11/23) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nancy M Young | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Shannon | Director (left 9/17/2024) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Roger Harris | Director (left 9/30/24) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon G Kujawa | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sophia Boccard | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Cary Kopczynski
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Elizabeth M Keithley
Chair Emerita
$0
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jason Frank
Director (left 8/1/2024)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kazie Metzger
Director (joined 10/11/23)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Nancy M Young
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Robert Shannon
Director (left 9/17/2024)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Roger Harris
Director (left 9/30/24)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sharon G Kujawa
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sophia Boccard
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0