Willie Ross School For The Deaf Inc
- Assets
- $3.5m
- Revenue
- $5.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 83
- Location
- Longmeadow, MA
- Founding
- 11/1968
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 04-2430193
Organization Overview
Willie Ross School For The Deaf Inc is located in Longmeadow, MA. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (B28) the organization is classified as: Special Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Willie Ross School For The Deaf Inc employed 83 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Willie Ross School For The Deaf Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Willie Ross School For The Deaf Inc generated $5.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.5m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE SCHOOL PROVIDES DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING STUDENTS ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE, EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES IN THE CLASSROOM AND IN THE GREATER COMMUNITY. WE STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION. WE WORK TO MAXIMIZE EACH INDIVIDUAL'S INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SCHOOL OPERATES A DAY PROGRAM TO EDUCATE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS AGES 2.9 THROUGH 22 YEARS OF AGE. THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IS HOUSED ON TWO CAMPUSES. A CENTER-BASED CAMPUS LOCATED IN LONGMEADOW, MA AND AN EMBEDDED CAMPUS LOCATED WITHIN THE EAST LONGMEADOW, MA PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. THE EMBEDDED CAMPUS SERVES ELEMENTARY THROUGH SECONDARY STUDENTS. A COMPREHENSIVE ACADEMIC PROGRAM IS ALSO AVAILABLE. THE GOAL IS FOR ALL STUDENTS TO GO ON TO COLLEGE OR EMPLOYMENT.
THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS A RANGE OF SERVICES FOR NON-WILLIE ROSS SCHOOL STUDENTS IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS FROM INFANTS TO ADULTS. SERVICES INCLUDE AUDIOLOGICAL, EDUCATIONAL, DIAGNOSTIC, AND SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS A TEAM TO WORK WITH INFANTS AND TODDLERS WHO HAVE HEARING LOSS. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDE HOME VISITS AND AUDIOLOGICAL SERVICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Carter President & | Officer | 40 | $150,000 |
George H Balsley II Vice Chairpe | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James H Ross III Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
J Robert Kirkwood MD Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David J Martel Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert L Dambrov Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $411,261 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $198,950 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,030 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $610,211 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,319,968 |
| Investment income | $492 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,848 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $23,473 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,971,017 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $150,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,254 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,311,999 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $42,867 |
| Other employee benefits | $247,948 |
| Payroll taxes | $285,912 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,794 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,200 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $150,634 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,677 |
| Office expenses | $36,987 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $310,783 |
| Travel | $3,890 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,651 |
| Interest | $26,463 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $155,704 |
| Insurance | $65,063 |
| All other expenses | $28,211 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,459,043 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $100,944 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $20,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $200,102 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,141 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,188,758 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $13,945 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,527,890 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $503,585 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,100 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $1,605,084 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $501,261 |
| Total liabilities | $2,612,030 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $797,700 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $118,160 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,527,890 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Willie Ross School For The Deaf Inc has recieved totaling $123,507.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Beveridge Family Foundation Inc West Newbury, MA PURPOSE: CEASD ACCREDITATION PROJECT | $25,000 |
Community Foundation Of Western Massachusetts Springfield, MA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $22,800 |
Chicopee Savings Bank Charitable Foundation Chicopee, MA PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE | $20,000 |
Peabody Foundation Inc Plymouth, MA PURPOSE: TO BENEFIT HANDICAPPED CHILDREN &/RELATED RESEARCH. | $20,000 |
Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund St Petersberg, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,500 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $13,630 |
| Earnings | $315 |
| Ending Balance | $13,945 |
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