Help America Hear Inc is located in Smithtown, NY. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (G40) the organization is classified as: Diseases of Specific Organs, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 02/2024, Help America Hear Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Help America Hear 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 02/2024, Help America Hear Inc generated $285.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $298.8k during the year ending 02/2024. While expenses have increased by 5.3% per year over the past 9 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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HELP AMERICA HEAR, INC. WAS INCORPORATED IN 2004 TO HELP RAISE AWARENESS AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WITH VISUAL AND/OR AUDITORY IMPAIRMENTS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR SIGNIFICANT OTHERS, PRIMARILY BY RAISING FUNDS AND PROVIDING DONATIONS TO OTHER CHARITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT CONDUCTED RESEARCH AND/OR PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO SUCH INDIVIDUALS. RECENTLY, HAH HAS BEGUN TO HELP THOSE INDIVIDUALS WITH AUDITORY IMPAIRMENTS MORE DIRECTLY BY PROVIDING HEARING AIDS AND INTRODUCING THE HELP AMERICA HEAR SCHOLARSHIP TO HELP FUND THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OF THOSE WITH AUDITORY IMPAIRMENTS.AT THE BEGINNING OF 2019, THE ORGANIZATION CHANGED ITS NAME FROM FOUNDATION FOR SIGHT AND SOUND TO HELP AMERICA HEAR, INC., AND FOCUSED THE SCOPE OF ITS CORPORATE MISSION ON THE PROVISION OF HEARING AIDS AND THE HELP AMERICA HEAR SCHOLARSHIP.HELP AMERICA HEAR MAINTAINS ITS COMMITMENT TO RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS RELATED TO HEARING LOSS AND ITS PREVENTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HELP AMERICA HEAR (HAH) MAINTAINS ITS COMMITMENT TO RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS RELATED TO HEARING LOSS AND ITS PREVENTION. HAH IS PROUD TO OFFER THE HELP AMERICA HEAR PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES NEW HIGH QUALITY HEARING AIDS NATIONWIDE TO MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN WITH LIMITED FINANCIAL RESOURCES.WHEN A QUALIFIED PERSON RECEIVES A DONATED HEARING AID, HAH ALSO MATCHES THE RECIPIENT WITH A PROFESSIONAL THAT DONATE THEIR TIME TO PROVIDE FITTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS. OVER 120 INDIVIDUALS WERE PROVIDED HEARING AIDS AND SERVICES DURING THE YEAR.
HELP AMERICA HEAR SCHOLARSHIP TO HELP FUND THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OF THOSE WITH AUDITORY IMPAIRMENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Gregory Thomas Vice President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lori Trentacoste Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Don Raad Former Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Lofrumento Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Michael Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Gustin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $94,625 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $272,712 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $124,500 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $367,337 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $12,750 |
Investment income | $2,204 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$15 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$96,643 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $285,633 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $70,060 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,213 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,115 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,447 |
Advertising and promotion | $13,825 |
Office expenses | $4,581 |
Information technology | $6,898 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $7,200 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,235 |
Insurance | $3,861 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $298,757 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $14,900 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $16,531 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $13,139 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,306 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $46,251 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $2,401 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $95,528 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,575 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $6,640 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $203 |
Total liabilities | $13,418 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $82,110 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $95,528 |