Listen Foundation Inc is located in Greenwood Village, CO. The organization was established in 1970. According to its NTEE Classification (E50) the organization is classified as: Rehabilitative Care, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Listen Foundation Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Listen Foundation 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 12/2023, Listen Foundation Inc generated $520.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $532.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.8% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE LISTEN FOUNDATION PROVIDES FOR AND ASSISTS CHILDREN WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH ACCESS TO A PROVEN SPEECH LANGUAGE AND LISTENING THERAPY METHOD TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE A LIFE OF INDEPENDENCE. THIS INCLUDES PROVIDING SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS THAT ARE INVOLVED IN HELPING THESE CHILDREN ACHIEVE THEIR GOAL OF LEARNING TO LISTEN AND TALK.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LISTENING AND SPOKEN LANGUAGE THERAPY PROGRAM IS A PARENT-CENTERED APPROACH THAT FOCUSES ON LISTENING AS THE PRIMARY INPUT FOR LEARNING SPOKEN LANGUAGE. WITH THE USE OF HEARING AIDS AND OR COCHLEAR IMPLANTS THESE CHILDREN LEARN TO LISTEN COMPREHEND SPOKEN LANGUAGE AND TO SPEAK AND READ. THIS IS NOT A TECHNIQUE BUT RATHER A WAY OF LIFE THAT IS PRACTICED DAILY. ALL FAMILIES NOW HAVE ACCESS TO A LISTEN REFERRAL THERAPIST THROUGH TELEHEALTH VIDEOCONFERENCING WHERE DISTANCE TRAVELED OR OTHER FACTORS MAKE THIS THE MOST PRACTICAL METHODOLOGY.
THE LISTEN CI COCHLEAR IMPLANT CAMP HELPS BUILD A MUCH-NEEDED PEER GROUP FOR CHILDREN WITH COCHLEAR IMPLANTS AND THEIR PARENTS WHO ARE OFTEN NAVIGATING THE MAINSTREAMED AND HEARING LOSS COMMUNITIES ALONE. CAMP ENCOURAGES PARTICIPANTS TO SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES AND LEARN FROM EACH OTHER TO ADDRESS THEIR NEEDS AT DIFFERENT AGES AND STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT IN A WARM ACCEPTING ENVIRONMENT. FOR MANY THIS IS THE ONLY OPPORTUNITY THEY HAVE TO SPEND TIME WITH OTHER FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN HAVE COCHLEAR IMPLANTS. CHILDREN AND THEIR SIBLINGS GAIN SELF-CONFIDENCE BY SEEING AND RELATING TO OTHERS LIKE THEM.
EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES IS A STATEWIDE HOME-BASED EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR NEWLY DIAGNOSED CHILDREN WITH HEARING LOSS IN THE BIRTH TO 3-YEARS CATEGORY. THE LISTEN FOUNDATION CONTRACTS DIRECTLY WITH THE STATE AGENCIES RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING THERAPY SERVICES TO BABIES AND TODDLERS AS SOON AS THE DIAGNOSIS OF HEARING LOSS IS MADE. BREAKING INTO THIS STATE RUN BUT FEDERALLY FINANCED PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES HAS TAKEN DECADES. HISTORICALLY SIGN LANGUAGE HAS BEEN THE PREFERENTIAL COMMUNICATION OPTION PRESENTED TO PARENTS. ONCE AN LSL THERAPIST IS PLACED WITH A FAMILY FOR WEEKLY VISITS IN THE HOME A PORTION OF THE COST IS FUNDED BY THE GOVERNMENT WHILE LISTEN COVERS THE REMAINDER AS WELL AS THERAPIST TRAVEL TIME FOR WIDE RANGING HOME VISITS IN A GROWING METRO AREA. LISTEN NOW HOLDS STATE CONTRACTS WITH EIGHT AGENCIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Julie Barys President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Naomi Cohen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicole Torline Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rhonda Sheya Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Douglas Pollack Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jill Jacobs Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $48,990 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $309,427 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $358,417 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $124,226 |
Investment income | $49,575 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$11,659 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $520,559 |
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. | $77,908 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,907 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $20,036 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $5,000 |
Payroll taxes | $8,495 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,842 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,928 |
Office expenses | $3,832 |
Information technology | $4,256 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $27,367 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $6,480 |
All other expenses | $29,993 |
Total functional expenses | $532,621 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $196,842 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $25 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,475 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,272 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,404,424 |
Total assets | $1,611,038 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,617 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $2,918 |
Total liabilities | $28,535 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $421,466 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,161,037 |
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 | $1,611,038 |