Deaf-Hearing Communication Center Inc is located in Swarthmore, PA. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (G42) the organization is classified as: Ear & Throat Diseases, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Deaf-Hearing Communication Center Inc employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Deaf-Hearing Communication Center 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, Deaf-Hearing Communication Center Inc generated $4.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.2m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.6%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
ORGANIZATION PROMOTES EQUAL COMMUNICATION ACCESSIBILITY AND CULTURAL AWARENESS TO DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, AND HEARING POPULATIONS BY PROVIDING COMMUNICATION SERVICES, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION & OUTREACH: SIGN LANGUAGE SERVICES INCLUDE EDUCATION CLASSES IN LOCAL SCHOOLS, AND OUTREACH CLASSES ARE PROVIDED AT THE ORGANIZATION'S WORKPLACE LOCATIONS AND PRIVATE LOCATIONS. DHCC USES DEAF TEACHERS SINCE SIGN LANGUAGE IS THEIR NATIVE LANGUAGE. SENSITIVITY TRAINING IS OFFERED TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE IMPACT OF HEARING LOSS ON INDIVIDUALS, DEAF CULTURE, AND TO SHARE COMMUNICATION OPTIONS AND STRATEGIES. WORKSHOPS ARE OFFERED TO SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS TO HELP IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS. DHCC ALSO PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND ADVOCACY TO DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING INDIVIDUALS AND/OR THEIR FAMILIES.
INTERPRETING SERVICES: THIS IS OUR LARGEST PROGRAM. DHCC RECRUITS AND SCREENS QUALIFIED AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) INTERPRETERS TO FACILITATE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING INDIVIDUALS THAT USE ASL TO COMMUNICATE, AND HEARING INDIVIDUALS THAT USE ENGLISH. DHCC SENDS INTERPRETERS TO A VARIETY OF SETTINGS, INCLUDING HOSPITALS, PHYSICIAN'S OFFICES, COURT, LAWYER'S OFFICES, BUSINESSES, COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, PUBLIC SCHOOL CLASSES, PUBLIC SCHOOL CONFERENCES, AND ANY SITUATION WHERE COMMUNICATION OCCURS. HARD OF HEARING INDIVIDUALS THAT DO NOT USE ASL GAIN ACCESS THROUGH REAL-TIME CAPTIONING (CART). DHCC ADVOCATES WITH HEARING INDIVIDUALS TO HIRE INTERPRETERS AND CAPTIONERS TO PROVIDE COMMUNICATION ACCESS TO DEAF INDIVIDUALS.
EMERGENCY INTERPRETING SERVICES: AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE PROVIDED OUTSIDE OF DHCC'S REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. DHCC HAS COORDINATORS AND INTERPRETERS ON CALL EVERY EVENING AND HOLIDAY TO RESPOND TO POLICE AND MEDICAL EMERGENCIES. DEAF HEARING COMMUNICATION CENTER HAS THE LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM IN THE PHILADELPHIA REGION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Joy Harris Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joe Riggio Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Todd Miller Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Charles Mcfadden Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tammy Vondra Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Pat Pomroy Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Deafinitions & Interpreting Llc Cart Services | 6/29/21 | $111,740 |
Brian M Smith Interpreter | 6/29/21 | $105,277 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $25,240 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $37,675 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $62,915 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,211,623 |
Investment income | $38,523 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $39,240 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,352,301 |
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 | $731,599 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $116,885 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $3,080,045 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $11,677 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $5,570 |
Information technology | $13,154 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $61,326 |
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 | $20,885 |
Insurance | $14,265 |
All other expenses | $33,647 |
Total functional expenses | $4,228,936 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,191,510 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $934,376 |
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 | $40,641 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,044,850 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $39,561 |
Total assets | $3,250,938 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $326,624 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $497 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $327,121 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,898,867 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $24,950 |
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 | $3,250,938 |