Deaf Empowerment Awareness Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Saint Louis, MO
- Founding
- 10/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 26-2617721
Organization Overview
Deaf Empowerment Awareness Foundation Inc, operating under the name Deaf Inc, is located in Saint Louis, MO. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (P87) the organization is classified as: Deaf & Hearing Impaired Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Deaf Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. 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 12/2022, Deaf Inc generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.5% per year over the past 8 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
TO EMPOWER, RAISE AWARENESS, AND BRIDGE A SUSTAINABLE FOUNDATION OF COMMUNICATION AND EQUAL ACCESS FOR THE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, DEAFBLIND, AND THE HEARING COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DEAF, INC. PROVIDES SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING SERVICES TO BRIDGE THE COMMUNICATION GAP BETWEEN THE DEAF/HARD OF HEARING COMMUNITIES TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO ALL. IN 2022, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED 12,572 HOURS OF COMMUNICATION ACCESS SERVICES. DEAF, INC. ALSO HELD NUMEROUS EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS TO IMPROVE THE SKILLS OF LOCAL SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS.
DEAF, INC PROVIDES ONE-ON-ONE ADVOCACY DIRECT SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH HEARING LOSS. THROUGH THIS SUPPORT, INDIVIDUALS ARE EMPOWERED TO UNDERSTAND THEIR RIGHTS TO COMMUNICATION AND EQUAL ACCESS TO INFORMATION. IN 2022, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED DIRECT SUPPORT IN 357 CASES, INCLUDING YOUTH, FAMILY AND ADULTS WITH HEARING LOSS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO RAISES AWARENESS THROUGH OUTREACH AND TRAINING. IN 2022, THERE WERE 272 INDIVIDUALS THAT ATTENDED SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES, 29 TRAININGS AND PRESENTATIONS PROVIDED AND 61 OUTREACH VIDEOS PRODUCED.
DEAF, INC.'S BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, PINK WINGS OF HOPE, PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS AND THOSE IN ONGOING TREATMENTS AS WELL AS SUPPORT FOR OTHER TYPES OF CANCER. THE GROUP CREATES A SAFE AND ENCOURAGING ENVIRONMENT WHERE INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, ENCOURAGEMENT, EDUCATION, AND ARE ABLE TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS WHO UNDERSTAND THEIR STRUGGLES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Emily Borgel President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Forrest Booth Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Wasserman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Driskill Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ante Colic Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
William Sheldon Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $614,979 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $976 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $614,979 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $938,828 |
| Investment income | $1,488 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $376 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $851 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,559,235 |
| 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. | $97,530 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $52,666 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $415,223 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,296 |
| Other employee benefits | $32,702 |
| Payroll taxes | $38,244 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,607 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,168 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $9,019 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,546 |
| Office expenses | $45,071 |
| Information technology | $23,544 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $149,183 |
| Travel | $13,076 |
| 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 | $14,207 |
| Insurance | $7,295 |
| All other expenses | $413 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,536,333 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $18,644 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,088,806 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $158,969 |
| 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 | $12,551 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $54,623 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $103,992 |
| Total assets | $1,437,585 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $74,611 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $880 |
| 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 | $82,292 |
| Total liabilities | $157,783 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,256,123 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $23,679 |
| 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 | $1,437,585 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Deaf Empowerment Awareness Foundation Inc has awarded $20,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AL INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF PURPOSE: TO RAISE AWARENESS | $10,000 |
NTID PURPOSE: TO RAISE AWARENESS | $10,000 |