American Hearing Research Foundation is located in Elmhurst, IL. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (H42) the organization is classified as: Ear & Throat Diseases Research, under the broad grouping of Medical Research and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Hearing Research Foundation 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, American Hearing Research Foundation generated $715.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $537.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.5% 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.
Since 2015, American Hearing Research Foundation has awarded 73 individual grants totaling $2,556,190. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE AMERICAN HEARING RESEARCH FOUNDATION SERVES TWO VITAL ROLES: TO FUND SIGNIFICANT RESEARCH IN HEARING AND BALANCE DISORDERS, AND TO HELP EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT HEARING LOSS AND BALANCE DISORDERS RELATED TO THE INNER EAR.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TO PROMOTE, CONDUCT, AND FURNISH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH INTO CAUSES, PREVENTIN, AND CURE OF DEAFNESS, IMPAIRED HEARING, AND BALANCE DISORDERS.
PROGRAM SERVICE SUPPORT EXPENSES - MEETINGS, OFFICE SUPPLIES, PRINTING, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, ETC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Alan Micco MD President | 0 | $0 | |
Mark R Muench Chairman | 1 | $0 | |
David Wuertz CFA Treasurer | 1 | $0 | |
Donna S Whitlon PHD Director | 2 | $0 | |
Michael Hoffer MD Facs Director | 0 | $0 | |
Marvin T Keeling Secretary | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $467,462 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $467,462 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $247,738 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $715,200 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $358,564 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $62,700 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $34,744 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $311 |
Information technology | $3,675 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $37,661 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,914 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $12,693 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $537,119 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $461,369 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $9,827 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $13,482,293 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,904 |
Total assets | $13,953,489 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $358,564 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $358,564 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,343,464 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $251,461 |
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 | $13,953,489 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Hearing Research Foundation has awarded $358,564 in support to 7 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
BOSTON CHILDRENS HOSPITAL PURPOSE: Research | $50,000 |
CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: Research | $75,000 |
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: Research | $50,000 |
U OF C SAN DIEGO PURPOSE: Research | $50,000 |
U OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI PURPOSE: Research | $19,014 |
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI PURPOSE: Research | $49,550 |