Hear Wisconsin Inc
- Assets
- $5.8m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 54
- Location
- West Allis, WI
- Founding
- 11/1944
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 39-0826101
Organization Overview
Hear Wisconsin Inc is located in West Allis, WI. The organization was established in 1944. 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 12/2021, Hear Wisconsin Inc employed 54 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hear Wisconsin 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 12/2021, Hear Wisconsin Inc generated $1.8m 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 (7.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.3%) 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO HELP INFANTS, CHILDREN AND ADULTS REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL BY ELIMINATING COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE BARRIERS THROUGH PERSONALIZED SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
KELLOGG CHILD & FAMILY PROGRAM PROVIDES APPROPRIATE EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES TO CHILDREN WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING. THE TEAM INCLUDE LISTENING AND SPOKEN LANGUAGE CERTIFIED, AUDITORY-VERBAL THERAPISTS AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND SIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTORS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE FACILITY AND IN NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS INCLUDING HOMES, DAYCARES, SCHOOLS AND VIA THE WEB THROUGH OUR CONNECTHEAR TELEINTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES LIVING IN REMOTE, RURAL AREAS WHERE SERVICES ARE NOT READILY AVAILABLE (AND DURING THE PANDEMIC TO KEEP EVERYONE SAFE). PARENTS LEARN FROM THE SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONALS HOW TO ENCOURAGE THEIR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNICATION, AUDITORY, LANGUAGE, COGNITIVE, SPEECH AND SOCIAL SKILLS SO THEY CAN BE ON PAR WITH THEIR HEARING PEERS AS THEY ENTER KINDERGARTEN.
THE KAY ECKSTEIN SPEECH & HEARING CENTER PROVIDES AN INTEGRATED EXPERIENCE FOR CLIENTS AND PATIENTS NEEDING AUDIOLOGY SERVICES AND/OR CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT TO BE USED IN THE HOME, WORK OR OTHER ENVIRONMENTS. OUR TEAM INCLUDES DOCTORS OF AUDIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANTS WHO WILL DETERMINE WHAT WORKS BEST FOR THE CLIENTS AND PATIENTS BASED ON THEIR HEARING LOSS AND COMMUNICATION NEEDS. HEAR WISCONSIN WILL LAUNCH THE MOBILE AUDIOLOGY CLINIC (MAC) TO SERVE EVEN MORE PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY. MAC PROMOTES HEARING HEALTH CARE AND WELLNESS THROUGH HEARING LOSS DETECTION, CONSERVATION, PREVENTION AND EDUCATION, AS PART OF A COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVE.MAC ADDRESSES HEARING HEALTH DISPARITIES AMONG SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN'S MOST VULNERABLE, INCLUDING CHILDREN, THE LOW INCOME, HOMELESS, UNINSURED AND UNDEREMPLOYED POPULATION. ANNUALLY, MAC HAS THE POTENTIAL TO SCREEN THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO MAY OTHERWISE NOT HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE SCREENED.
COMMLINK INTERPRETING SERVICES PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY SIGN LANGUAGE AND SPANISH INTERPRETING SERVICES THROUGH LICENSED INTERPRETERS FOR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, BUSINESS MEETINGS, LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND EVERYDAY EVENTS. OVER 160 BUSINESSES ARE SERVED ANNUALLY.
OTHER PROGRAMS - CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, STORE, COMMUNITY SERVICE ASSOCIATES, MOBILE AUDIOLOGY CLINIC.IN JULY 2021, HEAR WISCONSIN LAUNCHED ITS MOBILE AUDIOLOGY CLINIC. IN OCTOBER 2021, HEAR WISCONSIN INITIATED ITS Z23 PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jill Van Calster President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $157,979 |
Shannon P Burns Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Kuwayama Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Samantha Panella President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rachel Smith Past President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Lewenauer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $172,377 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $260,806 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $526,707 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $959,890 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $485,122 |
| Investment income | $35 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $5,719 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$3,849 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $364,367 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,818,646 |
| 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. | $163,780 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $81,890 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,206,844 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,271 |
| Other employee benefits | $40,959 |
| Payroll taxes | $110,697 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $80,087 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $21,443 |
| Fees for services: Other | $64,148 |
| Advertising and promotion | $18,401 |
| Office expenses | $94,711 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $79,732 |
| Travel | $18,311 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,956 |
| Interest | $7,052 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $91,802 |
| Insurance | $16,297 |
| All other expenses | $883 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,067,403 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $364,805 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $93,924 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $35,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $424,640 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $8,917 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $20,386 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,014,688 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,835,922 |
| Total assets | $5,798,282 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $243,969 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,471 |
| 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 | $111,122 |
| Other liabilities | $28,455 |
| Total liabilities | $386,017 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,305,401 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,106,864 |
| 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 | $5,798,282 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Hear Wisconsin Inc has recieved totaling $7,100.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Gardner Foundation Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: OPERATING EXPENSES | $6,000 |
Youth Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $1,000 |
Clarence And Pearl Becker Charitable Foundation Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL | $100 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $2,597,788 |
| Earnings | $450,020 |
| Admin Expense | $21,443 |
| Other Expense | $190,443 |
| Ending Balance | $2,835,922 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Hear Wisconsin Inc West Allis, WI | $5,798,282 | $1,818,646 |
Deaf Inc Kentwood, MI | $219,068 | $965,382 |
Thrive Together Today Inc Cedar Rapids, IA | $84,230 | $96,582 |
Ethio-American Hearing Project 2009ec 2017gc Nfp Chicago, IL | $57,556 | $0 |
Flint Association Of The Deaf Incorporation Flint, MI | $29,092 | $0 |
Detroit Association Of The Deaf Inc Monroe, MI | $255,052 | $0 |
Deaf Catholic Youth Initiative For The Americas Inc Chicago, IL | $54,043 | $0 |
Registry Of Interpreters For The Deaf Milwaukee, WI | $93,505 | $0 |
Illinois Teachers of Hard of HearingDeaf Individuals Metamora, IL | $85,677 | $0 |
Belle Findlay Pryor Trust For Central Institute For The Deaf 458 Milwaukee, WI | $181,280 | $26,587 |
Registry Of Interpreters For The Deaf Grand Rapids, MI | $30,838 | $0 |
International Catholic Deaf Assn Chicago, IL | $6,561 | $0 |