Communication Service For The Deaf Inc
- Assets
- $23.8m
- Revenue
- $18.6m
- Investments
- $324.9k
- Employees
- 926
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Founding
- 06/1976
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 46-0332149
Organization Overview
Communication Service For The Deaf Inc is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1976. 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 06/2023, Communication Service For The Deaf Inc employed 926 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Communication Service For The 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 06/2023, Communication Service For The Deaf Inc generated $18.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $23.9m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.2%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Communication Service For The Deaf Inc has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $398,270. 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTING THE GENERAL WELFARE, EDUCATIONAL, MORAL, MATERIAL, AND SOCIAL INTERESTS OF THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
CSD CONTACT CENTERS (CCC) - RELAY AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES: WE ENABLE THOSE WHO ARE DEAF, DEAFBLIND, OR HARD OF HEARING TO HAVE ACCESS TELECOMMUNICATION RELAY SERVICES BY PROVIDING AN OPERATOR SERVICE THAT ALLOWS TEXT TELEPHONE (TTY) OR OTHER ASSISTIVE DEVICE USERS TO COMMUNICATE WITH STANDARD VOICE TELEPHONE USERS THROUGH OUR SPECIALLY TRAINED RELAY OPERATORS OR CAPTIONERS. EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION SERVICES: WE DISTRIBUTE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS CERTIFIED AS HAVING DIFFICULTY USING THE TELEPHONE.
CSD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IS A RESOURCE THAT OFFERS A MULTI-FOLD APPROACH TO PROJECT-BASED AND LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INSTITUTIONS - ONE APPROACH STRUCTURED TO SUPPORT DEAF FREELANCERS AND DEAF-LED BUSINESSES, AND THE OTHER STRUCTURED TO SUPPORT CORPORATE AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES. THERE ARE TWO OBJECTIVES: ADDRESSING WORKPLACE EMPLOYMENT, ACCESSIBILITY, INCLUSION, AND ACCOMMODATION NEEDS; AND MAKING THEIR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES MORE ACCESSIBLE AND USABLE FOR DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING PEOPLE, ENSURING MORE PEOPLE USE THEIR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. THERE ARE A VARIETY OF FIELDS: FINANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS, AND E-LEARNING (AKA CSD LEARNS). IT HAS BEEN RENAMED TO PROGRAM IMPACT AT THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR.
CSD SOCIAL VENTURE FUND: CSD SVF IS A BUSINESS INCUBATOR AND VENTURE CAPITAL FUND FOCUSED ON DEAF-LED AND -OWNED BUSINESSES. THE CSD SVF IS ON A MISSION TO INVEST IN AND MENTOR THESE BUSINESSES AND, AS A RESULT, ENSURE EVEN MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEAF PEOPLE EVERYWHERE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christopher Soukup President & CEO | Officer | 55 | $299,042 |
Pat Myers President, Csd Cc End: 3/2023 | Officer | 40 | $186,430 |
Charles Mcfadden President, Prof. Services | 40 | $188,640 | |
Maria Wilson Secretary & Clo | Officer | 55 | $161,605 |
Thomas Means Treasurer & CFO | Officer | 55 | $148,570 |
Rosa Lee Timm President, Svf | 40 | $136,444 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Think Llp Legal Consulting | 6/29/23 | $838,743 |
Moonshine Experiential Creative Services | 6/29/23 | $395,546 |
Dozanu Innovations Llc Marketing Services | 6/29/23 | $673,416 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $263,365 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $471,771 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $735,136 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $17,229,978 |
| Investment income | $532,242 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $5,296 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $5,386 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $18,631,038 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $100,000 |
| 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. | $699,141 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $699,141 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $13,455,452 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,858,036 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,181,406 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $206,572 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $96,006 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $2,602 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $62,485 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,073,758 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,519,777 |
| Office expenses | $230,894 |
| Information technology | $1,062,015 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $628,660 |
| Travel | $327,790 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $24,863 |
| Interest | $118,646 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $296,405 |
| Insurance | $349,793 |
| All other expenses | $178,264 |
| Total functional expenses | $23,923,322 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,129,283 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $99,510 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $25,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,455,582 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $17,482 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $266,565 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,329,884 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $13,442,393 |
| Investments—other securities | $324,864 |
| Investments—program-related | $906,907 |
| Intangible assets | $249,725 |
| Other assets | $526,168 |
| Total assets | $23,773,363 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,978,445 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $203,150 |
| 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 | $478,312 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $483,884 |
| Total liabilities | $3,143,791 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $20,629,572 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $23,773,363 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Communication Service For The Deaf Inc has awarded $100,000 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ASIAN SIGNERS PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING | $10,000 |
DEAF REFUGEE ADVOCACY PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING | $25,000 |
DEAFHOPE PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING | $25,000 |
OUR DEAF SURVIVORS CENTER PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING | $25,000 |
NATIONAL BLACK DEAF ADVOCATES PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING | $15,000 |