Hearing & Speech Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Hearing & Speech Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Maryville, Tennessee, registered in 1982, with $146,283 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1619 E Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN, 37804 EIN 58-1458925 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2024)
$146K
▲ 12.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$260K
Net assets
$642K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Hearing & Speech Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating30 mo reserves · -78% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Hearing & Speech Foundation: 30 mo reserves · -78% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Hearing & Speech Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Hearing & Speech Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $963K (FY2013) to $146K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $642K
Operating margin
-78.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$642K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$642K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $146,283▲12.2% | $260,426▲70.9% | $641,934▼15.1% | $641,934▼15.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $130,409▲5.7% | $152,354▲2.6% | $756,077▼2.8% | $756,077▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $123,417▼28.6% | $148,429▲27.7% | $778,022▼3.1% | $778,022▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $172,820▲9.3% | $116,211▼49.6% | $803,034▲7.6% | $855,497▼9.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $158,092▼18.9% | $230,776▲94.0% | $746,425▼8.9% | $947,786▼15.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $194,907▼12.4% | $118,968▼44.8% | $819,109▲10.2% | $1,116,554▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $222,377▼4.5% | $215,433▲23.3% | $743,170▲0.9% | $1,145,614▼7.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $232,852▼8.1% | $174,747▲23.6% | $736,226▲8.6% | $1,240,255▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $253,268▲21.7% | $141,382▼60.4% | $678,121▲19.8% | $1,280,340▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $208,118▼32.4% | $357,125▼26.0% | $566,235▼20.8% | $1,246,046▼12.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $307,994▼68.0% | $482,398▲23.8% | $715,242▼19.6% | $1,424,284▼17.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $962,670 | $389,796▼5.3% | $889,646▲181% | $1,719,177▲43.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $411,601 | $316,772 | $1,200,135 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $40K total
8 grants to Hearing & Speech Foundation totaling $40K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $6,770 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $16,100 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Poverty | 2018 | $500 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Poverty | 2017 | $700 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2016 | $5,696 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Human services | 2016 | $200 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2015 | $5,415 |
| The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc | General support | 2015 | $5,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hearing & Speech Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Hearing & Speech Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 58-1458925, based in Maryville, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Hearing & Speech Foundation's EIN?
- Hearing & Speech Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 58-1458925.
- How much revenue does Hearing & Speech Foundation report?
- Hearing & Speech Foundation reported $146,283 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Hearing & Speech Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Hearing & Speech Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Hearing & Speech Foundation (EIN 58-1458925) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.