Massachusetts Speech & Hearing
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Massachusetts Speech & Hearing is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Waltham, Massachusetts, registered in 1978, with $82,577 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
60 Hickory Drive Suite 6100, Waltham, MA, 02451 EIN 04-2631796 Since 1978
Revenue (FY2024)
$83K
▲ 141.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$53K
Net assets
$50K
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Massachusetts Speech & Hearing— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · +35% 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 Massachusetts Speech & Hearing: 11 mo reserves · +35% margin earns a A 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 Massachusetts Speech & Hearing— 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 Massachusetts Speech & Hearing: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 60 Hickory Drive Suite 6100, Waltham, MA, 02451
- City
- Waltham
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $38K (FY2011) to $83K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $50K
Operating margin
35.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$50K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$50K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $82,577▲141% | $53,390▲39.1% | $49,978▼29.4% | $49,978▼29.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $34,218▲105% | $38,375▲95.1% | $70,839▼5.5% | $70,839▼5.5% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $16,653▼77.7% | $19,668▼2.6% | $74,996▼3.9% | $74,996▼3.9% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $74,553▲157% | $20,193▼62.5% | $78,011▲230% | $78,011▲230% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $28,966▼11.1% | $53,851▲16.6% | $23,651▼51.3% | $23,651▼51.3% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $32,568▲21.9% | $46,184▲45.4% | $48,536▼21.9% | $48,536▼21.9% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $26,712▲41.3% | $31,761▲48.4% | $62,152▼7.5% | $62,152▼7.5% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $18,908▼22.9% | $21,398▼19.9% | $67,201▼3.6% | $67,201▼3.6% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $24,516▲14.2% | $26,713▼16.7% | $69,691▼3.1% | $69,691▼3.1% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $21,472▼32.4% | $32,080▼18.1% | $71,888▼12.9% | $71,888▼12.9% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $31,768▼15.7% | $39,153▲40.7% | $82,496▼8.2% | $82,496▼8.2% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $37,704 | $27,819 | $89,881 | $89,881 | 990EZ |
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 · $32K total
4 grants to Massachusetts Speech & Hearing totaling $32K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Speech Language & Hearing Assn | State association | 2021 | $6,000 |
| American Speech Language & Hearing Assn | — | 2019 | $7,900 |
| American Speech Language & Hearing Assn | State association | 2018 | $9,000 |
| American Speech Language & Hearing Assn | State association and student advocacy | 2017 | $9,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Massachusetts Speech & Hearing a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Massachusetts Speech & Hearing is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-2631796, based in Waltham, Massachusetts.
- What is Massachusetts Speech & Hearing's EIN?
- Massachusetts Speech & Hearing's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-2631796.
- How much revenue does Massachusetts Speech & Hearing report?
- Massachusetts Speech & Hearing reported $82,577 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Massachusetts Speech & Hearing have?
- CharityIndex grades Massachusetts Speech & Hearing B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Massachusetts Speech & Hearing (EIN 04-2631796) 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.