Sight & Hearing Association
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Sight & Hearing Association is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, registered in 1974, with $64,426 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1430 Concordia Ave Unit 40009, Saint Paul, MN, 55104 EIN 41-0724037 Since 1974
Revenue (FY2024)
$64K
▼ 20.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$64K
Net assets
$49K
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 Sight & Hearing Association— 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 rating9 mo reserves · +1% 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 Sight & Hearing Association: 9 mo reserves · +1% 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 Sight & Hearing Association— 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 Sight & Hearing Association: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1430 Concordia Ave Unit 40009, Saint Paul, MN, 55104
- City
- Saint Paul
- State
- Minnesota
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $353K (FY2013) to $64K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $49K
Operating margin
0.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$49K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$49K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,426▼20.5% | $63,954▼20.1% | $48,711▲1.0% | $48,711▲1.0% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $81,057▲12.1% | $80,072▼37.7% | $48,239▲2.1% | $48,239▲2.1% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $72,278▼16.0% | $128,490▲60.6% | $47,254▼54.3% | $47,254▼54.3% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $86,063▲7.5% | $80,010▲103% | $103,466▲6.2% | $103,466▲3.8% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $80,062▼46.3% | $39,361▼76.5% | $97,413▲211% | $99,656▲195% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $149,056▼8.4% | $167,792▼32.7% | $31,304▼37.4% | $33,759▼40.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $162,669▼54.0% | $249,354▼17.4% | $50,040▼63.4% | $56,273▼59.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $353,394 | $301,978▲3.3% | $136,726▲60.3% | $139,407▲50.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $292,378▼0.3% | $85,310▲13.8% | $92,462▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $293,123▼12.1% | $74,976▲0.9% | $82,687▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $333,589▲7.6% | $74,299▼35.3% | $82,753▼35.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $309,956 | $114,785 | $128,934 | 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 · $320K total
12 grants to Sight & Hearing Association totaling $320K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for programs, operations, or other purposes | 2023 | $21,471 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2022 | $21,050 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2021 | $20,067 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple purposes | 2020 | $20,087 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants | 2019 | $19,927 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2018 | $19,513 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2017 | $18,723 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2016 | $19,816 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | General support | 2016 | $1,000 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2015 | $19,088 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | Program operating cost | 2014 | $120,000 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2014 | $19,085 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Sight & Hearing Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sight & Hearing Association is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-0724037, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sight & Hearing Association's EIN?
- Sight & Hearing Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-0724037.
- How much revenue does Sight & Hearing Association report?
- Sight & Hearing Association reported $64,426 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Sight & Hearing Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Sight & Hearing Association B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Sight & Hearing Association (EIN 41-0724037) 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.