Form 990 for tax year 2025
Filed by DEAF EMPOWERMENT AWARENESS FOUNDATION INC.
Totals
- Total revenue
- $2,710,521
- Total expenses
- $2,504,019
- Contributions and grants received
- $960,528
- Grants paid
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $1,700,028
- Investment income
- $46,249
- Other revenue
- $3,716
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,420,717
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $102,925
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $2,317,792
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $2,199,207
- Management and general expenses
- $284,189
- Fundraising expenses
- $20,623
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $2,199,207
Program services were 87.8% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1c · Fundraising events
$1,284
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1e · Government grants (contributions)
$209,761
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$749,483
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1g · Noncash contributions included above
$4,745
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2a · Program service revenue: AWARENESS ACTIVITIES
total $15,232 · related or exempt $15,232
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2b · Program service revenue: COMMUNICATION ACCESS
total $1,660,429 · related or exempt $1,660,429
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2c · Program service revenue: SIGN CLASSES ENROLLMENT
total $24,367 · related or exempt $24,367
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3 · Investment income
total $45,682 · excluded $45,682
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4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
total $0
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5 · Royalties
total $0
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6d · Net rental income or loss
total $0
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7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory
other assets $567
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7c · Gain or loss
other assets $567
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7d · Net gain or loss
total $567 · related or exempt $567
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8a · Fundraising events: gross income
$3,434
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8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c
$1,284
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8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses
$1,639
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8c · Net income from fundraising events
total $1,795 · excluded $1,795
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9c · Net income from gaming
total $0
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10c · Net income from sales of inventory
total $0
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11a · Other revenue: MISCELLANEOUS
total $1,921 · excluded $1,921
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11e · Other revenue, total
$1,921
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments
total $0
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2 · Grants to domestic individuals
total $0
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3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals
total $0
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4 · Benefits paid to or for members
total $0
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $117,300 · program services $43,401 · management and general $68,034 · fundraising $5,865
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6 · Compensation of disqualified persons
total $0
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $720,127 · program services $654,269 · management and general $59,632 · fundraising $6,226
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8 · Pension plan contributions
total $12,260 · program services $11,308 · management and general $838 · fundraising $114
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $54,270 · program services $49,135 · management and general $4,353 · fundraising $782
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $61,694 · program services $51,731 · management and general $9,087 · fundraising $876
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11a · Fees: management
total $0
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11b · Fees: legal
total $9,686 · program services $1,027 · management and general $8,659
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $59,820 · program services $9,770 · management and general $50,050
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11d · Fees: lobbying
total $0
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11e · Fees: professional fundraising services
total $0
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11f · Fees: investment management
total $0
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11g · Fees: other
total $20,250 · program services $250 · management and general $20,000
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $7,335 · program services $4,105 · management and general $3,230
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13 · Office expenses
total $23,282 · program services $15,521 · management and general $7,761
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14 · Information technology
total $28,461 · program services $22,939 · management and general $5,522
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15 · Royalties
total $0
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16 · Occupancy
total $155,158 · program services $127,129 · management and general $21,315 · fundraising $6,714
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17 · Travel
total $19,543 · program services $18,062 · management and general $1,481
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18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials
total $0
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19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $0
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20 · Interest
total $0
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21 · Payments to affiliates
total $0
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22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $15,919 · management and general $15,919
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23 · Insurance
total $7,172 · program services $6,641 · management and general $485 · fundraising $46
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24a · Other expenses: INTERPRETING SERVICE FEES
total $1,129,675 · program services $1,128,687 · management and general $988
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24b · Other expenses: COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
total $46,688 · program services $46,688
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24c · Other expenses: BANK FES AND CHARGES
total $5,059 · program services $3,121 · management and general $1,938
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24d · Other expenses: PAYROLL PROCESSING
total $4,511 · program services $3,799 · management and general $712
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24e · All other expenses
total $5,809 · program services $1,624 · management and general $4,185
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $31,162 · end of year $1,730
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2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
beginning of year $1,915,454 · end of year $2,075,848
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3 · Pledges and grants receivable
end of year $0
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4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $144,825 · end of year $260,483
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5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people
end of year $0
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6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons
end of year $0
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7 · Other notes and loans receivable
end of year $0
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8 · Inventories for sale or use
end of year $0
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9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $14,725 · end of year $15,580
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10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$131,796
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10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$85,920
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10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $51,840 · end of year $45,876
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11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
end of year $0
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12 · Investments: other securities
end of year $0
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13 · Investments: program-related
end of year $0
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14 · Intangible assets
end of year $0
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15 · Other assets
beginning of year $21,200 · end of year $21,200
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17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $61,135 · end of year $98,305
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19 · Deferred revenue
beginning of year $6,781 · end of year $4,620
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $1,956,006 · end of year $2,137,045
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $155,284 · end of year $180,747
Mission and programs · 2025
Mission
THE MISSION OF DEAF EMPOWERMENT AWARENESS FOUNDATION, INC. IS TO EMPOWER, RAISE AWARENESS, AND BRIDGE A SUSTAINABLE FOUNDATION OF COMMUNICATION AND EQUAL ACCESS FOR THE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, DEAFBLIND, AND THE HEARING COMMUNITIES.
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COMMUNICATION ACCESS SERVICES INCLUDE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) INTERPRETING AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS REALTIME TRANSLATION (CART) SERVICES. THESE PROGRAMS SUPPORT DEAF, INC.'S MISSION BY ENSURING EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND EQUITABLE ACCESS FOR DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, DEAFBLIND, AND HEARING INDIVIDUALS. IN 2025, DEAF, INC. PROVIDED 16,213.75 HOURS OF ASL INTERPRETING SERVICES AND 796.50 HOURS OF CART SERVICES, HELPING INDIVIDUALS ACCESS HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, GOVERNMENT SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
Expenses $1,444,547 · Revenue $1,660,429
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ADVOCACY, OUTREACH, AND EDUCATION SERVICES SUPPORT DEAF, INC.'S MISSION BY EMPOWERING DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, DEAFBLIND, AND HEARING INDIVIDUALS TO UNDERSTAND THEIR RIGHTS TO COMMUNICATION ACCESS, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION. SERVICES INCLUDE ONE-ON-ONE ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, COMMUNITY TRAINING, AND SIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION. IN 2025, DEAF, INC. PROVIDED DIRECT SUPPORT TO 328 INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND ADULTS WITH HEARING LOSS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDED 11 COMMUNITY-BASED TRAININGS, PRODUCED OVER 52 OUTREACH VIDEOS, AND SERVED 271 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES.
Expenses $288,830 · Revenue $35,344
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THE MISSOURI DEAFBLIND SUPPORT SERVICE PROVIDER (SSP) PROGRAM SUPPORTS DEAFBLIND MISSOURIANS THROUGH DIRECT SUPPORT SERVICES, SSP TRAINING, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. THE PROGRAM ADVANCES DEAF, INC.'S MISSION BY PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND EQUITABLE ACCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAFBLIND. IN 2025, THE PROGRAM SERVED 81 DEAFBLIND CONSUMERS AND MAINTAINED A NETWORK OF 32 SSPS. THE PROGRAM FULFILLED 1,395 SSP SERVICE REQUESTS AND PROVIDED 4,492.50 HOURS OF DIRECT SUPPORT SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY, THE PROGRAM CONDUCTED 3 TRAININGS, PARTICIPATED IN 2 COMMUNITY EXHIBIT BOOTHS, DELIVERED 3 PRESENTATIONS, AND HELD 15 OUTREACH AND INTRODUCTORY MEETINGS TO EXPAND AWARENESS AND ACCESS TO SERVICES.
Expenses $201,474
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YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES SUPPORT DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, DEAFBLIND, AND CHILDREN OF DEAF ADULT (CODA) YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH ADVOCACY, DIRECT SUPPORT, COMMUNITY CONNECTION, AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES. THE PROGRAM ADVANCES DEAF, INC.'S MISSION BY HELPING FAMILIES COMMUNICATE, CONNECT, AND THRIVE TOGETHER WHILE PROMOTING ACCESS, INCLUSION, AND POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. IN 2025, THE PROGRAM PROVIDED 35 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES, SUPPORTED 19 DIRECT SERVICE CASES, HOSTED 7 SOCIAL CONNECTIONS EVENTS, AND CONDUCTED 15 OUTREACH ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS, SCHOOL VISITS, EXHIBIT BOOTHS, AND EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS.
Expenses $102,286 · Revenue $910
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PINK WINGS OF HOPE SUPPORTS DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, AND DEAFBLIND INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY CANCER THROUGH DIRECT SUPPORT, PEER SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH. THE PROGRAM ADVANCES DEAF, INC.'S MISSION BY EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO NAVIGATE THEIR CANCER JOURNEY WITH CONFIDENCE, ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION. IN 2025, PINK WINGS OF HOPE PROVIDED 39 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES, SUPPORTED 36 DIRECT SERVICE CASES, DISTRIBUTED 17 CARE PACKAGES, FACILITATED 24 SUPPORT GROUP SESSIONS, AND CONDUCTED 33 OUTREACH ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS, EXHIBIT BOOTHS, AND EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS.
Expenses $85,465
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DEAF VISUAL ARTS SERVICES PROMOTE ACCESS TO ARTS, CULTURE, AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION THROUGH AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL)-BASED EXPERIENCES FOR DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, DEAFBLIND, AND HEARING INDIVIDUALS. THE PROGRAM ADVANCES DEAF, INC.'S MISSION BY INCREASING ACCESS TO THE ARTS, ELEVATING DEAF ARTISTS, AND FOSTERING COMMUNITY CONNECTION THROUGH VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. IN 2025, THE PROGRAM SERVED 988 PARTICIPANTS THROUGH ASL MUSEUM TOURS, ART CLASSES, THE DEAF VISUAL ARTS FESTIVAL, AWARDS AND ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMMING, AND DEAF YOUTH ART DAY. THE PROGRAM ALSO CONTRACTED WITH 10 DEAF ARTISTS AND COLLABORATED WITH 22 COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO ARTS AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES.
Expenses $76,605 · Revenue $3,345
As filed on the 2025 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Listed in Part VII
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SARAH PRECHTEL
EXECUTIVE DIR.
- Total calculated
- $117,300
- From this org
- $91,500
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $25,800
- Hours/week
- 45
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FORREST BOOTH
PRESIDENT
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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ANTE COLIC
VICE PRESIDENT
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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DAVID WASSERMAN
SECRETARY
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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VALERIE MONDESIR
TREASURER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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LAURA SHAPIRO
MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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WILLIAM SHELDON
MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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LINDA BAKER
MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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ROBERT CROWELL
MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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MICHAEL BOYD
MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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MEGHAN RAPP
MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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ART SILVERMAN
MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2025
- Filed
- 30 July 2026
- IRS schema version
- 2025v4.1
- Source object
- 202612119349300111
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