WILLIE ROSS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF INC

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1967

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ROBERT CARTER

Phone

4135670374

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

WILLIE ROSS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF INC, founded in 1967, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $7.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $7.1M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

THE SCHOOL PROVIDES DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING STUDENTS ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE, EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES IN THE CLASSROOM AND IN THE GREATER COMMUNITY. WE STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION. WE WORK TO MAXIMIZE EACH INDIVIDUAL'S INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $5,053,500 Revenue: $6,024,031

THE SCHOOL OPERATES A DAY PROGRAM TO EDUCATE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS AGES 2.9 THROUGH 22 YEARS OF AGE. THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IS HOUSED ON TWO CAMPUSES. A CENTER-BASED CAMPUS LOCATED IN...

THE SCHOOL OPERATES A DAY PROGRAM TO EDUCATE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS AGES 2.9 THROUGH 22 YEARS OF AGE. THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IS HOUSED ON TWO CAMPUSES. A CENTER-BASED CAMPUS LOCATED IN LONGMEADOW, MA AND AN EMBEDDED CAMPUS LOCATED WITHIN THE EAST LONGMEADOW, MA PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. THE EMBEDDED CAMPUS SERVES ELEMENTARY THROUGH SECONDARY STUDENTS. A COMPREHENSIVE ACADEMIC PROGRAM IS ALSO AVAILABLE. THE GOAL IS FOR ALL STUDENTS TO GO ON TO COLLEGE OR EMPLOYMENT.

Program 2

Expenses: $1,291,506 Revenue: $1,123,093

THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS A RANGE OF SERVICES FOR NON-WILLIE ROSS SCHOOL STUDENTS IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS FROM INFANTS TO ADULTS. SERVICES INCLUDE AUDIOLOGICAL, EDUCATIONAL, DIAGNOSTIC, AND SIGN...

THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS A RANGE OF SERVICES FOR NON-WILLIE ROSS SCHOOL STUDENTS IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS FROM INFANTS TO ADULTS. SERVICES INCLUDE AUDIOLOGICAL, EDUCATIONAL, DIAGNOSTIC, AND SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS A TEAM TO WORK WITH INFANTS AND TODDLERS WHO HAVE HEARING LOSS. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDE HOME VISITS AND AUDIOLOGICAL SERVICES.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $188,253

Program Service Revenue $7,147,124

Investment Income $1,519

Other Revenue $113,323

TOTAL REVENUE $7,450,219

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $5,168,177

Fundraising Expenses $130,531

Program Expenses $6,345,006

Other Expenses $1,896,886

TOTAL EXPENSES $7,065,063

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$7,450,219	$6,181,102	+0.2%
Expenses	$7,065,063	$5,820,020	+0.2%
Net Income	$385,156	$361,082	+0.1%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

105

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✓ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$184,777

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ROBERT CARTER	President & CEO	40.00	Officer	$137,167	$47,610	$184,777
CLAIRE SANDERS	CHAIRPERSON	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LUCIE LEWIS	VICE CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY-ANNE STERNS CPA	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID MARTEL	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
EMILY BAMBACUS	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT L DAMBROV ESQ	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HANNAH M DOSTAL PH D	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HOPE ROSS GIBALDI	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROSA GUZMAN LMSW	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN R KELLEY MD	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL J KELLEY	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
J ROBERT KIRKWOOD MD	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELVIN MURRY JR	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEE NETTLES	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN D PEREZ SR	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURIE A ROSNER PH D	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON SERGENTANIS	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
IVY VELEZ	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$7,450,219	$7,065,063	$5,427,269	$385,156
2024	$6,181,102	$5,820,020	$4,091,136	$361,082
2023	$5,599,393	$5,916,596	$3,871,527	$-317,203
2022	$4,971,017	$5,459,043	$3,527,890	$-488,026
2021	$4,891,384	$4,594,323	$3,759,585	$297,061
2020	$4,170,881	$4,360,016	$2,258,852	$-189,135
2019	$4,491,486	$4,193,834	$1,713,984	$297,652