DEVELOPMENTAL EVALUATION AND ADJUSTMENT FACILITIES INC

EIN: 042628350 501(c)(3)

WATERTOWN, MA

Total Revenue
$3,391,467
Total Expenses
$3,235,720
Total Assets
$4,950,559
Net Assets
$4,039,009
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1979
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
DARIAN GAMBRELL
Phone
6172544041
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

DEVELOPMENTAL EVALUATION AND ADJUSTMENT FACILITIES INC, founded in 1979, is a community nonprofit that reported $3.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 38% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $3.2M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

DEVELOPMENTAL EVALUATION AND ADJUSTMENT FACILITIES, INC. INSPIRES PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS THROUGH ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. WE BUILD BRIDGES ACROSS COMMUNITIES BY INCREASING COMMUNICATION ACCESS AND AWARENESS. WE OFFER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS; HEALTH LITERACY AND MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES; INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAMS, BASIC ENGLISH, INFORMATION AND REFERRALS; ADVOCACY; AND ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES DESIGNED BY AND FOR DEAF PEOPLE IN A DEAF-POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT. PEOPLE COME TO DEAF, INC. TO DEVELOP SKILLS, TO LEARN WHAT BENEFITS AND SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO THEM TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH, DEVELOP THEIR ECONOMIC AND PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE, AND BECOME FULL, PARTICIPATING MEMBERS OF THE LARGER COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND COMMUNITY AND POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT. ALL OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL NEEDS OF THE DIVERSE MEMBERS OF THE DEAF COMMUNITY AND ENABLE PEOPLE TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,014,986 Revenue: $53,529

ADVOCACY RESOURCES EDUCATION AND SERVICES OFFERS TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICES SO DEAF YOUTH, ADULTS, AND SENIORS (INCLUDING THOSE WITH AGE-RELATED HEARING LOSS) CAN ACQUIRE THE SKILLS, INFORMATION...

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ADVOCACY RESOURCES EDUCATION AND SERVICES OFFERS TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICES SO DEAF YOUTH, ADULTS, AND SENIORS (INCLUDING THOSE WITH AGE-RELATED HEARING LOSS) CAN ACQUIRE THE SKILLS, INFORMATION, SERVICES, REFERRALS, AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES THEY NEED TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND SAFELY. THE SENIOR INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES OFFERS INFORMATION AND ADVOCACY TO ENABLE SENIORS TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT AND SAFE IN THEIR OWN HOMES FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. ASSISTIVE EQUIPMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESS TO FEDERAL FUNDS TO ACQUIRE APPROPRIATE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND TRAINING SO PEOPLE CAN GET MORE EFFECTIVE USE OF HEARING AIDS, TELEPHONE AMPLIFIERS, ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES, AND THE LIKE. DEAF PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP ALLOWS DEAF PARENTS SHARE EFFECTIVE WAYS TO ADDRESS ISSUES THEY FACE RAISING THEIR CHILDREN (DEAF AND HEARING) FROM INFANCY THROUGH TEENS.

Program 2
Expenses: $501,039 Revenue: $250

DEAFBLIND COMMUNITY ACCESS NETWORK (DBCAN): COMMUNITY ACCESS SUPPORT TO EXPAND AND MAINTAIN THE INDEPENDENCE OF DEAFBLIND ADULTS BY MATCHING THEM WITH SIGHTED DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, AND HEARING...

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DEAFBLIND COMMUNITY ACCESS NETWORK (DBCAN): COMMUNITY ACCESS SUPPORT TO EXPAND AND MAINTAIN THE INDEPENDENCE OF DEAFBLIND ADULTS BY MATCHING THEM WITH SIGHTED DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, AND HEARING "PROVIDERS" TRAINED BY DBCAN TO PROVIDE GUIDING, 1:1 COMMUNICATION, AND VISUAL INFORMATION SUPPORTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,155,041
Program Service Revenue $53,779
Investment Income $182,647
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,391,467

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,132,827
Fundraising Expenses $163,462
Program Expenses $2,516,025
Other Expenses $1,102,893
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,235,720

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,391,467 $5,494,438 -0.4%
Expenses $3,235,720 $2,915,938 +0.1%
Net Income $155,747 $2,578,500 -0.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
24
Volunteers
20

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
7
$136,125
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHERYL SPERA PRESIDENT 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLOTTE SPINKSTON VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN SULLIVAN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANNE POWERS CLERK (AS OF 1/2025) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL KOLB CLERK (UNTIL 12/2024) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WESLEY IRELAND MEMBER 0.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HANNAH DEFELICE MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN ANDERSON MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL GARDENER ESQ MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARB COHEN MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN SWITZER MEMBER 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
APRIL SMITH MEMBER (UNTIL 12/2024) 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENT TRACY MEMBER (UNTIL 12/2024) 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARIAN GAMBRELL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35.00
Officer
$103,912 $32,213 $136,125
ELVIRA LIVCHITS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMIN 35.00
Highest
$108,676 $33,690 $142,366
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 $3,391,467 $3,235,720 $4,950,559 $155,747
2024 $5,494,438 $2,915,938 $4,834,381 $2,578,500
2023 $3,125,215 $2,776,207 $2,353,966 $349,008
2022 $2,680,925 $2,315,899 $1,429,471 $365,026
2021 $2,182,871 $2,192,264 $832,321 $-9,393
2020 $2,265,120 $2,167,266 $894,672 $97,854
2019 $2,173,216 $2,100,620 $704,979 $72,596
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