SOUND START BABIES PROGRAM FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CHILDREN

EIN: 223473606 501(c)(3) Education

MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ

Total Revenue
$1,072,175
Total Expenses
$899,978
Total Assets
$758,882
Net Assets
$718,318
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
LAURA MCKIRDY PHD
Phone
9734063955
Tax Period
2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

SOUND START BABIES PROGRAM FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CHILDREN, founded in 1996, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 38% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $172K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

The mission of Sound Start Babies Program is to ensure that infants and toddlers identified with hearing loss and their families receive the highest quality, research validated educational services provided by individuals who are selected for their knowledge and sensitivity in meeting the varied needs of the children and families they serve. The program offers a range of services and communication options respecting family choice and unique child characteristics. The goal of the program is for children with hearing loss to develop language, speech, and communication skills commensurate with those of hearing peers and for their parents and other caregivers to have the information and strategies to foster this development throughout childhood.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $889,186

THE SOUND START BABIES PROGRAM HAS HELPED MORE THAN 1,600 CHILDREN FROM NORTHERN ANDCENTRAL NEW JERSEY ACHIEVE LISTENING, SPEAKING, AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS THAT ARE THE FOUNDATION FOR ACADEMIC...

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THE SOUND START BABIES PROGRAM HAS HELPED MORE THAN 1,600 CHILDREN FROM NORTHERN ANDCENTRAL NEW JERSEY ACHIEVE LISTENING, SPEAKING, AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS THAT ARE THE FOUNDATION FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND INDEPENDENT ADULT FUNCTIONING. THE PROGRAM IS PARTIALLY SUPPORTED BY REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES PROVIDED FROM THE NEW JERSEYDEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THROUGH TUITION PAYMENTS FROM COMMUNITY CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE NURSERY PROGRAM.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $583,140
Program Service Revenue $461,775
Investment Income $27,260
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,072,175

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $730,530
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $889,186
Other Expenses $169,448
TOTAL EXPENSES $899,978

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,072,175 $777,648 +0.4%
Expenses $899,978 $656,046 +0.4%
Net Income $172,197 $121,602 +0.4%
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
18
Volunteers
7

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
4
$0
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LORRAINE SOLIMINE Program Coordinato 40.00
$106,368 $0 $106,368
ANN RYAN Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDSEY BOITEL Secretary 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGHERITA MOZER Vice President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARJORIE SOLOMON Trustee 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS OLSON ESQ Trustee 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAITLIN STAHL Trustee 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA MCKIRDY PHD President 5.00
Officer 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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,072,175 $899,978 $758,882 $172,197
2023 $777,648 $656,046 $1,130,107 $121,602
2022 $718,340 $563,247 $852,123 $155,093
2021 $224,726 $325,828 $361,123 $-101,102
2020 $300,542 $303,098 $573,205 $-2,556
2019 $439,894 $356,111 $2,512,718 $83,783
2018 $678,134 $363,424 $2,458,824 $314,710
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