AMERICAN COCHLEAR IMPLANT ALLIANCE FOUNDATION

EIN: 453568770 501(c)(3) Medical Research

MCLEAN, VA

Total Revenue
$2,594,514
Total Expenses
$2,184,017
Total Assets
$2,160,182
Net Assets
$2,110,979
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
DONNA SORKIN
Phone
7035346146
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

AMERICAN COCHLEAR IMPLANT ALLIANCE FOUNDATION, founded in 2011, is a community nonprofit in the Medical Research sector that reported $2.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 437% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $410K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

TO ADVANCE ACCESS TO THE GIFT OF HEARING PROVIDED BY COCHLEAR IMPLANTATION THROUGH RESEARCH, ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,486,274 Revenue: $2,058,615

ANNUAL CONFERENCE - THE CONFERENCE BRINGS TOGETHER COCHLEAR IMPLANT CLINICIANS, EDUCATORS, AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TO EXPLORE THE LATEST RESEARCH RESULTS, DISCUSS THE CLINICAL POPULATION, AND RAISE...

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ANNUAL CONFERENCE - THE CONFERENCE BRINGS TOGETHER COCHLEAR IMPLANT CLINICIANS, EDUCATORS, AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TO EXPLORE THE LATEST RESEARCH RESULTS, DISCUSS THE CLINICAL POPULATION, AND RAISE QUESTIONS REGARDING CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS.

Program 2
Expenses: $236,415 Revenue: $0

AWARENESS - THE ACI ALLIANCE CONDUCTS AWARENESS ACTIVITIES ABOUT CANDIDACY AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH COCHLEAR IMPLANTATION. THE ACI ALLIANCE PROVIDES EXTENSIVE INFORMATION ABOUT INSURANCE COVERAGE...

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AWARENESS - THE ACI ALLIANCE CONDUCTS AWARENESS ACTIVITIES ABOUT CANDIDACY AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH COCHLEAR IMPLANTATION. THE ACI ALLIANCE PROVIDES EXTENSIVE INFORMATION ABOUT INSURANCE COVERAGE AND OTHER ACCESS ISSUES THROUGH ITS WEBSITE AND ARTICLES, PAPERS, AND PRESENTATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE ACI ALLIANCE ENCOURAGES COVERAGE OF COCHLEAR IMPLANTS IN PRIVATE AND PUBLIC INSURANCE PLANS.

Program 3
Expenses: $197,149

ADVOCACY - ACI ALLIANCE HAS ORGANIZED A NETWORK OF 130 STATE CHAMPIONS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES WHO SUPPORT OUR NATIONAL INITIATIVES AND ADDRESS BARRIERS TO COCHLEAR IMPLANTATION IN THEIR HOME...

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ADVOCACY - ACI ALLIANCE HAS ORGANIZED A NETWORK OF 130 STATE CHAMPIONS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES WHO SUPPORT OUR NATIONAL INITIATIVES AND ADDRESS BARRIERS TO COCHLEAR IMPLANTATION IN THEIR HOME STATES. ACI ALLIANCE STAFF AND MEMBERS ARE SUPPORTED BY A PUBLIC AFFAIRS FIRM THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE ON SPECIFIC LEGAL MECHANISMS AND INFORMATIONAL APPROACHES. IN RECENT YEARS, WE HAVE ADDRESSED ACCESS TO MEDICARE, MEDICAID, PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE, AND ENSURING THAT PARENTS HAVE FULL INFORMATION ABOUT EARLY HEARING DETECTION AND INTERVENTION FOR THEIR CHILD WITH HEARING LOSS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $497,768
Program Service Revenue $2,062,315
Investment Income $34,431
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,594,514

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $29,700
Salaries & Benefits $554,864
Fundraising Expenses $31,098
Program Expenses $1,972,215
Other Expenses $1,599,453
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,184,017

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,594,514 $483,427 +4.4%
Expenses $2,184,017 $888,349 +1.5%
Net Income $410,497 $-404,922 -2.0%
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
4
Volunteers
14

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
6
$197,101
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DANIEL M ZEITLER MD VICE CHAIR UNTIL MAY 2025, THEN CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA WARNER-CZYZ PHD CHAIR UNTIL MAY 2025 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLISON BIEVER AUD DIRECTOR UNTIL MAY 2025, THEN VICE CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW L BUSH MD PHD MBA TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDSAY ZOMBEK MS SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN D BROWN MD PHD DIRECTOR UNTIL JULY 2024 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAURA COSETTI MD DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTEN LEWIS AUD DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA MELLERT MPH DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRITTNEY SPROUSE AUD PASC DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY BIRATH AUD DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES LIMB MD DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL SCOTT AUD DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH H LEE MD PHD DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACOB B HUNTER MD DIRECTOR AS OF APRIL 2025 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
IVETTE CEJAS DIRECTOR AS OF APRIL 2025 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNA SORKIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$191,360 $5,741 $197,101
LAURA ODATO DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND MARKETING 40.00
Highest
$125,000 $3,750 $128,750
NICHOLE J WESTIN DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS 40.00
Highest
$108,108 $0 $108,108
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 $2,594,514 $2,184,017 $2,160,182 $410,497
2024 $483,427 $888,349 $2,566,432 $-404,922
2023 $1,300,553 $1,420,236 $2,621,143 $-119,683
2022 $1,524,628 $1,423,686 $2,807,367 $100,942
2021 $1,441,784 $1,105,807 $2,458,720 $335,977
2020 $1,663,699 $1,491,535 $1,938,658 $172,164
2019 $684,981 $558,550 $1,849,293 $126,431
2018 $2,282,364 $2,257,466 $1,856,533 $24,898
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