Communication Service For The Deaf Inc

EIN: 460332149 501(c)(3) Human Services

Austin, TX

Total Revenue
$28,600,020
Total Expenses
$25,581,133
Total Assets
$30,295,717
Net Assets
$26,118,776
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1924
Legal Domicile
SD
Phone
8336827630
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Communication Service For The Deaf Inc, founded in 1924, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $28.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 63% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $25.6M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

PROMOTING THE GENERAL WELFARE, EDUCATIONAL, MORAL, MATERIAL, AND SOCIAL INTERESTS OF THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $490,718
Program Service Revenue $28,563,004
Investment Income $-288,105
Other Revenue $-165,597
TOTAL REVENUE $28,600,020

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $137,331
Salaries & Benefits $18,764,159
Fundraising Expenses $148,353
Program Expenses $21,357,369
Other Expenses $6,679,643
TOTAL EXPENSES $25,581,133

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $28,600,020 $17,572,255 +0.6%
Expenses $25,581,133 $17,114,403 +0.5%
Net Income $3,018,887 $457,852 +5.6%
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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
367
Volunteers
9

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
3
$808,042
Total Directors
9
$47,500
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Brendan Gramer Director 5.0
Director
$2,500 $0 $2,500
Elise Nye Director 5.0
Director
$5,000 $0 $5,000
Marilyn Smith Director 4.0
Director
$5,000 $0 $5,000
Mark Seeger Director 5.0
Director
$5,000 $0 $5,000
Michael McLaurin Director 5.0
Director
$6,250 $0 $6,250
Roberta Mather Director 5.0
Director
$2,500 $0 $2,500
Rogelio Fernandez Jr Board Chair 10.0
Director
$10,000 $0 $10,000
Shireen Hafeez Director 5.0
Director
$5,000 $0 $5,000
Terria Middlebrook Director 5.0
Director
$6,250 $0 $6,250
Anna Wilson Chief Legal Officer 48.0
Officer
$178,114 $29,771 $207,885
Christopher Soukup Chief Executive Officer 48.0
Officer
$373,633 $34,214 $407,847
Thomas Means Chief Financial Officer 48.0
Officer
$167,647 $24,663 $192,310
Amanda Whyrick President, California Connect 45.0
Highest
$138,595 $25,814 $164,409
Eric Lima-Gomez Vice President, People & Culture 45.0
Highest
$138,329 $9,820 $148,149
Jeff Best Vice President, Strategic Initiatives 45.0
Highest
$119,087 $37,983 $157,070
Lakshmi Ponappa Executive Director, Deaf Organizations Fund 5.0
Highest
$119,273 $15,632 $134,905
Rosa Timm President, Social Venture Fund 45.0
Highest
$150,153 $37,248 $187,401
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 $28,600,020 $25,581,133 $30,295,717 $3,018,887
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $18,631,038 $23,923,322 $23,773,363 $-5,292,284
2022 $37,013,950 $34,605,796 $32,141,650 $2,408,154
2021 $42,166,950 $40,081,772 $30,188,611 $2,085,178
2020 $40,870,263 $39,858,404 $25,254,949 $1,011,859
2019 $40,667,451 $42,801,957 $25,980,601 $-2,134,506
2018 $33,251,847 $33,559,150 $26,007,846 $-307,303
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