HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

EIN: 521177011 501(c)(3) Human Services

MCLEAN, VA

Total Revenue
$2,932,883
Total Expenses
$2,481,720
Total Assets
$7,144,893
Net Assets
$6,307,047
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1979
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
BARBARA KELLEY
Phone
3016572248
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, founded in 1979, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $2.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $451K, a strong 15% operating margin.

Mission

HLAA OPENS THE WORLD OF COMMUNICATION TO PEOPLE WITH HEARING LOSS THROUGH INFORMATION, EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY. HLAA IS THE LEADING VOICE OF THE GROWING NUMBER OF PEOPLE WITH HEARING LOSS IN THE U.S. HLAA ADVOCATES FOR COMMUNICATION ACCESS, END TO STIGMA, AND AWARENESS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $354,616

EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: WITH 50 MILLION PEOPLE IN THE U.S. HAVING SOME LEVEL OF HEARING LOSS, OUR WORK IMPACTS MILLIONS THROUGH A BROAD-BASED OUTREACH STRATEGY THAT INCLUDES BOTH PRINT AND DIGITAL...

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EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: WITH 50 MILLION PEOPLE IN THE U.S. HAVING SOME LEVEL OF HEARING LOSS, OUR WORK IMPACTS MILLIONS THROUGH A BROAD-BASED OUTREACH STRATEGY THAT INCLUDES BOTH PRINT AND DIGITAL MEDIA. THE WEBSITE, HEARINGLOSS.ORG, HEARING LIFE E-NEWS, SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS AND ENGAGED FACEBOOK GROUPS ENABLE US TO REACH A LARGE, DIVERSE AUDIENCE. HEARING LIFE MAGAZINE IS DISTRIBUTED IN PRINT AND AVAILABLE DIGITALLY FREE TO THE PUBLIC. HLAA'S PUBLICATIONS INCLUDE MEANINGFUL STORIES SHOWCASING OUR IMPACT, PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES. HLAA CONTINUES TO BE SOUGHT BY MEDIA TO BE SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS IN IN MAJOR NEWS OUTLETS RESULTING IN AWARENESS ABOUT HEARING LOSS AND HEARING HEALTH. HLAA STAFF/BOARD/LEADERS SPEAK AT CONFERENCES, BOTH TO CONSUMERS AND PROFESSIONALS, TO EDUCATE ABOUT COMMUNICATION ACCESS AND PROMOTE A PERSON-CENTERED APPROACH TO HEARING HEALTH CARE ACCESS; EMPLOYMENT IN THE WORKPLACE; TECHNOLOGY ACCESS INCLUDING THE INDUSTRY-CONSUMER ALLIANCE FOR ACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGY; WALK4HEARING IN 20 CITIES; FREE, CAPTIONED WEBINARS

Program 2
Expenses: $717,255 Revenue: $10,931

WALK4HEARING/HLAA CHAPTERS: HLAA CHAPTERS MEET THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH HEARING LOSS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHERE THEY LIVE. WITH THE DEDICATION AND CREATIVITY OF CHAPTER VOLUNTEERS, WE ARE MAKING...

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WALK4HEARING/HLAA CHAPTERS: HLAA CHAPTERS MEET THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH HEARING LOSS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHERE THEY LIVE. WITH THE DEDICATION AND CREATIVITY OF CHAPTER VOLUNTEERS, WE ARE MAKING STRIDES IN ACCESSIBILITY, INCLUSION AND EMPOWERMENT. LOCAL CHAPTERS PROVIDE PEER SUPPORT, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND ADVOCACY FOR COMMUNICATION ACCESS ACROSS THE COUNTY. ADVOCACY SUCCESSES OF CHAPTERS INCLUDE INSTALLING ASSISTIVE LISTENING SYSTEMS IN PUBLIC PLACES, PROMOTING CAPTIONING AT MOVIES AND LIVE THEATER, AND WORK ON STATE HEARING AID COVERAGE LEGISLATION. WALK4HEARING RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT HEARING HEALTH (PROTECTION, SCREENING AND TREATMENT) AND DRAWS THE COMMUNITY. BOTH CHAPTERS AND THE WALK EXPAND OUR REACH TO PEOPLE WITH ALL LEVELS OF HEARING LOSS AND DIVERSITY, ESPECIALLY THOSE UNDERREPRESENTED IN HEARING HEALTH CARE.

Program 3
Expenses: $526,060 Revenue: $192,493

CONVENTION AND PEER SUPPORT: THE HLAA CONVENTION AND EXHIBIT HALL, HELD ANNUALLY, PROVIDES PEOPLE WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE, IN-DEPTH LEARNING, AND PERSONAL CONNECTION AND SUPPORT...

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CONVENTION AND PEER SUPPORT: THE HLAA CONVENTION AND EXHIBIT HALL, HELD ANNUALLY, PROVIDES PEOPLE WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE, IN-DEPTH LEARNING, AND PERSONAL CONNECTION AND SUPPORT. ATTENDEES EXCHANGE IDEAS, ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE AND TAKE WHAT THEY LEARN HOME TO THEIR CHAPTERS, FAMILY AND COMMUNITIES. AN EXHIBIT HALL AND DEMO ROOM SHOWCASE THE LATEST IN HEARING TECHNOLOGY. RENOWNED SPEAKERS AND POLICYMAKERS ENGAGE WITH PARTICIPANTS IN A COMMUNICATION-ACCESSIBLE ENVIRONMENT WHERE'S IT'S OKAY NOT TO HEAR WELL. THE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM IS WHERE SCIENTIFIC TOPICS ARE PRESENTED IN A CONSUMER-FRIENDLY WAY TO A LAY AUDIENCE. WE ALSO SHOWCASE HLAA PUBLIC POLICY AND PROGRAMS AND ATTENDEES CAN BE PRESENT AT THE HLAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING FOR A YEAR-IN-REVIEW PRESENTATION. HLAA CHAPTERS HAVE A FOCUSED WORKSHOP TRACK FOR TRAINING.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,483,182
Program Service Revenue $321,454
Investment Income $122,479
Other Revenue $5,768
TOTAL REVENUE $2,932,883

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,354,532
Fundraising Expenses $292,277
Program Expenses $1,955,656
Other Expenses $1,127,188
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,481,720

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,932,883 $3,065,477 0.0%
Expenses $2,481,720 $2,619,242 -0.1%
Net Income $451,163 $446,235 +0.0%
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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
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
20
Volunteers
250

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
5
$215,414
Total Directors
17
$215,414
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BARBARA KELLEY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$204,750 $10,664 $215,414
IRA RUBENSTEIN CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ZINA JAWADI VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER C FACKLER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELAINE MCCAFFREY ESQ TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID BALDRIDGE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK BRYANT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH FRANK CATHCART DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HENRY FADER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL FRANCK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE FRISBIE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA KANEB DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY GUTERMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL MEYER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROXANA ROTUNDO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERI PERAZZOLI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARRIE NIEMAN MD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RINI INDRAWATI DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS 40.00
Highest
$136,800 $6,934 $143,734
MEREDITH RESNICK DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
Highest
$127,600 $6,561 $134,161
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 $2,932,883 $2,481,720 $7,144,893 $451,163
2024 $3,065,477 $2,619,242 $6,544,947 $446,235
2023 $2,237,888 $2,529,377 $6,009,725 $-291,489
2022 $2,761,504 $2,292,049 $5,195,673 $469,455
2021 $2,642,916 $1,833,020 $5,388,781 $809,896
2020 $2,314,107 $1,764,962 $3,928,986 $549,145
2019 $2,336,614 $2,074,062 $3,049,268 $262,552
2018 $2,826,837 $2,052,686 $2,858,427 $774,151
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