THE HEARING AND SPEECH FOUNDATIONINC

EIN: 581458925 501(c)(3)

MARYVILLE, TN

Total Revenue
$115,081
Total Expenses
$216,865
Total Assets
$540,150
Net Assets
$540,150
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1981
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
JOHN HINKLE
Phone
8659770981
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE HEARING AND SPEECH FOUNDATIONINC, founded in 1981, is a small nonprofit that reported $115K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 21% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $217K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 88% operating deficit.

Mission

WE EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH HEARING AND COMMUNICATION DEFICITS, REGARDLESS OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES, TO LIVE THEIR LIVES TO THE FULLEST.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $169,989 Revenue: $60,840

TO SERVE INDIGENT INDIVIDUALS WITH HEARING AIDS

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $60,211
Program Service Revenue $60,840
Investment Income $13,048
Other Revenue $-19,018
TOTAL REVENUE $115,081

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $79,895
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $169,989
Other Expenses $136,970
TOTAL EXPENSES $216,865

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $115,081 $146,283 -0.2%
Expenses $216,865 $260,426 -0.2%
Net Income $-101,784 $-114,143 -0.1%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
3
Volunteers
1

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
$0
Total Directors
11
$45,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN S BERRY CO-FOUNDER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN A HINKLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Director
$45,000 $0 $45,000
BETSY CUNNINGHAM SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN HORD TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JACKIE EUL PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSIE CAYLOR BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MANDY DOCKERY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELINDA JAMES BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUIS RAMOS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLEE ROOK BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASMINE SATTERFIELD BOARD MEMBER 2.00
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 $115,081 $216,865 $540,150 $-101,784
2024 $146,283 $260,426 $641,934 $-114,143
2023 $130,409 $152,354 $756,077 $-21,945
2022 $123,417 $148,429 $778,022 $-25,012
2021 $172,820 $116,211 $855,497 $56,609
2020 $158,092 $230,776 $947,786 $-72,684
2019 $194,907 $118,968 $1,116,554 $75,939
2018 $222,377 $215,433 $1,145,614 $6,944
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