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Center on Deafness

EIN 23-7359883 · Northbrook, IL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CENTER ON DEAFNESS IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING QUALITY SERVICES FOR PERSONS WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING AND THEIR FAMILIES, THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES IN A THERAPEUTIC, COMMUNITY - BASED ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$4.6 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
41.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 78%
Employees
58
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$126,591, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 41.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $1.9 million spent. ADULT RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM - THE CENTER ON DEAFNESS PROVIDES ADULT RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE SUPPORTED RESIDENTIAL, SUPERVISED RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATED LIVING ARRANGEMENT (CILA). THESE PROGRAMS ARE FOR THE DEAF AND/OR HEARING IMPAIRED ADULT INDIVIDUALS WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND/OR MENTALLY ILLNESS. CAPACITY FOR THE PROGRAM IS 29.
  2. $7,400 spent. THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM PRIMARILY PROVIDES SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN THE DEAF AND HEARING COMMUNITIES.
  3. $533,458 spent. COMMUNITY DAY SERVICE (CDS) - THE PROGRAM PROVIDES DEAF AND/OR HEARING IMPAIRED ADULT INDIVIDUAL'S OPPORTUNITIES TO BE PERSONALLY PRODUCTIVE AND BUILD SELF-ESTEEM. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE VOCATIONAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT, JOB SKILL TRAINING, JOB READINESS TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS.ADDITIONALLY, THE CENTERVIEW THERAPEUTIC CENTER (CTC) WAS CREATED IN FEBRUARY 2023 AND PROVIDES COMMUNITY DAY SERVICES TO HEARING INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE CTC DAY PROGRAM OFFERS INDIVIDUAL TRAINING IN INDEPENDENT LIVING, SOCIAL SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1974.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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