Deaf Planet Soul
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Deaf Planet Soul is dedicated to empowering the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community by providing accessible resources social engagement opportunities and community programs
- Income
- $109,861
- Spending
- $104,905
- Reserves
- 19.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 19.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 (6)
- $65 spent. Community Center The development maintenance and repairs of a community space for Chicagos Deaf and Hard of Hearing community This space serves as the primary venue for all our community programs
- $8,548 spent. Social Engagement This program fosters community connections by providing social opportunities for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals who might otherwise experience isolation The programs goal is to help Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals build relationships and stay socially connected reducing feelings of loneliness or exclusion
- $3,210 spent. Job Training This program provides Deaf adults with hands-on job training experience in customer service cashiering janitorial work and remodelingconstruction
- $520 spent. Health and Wellness This program provides Deaf clients with educational resources and guidance on maintaining healthy eating habits and active lifestyles
- $1,595 spent. Volunteer Appreciation This program recognizes and supports volunteers by providing meals during service activities to encourage continued involvement and retention
- $9,254 spent. Mentorship Program Through this program we provide mentorship and enrichment programming to Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals with intellectual and cognitive disabilities Program expenses include hands-on activities meals and transportation to support participants full engagement and learning
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on February 15, 2020 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on February 15, 2020.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.
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