Sally J Pimentel Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO EMPOWER SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CITIZENS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
- Income
- $355,847
- Spending
- $338,128
- Spent on programs
- 84%
- Reserves
- 9.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 39%
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 20
- Highest pay
- $62,655, executive di
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1584% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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)
- $163,436 spent. DHHC PROVIDES ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING, INCLUDING SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES, TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, EMPLOYMENT COACHING, AND ADVOCACY. THE CENTER OFFERS SUPPORT GROUPS FOR DEAF WOMEN AND PARENTS OF DEAF CHILDREN, ALONG WITH A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND IN-SCHOOL MENTORING. ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS INCLUDE INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, CITIZENSHIP AND DRIVERS LICENSE CLASSES, THE DEAF PLUS SUPPORT GROUP FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, AND THE DEAF SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM, WHICH CONNECTS ISOLATED SENIORS WITH VOLUNTEER SUPPORT AND COMPANIONSHIP.
- $90,645 spent. FOR 43 YEARS, THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN PROVIDING QUALIFIED SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS TO PROVIDE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CITIZENS WITH EQUAL COMMUNICATION ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE, EDUCATIONAL COURSEWORK, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER PUBLIC SERVICES. INTERPRETING SERVICES ARE CRITICAL NEEDS FOR DEAF INDIVIDUALS, ENSURING THEY CAN FULLY ACCESS THESE VITAL SERVICES.
- $30,865 spent. THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTES SPECIALIZED AMPLIFIED PHONES AT NO CHARGE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HEARING LOSS THROUGH THE FLORIDA TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY, INC. (FTRI) PROGRAM. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING THESE PHONES AND TRAINING ON THEIR USE, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS COMMUNITY OUTREACH ATTENDING HEALTH FAIRS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS TO ENSURE THAT THOSE WHO QUALIFY KNOW HOW TO OBTAIN THIS VITAL EQUIPMENT.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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 September 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 December 1984.
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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