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Clarke School for Hearing and Speech Florida Inc

EIN 81-4967983 · Jacksonville, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

CLARKE PROVIDES CHILDREN WHO ARE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING WITH THE LISTENING, LEARNING AND SPOKEN LANGUAGE SKILLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED.

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
-3.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 80%
Employees
28
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$282,270, interim cfo (end 11/2024)

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

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 113% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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. $1.7 million spent. CLARKE TEACHES CHILDREN WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING TO LISTEN AND TALK. CLARKE FLORIDA PROVIDES LISTENING AND SPOKEN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES (REFERRED TO AS "AUDITORY-ORAL" IN FLORIDA) FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING (DHH) AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE, INCLUDING: BIRTH TO AGE THREE PROGRAMS, FULL-DAY, FIVE DAYS A WEEK, YEAR-ROUND (SUMMER SERVICES ARE INCLUDED) PRESCHOOL, PRE-KINDERGARTEN, KINDERGARTEN, AND FIRST GRADE PROGRAMS., PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS, AUDITORY, SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SERVICES AND THERAPIES. AND SERVICES TO SUPPORT PRESCHOOL THROUGH HIGH-SCHOOL-AGED STUDENTS AT INCLUSION SCHOOLS TO HELP THEM THRIVE IN NEW SETTINGS, INCLUDING DIRECT SERVICE MODELS AVAILABLE AT THE REQUEST OF INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS. THE PROGRAMS ARE LED BY PROFESSIONALS TRAINED IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY, EDUCATION OF THE DEAF AND SPOKEN LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, DEVELOPING SENSORY AWARENESS, FINE AND GROSS MOTOR SKILLS, COGNITION AND SOCIAL SKILLS. CLARKE'S SUMMER PROGRAMS, DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR CHILDREN WITH HEARING LOSS, ARE LED BY EXPERIENCED TEACHERS OF THE DEAF AND THROUGH A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES THAT FOSTER LEADERSHIP AND INDEPENDENCE WHILE ENHANCING LISTENING, COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL SKILLS. APPROXIMATELY 42 CHILDREN SERVED.
  2. $15 spent. CLARKE MAINSTREAM SERVICES: SERVICES FOR STUDENTS IN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION SETTINGS: THROUGH A VARIETY OF CUSTOMIZABLE SEVICES, CLARKE PROFESSIONALS HELP CHILDREN WITH HEARING LOSS MAKE SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS INTO THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS AND THRIVE AMONG THEIR HEARING PEERS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL AUDITORY, SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN IN INCLUSION PROGRAMS, TRANSITIONAL PLANNING SERVICES TO HELP FACILITATE ADJUSTMENT INTO INCLUSION SCHOOLS, AND CUSTOMIZED STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS FOR STUDENTS WITH HEARING LOSS IN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION SETTINGS. CLARKE'S ITINERANT TEACHER PROGRAM PROVIDES A TEACHER OF THE DEAF TO SUPPORT AND TRAIN THE EDUCATORS WORKING WITH STUDENTS. CLARKE'S PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PROVIDE SCHOOLS, DISTRICTS AND PROFESSIONALS WITH ASSISTANCE IN PLANNING, DIRECT INSTRUCTION, STAFF ORIENTATIONS, TEACHER CONSULTATIONS AND ADJUSTMENT COUNSELING. APPROXIMATELY 7 CHILDREN SERVED.
  3. $434,022 spent. CLARKE EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS: CLARKE'S EARLY CHILDHOOD/PARENT INFANT PROGRAMS SERVE CHILDREN WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING FROM BIRTH THROUGH THREE YEARS OF AGE. CLARKE FLORIDA PROFESSIONALS WORK CLOSELY WITH FAMILIES OF INFANTS AND TODDLERS TO SUPPORT LISTENING AND SPOKEN LANGUAGE LEARNING. WITH HOME VISITS, TVISITS, "CAREGIVER AND ME AND OUR DAILY, CENTER-BASED TODDLER-TWOS GROUP, FAMILIES HAVE A NUMBER OF OPTIONS FOR ACCESSING FAMILY-CENTERED INTERVENTION. THE INNOVATIVE PROGRAM HELPS PARENTSLEARN TO USE LISTENING AND SPOKEN LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES TO ENHANCE THEIR CHILD'S COMMUNICATION SKILLS. APPROXIMATELY 42 CHILDREN SERVED.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2023.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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