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Deaf Center

EIN 94-3144885 · Vancouver, WA

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

What it says it does

WADHH PROVIDES ADVOCACY, COMMUNICATION ACCESS, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, AND DEAFBLIND INDIVIDUALS IN WASHINGTON.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Strong: 92 out of 100.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Good: 72 out of 100.

Independent board
18 of 25
3 of 3 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
0 of 5
Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10
Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10
Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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

Programs described in its return (1)

$216,314 spent. WADHH PROVIDES STATEWIDE ADVOCACY, COMMUNICATION ACCESS, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, AND DEAFBLIND INDIVIDUALS IN WASHINGTON. THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS COMMUNITY MEMBERS NAVIGATING HEALTHCARE, GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS, DISABILITY RIGHTS, AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS ISSUES. STAFF CONDUCT OUTREACH, DELIVER EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING DISCRIMINATION OR BARRIERS TO EQUAL ACCESS. THESE SERVICES PROMOTE SAFETY, INDEPENDENCE, AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WASHINGTONS DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, AND DEAFBLIND COMMUNITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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 November 6, 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 2024.
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 August 1994.
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 November 4, 2026.

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