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THE EAR FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860822784 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.earfoundationaz.com
revenue
$856K
expenses
$841K
net assets
$590K
employees
1
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION OF THE EAR FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA IS DEDICATED TO THE PREVENTION, DETECTION, AND INTERVENTION OF HEARING LOSS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The EAR Foundation of Arizona is a nonprofit organization focused on providing support and resources for individuals with hearing loss, particularly children. They operate statewide in Arizona, offering programs such as newborn hearing screenings and loaner hearing aids to ensure early detection and intervention for hearing-related issues.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $0
    EARLY HEARING DETECTION AND INTERVENTION (EHDI).PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE AND IMPLEMENT UNIVERSAL NEWBORN AND EARLY CHILDHOODHEARING SCREENING IN THE STATE OF ARIZONA. PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, PROVIDETRAINING FOR PROVIDERS, IMPLEMENT T-EI SESSIONS FOR CHILDEN 0-3 WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING WHO ARE UNABLE TO ACCESS SPECIALITY PROVIDERS. PROVIDE TRAINING, LOANER SCREENING EQUIPMENT FOR AUDIOLOGISTS,SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS, NURSES AND OTHER HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONALS WHO PERFORM SCREENING, REFERRAL, FOLLOW UP AND EDUCATION TO THEIR STUDENTS, CLIENTS, AND PATIENTS. ENGAGE IN THE PROMOTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF TELE-HEALTH IN SUPPORT OF THE MCH POPULATION AND FAMILIES.
  2. #2 $0
    HEAR FOR KIDS - PROVIDE CHILDREN IN NEED WITH EITHER LOANER OR PERMENENT HEARING AIDS AND OFFER VOUCHERS TO OBTAIN HEARING AND MEDICAL EVALUATIONS. COLLECT HEARING AIDS THAT ARE NO LONGER BEING USED. SUPPLY REFURBISHED OR NEW AIDS TO AN ELIGIBLE PERSON USING A NETWORK OF AUDIOLOGISTS.
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Arizona Early Hearing Detection and Intervention
Aims to improve early detection and intervention for hearing loss in newborns through statewide collaboration.
Hear For Kids
Provides loaner hearing aids and vouchers for audiological evaluations for children aged 0-18 in Arizona.
Newborn Hearing Screening
Ensures that all infants born in Arizona receive timely hearing screenings and follow-up evaluations.
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Child and Newborn Health Legislation Advocacy 7 activities
    • Legislative Advocacy for Hearing Health
      Engages in advocacy efforts to improve hearing health legislation in Arizona, including contributing to the passage of HB2491 to include hearing disorders in mandated newborn screens and partnering to pass Senate Bill 1250 (SB1250).
    • Legislative Advocacy for Hearing Health
      Contributed to the passage of HB2491 in the Fifty-first Legislature, which amended Arizona Statute 36-694 to include hearing disorders in the mandated panel of newborn screens, and partnered with other organizations to successfully pass Senate Bill 1250 (SB1250) during the 2005 Arizona legislative session.
    • Legislative Advocacy for Hearing Health
      Engages in legislative advocacy, contributing to the passage of HB2491 to include hearing disorders in mandated newborn screens and partnering with other organizations to pass Senate Bill 1250 (SB1250) in Arizona.
    • Legislative Advocacy for Hearing Health
      Engages in legislative advocacy, contributing to the passage of HB2491 to include hearing disorders in mandated newborn screens and partnering to pass Senate Bill 1250 (SB1250) in Arizona.
    • Newborn Hearing Screening and Follow-up Programs
      Works with the Arizona Department of Health Services on a multi-year contract to ensure newborn hearing screening for all infants born in Arizona. This includes assisting hospitals and birthing centers with screening, tracking, and follow-up programs, and improving Early Hearing Detection and Intervention to ensure infants receive diagnostic evaluations by three months and early intervention by six months.
    • Newborn Hearing Screening and Follow-up Programs
      Works with the Arizona Department of Health Services on a multi-year contract to ensure newborn hearing screening for all infants born in Arizona. This includes assisting hospitals and birthing centers with screening, tracking, and follow-up programs, and improving Early Hearing Detection and Intervention to ensure infants receive diagnostic evaluations by three months and early intervention by six months.
    • Newborn Hearing Screening and Follow-up Programs
      Works on newborn hearing screening for all infants born in Arizona through a multi-year contract with the Arizona Department of Health Services, and assists Arizona's hospitals and birthing centers with newborn hearing screening, tracking, and follow-up programs. The organization also received a three-year federal grant to improve Early Hearing Detection and Intervention in Arizona, focusing on ensuring infants receive diagnostic evaluations by three months, early intervention by six months, and parent-to-parent support.
  • Hearing Aid Access and Support Services 3 activities
    • Hear For Kids™ Program
      Operates the Hear For Kids™ program, which provides 170 loaner hearing aids to families.
    • Hear For Kids™ Program
      Operates the Hear For Kids™ program, which provides 170 loaner hearing aids to families and offers screening equipment for loan on a limited basis.
    • Hear For Kids™ Program
      Operates the Hear For Kids™ program, which provides 170 loaner hearing aids to families.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Hearing Health Information Dissemination
      Provides information on cochlear implants, including candidacy, surgery, recovery, and results, as well as a document for self-assessment of hearing loss. The organization also offers information on common types of dizziness.
    • Hearing Health Information and Resources
      Provides educational resources on cochlear implants, including candidacy, surgery, recovery, and results, as well as information on common types of dizziness and a self-assessment document for hearing loss.
    • Hearing Health Information and Self-Assessment
      Provides educational resources on cochlear implants, including candidacy, surgery, recovery, and results, as well as information on common types of dizziness. The organization also offers a document for self-assessment of hearing loss.
    • Hearing Health Information and Self-Assessment
      Provides educational resources on cochlear implants, including candidacy, surgery, recovery, and results, as well as information on common types of dizziness. The organization also offers a document for self-assessment of hearing loss.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$856K
Contributions & grants$851K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$841K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$331K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$618K
Cash$616K
Investments$0
Liabilities$28K
Net assets$590K
Liquid reserves8.8 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +17.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MELISSA SELBST - EXEC DIRECTOR SECRETARY-TR 40 $145K
board members · 5
  • AUBREY MAZE — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN MACIAS MD — PRESIDENT
  • RICK BERKHEIMER — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT J MILLIGAN — DIRECTOR
  • STEVEN L SEILER — CHAIRMAN
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • ADHS-Office of Newborn Screening Government — Partner in implementing the newborn hearing screening project.
  • Advanced Bionics Corporation Partner — Refers readers to their website for detailed discussion of cochlear implant surgical procedures and devices.
  • Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Government — Multi-year contract partner for newborn hearing screening and partner in establishing a statewide EHDI system.
  • Cochlear Americas Partner — Refers readers to their website for detailed discussion of cochlear implant surgical procedures and devices.
  • MedEl Corporation Partner — Refers readers to their website for detailed discussion of cochlear implant surgical procedures and devices.
  • Midwestern University Partner — Collaborates with The EAR Foundation of Arizona, as indicated by logo display on the Success Stories page
  • The Arizona Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Partner — Partnered to successfully pass Senate Bill 1250 (SB1250) during the 2005 Arizona legislative session.
  • The March of Dimes Partner — Partnered to successfully pass Senate Bill 1250 (SB1250) during the 2005 Arizona legislative session.
  • Vitalyst Health Foundation Funder — Generosity supports the Hear For Kids program.