Deaf Action Center
- Assets
- $4.0m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 26
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Founding
- 01/1978
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 75-1575599
Organization Overview
Deaf Action Center is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (G42) the organization is classified as: Ear & Throat Diseases, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Deaf Action Center employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Deaf Action Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Deaf Action Center generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE THOSE WHO ARE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING THE MEANS TO ENSURE ADVANCEMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, ECONOMIC SECURITY AND GOOD HEALTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNICATION: DAC'S INTERPRETING DEPARTMENT HAS A STAFF OF CERTIFIED SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE CRITICAL COMMUNICATION ACCESSIBILITY 24 HOURS A DAY. COMMUNICATION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO ENTITIES WHO NEED TO COMMUNICATE WITH THEIR CONSUMERS WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING. COMMUNICATION SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE VIDEO REMOTE INTERPRETING (VRI) AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS REAL-TIME TRANSLATORS (CART). THE INTERPRETING DEPARTMENT IS DEDICATED TO DELIVERING EQUAL COMMUNICATION ACCESS FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING COMMUNITY.
TECHNOLOGY: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH ACQUIRING SPECIALIZED ASSISTIVE PHONE TECHNOLOGY. IT IS AVAILABLE TO TEXAS RESIDENTS WHO EXPERIENCE CERTIFIABLE DIFFICULTIES OR BARRIERS ACCESSING THE TELEPHONE INFRASTRUCTURE. DAC'S OUTREACH SPECIALISTS IN FORT WORTH AND DALLAS ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH THE APPLICATION PROCESS BOTH IN AND OUT OF THE OFFICE.
ACCESS: DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING INDIVIDUALS FACE BARRIERS DAILY DUE TO LACK OF SERVICES AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION THAT REQUIRE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT. DAC'S ACCESS SPECIALISTS PROVIDE ADVOCACY, SELF-EMPOWERMENT, AND SENSITIVITY TRAINING AS WELL AS EDUCATION ON FEDERAL AND STATE MANDATES ON EQUAL ACCESS TO SERVICES INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT SETTINGS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Heather Hughes Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $56,261 |
Michael Mclaurin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Dominic Lacy President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Holly Cates Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ryan Sims Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rachel Johns Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $2,770 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $599,594 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $262,867 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $865,231 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $556,327 |
| Investment income | $169 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,421,727 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $88,235 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $57,353 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $777,722 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $43,148 |
| Payroll taxes | $72,513 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $516,735 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $55,025 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $51,221 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,694,664 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $55,232 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $542,021 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $281,791 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $3,017,126 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $28,638 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $57,946 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,373 |
| Total assets | $3,984,127 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $130,525 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $2,640,720 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $179,662 |
| Other liabilities | $92,406 |
| Total liabilities | $3,043,313 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $938,533 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,281 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,984,127 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Deaf Action Center has recieved totaling $76,772.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Communities Foundation Of Texas Dallas, TX PURPOSE: THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $49,572 |
Dallas Foundation A Tx Nonprofit Corporation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $23,200 |
Sapphire Foundation Inc Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: HELLO GRANT RECIPIENT | $3,500 |
Carr-Reza Family Foundation Inc Dallas, TX PURPOSE: SUPPORT DEAF COMMUNITY | $250 |
Carr-Reza Family Foundation Inc Dallas, TX PURPOSE: SUPPORT DEAF COMMUNITY | $250 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $15,000 |
| Other Expense | $15,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Coalition For Barrier Free Living Houston, TX | $1,895,777 | $3,200,908 |
Deaf Action Center Dallas, TX | $3,984,127 | $1,421,727 |
Betty And Leonard Phillips Deaf Action Center Of Northwest La Inc Shreveport, LA | $866,913 | $780,439 |
Goodrich Center For The Deaf Inc Fort Worth, TX | $7,841,821 | $771,956 |
Texas Hearing Aid Association Austin, TX | $197,673 | $167,196 |
Texas Speech Language Hearing Foundation Abilene, TX | $1,996,177 | $143,224 |
Arkansas Speech Language Hearing Association Little Rock, AR | $119,699 | $0 |
Easter Seals Central Texas-Vaughn House Inc Austin, TX | $87,652 | $0 |
Louisiana Speech & Hearing Association Lafayette, LA | $70,225 | $0 |
Lafayette Athletic Association Of The Deaf Lafayette, LA | $503,704 | $56,629 |
Dulles Hs Speech & Debate Parents Organization Sugar Land, TX | $24,332 | $0 |
The@epstein Hear Us Now Foundation Dallas, TX | $4,048 | $502 |