Deaf Empowerment Awareness Foundation, Inc.
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Annual Report
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Deaf Empowerment Awareness Foundation, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"The mission of Deaf Empowerment Awareness Foundation, Inc. is to Empower, raise Awareness, and bridge a sustainable Foundation of communication and equal access for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, and the Hearing communities."
Year, State Incorporated:
2008, MO
Also Known As:
DEAF, Inc Deaf Empowerment Awareness Foundation (DEAF, Inc).
It provides sign language interpreting services in which 100% of all proceeds, after administrative expenses, go to programs designed to provide services for deaf/hard of hearing, deafblind hearing individuals, and the community as a whole to ensure effective communication and cultural awareness. Some of its programs include direct support service, advocacy training and education for the community, bringing members of support groups such as deaf cancer survivors, deaf teens, and offering American Sign Language classes.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Deaf Empowerment Awareness Foundation, Inc.'s program expenses were:
| Programs | $1,601,190 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,601,190 |
Chief Executive
Sarah Prechtel, Executive Director
Chair of the Board
Forrest Booth, Community Volunteer
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
11
Paid Staff Size
17
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Deaf Empowerment Awareness Foundation, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Communication Services | $1,377,995 |
| Contributions | $792,622 |
| Other Program Services | $37,657 |
| Grants | $22,500 |
| Special Events | $18,460 |
| Interest Income | $16,490 |
| Noncash Special Events | $15,913 |
| Other | $2,831 |
| Total Income | $2,284,468 |
Programs: 85% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 11%
| Total Income | $2,284,468 |
| Total expenses: | $1,880,681 |
| Program expenses | $1,601,190 |
| Fundraising expenses | $68,234 |
| Administrative expenses | $211,257 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $403,787 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $1,279,802 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $1,683,589 |
| Total Liabilities | $179,830 |
| Total Assets | $1,863,419 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Eastern & Southwest Missouri & Southern Illinois