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Let Them Hear Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 02-0630432

Jul 01, 2014 to Jun 30, 2015 • Filed on Jan 29, 2016

Organization Profilewww.letthemhear.org
1900 University Avenue No 101E Palo Alto, CA 94303

(650) 462-3143

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

61st percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

36th percentile

-1.7%

Higher net margin than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

45th percentile

-0.4%

Faster asset growth than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

36th percentile

-8.1%

Faster revenue growth than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets61st percentile

Assets

Down

$202,384

Down $819 (-0.4%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$200,716

Down $2,322 (-1.1%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$1,668

Up $1,503 (+911%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue63rd percentileNet Margin36th percentile

Revenue

Down

$162,246

Down $14,361 (-8.1%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$164,986

Up $50,098 (+44%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$2,740

Down $64,459 (-104%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth45th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $306,147Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $306,1472011Assets 2012: $199,683Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $199,6832012Assets 2013: $140,993Liabilities 2013: $94Net Assets 2013: $140,8992013Assets 2014: $203,203Liabilities 2014: $165Net Assets 2014: $203,0382014Assets 2015: $202,384Liabilities 2015: $1,668Net Assets 2015: $200,7162015Assets 2017: $1,013,226Liabilities 2017: $4,880Net Assets 2017: $1,008,3462017Assets 2018: $1,136,068Liabilities 2018: $57,422Net Assets 2018: $1,078,6462018Assets 2019: $1,123,507Liabilities 2019: $1,500Net Assets 2019: $1,122,0072019Assets 2020: $1,136,667Liabilities 2020: $6,456Net Assets 2020: $1,130,2112020Assets 2021: $1,315,818Liabilities 2021: $26,653Net Assets 2021: $1,289,1652021Assets 2022: $1,117,697Liabilities 2022: $5,270Net Assets 2022: $1,112,4272022Assets 2023: $1,225,754Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $1,225,7542023Assets 2024: $1,392,584Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $1,392,5842024Assets 2025: $0Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $02025

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$202,384
Liabilities$1,668
Net Assets$200,716
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth36th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $36,976Expenses 2011: $204,916Net Income 2011: -$167,9402011Revenue 2012: $54,000Expenses 2012: $160,464Net Income 2012: -$106,4642012Revenue 2013: $191,695Expenses 2013: $250,899Net Income 2013: -$59,2042013Revenue 2014: $176,607Expenses 2014: $114,888Net Income 2014: $61,7192014Revenue 2015: $162,246Expenses 2015: $164,986Net Income 2015: -$2,7402015Revenue 2017: $894,827Expenses 2017: $66,108Net Income 2017: $828,7192017Revenue 2018: $130,005Expenses 2018: $77,034Net Income 2018: $52,9712018Revenue 2019: $123,222Expenses 2019: $79,862Net Income 2019: $43,3602019Revenue 2020: $84,885Expenses 2020: $76,864Net Income 2020: $8,0212020Revenue 2021: $61,107Expenses 2021: $94,713Net Income 2021: -$33,6062021Revenue 2022: $68,778Expenses 2022: $98,427Net Income 2022: -$29,6492022Revenue 2023: $66,818Expenses 2023: $67,929Net Income 2023: -$1,1112023Revenue 2024: $40,967Expenses 2024: $67,397Net Income 2024: -$26,4302024Revenue 2025: $33,220Expenses 2025: $97,251Net Income 2025: -$64,0312025

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$162,246
Expenses$164,986
Net Income-$2,740
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2014 to Jun 30, 2015
Signed
Jan 29, 2016
Return Version
2014v6.0
Gross Receipts
$227,303
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide medical services and education to individuals with hearing loss - primary focus is on children, and their immediate families.

To provide medical services to patients with hearing needs and inadequate or non-existent funding resources.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$203,038$200,716▼ $2,322
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$178,841$179,544▲ $703
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$24,067$20,728▼ $3,339
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$203,203$202,384▼ $819
Other Assets Total$295$2,112▲ $1,817
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$165$1,668▲ $1,503
Total Liabilities$165$1,668▲ $1,503
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$203,038$200,716▼ $2,322
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$203,203$202,384▼ $819

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$20,728$25,518$46,246
Equipment$0$8,545$8,545
Other Land Buildings$0$1,610$1,610
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay75th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
jim pollockBoard Chairman
Joseph B Roberson Jr MDPresident
kirk dunndirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$203,517
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$36
Other Revenue
$-41,307
All Other Contributions
$96,623
Change in Net Assets
$-2,740

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$52,000Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$12,000Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$4,200Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$3,500Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions4$71,700-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$109,268
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$55,718
Total Fundraising Expense$30,244
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$24,000$4,800$19,200$48,000
Travel$17,248--$17,248
Advertising$15,552-$105$15,657
Pension Plan Contributions$3,662$1,127$2,929$7,718
Occupancy--$4,740$4,740
Fees for Services Other-$3,963-$3,963
Depreciation Depletion-$3,760-$3,760
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,117-$3,117
Information Technology-$3,000-$3,000
Insurance-$508$2,345$2,853
Fees for Services Legal-$2,400-$2,400
Other Expenses$0$404$105$509
Office Expenses-$225$222$447
All Other Expenses$400$-6,404$499$-5,505
Total Functional Expenses$117,282$17,460$30,244$164,986
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$114,515

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
No
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
International-In Feb 2015 5 medical professionals and 7 volunteers went to Costa Rica to perform 2 cochlear implant surgeries for needy children and train local MDs on cochlear implant surgical techniques. These services were performed at San Rafael Archangel hospital. Implants were donated by Cochlear america, and the operating suite and local staff were donated by this hospital. The Medical professionals were the surgeon (CEO Dr Roberson), a physician assistant, an instrument tech, an audiologist and a medical assistant. The audiologist perfomed implant programming on these children and also trained local professionals on implant programming. All professionals were free of charge to the foundation.00$114,515
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$65,057
Fundraising Gross Income$23,750
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Crush the Silence$130,644$23,750$65,057$-41,307
Total Events$130,644$23,750$65,057$-41,307
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Joseph B Roberson JROfficerLet Them Hear Foundation subleases spaces, utilites, and admin services (IT, accounting, payroll, HR) from California Ear Institute.;ListTotal 15540;ListTotal 10140No$10,140
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Credit Card Payable$1,668
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11

“The Board Chairman will review the Form 990.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“The board members are asked to disclose any changes in their interests that may create conflicts with the foundation at the beginning of each quarterly board meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Let Them Hear Foundation
EIN
02-0630432
Phone
6504623143
Address
1900 University Avenue No 101, E Palo Alto, CA 94303

Signing Officer

Name
Joseph B Roberson Jr MD
Title
President
Phone
6504623143
Signed
2016-01-29
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Joseph B Roberson Jr M
Formed
2003
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
50

Preparer

Firm
Burr Pilger Mayer Inc
Address
60 South Market Street Suite 800, San Jose, CA 95113
Preparer
James A Martin
Phone
4089616300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, line 9:

“Book/Tax Depreciation Difference 420.”

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IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt0In Feb 2015 5 medical professionals and 7 volunteers went to Costa Rica to perform 2 cochlear implant surgeries for needy children and train local MDs on cochlear implant surgical techniques. These services were performed at San Rafael Archangel hospital. Implants were donated by Cochlear america, and the operating suite and local staff were donated by this hospital. The Medical professionals were the surgeon (CEO Dr Roberson), a physician assistant, an instrument tech, an audiologist and a medical assistant. The audiologist perfomed implant programming on these children and also trained local professionals on implant programming. All professionals were free of charge to the foundation.
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc0Let Them Hear Foundation subleases spaces, utilites, and admin services (IT, accounting, payroll, HR) from California Ear Institute.;ListTotal 15540;ListTotal 10140
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IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/Desc3Private Dinner for eight, purchased at live auction fundraiser
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Board Chairman will review the Form 990.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The board members are asked to disclose any changes in their interests that may create conflicts with the foundation at the beginning of each quarterly board meeting.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Book/Tax Depreciation Difference 420.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part XI, line 9:
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$202,384
Liabilities
$1,668
Net assets
$200,716
Revenue
$162,246
Expenses
$164,986
Net income
-$2,740
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.03$0.10$0.06
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.39$0.00$1.39$0.04$0.07$0.03
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.23$0.00$1.23$0.07$0.07$0.00
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.12$0.01$1.11$0.07$0.10$0.03
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.32$0.03$1.29$0.06$0.09$0.03
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.14$0.01$1.13$0.08$0.08$0.01
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.12$0.00$1.12$0.12$0.08$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.14$0.06$1.08$0.13$0.08$0.05
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.01$0.00$1.01$0.89$0.07$0.83
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.00$0.20$0.16$0.16$0.00
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.00$0.20$0.18$0.11$0.06
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.14$0.00$0.14$0.19$0.25$0.06
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.20$0.00$0.20$0.05$0.16$0.11
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.31$0.00$0.31$0.04$0.20$0.17