Liabilities / Assets
82nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 82% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 23-7064431
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
82nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 82% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
65th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 65% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
39th percentile
Higher net margin than 39% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
71st percentile
Higher top officer pay than 71% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 1.3% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
69th percentile
Faster asset growth than 69% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
48th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 48% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$23,737,704
Up $3,179,964 (+15%) from 2019
Net Assets
Up$6,927,039
Up $321,919 (+4.9%) from 2019
Liabilities
Up$16,810,665
Up $2,858,045 (+20%) from 2019
Revenue
Up$27,131,289
Up $567,805 (+2.1%) from 2019
Expenses
Up$26,826,498
Up $561,771 (+2.1%) from 2019
Net Income
Up$304,791
Up $6,034 (+2.0%) from 2019
The learning center for the deaf's mission is to ensure that deaf and hard of hearing students achieve their full potential in an educational environment where language and communication are the keys to building competence, character and community.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $10,806,101 | $11,400,029 | ▲ $593,928 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $2,551,417 | $7,858,337 | ▲ $5,306,920 |
| Accounts Receivable | $2,077,769 | $2,430,421 | ▲ $352,652 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $4,883,854 | $1,693,779 | ▼ $3,190,075 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $102,396 | $278,995 | ▲ $176,599 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | - | $20,000 | - |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $94,203 | $11,793 | ▼ $82,410 |
| Total Assets | $20,557,740 | $23,737,704 | ▲ $3,179,964 |
| Other Assets Total | $42,000 | $44,350 | ▲ $2,350 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities | $11,327,445 | $10,922,365 | ▼ $405,080 |
| Unsecured Notes Loans Payable | $43,451 | $3,867,821 | ▲ $3,824,370 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $1,893,042 | $1,617,336 | ▼ $275,706 |
| Other Liabilities | $636,603 | $403,143 | ▼ $233,460 |
| Deferred Revenue | $52,079 | - | - |
| Total Liabilities | $13,952,620 | $16,810,665 | ▲ $2,858,045 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $6,474,682 | $6,777,479 | ▲ $302,797 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $130,438 | $149,560 | ▲ $19,122 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $6,605,120 | $6,927,039 | ▲ $321,919 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $20,557,740 | $23,737,704 | ▲ $3,179,964 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings | $8,075,454 | $7,281,928 | $15,357,382 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $671,030 | $2,711,141 | $3,382,171 |
| Other Land Buildings | $1,280,068 | $743,901 | $2,023,969 |
| Equipment | $464,561 | $1,456,614 | $1,921,175 |
| Land | $908,916 | - | $908,916 |
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $1,195,498 | - | ▲ $35,355 | - | $1,230,853 |
| 2018 | $1,118,280 | - | ▲ $77,218 | - | $1,195,498 |
| 2017 | $620,979 | $457,768 | ▲ $39,533 | - | $1,118,280 |
| 2016 | $526,147 | $41,731 | ▲ $53,101 | - | $620,979 |
| 2015 | $216,204 | $300,000 | ▲ $9,943 | - | $526,147 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Glenn Smith | President & CEO | FT | $327,631 | $23,704 | $351,335 |
| Karen Bishop | Associate Exe. Director | FT | $148,921 | $12,569 | $161,490 |
| Jennifer Greenfield | Director of Marie Philip S | FT | $117,212 | $17,164 | $134,376 |
| Toni Ammirati | Director of Instruction | FT | $110,755 | $21,463 | $132,218 |
| Michelle Cline | Executive Direcotr-wladen School | FT | $109,055 | $20,965 | $130,020 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Ralph Hinckley | Chairperson |
| John Mendlesohn | Vice-chairperson |
| Al Santoro | Board Member |
| Joseph Innes | Board Member |
| Kathy Vessey | Board Member |
| Shilpa Hanumantha | Board Member |
| Val Hollingsworth | Board Member |
| Marilyn Sass-lehrer | Clerk |
| Evan Ricker | Treasurer |
| Contractor | Services | Location | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| C&w Services | Facilities Management And Cleaning | 275 GROVE STREET SUITE 3-200, Auburndale, MA 02466 | $871,492 |
| Sodexo INC | Food Service Management | 848 CENTRAL STREET, Framingham, MA 01701 | $559,435 |
| Ecratchit INC | Outsourced Cfo And Accounting | 625 GROVE STREET, Braintree, MA 02184 | $237,183 |
| Atlantic Media Productions | Filming And Translation | 7 BRIARWOOD LN, Dover, NH 03820-4274 | $146,225 |
| Kone | Elevator Repair & Service | 848 CENTRAL STREET, Framingham, MA 01701 | $107,207 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $20,670,745 |
| Other Expenses | $6,155,753 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $287,036 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $15,625,894 | $1,146,492 | $200,337 | $16,972,723 |
| Occupancy | $1,733,307 | $168,867 | $2,171 | $1,904,345 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $1,669,358 | $114,450 | $18,447 | $1,802,255 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $521,735 | $869,243 | $44,547 | $1,435,525 |
| Payroll Taxes | $1,266,378 | $101,694 | $15,926 | $1,383,998 |
| Other Expenses | $1,060,585 | - | - | $1,060,585 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $622,405 | $125,704 | $2,449 | $750,558 |
| Fees for Services Other | $450,337 | $214,661 | - | $664,998 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $330,481 | - | $330,481 |
| Travel | $281,435 | $42,511 | $1,303 | $325,249 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $167,920 | $11,512 | $1,856 | $181,288 |
| Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees | - | $14,493 | - | $14,493 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $23,399,354 | $3,140,108 | $287,036 | $26,826,498 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $26,832,481 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $26,826,498 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $26,812,005 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $20,476 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $14,493 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Deferred Compensation | $403,143 |
| Bond | Issuer | Issued | Issue Price | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Massachusetts Development Finance Agency | 2009-09-25 | $9,000,000 | Pay off prior bonds/mortgages used to purchase and/or renovate facilities |
| B | Massachusetts Development Finance Agency | 2010-05-14 | $3,600,000 | Pay off prior bonds/mortgages used to purchase and/or renovate facilities |
| Bond | Total Proceeds | Spent | Retired | Issuance Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | $9,000,000 | - | - | $334,441 |
| B | $3,600,000 | - | - | $75,046 |
“The learning center for the deaf, inc. Has hired ecratchit to provide outsourced cfo and accounting services.”
“The form 990 is reviewed by management. Once all comments have been addressed a copy of the form 990 is distributed and reviewed by the finance committee. Once finalized, a copy of the final form 990 is distributed to every member of the governing body prior to filing.”
“Each trustee,officer and advisor is required annually to complete a conflict of interest questionnaire. The questionnaire is then reviewed by the director of finance or executive director. Any actions that could be deemed conflicting, be it financial, property related or other would be brought to the attention of the executive committee who would decide whether or not the person with the conflict of interest would be required to abstain from any related discussion/vote on the matter.”
“The compensation committee of the board of directors reviews comparable data from other comparably sized schools from the form 990's and uses salary surveys from organizations such as maaps (massachusetts association of approved private schools) in determining the range for the ceo. The compensation for the other executives is determined by the ceo with input from the compensation committee.”
“The organization responds to any requests for information by mailing the requested information by return mail or directing the requestor to public filing when available online.”
“There is no change in the procedure.”
“This account represents monies provided by dcf or the referring state's equivalent agency. Dcf or the equivalent agency provides funds outside of the cost of tuition that is supposed to be spending money for the student -it covers things like clothing, school supplies, personal recreational expenses, etc. The checks come periodically. The organization holds the funds on the behalf of the student and disburses the funds as needed by the student to purchase allowable items.”
“To support the organization long term.”
“The organization is exempt from federal and state income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code; as such, this entity is exempt from federal income taxes pursuant to section 501(a) of the internal revenue code and no provision for income taxes has been included in the accompanying financial statements. The organization accounts for uncertain tax positions in accordance with fasb asc topic income taxes. The topic prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement process for financial statement recognition of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The topic also provides guidance on recognition, derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. The organization files informational tax returns in the u.s. Federal and massachusetts state jursidictions. Management believes that the organization has no material uncertain tax positions”
“Rental property income 20,476.”
“Rental property income 20,476.”
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|---|---|---|
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| IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 1893042 |
| IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 1617336 |
| IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 2077769 |
| IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 2430421 |
| IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc | 0 | THE LEARNING CENTER FOR THE DEAF'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL IN AN EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT WHERE LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION ARE THE KEYS TO BUILDING COMPETENCE, CHARACTER AND COMMUNITY. |
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| IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/AuditCommitteeInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm | 0 | ED MULHERIN |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 5088795110 |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 848 CENTRAL STREET |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | FRAMINGHAM |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | MA |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 01701 |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 2551417 |
| IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 7858337 |
| IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt | 0 | 5 |
| IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 330481 |
| IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 330481 |
| IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt | 0 | 871492 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 559435 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 237183 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt | 3 | 146225 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt | 4 | 107207 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 275 GROVE STREET SUITE 3-200 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 1 | 848 CENTRAL STREET |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 2 | 625 GROVE STREET |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 3 | 7 BRIARWOOD LN |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 4 | 848 CENTRAL STREET |
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| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm | 2 | BRAINTREE |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm | 3 | DOVER |
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| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 1 | MA |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 2 | MA |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 3 | NH |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 4 | MA |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 02466 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd | 1 | 01701 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd | 2 | 02184 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd | 3 | 038204274 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd | 4 | 01701 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | C&W SERVICES |
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| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 2 | ECRATCHIT INC |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 3 | ATLANTIC MEDIA PRODUCTIONS |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 4 | KONE |
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| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc | 1 | FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc | 2 | OUTSOURCED CFO AND ACCOUNTING |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc | 3 | FILMING AND TRANSLATION |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc | 4 | ELEVATOR REPAIR & SERVICE |
| IRS990/CreditCounselingInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt | 0 | 349674 |
| IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 81641 |
| IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 6155753 |
| IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 26699974 |
| IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | 304791 |
| IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt | 0 | 20670745 |
| IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 26826498 |
| IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt | 0 | 287036 |
| IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 27131289 |
| IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DeferredRevenueGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 52079 |
| IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 2449 |
| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 125704 |
| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 622405 |
| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 750558 |
| IRS990/Desc | 0 | INTENSIVE DAY PROGRAM - THE PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMMING FOR DEAF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES THAT IMPACT THEIR COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES, DEVELOPMENT DELAYS, AND STUDENTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM. THESE STUDENTS RECEIVE THE FULL RANGE OF SERVICES OFFERED TO STUDENTS IN THE DAY PROGRAM AND IN ADDITION ARE GIVEN A HIGHER TEACHER TO STUDENT RATIO, BEHAVIORAL PROGRAMMING BASED ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, AND A RANGE OF SUPPORT SERVICES FROM SPECIALISTS. |
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| IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 149560 |
| IRS990/DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/EmployeeCnt | 0 | 483 |
| IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/EscrowAccountInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 869243 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 521735 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 1435525 |
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| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 450337 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 664998 |
| IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 14493 |
| IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 14493 |
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| IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 3 | 4.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 4 | 4.00 |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 6 | 4.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 7 | 4.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 8 | 4.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 9 | 40.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 10 | 40.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 11 | 40.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 12 | 40.00 |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd | 3 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 1 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 2 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 3 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 4 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 5 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 6 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 7 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 8 | X |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 1 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 2 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 3 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 4 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 7 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 8 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 9 | 23704 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 10 | 12569 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 11 | 17164 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 12 | 21463 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 13 | 20965 |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 1 | SHILPA HANUMANTHA |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 2 | VAL HOLLINGSWORTH |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 3 | JOSEPH INNES |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 4 | KATHY VESSEY |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 5 | EVAN RICKER |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 6 | MARILYN SASS-LEHRER |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 7 | AL SANTORO |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 8 | JOHN MENDLESOHN |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 9 | SARAH GLENN SMITH |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 10 | KAREN BISHOP |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 11 | JENNIFER GREENFIELD |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 12 | TONI AMMIRATI |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc | 0 | WALDEN SCHOOL - WALDEN SCHOOL IS A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED BILINGUAL BICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF EIGHT TO 22. WALDEN SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE CHALLENGED BY SEVERE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DIFFICULTIES, AND HAVE SIGNIFICANT TREATMENT NEEDS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN SUCCESSFULLY ADDRESSED IN OTHER ACADEMIC AND RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS. THE STUDENTS RECEIVE ROUND THE CLOCK NURSING CARE, A CASE MANAGER FOCUSED ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, A NUTRITIONIST TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND INTERACT WITH FULLY FUNCTIONING DEAF PEERS AND ROLE MODELS, TAKING COURSES, WHEN APPROPRIATE AT MARIE PHILIP SCHOOL. THROUGH THEIR CAREER TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAM, STUDENTS ARE OFFERED A WIDE RANGE OF VOCATIONAL CLASSES AND HANDS ON OPPORTUNITIES |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc | 0 | DAY PROGRAM - THE DAY PROGRAM PROVIDES A CHALLENGING ACADEMIC PROGRAM FOR TYPICALLY DEVELOPING DEAF CHILDREN AGES 3 THROUGH 21 UTILIZING A CURRICULUM ALIGNED WITH THE COMMON CORE STANDARDS. AT THE SECONDARY LEVEL OPTIONS INCLUDE A WIDE RANGE OF REQUIRED AND ELECTIVE ACADEMIC COURSEWORK, AP CLASSES, MAINSTREAMING IN THE FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND A CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 0 | OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES:PARENT INFANT PROGRAM : THE PARENT INFANT PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT AND TRAINING FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CHILDREN, UP TO AGE 3, AND THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS IN A LANGUAGE RICH, BILINGUAL BICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT. FAMILIES, REFERRED THROUGH LOCAL EARLY INTERVENTION CENTERS, CAN PARTICIPATE IN PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS, CHILD PLAYGROUPS, HOME VISITS, INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS WITH A LICENSED SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST, AND CLASSES IN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE ("ASL"). SERVICES RECEIVED WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO A CHILD'S INDIVIDUAL FAMILY SERVICE PLAN ("IFSP"). THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER : THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER SERVES DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS (AGE 0 6) AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR GOAL FOR EVERY CHILD IS THE DEVELOPMENT OF AGE APPROPRIATE COGNITIVE, COMMUNICATION, LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL SKILLS. WE STRIVE TO INTEGRATE THE MOST EXEMPLARY AND EFFECTIVE METHODS OF TEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION THE UNIQUE, INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF EACH CHILD WE SERVE. PUBLIC SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS : THE PUBLIC SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF STUDENTS WITH HEARING AIDS AND COCHLEAR IMPLANTS WHO ATTEND PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PROVIDING A SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR MONITORING DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS' ACADEMIC AND DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRESS. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS DISTRICTS IN COMPLYING WITH THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT ("IDEA"), AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ("ADA") AND SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT ("504 PLANS") FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOM. CURRENTLY, THE PUBLIC SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM SERVES OVER 400 STUDENTS IN 66 TOWNS AND 50 SCHOOL DISTRICTS. WALDEN COMMUNITY SERVICES: WALDEN COMMUNITY SERVICES ("WCS") PROVIDES COMMUNITY BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR FAMILIES WITH A DEAF MEMBER. WCS PROVIDES LINGUISTICALLY ACCESSIBLE, CULTURALLY AUTHENTIC CLINICAL SERVICES. WCS HAS OFFICES IN FRAMINGHAM AND SPRINGFIELD AND OFFERS A VARIETY OF SERVICES INCLUDING THERAPEUTIC MENTORING ("TM"), FAMILY SUPPORT AND TRAINING ("FS&T") WITH A FAMILY PARTNER ("FP"), INTENSIVE CARE COORDINATION ("ICC"), AND IN HOME THERAPY ("IHT"). AUDIOLOGY CLINIC: THE COMMUNITY AUDIOLOGY CLINIC AT THE LEARNING CENTER FOR THE DEAF PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING AID SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF THE METRO WEST AND BEYOND. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE SERVICES PROVIDED AND PRODUCTS SOLD BENEFIT THE CHILDREN BEING SERVED AT THE LEARNING CENTER FOR THE DEAF. ASL CLASSES: IN THE COMMUNITY AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES, TEENS AND ADULTS LEARN ASL FROM DEAF AND FLUENT ASL USERS. EACH 10 WEEK SESSION TEACHES ASL AND DEAF CULTURE IN A DYNAMIC AND ENGAGING CLASSROOM SETTING. INTERPRETING SERVICES: THE LEARNING CENTER FOR THE DEAF OFFERS FEE BASED INTERPRETING SERVICES AND CONSULTATION FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS, AND LOCAL AND STATE AGENCIES. IT IS CURRENTLY THE ONLY PRIVATE AGENCY THAT HAS A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE THROUGH THE MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING. CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND TRAINING: FOR A CONSECUTIVE 18 YEARS, THE CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND TRAINING ("CRT") WORKS TO ENHANCE THE EFFECTIVENESS AND RIGOR OF BILINGUAL EDUCATION IN ASL AND ENGLISH FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS BY ENGAGING IN CRITICAL RESEARCH, CREATING INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL AND ASSESSMENT RESOURCES, AND PROVIDING EVIDENCE INFORMED TRAINING. CRT PROMOTES EFFECTIVE DUAL LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT BY CONSULTING AND COLLABORATING WITH SCHOOLS, DISTRICTS, STATES, UNIVERSITIES, ASSESSMENT COMPANIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS. CRT ADMINISTERS THE ASLAI, A STANDARDIZED ASL PROFICIENCY ASSESSMENT, AGE NORMED WITH APPROXIMATELY 2,000 PRE K 12 STUDENTS NATIONWIDE. THE CRT TEAM IS ALSO ENGAGED IN THE ONGOING DEVELOPMENT OF ASL CLEAR, AN ONLINE STEM EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE IN ASL, AND PROVIDING TRAINING AND MATERIALS RELATED TO THIS INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE. CRT'S CONSULTATION SERVICES HAVE INCLUDED BILINGUAL CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN; BILINGUAL ASSESSMENT; AND STANDARDIZED TEST TRANSLA |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 1 | WALDEN COMMUNITY SERVICES - WALDEN COMMUNITY SERVICES ("WCS") PROVIDESCOMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR FAMILIES WITH A DEAF MEMBER. WCS PROVIDES LINGUISTICALLY ACCESSIBLE, CULTURALLY AUTHENTIC CLINICAL SERVICES. WCS HAS OFFICES IN FRAMINGHAM AND SPRINGFIELD AND OFFERS A VARIETY OF SERVICES INCLUDING THERAPEUTIC MENTORING ("TM"), FAMILY SUPPORT AND TRAINING ("FS&T") WITH A FAMILY PARTNER ("FP"),INTENSIVE CARE COORDINATION ("ICC"), AND IN HOME THERAPY ("IHT"). |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 2 | AUDIOLOGY CLINIC - THE COMMUNITY AUDIOLOGY CLINIC AT THE LEARNING CENTER FOR THE DEAF PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING AID SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF THE METRO WEST AND BEYOND. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE SERVICES PROVIDED AND PRODUCTS SOLD BENEFIT THE CHILDREN BEING SERVED AT THE LEARNING CENTER FOR THE DEAF. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 3 | OTHER PROGRAMS - OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE OUTREACH PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM(TOPP), THE PARENT INFANT PROGRAM, INTERPRETER REFERRAL SERVICE, DAY CARE PROGRAM, GRANTS AND OTHER.THE OUTREACH PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (TOPP) PROVIDES CONSULTATION TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND SERVICES TO DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.PARENT INFANT PROGRAM - THE PARENT INFANT PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT AND TRAINING FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS IN A LANGUAGE-RICH BILINGUAL-BICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT. FAMILIES, REFERRED THROUGH LOCAL EARLY INTERVENTION CENTERS, CAN PARTICIPATE IN PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS, CHILD PLAYGROUPS, HOME VISITS, INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS WITH A LICENSED SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST, AND CLASSES IN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE. SERVICES RECEIVED WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO A CHILD'S INDIVIDUAL FAMILY SERVICE PLAN (IFSP). INTERPRETER REFERRAL SERVICE - THE LEARNING CENTER FOR THE DEAF OFFERS FEE-BASED INTERPRETING SERVICES AND CONSULTATION FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS, AND LOCAL AND STATE AGENCIES. IT IS CURRENTLY THE ONLY PRIVATE AGENCY THAT HAS A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE THROUGH THE MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING. |
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