Foundation for Hearing & Speech Rehabilitation

“Directors david and carey gelfand are husband and wife.”

“Kristen van dyke, who is the executive director, receives management fees from the organization for her services to the organization.”

“There are no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“A draft copy of the form 990 is distributed to the board of directors for their review and comment. The audit committee takes responsibility for the preparation and distribution of the annual 990 filing.”

“The conflict of interest policy and disclosure form are disyributed to all of the directors on an annual basis for review and submission of the executed form is required by each director , with all potential conflicts listed. Any disclosed conflict would be addressed by the board. There are no key employees.”

“A full search was conducted in regards to the compensation of the executive director in 2016. A board member oversaw the search committee. This was further voted on, approved and documented by the board of directors. The board takes into consideration the performance of the executive director and the proposed contract is disseminated annually for consideration several weeks prior to the meeting at which time a vote is expected. The discussion and vote take place in executive session of the board. Line 15b: there are no other compensated officers or key employees.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“The foundation added the music to my ears scholarship program in 2019. The program provides an early childhood music tuition scholarship for children born with hearing loss up to four years of age.”

“Graphic design: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 225. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 225. Consultant: program service expenses 28,715. Management and general expenses 29,733. Fundraising expenses 27,205. Total expenses 85,653. Grant consultant: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 4,375. Total expenses 4,375.”