Nonprofit · EIN 11-1630807
HELEN KELLER SERVICES
Tax-exempt · BROOKLYN, NY 11201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $53,313,875 | $44,001,721 | $9,312,154 | $165,266,346 | $36,565,683 | $128,700,663 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $45,257,220 | $43,431,604 | $1,825,616 | $150,928,190 | $37,413,035 | $113,515,155 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $25,632,875
- of which government grants
- $23,689,557
- Program service revenue
- $13,536,692
- Investment income
- $13,588,428
- Net rental income
- $645,576
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $11,428,673
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$98,549
- Other revenue
- $555,880
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $750,939
- Other salaries and wages
- $22,213,926
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $30,873,234
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $280,319
- Accounting fees
- $185,621
- Occupancy
- $2,908,901
- Travel
- $1,059,730
- Depreciation
- $1,003,642
- Program services (functional)
- $37,180,535
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,256,196
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,564,990
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $150,928,190
- Total assets, end of year
- $165,266,346
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $36,565,683
- Net assets, end of year
- $128,700,663
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,887,851
- Publicly traded securities
- $99,017,550
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $124,674,094
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,026,569
- Gross receipts
- $88,239,215
- Employees
- 489
- Volunteers
- 54
- Year formed
- 1952
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Ruzenski | CEO Officer | 35 | $249,615 | $49,396 |
| Rosanna Fodera | Director of Comprehensive Services Highest-paid employee | 35 | $215,503 | $28,798 |
| Mia Murro | Chief Administrative Officer Highest-paid employee | 35 | $184,846 | $34,524 |
| Sharona Hebroni | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 35 | $189,115 | $24,307 |
| Laura Rocchio | Director Direct Services Highest-paid employee | 35 | $140,286 | $23,336 |
| Elizabeth Meade | Associate Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 35 | $121,968 | $31,518 |
| Trina Coccarelli | Chief Advancement and Marketing Officer Highest-paid employee | 35 | $144,552 | $8,843 |
| Deborah Harlin | Executive Director Officer | 35 | $120,687 | $30,015 |
| John L Filek | Executive Director Officer | 35 | $109,550 | $8,112 |
| Alka Nischal | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Alvin Adelman | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Larry Kinitsky | Chairman/Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Dzwelewicz | Treasurer/Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Allison Robl | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Allison Yadav | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
14 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Baronci | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Cara Petrucelli | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Christopher Maher | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Diana Nicholson | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Dina DePina | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Elise Schroeder | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Gary Hett | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| James Klancnik | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| John Shattuck | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Lori Kranczer | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Matthew Garvey | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Miriam Cyrulnick | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Rene Pellerin | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Stella Guarna | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Ruzenski | Chief Executive Officer Officer | 35 | $219,222 | $30,550 |
| Sharona Hebroni | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 35 | $193,104 | $45,698 |
| Mia Murro | Chief Administrative Officer Highest-paid employee | 35 | $169,515 | $57,411 |
| Lorraine Muzio | Executive Director-HKSB (Through 4/30/23) Former | 35 | $205,042 | $9,441 |
| Elizabeth Meade | Associate Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 35 | $137,770 | $55,186 |
| Deborah Harlin | Executive Director Officer | 35 | $140,295 | $14,844 |
| Laura Rocchio | Director Direct Services Highest-paid employee | 35 | $136,585 | $10,102 |
| Avien Henry | HKSB - Principal Highest-paid employee | 35 | $135,522 | $9,220 |
| Elizabeth Gunn-Ramachandran | Physical Therapist Highest-paid employee | 35 | $133,655 | $9,098 |
| Alka Nischal | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Alvin Adelman | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Larry Kinitsky | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Dzwelewicz | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Allison Robl | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Allison Yadav | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Anthony Baronci | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Cara Petrucelli | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Maher | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Diana Nicholson | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Dina DePina | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Elise Schroeder | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Hett | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| James Klancnik | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| John Shattuck | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Lori Kranczer | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Garvey | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Miriam Cyrulnick | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Rene Pellerin | Board Member (through 11/21/23) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Stella Guarna | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 180 LIVINGSTON STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11201-5861
- In care of
- % SHARONA HEBRONI
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Sharona Hebroni, 180 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
- Signed the 990
- Sharona Hebroni, CFO
- Phone
- (718) 522-2122
- Return prepared by
- Forvis Mazars LLP
Mission
See Schedule O
Program accomplishments
- HELEN KELLER NATIONAL CENTER (HKNC) - HKNC offers vocational rehabilitation services exclusively designed for youth and adults who are DeafBlind. HKNC overall mandates include provision of intensive services to individuals who are DeafBlind throughout the US and territories, provision of training and support to families, provision of training to professional, maintenance of national registry and charge to conduct of applied research and demonstration projects. HKNC comprised of 10 regions nationally, has a network of eleven regional offices, DeafBlind Specialists and Community Services Programs. HKNC operates a community residence in Manorhaven, N.Y.Expenses $20,689,556 · revenue $2,993,889
- HKSB COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION SERVICES - HKSB offers an array of core vocational rehabilitation services that include but are not limited to employment training, job development and job placement, orientation and mobility, vision rehabilitation, social work, low vision and adaptive technology, Day Habilitation Services, and a community residence in Wantagh, N.Y.Expenses $5,518,645 · revenue $2,213,497
- The Children's learning Center (CLC) - CLC is a specialized program which offers a full range of programs and services to preschool children who are blind or have low vision, as well as multiple disabilities, autism, Down syndrome, or pervasive developmental delays. The early intervention program provides in-home therapeutic services for infants and toddlers with visual impairments and additional disabilities.Expenses $4,624,540 · revenue $4,440,458
- Day Habilitation ServicesExpenses $3,121,201 · revenue $2,178,884
- National Center on DeafBlindnessExpenses $1,975,353
- ResidentialExpenses $976,413 · revenue $1,636,389
- Summer CampExpenses $274,827 · revenue $73,575
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 11-1630807
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1936
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P860)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $165,266,346
- Income (IRS master file)
- $88,239,215
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $40,364,512 | $38,836,274 | $142,028,757 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $42,902,907 | $34,503,607 | $106,192,765 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about HELEN KELLER SERVICES
- What is the EIN of HELEN KELLER SERVICES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HELEN KELLER SERVICES is 11-1630807.
- Is HELEN KELLER SERVICES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1936.
- Are donations to HELEN KELLER SERVICES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HELEN KELLER SERVICES file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of HELEN KELLER SERVICES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HELEN KELLER SERVICES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HELEN KELLER SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Sharona Hebroni.
- Who are the officers and directors of HELEN KELLER SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 29 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $249,615 (Susan Ruzenski, CEO).
- How much revenue does HELEN KELLER SERVICES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $53,313,875, expenses of $44,001,721 and total assets of $165,266,346 at year end.
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