Nonprofit · EIN 23-1581227
PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $23,669,166 | $18,552,502 | $5,116,664 | $61,753,476 | $2,114,687 | $59,638,789 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $21,839,366 | $18,593,851 | $3,245,515 | $55,059,525 | $2,303,977 | $52,755,548 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $19,768,147 | $18,884,393 | $883,754 | $49,519,436 | $2,538,257 | $46,981,179 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,073,870
- of which government grants
- $749,289
- Program service revenue
- $20,619,667
- Investment income
- $1,969,030
- Royalties
- $11,627
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $511,871
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$5,028
- Other revenue
- $6,599
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $494,313
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,518,469
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $13,120,599
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $236,419
- Accounting fees
- $34,810
- Occupancy
- $1,381,667
- Travel
- $85,854
- Depreciation
- $1,006,185
- Program services (functional)
- $14,116,202
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,766,452
- Fundraising (functional)
- $669,848
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $55,059,525
- Total assets, end of year
- $61,753,476
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,114,687
- Net assets, end of year
- $59,638,789
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,456,125
- Publicly traded securities
- $33,955,656
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $47,886,356
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $11,752,433
- Gross receipts
- $29,571,473
- Employees
- 225
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1820
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA DRAGANAC-HAWK | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 40 | $217,005 | $53,158 |
| HARRIET NABATESA | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $162,491 | $30,338 |
| KARLA BOUDREAUX | DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,616 | $36,113 |
| TANYA BROWN | COUNSELOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,829 | $29,792 |
| ELIZABETH KNAPP | DIRECTOR OF ACADEMICS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,734 | $32,149 |
| NICHOLAS CARTOLARO | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,854 | $31,713 |
| AMY LEVINE | DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,759 | $27,096 |
| MARK APODACA | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER SANDY BILUS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER BRUSH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH S BENEDICT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE BROWN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL G GREENFIELD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES HINKLEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT MARCANTUONO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH A MOORE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARVIN PANGILINAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMY L PICCOLA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEAN SOLIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN J SOUKUP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KENNETH VEIT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HENRY WARREN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA DRAGANAC-HAWK | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 40 | $199,656 | $49,300 |
| HARRIET NABATESA | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $152,549 | $38,370 |
| VALERIE HOUSER | DIRECTOR OF ACADEMICS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,425 | $32,717 |
| KARLA BOUDREAUX | DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,087 | $35,351 |
| PETER BAILEY | FORMER HEAD OF SCHOOL (OFFICER) Former | 40 | $115,785 | $27,970 |
| NICHOLAS CARTOLARO | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,863 | $29,753 |
| PATRICIA MCFADDEN | DIRECTOR STUDENT AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,696 | $27,414 |
| MARK APODACA | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER SANDY BILUS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL G GREENFIED | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH S BENEDICT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD BOSSO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE BROWN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER BRUSH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES HINKLEY- JOINED 42024 | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT MARCANTUONO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH A MOORE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEAN SOLIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN J SOUKUP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY WARREN- JOINED 12024 | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH VEIT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETER BAILEY | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 40 | $233,529 | $57,498 |
| VALERIE HOUSER | DIRECTOR OF ACADEMICS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,874 | $32,696 |
| MELISSA DRAGANAC | DIRECTOR STUDENT AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,740 | $38,099 |
| HARRIET NABATESA | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $138,916 | $24,597 |
| KARLA BOUDREAUX | DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,924 | $35,723 |
| TAIYABAH NAEEM | DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,657 | $27,500 |
| MARGARET PEGGY W STEELE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER SANDY BILUS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK APODACA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL G GREENFIED | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH S BENEDICT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD H BOSSO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE BROWN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER BRUSH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB MARCANTUONO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH A MOORE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEAN SOLIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN J SOUKUP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH VEIT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 100 W SCHOOL HOUSE LN, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144-3404
- In care of
- % HARRIET NABATESA CPA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MELISSA DRAGANAC-HAWK, 100 W SCHOOL HOUSE LANE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
- Signed the 990
- MELISSA DRAGANAC-HAWK, HEAD OF SCHOOL
- Phone
- (215) 951-4700
- Website
- WWW.PSD.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
TO EDUCATE STUDENTS TO SUCCEED BY RECOGNIZING AND DEVELOPING INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS, BUILDING CONFIDENCE, COLLABORATING WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES IN A NURTURING, DYNAMIC, AND LANGUAGE-RICH ENVIRONMENT STEEPED IN CULTURAL AWARENESS OF DEAF, HEARING AND WORLDWIDE DIVERSITY
Program accomplishments
- INSTRUCTION- INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR BOTH IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS. AS OF JUNE 30, 2025, PSD SERVED 286 DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS THROUGH OUR COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES. CURRENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR FAMILIES OF DEAF/HARD OF HEARING INFANTS (33 STUDENTS), PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 (47 STUDENTS), K-12 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS (96 STUDENTS), THE TRANSITION ACADEMY, PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES UP TO AGE 22 TRANSITIONING INTO POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND/OR EMPLOYMENT (17 STUDENTS), AND OUTREACH SERVICES FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS ENROLLED IN OTHER SCHOOLS (93 STUDENTS).Expenses $8,828,411 · revenue $17,576,288
- STUDENT SERVICES - SUPPORT TO STUDENTS INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION, MEALS, HEARING, AUDIOLOGY, SPEECH, SOCIAL SERVICES, COUNSELING, ETC. TRANSITION SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO STUDENTS TO HELP IDENTIFY THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER GOALS BY DEVELOPING SKILLS THEY NEED TO MEET THOSE GOALS. 286 STUDENTS RECEIVED THESE VARIOUS SERVICES DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.Expenses $5,287,791 · revenue $3,043,379
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
- 23-1581227
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1953
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $61,753,476
- Income (IRS master file)
- $29,571,473
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $23,669,166 | $18,552,502 | $61,753,476 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $21,839,366 | $18,593,851 | $55,059,525 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $19,768,147 | $18,884,393 | $49,519,436 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $21,054,717 | $18,703,736 | $46,540,112 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 23-1581227).
Questions about PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
- What is the EIN of PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF is 23-1581227.
- Is PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1953.
- Are donations to PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF 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 PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF 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 PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF 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 PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MELISSA DRAGANAC-HAWK.
- Who are the officers and directors of PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $217,005 (MELISSA DRAGANAC-HAWK, HEAD OF SCHOOL).
- How much revenue does PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $23,669,166, expenses of $18,552,502 and total assets of $61,753,476 at year end.
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