Nonprofit · EIN 23-7064431
THE LEARNING CENTER FOR THE DEAF INC
Tax-exempt · FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $30,189,565 | $30,434,280 | -$244,715 | $23,556,093 | $12,649,869 | $10,906,224 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $29,933,683 | $29,782,963 | $150,720 | $24,042,260 | $13,016,368 | $11,025,892 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $30,761,022 | $30,222,866 | $538,156 | $23,779,809 | $13,063,059 | $10,716,750 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,037,440
- of which government grants
- $129,859
- Program service revenue
- $29,000,878
- Investment income
- $155,802
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $52,219
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$4,555
- Other revenue
- -$4,555
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $358,751
- Other salaries and wages
- $19,142,877
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $23,549,981
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $29,957
- Accounting fees
- $345,163
- Occupancy
- $2,549,745
- Travel
- $256,469
- Depreciation
- $878,335
- Program services (functional)
- $27,030,218
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,274,933
- Fundraising (functional)
- $129,129
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $24,042,260
- Total assets, end of year
- $23,556,093
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $12,649,869
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,906,224
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $11,373,736
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,928,205
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,622,889
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $283,335
- Gross receipts
- $30,594,771
- Employees
- 429
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1970
- State of legal domicile
- MA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR SARAH GLENN-SMITH | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $397,673 | $52,134 |
| KAREN BISHOP | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $209,436 | $16,096 |
| GLENNIS MATTHEWS | SUPERINTENDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $171,315 | $31,707 |
| LIA ANGELI | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $162,819 | $18,027 |
| LYDIA COLON | DIRECTOR OF AUDIOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,880 | $18,517 |
| LYNN POWERS | NURSE MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,492 | $18,350 |
| KATHY VESEY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| VAL HOLLINGSWORTH | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| EVAN RICKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MARILYN SASS-LEHRER | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ANDY TAO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HIGGINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JOSEPH JAY INNES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ANUPAM JENA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH KNOX JD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL SANTORO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| DR LAURIE SHAFFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| APRIL SMITH LCSW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH GLENN SMITH | CEO Officer | 40 | $382,564 | $43,839 |
| KAREN BISHOP | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $206,373 | $15,872 |
| GLENNIS MATTHEWS | SUPERINTENDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $175,491 | $30,073 |
| TONI AMMIRATI | DIR OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,327 | $42,707 |
| LIA ANGELI | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION & ACCESS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,205 | $15,219 |
| DIANE MERCIER | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,901 | $19,457 |
| KATHY VESEY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| EVAN RICKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| VAL HOLLINGSWORTH | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MARILYN SASS-LEHRER | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY TAO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HIGGINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JOSEPH JAY INNES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| AL SANTORO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURIE SHAFFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH KNOX JD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ANUPAM JENA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH GLENN SMITH | CEO Officer | 40 | $389,631 | $19,952 |
| KAREN BISHOP | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $189,629 | $3,029 |
| TONI AMMIRATI | DIR OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,868 | $17,371 |
| GLENNIS MATTHEWS | SUPERINTENDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $148,952 | $11,199 |
| KYLE AMBER CLARK | CHIEF EQUITY & INCLUSION OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $148,013 | $2,090 |
| MICHELLE DONAHER | CHARGE NURSE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,169 | $2,430 |
| KATHY VESEY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| EVAN RICKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| VAL HOLLINGSWORTH | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MARILYN SASS-LEHRER | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY TAO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HIGGINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JOSEPH JAY INNES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| AL SANTORO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURIE SHAFFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 848 CENTRAL ST, FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701-4815
- In care of
- % LEAR
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SARAH GLENN-SMITH, 848 CENTRAL STREET, FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701
- Signed the 990
- SARAH GLENN-SMITH, CEO
- Phone
- (508) 879-5110
- Website
- HTTP://WWW.TLCDEAF.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CITRIN COOPERMAN ADVISORS LLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE LEARNING CENTER FOR THE DEAF IS TO ENSURE THAT ALL DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CHILDREN AND ADULTS THRIVE BY HAVING THE KNOWLEDGE, OPPORTUNITY AND POWER TO DESIGN THE FUTURE OF THEIR CHOICE.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $10,896,719 · revenue $11,371,391
- 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.Expenses $5,239,347 · revenue $6,527,703
- 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.Expenses $3,167,797 · revenue $3,300,970
- 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.SIGNING FOR SUCCESS - THE SIGNING FOR SUCCESS PROGRAM PROVIDES ASL CLASSES AND PRIVATE TUTORING FOR FAMILIES WITH DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CHILDREN AND PROVIDES WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS RELATED TO ASL AND DEAF CULTURE FOR FAMILIES AND FOR PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK WITH DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS IN ORDER TO BUILD AWARENESS FOR THE BENEFITS OF EARLY LANGUAGE ACQUISITION AND TO DEMONSTRATE THE VALUE OF FULLY ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS WHO COMMUNICATE PRIMARILY IN ASL.Expenses $7,726,355 · revenue $7,800,814
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
- 23-7064431
- 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
- 1970
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $23,556,093
- Income (IRS master file)
- $30,594,771
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $30,189,565 | $30,434,280 | $23,556,093 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $29,933,683 | $29,782,963 | $24,042,260 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $30,761,022 | $30,222,866 | $23,779,809 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $31,793,856 | $28,751,459 | $22,374,248 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 23-7064431).
Questions about THE LEARNING CENTER FOR THE DEAF INC
- What is the EIN of THE LEARNING CENTER FOR THE DEAF INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE LEARNING CENTER FOR THE DEAF INC is 23-7064431.
- Is THE LEARNING CENTER FOR THE DEAF INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1970.
- Are donations to THE LEARNING CENTER FOR THE DEAF INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE LEARNING CENTER FOR THE DEAF INC 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 THE LEARNING CENTER FOR THE DEAF INC 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 THE LEARNING CENTER FOR THE DEAF INC 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 THE LEARNING CENTER FOR THE DEAF INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SARAH GLENN-SMITH.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE LEARNING CENTER FOR THE DEAF INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $397,673 (DR SARAH GLENN-SMITH, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does THE LEARNING CENTER FOR THE DEAF INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $30,189,565, expenses of $30,434,280 and total assets of $23,556,093 at year end.
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