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Nonprofit · EIN 45-1494393

SIGHT-HEARING ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAM

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · MIDWEST CITY, OK 73140

Financials

$198K$198K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SIGHT-HEARING ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990-EZ (amended)$197,581$197,581$0$197,584$229,874-$32,290
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$41,602
Program service revenue
$155,979
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$5,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$155,979
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$41,602
Program services (functional)
$40,000

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$197,584
Total assets, end of year
$197,584
Total liabilities, end of year
$229,874
Net assets, end of year
-$32,290
Cash, savings and investments
$197,584
Gross receipts
$197,581

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Alethea GrigsbyVice President40$5,000
Cassandra OakesPresident40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 10495, MIDWEST CITY, OK 73140-1495
In care of
% CASSANDRA OAKES
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
PO Box 10495, Oklahoma City OK 73140
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Cassandra Oakes, PO Box 10495, Oklahoma City OK 73140
Signed the 990-EZ
Angelisha Henderson, Accountant
Phone
(405) 397-6542

Mission

To assist deaf blind individuals by providing tactile dual sensory interruption while helping them to become more self-independent. We train communities, college, and professional to understand and assist with the advocacy and development of deaf blind individuals. SHEP assists deaf blind individuals by offering training, advocacy, and awareness. We also provide mental and emotional support by providing community, classes, training, and other activities.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • SHEP Herd Club Teach Deaf Blind individuals how to read braille, use the specific equipment like readers, braille machines, and provide support and service to the deaf blind community. SHEP improves the quality of life and independence with the (Deaf Blind Individual) DBI, being able to live independently. With the training that we provide to the first responders, they can utilize equipment to quickly respond to emergency situations and interact and notify the deaf blind by taking the specific precautions and by using the quick response cue cards written in braille. First responders have stated it will reduce the footprint of their response time. They are now able to identify if the household has a dual sensory loss need by the decal stickers and by the training and have a quicker and more in-depth response. This includes knowing if there is a DB and where they sleep. Because if they respond to someone and their abilities are diminished, the first responders must be able to quickly communicate and move forward with a course of action. This helps the DB be able to assume the same qualities of life that another individual would receive in life saving measures and actions. This also helps their independence by not having a communication barrier with first responders in emergency situations. Sometimes, not all situations are emergencies, but in any circumstances, knowing there is a communication tool in place for first responders to serve our community and its people helps promote the quality of life for the deaf blind individual and helps increase response time for the rest of the community at large. 2. SHEP has a program with DRS that allows the deaf blind to get transportation to and from work. This program will improve workplace inclusion by putting the decals at the workplace in case of an emergency. First responders are able to communicate with the Deaf blind individual with the cue cards and know that there is a deaf blind individual at the work site with the approval and cooperation of the employer. This will help with mental health and stress issues for the deaf blind individual to know that there is a safety plan and a course of action in place at the workplace. This can also help a deaf blind individual thrive and promote autonomy knowing they will have a course of action to follow in case of an emergency. 3. SHEP provides training to local and regional first responders. We provide ASL (American Sign Language) for communication tools and provide and assist with maintaining a database for the first responders to quickly identify the deaf blind individuals in the community. We do this by also providing non-descript decals for the first responders to provide knowledge that a deaf blind individual lives at the residence or works at a specific location. We at large provide a connection and a bridge between the first responders, the deaf blind individuals, and the community. S.H.E.P also hosts monthly training courses for individuals and the community for information on interacting and communicating with the deaf blind. We also provide training for the deaf blind to be able to navigate the world around them with the tools provided and host monthly outings for the deaf blind community at large. We provide awareness and advocacy to educate the community on a monthly and quarterly basis. We are providing a lasting impact on their lives by providing a bridge and a tool to the first responders and the community around them. The first responders have a shared goal with our organization and that is to keep the community safe, response times quick, and to improve the life of the deaf blind individuals around us.
    Expenses $40,000 · grants $41,602

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-N for SIGHT-HEARING ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAM

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
45-1494393
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
2019
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P80)

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2017
Posted by the IRS
August 16, 2017
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2017

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Cassandra Oakes
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: Cassandra Oakes
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Cassandra Oaks
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2023$197,581$197,581$197,584XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Cassandra Oakes
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2013
Officer: Cassandra Oakes
December 31, 2013≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 45-1494393).

Questions about SIGHT-HEARING ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAM

What is the EIN of SIGHT-HEARING ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SIGHT-HEARING ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAM is 45-1494393.
Is SIGHT-HEARING ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2017 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2017.
Are donations to SIGHT-HEARING ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SIGHT-HEARING ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAM file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of SIGHT-HEARING ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAM due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SIGHT-HEARING ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAM last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SIGHT-HEARING ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAM?
The 990-N for 2025 names Cassandra Oakes.
Who are the officers and directors of SIGHT-HEARING ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAM?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 2 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $5,000 (Alethea Grigsby, Vice President).
How much revenue does SIGHT-HEARING ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAM have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $197,581, expenses of $197,581 and total assets of $197,584 at year end.

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