Nonprofit · EIN 45-3568770
AMERICAN COCHLEAR IMPLANT ALLIANCE FOUNDATION
Also known as ACI ALLIANCE
Tax-exempt · MCLEAN, VA 22101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,594,514 | $2,184,017 | $410,497 | $2,160,182 | $49,203 | $2,110,979 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $483,427 | $888,349 | -$404,922 | $2,566,432 | $866,525 | $1,699,907 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,300,553 | $1,420,236 | -$119,683 | $2,621,143 | $529,328 | $2,091,815 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $497,768
- Membership dues
- $138,625
- Program service revenue
- $2,062,315
- Investment income
- $34,431
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $29,700
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $197,102
- Other salaries and wages
- $316,568
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $554,864
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $67,087
- Accounting fees
- $49,975
- Travel
- $56,680
- Depreciation
- $766
- Program services (functional)
- $1,972,215
- Management and general (functional)
- $180,704
- Fundraising (functional)
- $31,098
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,566,432
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,160,182
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $49,203
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,110,979
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,635
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,101,171
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $9,808
- Gross unrelated business income
- $3,700
- Gross receipts
- $2,594,514
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 14
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- DE
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONNA SORKIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $191,360 | $5,741 |
| LAURA ODATO DIRECTOR | OF OPERATIONS AND MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,000 | $3,750 |
| NICHOLE J WESTIN | DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,108 | $0 |
| DANIEL M ZEITLER MD VICE | CHAIR UNTIL MAY 2025, THEN CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA WARNER-CZYZ PHD | CHAIR UNTIL MAY 2025 Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON BIEVER AUD DIRECTOR | UNTIL MAY 2025, THEN VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW L BUSH MD PHD MBA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSAY ZOMBEK MS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN D BROWN MD PHD | DIRECTOR UNTIL JULY 2024 Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURA COSETTI MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN LEWIS AUD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA MELLERT MPH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITTNEY SPROUSE AUD PASC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY BIRATH AUD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES LIMB MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL SCOTT AUD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KENNETH H LEE MD PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JACOB B HUNTER MD | DIRECTOR AS OF APRIL 2025 Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| IVETTE CEJAS | DIRECTOR AS OF APRIL 2025 Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONNA SORKIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $191,360 | $10,015 |
| LAURA ODATO DIRECTOR | OF OPERATIONS AND MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,167 | $3,575 |
| NICHOLE J WESTIN | DIR. OF GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,108 | $0 |
| ANDREA WARNER-CZYZ PHD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA JW HALL MA AUD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID KELSALL MD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN D BROWN MD PHD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY BIRATH AUD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMILLE C DUNN PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED TELISCHI MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN ZEITLER MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA MELLERT MPH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITTNEY SPROUSE AUD PASC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN LEWIS AUD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURA COSETTI MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT BUSH MD PHD MBA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSAY ZOMBEK MS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONNA SORKIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $191,360 | $5,741 |
| LAURA ODATO DIRECTOR | OF OPERATIONS AND MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,000 | $3,540 |
| NICHOLE J WESTIN | DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,832 | $0 |
| OLIVER F ADUNKA MD CHAIR | UNTIL 6/2023, THEN DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA WARNER-CZYZ PHD | SECRETARY UNTIL 6/2023, THEN CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA JW HALL AUD CCC-ASLP | VICE CHAIR UNTIL 6/2023, THEN SEC. Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID KELSALL MD | DIR. UNTIL 6/2023, THEN VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN D BROWN MD PHD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY BIRATH AUD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMILLE C DUNN PHD CCC-A | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED TELISCHI MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN ZEITLER MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA MELLERT MPH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN DORNHOFFER MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITTNEY SPROUSE AUD PASC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN LEWIS | DIRECTOR AS OF 6/2023 Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURA COSETTI | DIRECTOR AS OF 6/2023 Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT BUSH | DIRECTOR AS OF 6/2023 Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY ZOMBEK | DIRECTOR AS OF 6/2023 Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI BOBSIN PHD | DIRECTOR UNTIL 2/2023 Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 103, MCLEAN, VA 22101-0103
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DONNA SORKIN, PO BOX 103, MCLEAN, VA 221010103
- Signed the 990
- DONNA SORKIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (703) 534-6146
- Website
- WWW.ACIALLIANCE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JM&M
Mission
TO ADVANCE ACCESS TO THE GIFT OF HEARING PROVIDED BY COCHLEAR IMPLANTATION THROUGH RESEARCH, ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS.
Program accomplishments
- ANNUAL CONFERENCE - THE CONFERENCE BRINGS TOGETHER COCHLEAR IMPLANT CLINICIANS, EDUCATORS, AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TO EXPLORE THE LATEST RESEARCH RESULTS, DISCUSS THE CLINICAL POPULATION, AND RAISE QUESTIONS REGARDING CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS.Expenses $1,486,274 · revenue $2,058,615
- AWARENESS - THE ACI ALLIANCE CONDUCTS AWARENESS ACTIVITIES ABOUT CANDIDACY AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH COCHLEAR IMPLANTATION. THE ACI ALLIANCE PROVIDES EXTENSIVE INFORMATION ABOUT INSURANCE COVERAGE AND OTHER ACCESS ISSUES THROUGH ITS WEBSITE AND ARTICLES, PAPERS, AND PRESENTATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE ACI ALLIANCE ENCOURAGES COVERAGE OF COCHLEAR IMPLANTS IN PRIVATE AND PUBLIC INSURANCE PLANS.Expenses $236,415
- ADVOCACY - ACI ALLIANCE HAS ORGANIZED A NETWORK OF 130 STATE CHAMPIONS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES WHO SUPPORT OUR NATIONAL INITIATIVES AND ADDRESS BARRIERS TO COCHLEAR IMPLANTATION IN THEIR HOME STATES. ACI ALLIANCE STAFF AND MEMBERS ARE SUPPORTED BY A PUBLIC AFFAIRS FIRM THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE ON SPECIFIC LEGAL MECHANISMS AND INFORMATIONAL APPROACHES. IN RECENT YEARS, WE HAVE ADDRESSED ACCESS TO MEDICARE, MEDICAID, PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE, AND ENSURING THAT PARENTS HAVE FULL INFORMATION ABOUT EARLY HEARING DETECTION AND INTERVENTION FOR THEIR CHILD WITH HEARING LOSS.Expenses $197,149
- RESEARCH - THE ACI ALLIANCE STRATEGICALLY SUPPORTS RESEARCH THAT COULD IMPROVE ACCESS TO COCHLEAR IMPLANTATION, WHICH WAS NOT BEING SUFFICIENTLY ADDRESSED ELSEWHERE. SUPPORT WAS ALSO PROVIDED TO A PROJECT THAT SEEKS TO EXPAND MEDICARE COVERAGE FOR COCHLEAR IMPLANTS. AN INTERNAL RESEARCH PROJECT EXPLORED MEDICAID LIMITATIONS IN CERTAIN STATES.Expenses $52,377 · grants $29,700
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
- 45-3568770
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Medical research (H42)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,160,182
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,594,514
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,594,514 | $2,184,017 | $2,160,182 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $483,427 | $888,349 | $2,566,432 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,300,553 | $1,420,236 | $2,621,143 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,524,628 | $1,423,686 | $2,807,367 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | 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 45-3568770).
Questions about AMERICAN COCHLEAR IMPLANT ALLIANCE FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN COCHLEAR IMPLANT ALLIANCE FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN COCHLEAR IMPLANT ALLIANCE FOUNDATION is 45-3568770.
- Is AMERICAN COCHLEAR IMPLANT ALLIANCE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to AMERICAN COCHLEAR IMPLANT ALLIANCE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AMERICAN COCHLEAR IMPLANT ALLIANCE FOUNDATION 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 AMERICAN COCHLEAR IMPLANT ALLIANCE FOUNDATION 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 AMERICAN COCHLEAR IMPLANT ALLIANCE FOUNDATION 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 AMERICAN COCHLEAR IMPLANT ALLIANCE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DONNA SORKIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN COCHLEAR IMPLANT ALLIANCE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $191,360 (DONNA SORKIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does AMERICAN COCHLEAR IMPLANT ALLIANCE FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,594,514, expenses of $2,184,017 and total assets of $2,160,182 at year end.
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