AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF INSTITUTE OF DEAF EDUCATION AND CU

Financials

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

139 N MAIN ST, WEST HARTFORD, CT 06107-1264

In care of

% THE AMERICAN SCHOOL AT HARTFORD F

Signed the 990-EZ

JEFF BRAVIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Phone

(860) 570-2300

Website

WWW.ASD-1817.ORG

Return prepared by

WHITTLESEY PC

Mission

THE ASD INSTITUTE OF DEAF EDUCATION AND CULTURE IS A NON-PROFIT DEDICATED TO THE COLLECTION, PRESERVATION AND EXHIBITION OF MATERIALS REPRESENTING THE HISTORIES OF THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, DEAF EDUCATION, AND DEAF CULTURE. ASD INSTITUTE OF DEAF EDUCATION AND CULTURE.

Program accomplishments

• THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, FOUNDED IN 1817, IS THE FIRST PERMANENT SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF IN THE UNITED STATES, THE BIRTHPLACE OF AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE, AND A NATIONAL LEADER IN DEAF EDUCATION. ASD'S LEADERSHIP ALSO ENCOMPASSES ITS ROLE AS A KEEPER OF HISTORY THROUGH THE ASD INSTITUTE OF DEAF EDUCATION AND CULTURE, LOCATED IN THE COGSWELL HERITAGE HOUSE ON THE ASD CAMPUS. THIS INVALUABLE COLLECTION DETAILS THE ORIGINS OF DEAF EDUCATION AND AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IN THE UNITED STATES.THE ASD INSTITUTE OF DEAF EDUCATION AND CULTURE IS CONTINUALLY EXPANDING ITS COLLECTIONS, ENLARGING ITS DISPLAY AND STORAGE SPACE, BROADENING ITS REACH AMONG OTHER HISTORICAL SOCIETIES THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS AND EXHIBITS, FOR THE BENEFIT OF BOTH DEAF AND HEARING COMMUNITIES. GIVEN THE HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE COLLECTION AND ITS IMPORTANCE, BOTH LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY, ASD PLAYS AN IMPORTANT LEADERSHIP ROLE IN THE PRESERVATION OF DEAF HISTORY. OUR COLLECTIONS TELL THE STORY OF THE BIRTH OF A NATIONAL LANGUAGE, WHICH LAID THE FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AMERICA'S DEAF CULTURE AND COMMUNITY AS WE KNOW THEM TODAY. THE ASD INSTITUTE OF DEAF EDUCATION AND CULTURE OFFERS TOURS TO GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS (IN SPOKEN ENGLISH AND AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE) UPON REQUEST. A TYPICAL YEAR INCLUDES 30-40 TOURSTO AREA SCHOOL GROUPS, SCHOLARS, INDIVIDUALS WITH AN INTEREST IN ASD, AND RETURNING ALUMNI. IN THE PAST TWO YEARS COMBINED, ASD HAS PROVIDED 65 TOURS TO 502 VISITORS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND AROUND THE WORLD WHO WERE INTERESTED IN VISITING THIS CONNECTICUT TREASURE. TOURS ARE ARRANGED BY EMAIL, ONLINE FORM, TELEPHONE OR VIDEOPHONE.THROUGH ITS PRESERVATION OF ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM OBJECTS, THE ASD INSTITUTE OF DEAF EDUCATION AND CULTURE ALSO AIMS TO BUILD A BRIDGE BETWEEN THE DEAF AND HEARING COMMUNITIES. OUR ARCHIVE STAFF MEMBERS MAKE PRESENTATIONS AT LOCAL SCHOOLS, INVITE CLASSES TO COME FOR TOURS, AND WELCOME COLLEGE STUDENTS, SCHOLARS AND AUTHORS TO CONDUCT RESEARCH AT THE ARCHIVES. ADDITIONALLY, THE ASD INSTITUTE OF DEAF EDUCATION AND CULTURE IS PROUD TO BE PART OF A SUPPORTIVE NETWORK OF OTHER MUSEUMS AND ORGANIZATIONS. WE HAVE PRESENTED COLLABORATIVE EXHIBITS WITH THE WILTON MUSEUM, THE CONNECTICUT MUSEUM OF CULTURE & HISTORY, THE MARTHA'S VINEYARD MUSEUM, THE HEBRON HISTORICAL SOCIETY, THE WEST HARTFORD LIBRARY, AND STORRS MUSEUM, AMONG OTHERS. WE HAVE WORKED SIDE BY SIDE WITH MARTHA'S VINEYARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING, AND NORTHSIDE INSTITUTIONS NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE (NINA), HARTFORD. NINA AND ASD HAVE WORKED TOGETHER TO RESTORE AND REVITALIZE THE ASYLUM HILL NEIGHBORHOOD OF HARTFORD, WHERE OUR SCHOOL WAS FIRST LOCATED. WE OFFER HARTFORD WALKING TOURS THAT HIGHLIGHT THE SCHOOL'S HISTORY IN THE CITY.
  Expenses $46,208 · grants $37,228

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

47-3343748

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Supporting organization, Type I

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Supporting organization, 50% limit

Exempt since

2022

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Category (NTEE)

Arts, culture and humanities (A54)

Assets (IRS master file)

$1

Income (IRS master file)

$46,208

Filing history

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 47-3343748).

Questions about AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF INSTITUTE OF DEAF EDUCATION AND CU

What is the EIN of AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF INSTITUTE OF DEAF EDUCATION AND CU?

The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF INSTITUTE OF DEAF EDUCATION AND CU is 47-3343748.

Is AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF INSTITUTE OF DEAF EDUCATION AND CU tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.

Are donations to AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF INSTITUTE OF DEAF EDUCATION AND CU tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).

Which annual return does AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF INSTITUTE OF DEAF EDUCATION AND CU file?

Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.

When is the next return of AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF INSTITUTE OF DEAF EDUCATION AND CU 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 SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF INSTITUTE OF DEAF EDUCATION AND CU last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.

Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF INSTITUTE OF DEAF EDUCATION AND CU?

The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.

How much revenue does AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF INSTITUTE OF DEAF EDUCATION AND CU have?

On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $46,208, expenses of $46,208 and total assets of $0 at year end.

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