Nonprofit · EIN 75-1575599
DEAF ACTION CENTER
Tax-exempt · DALLAS, TX 75235
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,789,473 | $2,494,480 | $294,993 | $4,559,166 | $2,765,775 | $1,793,391 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,608,191 | $2,374,288 | $233,903 | $4,317,015 | $2,818,617 | $1,498,398 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $863,335
- of which government grants
- $509,499
- Program service revenue
- $1,912,670
- Investment income
- $5,301
- Net rental income
- $5,500
- Other revenue
- $8,167
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $85,756
- Other salaries and wages
- $693,950
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $856,251
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $218,764
- Occupancy
- $36,091
- Travel
- $11,546
- Depreciation
- $9,068
- Program services (functional)
- $1,922,117
- Management and general (functional)
- $444,019
- Fundraising (functional)
- $128,344
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,317,015
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,559,166
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,765,775
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,793,391
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $31,537
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,759,141
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $34,250
- Gross receipts
- $2,789,473
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1977
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER HUGHES | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $85,756 |
| HOLLY CATES | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN SIMS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MCLAURIN | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LISA WYLY | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DR LISALEE EGBERT | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR EDWARD BART IV | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAUREN DRINKARD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR CARL IV MIRUS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER HUGHES | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $86,628 |
| HOLLY CATES | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN SIMS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MCLAURIN | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LISA WYLY | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DR LISALEE EGBERT | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR EDWARD BART IV | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAUREN DRINKARD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR CARL IV MIRUS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3110 CEDARPLAZA LN, DALLAS, TX 75235-0189
- In care of
- % SUSAN DIBIRDIK
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HEATHER HUGHES, 3110 CEDAR PLAZA LANE, DALLAS, TX 75235
- Signed the 990
- HEATHER HUGHES, Executive Director
- Phone
- (214) 521-0407
- Website
- www.dactexas.org
- Return prepared by
- Sutton Frost Cary LLP
Mission
PROVIDING THOSE WHO ARE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING THE MEANS TO ENSURE ADVANCEMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, ECONOMIC SECURITY AND GOOD HEALTH.
Program accomplishments
- Communication: DAC's interpreting department has a staff of certified sign language interpreters available to provide critical communication accessibility 24 hours a day. Communication services are provided to entities who need to communicate with their consumers who are deaf or hard of hearing. Communication services also include Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) and Communication Access Real-time translators (CART). The interpreting department is dedicated to delivering equal communication access for the deaf and hard of hearing community.Expenses $1,410,436 · revenue $1,606,033
- Access: Deaf and hard of hearing individuals face barriers daily due to lack of services and effective communication that require education and support. DAC's Access Specialists provide advocacy, self-empowerment, and sensitivity training as well as education on Federal and State mandates on equal access to services including educational and employment settings.Expenses $148,507 · revenue $29,010
- HOUSING NAVIGATOR AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE.Expenses $147,114
- Senior Citizens Center: DAC's Senior Citizen Center provides daily activities to deaf and hard of hearing older adults. These activities include wellness checks, social activities, educational classes and hot nutritious meals. DAC provides free transportation services for seniors participating in DAC's senior citizen program.Expenses $119,301
- Information and Referral: DAC's Outreach Specialists in Fort Worth and Dallas provide information and referral services to seniors and their family members about various agencies, support groups, medical facilities, and other community resources available to them.Expenses $71,709
- Martha's Vineyard Place: DAC provides access to affordable housing for deaf and hard of hearing individuals through its partnership with Martha' s Vineyard Place. DAC provides supportive services to residents of MVP.Expenses $15,266
- Technology: This program provides financial assistance with acquiring specialized assistive phone technology. It is available to Texas residents who experience certifiable difficulties or barriers accessing the telephone infrastructure. DAC's Outreach Specialists in Fort Worth and Dallas assist individuals with the application process both in and out of the office.Expenses $9,784 · revenue $306,637
- Youth Education and Transition Services (YETs) - A program to support deaf, deaf disabled, and hard of hearing Youth Transition from school into the workplace through hands on approach to ensure their success. YETS comprises of curriculums to teach self-advocacy skills, work readiness, and work base learning to prepare youth through phrase throughout their secondary learning experiences.
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 75-1575599
- 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
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G42Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,559,166
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,789,473
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,789,473 | $2,494,480 | $4,559,166 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,608,191 | $2,374,288 | $4,317,015 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,498,049 | $2,260,417 | $4,167,287 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 75-1575599).
Questions about DEAF ACTION CENTER
- What is the EIN of DEAF ACTION CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DEAF ACTION CENTER is 75-1575599.
- Is DEAF ACTION CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to DEAF ACTION CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DEAF ACTION CENTER 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 DEAF ACTION CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DEAF ACTION CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of DEAF ACTION CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names HEATHER HUGHES.
- Who are the officers and directors of DEAF ACTION CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $85,756 (HEATHER HUGHES, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does DEAF ACTION CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,789,473, expenses of $2,494,480 and total assets of $4,559,166 at year end.
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