LISTEN AND TALK

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 for the year ended July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

8244 122ND AVE NE, KIRKLAND, WA 98033-8017

In care of

% MARIA CHOMYSZAK

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

Maura Berndsen St Jacques, 8244 112th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033

Signed the 990

Maura Berndsen St Jacques, Executive Director

Phone

(206) 985-6646

Website

www.listenandtalk.org

Return prepared by

WERSEN NONPROFIT CPAS LLC

Mission

Listen and Talk teaches deaf and hard of hearing children to communicate and learn through listening and spoken language.

Program accomplishments

• Blended Classrooms - Listen and Talk's Blended Classroom Program provides an inclusive, active learning environment for preschoolers with and without hearing level differences, preparing them for kindergarten using individualized instruction in small classes where they develop essential pre-academic, social-emotional, literacy, and critical thinking skills. Students in the Blended Classrooms benefit from careful monitoring of their personal hearing technology with the support of a Pediatric Audiologist and specially trained Teachers of the Deaf and Educational Assistants. With optimal access to sound and spoken language, each child develops their listening and spoken language skills while also building self-confidence, self-advocacy, and self-determination. Highly qualified Teachers of the Deaf and Special Educators create this specialized learning environment, where each child builds upon the foundation created with their families through the continued use of evidence-based auditory strategies and techniques used during developmentally appropriate learning activities designed to address the different areas of child development. Listen and Talk has added Special Educators, Behavior Technicians, and provided team trainings to strengthen supports for DHH preschoolers with additional special needs. Statistics estimate that at least 40% of DHH children experience an additional special need.
  Expenses $1,601,147 · revenue $2,599,459
• Birth to Three - Our Birth to Three Program provides high-quality, year-round early education designed to coach and support families in helping their children develop critical listening and spoken language skills, the foundation for future literacy. By fostering a nurturing environment and applying evidence-based practices, we empower every child to reach their full potential. Research consistently highlights the transformative impact of early, specialized services for children with hearing loss. These interventions lead to stronger language development, improved school readiness, and greater academic success. Children who receive early support, like the services offered at Listen and Talk, are more likely to graduate high school, pursue higher education, and achieve long-term success. Listen and Talk's data analytics confirmed referral challenges and identified a correlation between enrollment by 4 months of age and stronger assessment scores.
  Expenses $1,395,215 · revenue $1,057,081
• LSL Therapy - Listen and Talk values a family-centered approach across all our programs. The family coaching that is essential to strong outcomes in birth-to-three services continues for Listen and Talk's preschoolers and school-age students. Certified Speech-Language Pathologists and Listening and Spoken Language Specialists offer one-on-one coaching to families, supporting preschool- and elementary-aged children with tailored sessions emphasizing continued listening, language, and social-emotional development. Listen and Talk's LSL Therapy has planned for a virtual model to provide family coaching in their home setting.
  Expenses $408,115 · revenue $20,671
• Outreach - Listen and Talk recognizes that the unique needs of a DHH student require attention across all stages, ages, and grade levels. Our Itinerant Teachers of the Deaf and Audiologist(s) provide consultation, coaching for professionals, and direct services to DHH students across the Puget Sound region. Listen and Talk's LSL coaching, specialized LSL education services, student assessments, and IEP development enhance classroom success for DHH students and support their teaching teams in their local schools. Audiology Support - The Audiology Team at the Harry Levinson Memorial Audiology Center at Listen and Talk collaborates with clinical audiologists and provides technological support to optimize children's access to sound and speech, with intentional equipment monitoring and regular hearing assessments that guide individualized services. With a sound booth onsite at Listen and Talk's Kirkland facility, hearing levels, speech understanding, and the functionality of hearing technology are all confirmed through a defined assessment protocol. This information helps educate families, inform providers, and guide the development of effective services for each child and family. Listen and Talk has successfully used a portable audiometer to support timely access to audiological information for students and their families and teaching teams. Research - Listen and Talk knows that with the use of appropriate hearing technology and evidence-informed, family-focused practices, children who are deaf or hard of hearing can communicate and learn through listening and spoken language. Our teams and families participate in research that advances best practices, optimizes outcomes, and promotes the improvement of listening and spoken language services. We value our professional and family partners in these efforts and actively work with teams at WWU and UW in research efforts. Listen and Talk's research leadership leads efforts to influence best practices through contributions to the greater body of knowledge related to services and outcomes for DHH children and youth who rely on listening and spoken language. Listen and Talk has presented their findings at national conferences. Mentorship - Listen and Talk staff offers professional development to expand the number of specialists trained in listening and spoken language for children and youth with hearing loss. This important support can be offered locally or virtually to ensure that distance does not pose an access barrier. Listen and Talk providers receive mentoring during the 3-5 year process to receive their Listening and Spoken Language Specialist certification. Two team members achieved their LSLS certifications during FY25.
  Expenses $558,423 · revenue $406,934

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

IRS record

EIN

91-1728129

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

1996

Accounting year ends

July

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Education (B28Z)

Assets (IRS master file)

$8,625,882

Income (IRS master file)

$6,727,718

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 91-1728129).

Questions about LISTEN AND TALK

What is the EIN of LISTEN AND TALK?

The employer identification number (EIN) of LISTEN AND TALK is 91-1728129.

Is LISTEN AND TALK tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.

Are donations to LISTEN AND TALK tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does LISTEN AND TALK 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 LISTEN AND TALK due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did LISTEN AND TALK last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.

Who is the principal officer of LISTEN AND TALK?

The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names Maura Berndsen St Jacques.

Who are the officers and directors of LISTEN AND TALK?

The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 21 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $148,816 (Monika Oster, Education and Research Director).

How much revenue does LISTEN AND TALK have?

On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,824,381, expenses of $5,011,800 and total assets of $8,625,882 at year end.

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