American Hearing Research Foundation
The American Hearing Research Foundation serves two vital roles: to fund significant research in hearing and balance disorders, and to help educate the public about hearing loss and …
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The American Hearing Research Foundation funds groundbreaking research that can help us understand our hearing and balance functions, find solutions to hearing and balance disorders, and educate people about these.
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Mission
The American Hearing Research Foundation serves two vital roles: to fund significant research in hearing and balance disorders, and to help educate the public about hearing loss and balance disorders related to the inner ear.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, American Hearing Research Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- Established in 1966, it predates 88% of the health charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 25% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAmerican Hearing Research Foundation is a registered health nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1966 and has been operating for 60 years. Its EIN is 362612784. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $386K in annual revenue. 46 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
American Hearing Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 362612784. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
American Hearing Research Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
American Hearing Research Foundation is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1966 and has been active for 60 years.
Based on official tax filings, American Hearing Research Foundation has $386K in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
American Hearing Research Foundation is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $386K in annual revenue. The organization has 46 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for American Hearing Research Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, American Hearing Research Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The American Hearing Research Foundation funds groundbreaking research that can help us understand our hearing and balance functions, find solutions to hearing and balance disorders, and educate people about these. American Hearing Research Foundation is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1966.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $386K is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to American Hearing Research Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Hearing Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 362612784, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AMERICAN HEARING RESEARCH FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (16)
Source: Public filings
16 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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5 articles found
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USC researcher Christopher Shera receives the American Auditory Society’s 2026 Carhart Award - Keck School of Medicine of USC
Hearing Research Traces Evolution of Key Inner-Ear Protein - Harvard Medical School
Exploring how the cochlea responds to speech sounds: John Oghalai and Alberto Recio receive an American Hearing Research Foundation (AHRF) Discovery Grant - Keck School of Medicine of USC
Recognizing promise in hearing research: Ksenia Gnedeva wins the 2026 Geraldine Dietz Fox Young Investigator Award - Keck School of Medicine of USC
Loud and Clear: Towards Early Detection for Noise-Induced Hearing Loss - UConn Today
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 46 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 46 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1966
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about American Hearing Research Foundation
- What is American Hearing Research Foundation?
- American Hearing Research Foundation is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Chicago, United States. The American Hearing Research Foundation funds groundbreaking research that can help us understand our hearing and balance functions, find solutions to hearing and balance disorders, and educate people about these.
- When was American Hearing Research Foundation founded?
- American Hearing Research Foundation was founded in 1966.
- Who leads American Hearing Research Foundation?
- Mark R Muench serves as Chairman.
- Where is American Hearing Research Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What is American Hearing Research Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is American Hearing Research Foundation trustworthy?
- American Hearing Research Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is American Hearing Research Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 362612784.
- What is American Hearing Research Foundation's website?
- http://www.american-hearing.org