Ear Community Inc
We host family events called "picnics" that help bring individuals together who were born with missing ears (microtia), hearing loss due to the absence of an ear canal …
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Visit www.earcommunity.orgAbout Ear Community Inc
We host family events called "picnics" that help bring individuals together who were born with missing ears (microtia), hearing loss due to the absence of an ear canal (atresia), and facial challenges. These picnics provide an educational opportunity for families to learn about their medical options, share experiences, mingle with medical professionals to get the facts about surgical options and prosthetics, and learn morn about hearing loss and hearing devices. The organization hosts a web blog where families can write in with questions and comments re: hearing issues. Further, the organization organizes an online gift exchange to maintain a connection to the families. In 2021, the organization assisted over 64,000 people online.The organization provides hearing and educational information to children …
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Mission
We host family events called "picnics" that help bring individuals together who were born with missing ears (microtia), hearing loss due to the absence of an ear canal (atresia), and facial challenges. These picnics provide an educational opportunity for families to learn about their medical options, share experiences, mingle with medical professionals to get the facts about surgical options and prosthetics, and learn morn about hearing loss and hearing devices. In 2020, EAR suspended "picnics" due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Ear Community Inc 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 82% of comparable charities. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar's profile for Ear Community Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical health charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEar Community Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Broomfield, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its EIN is 460923897. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $388K in annual revenue. 27 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Ear Community Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 460923897. 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.
Ear Community Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% 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.
Ear Community Inc is located in Broomfield, CO, United States. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.
Based on official tax filings, Ear Community Inc has $388K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.
Ear Community Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $388K in annual revenue. The organization has 27 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Ear Community Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Ear Community Inc 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 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.
We host family events called "picnics" that help bring individuals together who were born with missing ears (microtia), hearing loss due to the absence of an ear canal (atresia), and facial challenges. These picnics provide an educational opportunity for families to learn about their medical options, share experiences, mingle with medical professionals to get the facts about surgical options and prosthetics, and learn morn about hearing loss and hearing devices. The organization hosts a web blog where families can write in with questions and comments re: hearing issues. Further, the organization organizes an online gift exchange to maintain a connection to the families. In 2021, the organization assisted over 64,000... Ear Community Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2012.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $388K is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Ear Community Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ear Community Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 460923897, 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.
EAR COMMUNITY INC 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
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Officers & trustees (10)
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10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 27 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 27 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 2012
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Ear Community Inc
- What is Ear Community Inc?
- Ear Community Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Broomfield, United States. We host family events called "picnics" that help bring individuals together who were born with missing ears (microtia), hearing loss due to the absence of an ear canal (atresia), and facial challenges. These picnics provide an educational opportunity for families to learn about their medical options, share experiences, mingle with medical professionals to get the facts about surgical options and prosthetics, and learn morn about hearing loss and hearing devices. The organization hosts a web blog where families can write in with questions and comments re: hearing issues. Further, the organization organizes an online gift exchange to maintain a connection to the families. In 2021, the organization assisted over 64,000 people online.The organization provides hearing and educational information to children with hearing loss and related issues due to microtia and atresia. Hearing devices are awarded to deserving individuals at no cost to them. Each candidate prepares an application which includes the details of their hearing loss. We also request proof from an audiologist of the loss. We further require proof that their medical insurance provider has denied a claim for a device or that they are financially unable to buy a device. In 2021, the organization received 3 hearing devices to provide to qualified recipients. In 2021, the organization awarded 2 college scholarship (in the amount of $750 each).
- When was Ear Community Inc founded?
- Ear Community Inc was founded in 2012.
- Who leads Ear Community Inc?
- Melissa Tumblin serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Ear Community Inc located?
- Headquartered in Broomfield, CO, United States.
- What is Ear Community Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Ear Community Inc trustworthy?
- Ear Community Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Ear Community Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 460923897.
- What is Ear Community Inc's website?
- http://www.earcommunity.org