Ear Research Foundation Inc
Education, research & treatment of hearing & balance disorders
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Through our mission of research, education, and community care, the Ear Research Foundation has helped individuals with hearing loss and balance disorders.
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Mission
Education, research & treatment of hearing & balance disorders
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 6 similar science & technology in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Ear Research Foundation Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1978, it predates 78% of the science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEar Research Foundation Inc is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Sarasota, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. Its EIN is 591862386. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $346K in annual revenue. 57 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Ear Research Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 591862386. 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 Research Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.
Ear Research Foundation Inc is located in Sarasota, FL, United States. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years.
Based on official tax filings, Ear Research Foundation Inc has $346K in annual revenue. It allocates 33% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Ear Research Foundation Inc is classified as a Science & Technology 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 $346K in annual revenue. The organization has 57 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Ear Research Foundation 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 Research Foundation 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 33% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.
Through our mission of research, education, and community care, the Ear Research Foundation has helped individuals with hearing loss and balance disorders. Ear Research Foundation Inc is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1978.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 33% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $346K is below the peer average of $15M.
Yes, donations to Ear Research Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ear Research Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 591862386, 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
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EAR RESEARCH FOUNDATION 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 (16)
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16 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 - 57 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · 57 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 · 1978
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Ear Research Foundation Inc
- What is Ear Research Foundation Inc?
- Ear Research Foundation Inc is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Sarasota, United States. Through our mission of research, education, and community care, the Ear Research Foundation has helped individuals with hearing loss and balance disorders.
- When was Ear Research Foundation Inc founded?
- Ear Research Foundation Inc was founded in 1978.
- Who leads Ear Research Foundation Inc?
- T Raymond Suplee Cpa serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Ear Research Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Sarasota, FL, United States.
- What is Ear Research Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 33% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Ear Research Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Ear Research Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Research Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 591862386.
- What is Ear Research Foundation Inc's website?
- http://www.earrf.org