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Hear Me Now Inc

HEAR ME NOW! IS COMMITTED TO THE FAMILIES OF DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CHILDREN AND ENSURES OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN TO LISTEN AND SPEAK THROUGH INNOVATIVE TEACHING AND …

Human Services Portland, ME EIN 010514118 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
58/100 · methodology

About Hear Me Now Inc

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Portland, ME
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
P87
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1999

Mission

Hear me now! Is committed to the families of deaf and hard of hearing children and ensures opportunities to learn to listen and speak through innovative teaching and technology.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE P87
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 22.69%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 58
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 28.4% of total expenses ($103,842 of $365,220).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Hear Me Now Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Portland, ME, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 010514118. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $458K in annual revenue. 28 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Hear Me Now Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100. 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 58 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Hear Me Now Inc is located in Portland, ME, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years. Its registered address is 499 Allen Ave, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Hear Me Now Inc has $458K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Hear Me Now Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). It has $458K in annual revenue. The organization has 28 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Hear Me Now 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.

Hear Me Now Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. Visit the Hear Me Now Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Hear me now! Is committed to the families of deaf and hard of hearing children and ensures opportunities to learn to listen and speak through innovative teaching and technology. Hear Me Now Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Hear Me Now Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $458K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Hear Me Now Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Hear Me Now Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 010514118, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

PA
Pamela Dawson
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

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Deb F••••••
SECRETARY
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Gregg L•••••••••
PRESIDENT
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Gregg N•••••
Director
HA
Harriet G•••
Director
KR
Kristen P••••••
Director
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Lynne L•••• C••••••
Director
MA
Matthew H••••• M•
Director
PA
Pamela D•••••
Executive Director
PA
Pamela R••• D••••• M••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
RI
Richard O••••••
TREASURER
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

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Hear Me Now Inc This page 58 $457,600 -
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North Texas Mavericks Water Polo Club 93 $263,799 100%
Friends of Faith Ministry 93 $218,657 100%
Sleep Tight Kids Inc 93 $208,046 100%
Made New Foundation Inc 93 $487,660 100%
Speak Your Truth Today 93 $246,004 95%
310 Sports Academy 93 $338,551 87%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 28 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Hear Me Now Inc

What is Hear Me Now Inc?
Hear Me Now Inc is a human services school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Portland, United States. Hear me now! Is committed to the families of deaf and hard of hearing children and ensures opportunities to learn to listen and speak through innovative teaching and technology.
When was Hear Me Now Inc founded?
Hear Me Now Inc was founded in 1999.
Who leads Hear Me Now Inc?
Pamela Dawson serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Where is Hear Me Now Inc located?
Headquartered in Portland, United States.
What is Hear Me Now Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Hear Me Now Inc trustworthy?
Hear Me Now Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58 out of 100 (Partial 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 Hear Me Now Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 010514118.
What is Hear Me Now Inc's website?
https://www.hear-me-now.org