Potomac River Clinic
Potomac River Clinics mission is to equip children and adults with hearing loss and their families with a foundation for lifelong learning through listening and spoken language and …
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As of July 1, 2021, Chattering Children changed its name to Potomac River Clinic. Our work, mission and non-profit status remain the same. The name change was made to better align us with our partner organization, The River School, and to position the organization to expand our services to adults. Established in 1999, Potomac River Clinic's mission is to equip children with hearing loss and their families with a foundation for lifelong learning through listening and spoken language, and to integrate them into a hearing world. Potomac River Clinic (PRC) currently serves children with hearing loss (some of whom also have visual, motor and/or learning disabilities) who in live Washington, DC, northern Virginia and the Maryland suburbs. PRC provides ongoing …
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Mission
Potomac River Clinics mission is to equip children and adults with hearing loss and their families with a foundation for lifelong learning through listening and spoken language and to build productive partnerships in research, professional training, and collaborative outreach.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Potomac River Clinic 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 - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 80% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPotomac River Clinic is a registered education nonprofit based in Washington, DC, 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 541924115. 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 $1M in annual revenue. 46 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Potomac River Clinic's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 541924115. 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.
Potomac River Clinic 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 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Potomac River Clinic is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.
Based on official tax filings, Potomac River Clinic has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Potomac River Clinic is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 46 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Potomac River Clinic. 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, Potomac River Clinic 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 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
As of July 1, 2021, Chattering Children changed its name to Potomac River Clinic. Our work, mission and non-profit status remain the same. The name change was made to better align us with our partner organization, The River School, and to position the organization to expand our services to adults. Established in 1999, Potomac River Clinic's mission is to equip children with hearing loss and their families with a foundation for lifelong learning through listening and spoken language, and to integrate them into a hearing world. Potomac River Clinic (PRC) currently serves children with hearing loss (some of whom also have visual, motor and/or learning disabilities) who in live Washington... Potomac River Clinic is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Potomac River Clinic are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Potomac River Clinic is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 541924115, 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
4 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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POTOMAC RIVER CLINIC 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 (12)
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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.
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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 · 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 · 1999
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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 Potomac River Clinic
- What is Potomac River Clinic?
- Potomac River Clinic is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. As of July 1, 2021, Chattering Children changed its name to Potomac River Clinic. Our work, mission and non-profit status remain the same. The name change was made to better align us with our partner organization, The River School, and to position the organization to expand our services to adults. Established in 1999, Potomac River Clinic's mission is to equip children with hearing loss and their families with a foundation for lifelong learning through listening and spoken language, and to integrate them into a hearing world. Potomac River Clinic (PRC) currently serves children with hearing loss (some of whom also have visual, motor and/or learning disabilities) who in live Washington, DC, northern Virginia and the Maryland suburbs. PRC provides ongoing educational and clinical services to children with hearing loss throughout their growth and development, as well as coaching and education to their families. Left untreated, hearing loss in early childhood causes a cascade of other delays in language, cognition and social development. Early intervention is imperative if children with deafness are to overcome the challenge posed by the lack of access to sound early in life. Universal newborn hearing screening was heralded as a huge advancement in treating hearing loss because age at intervention is clearly linked with improved outcomes. But, each year the CDC reports that approximately one-third of all children identified through universal newborn hearing screening are lost to follow-up. Those children who do not receive early intervention are destined for a lifetime of poor outcomes. We would like to reach more infants and children who are in need of our services due to limited access to diagnostic testing centers and long waits at centers properly equipped to test infants. PRC provides specialized diagnostic testing for newborns and young children with complex cases who have been identified to have hearing loss, but lack access to timely intervention. Pot
- When was Potomac River Clinic founded?
- Potomac River Clinic was founded in 1999.
- Who leads Potomac River Clinic?
- Nancy Mellon serves as Executive Director/Board Vice Presi.
- Where is Potomac River Clinic located?
- Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
- What is Potomac River Clinic's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Potomac River Clinic trustworthy?
- Potomac River Clinic 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 Potomac River Clinic's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 541924115.
- What is Potomac River Clinic's website?
- http://www.potomacriverclinic.org