Starkey Hearing Foundation
Starkey Hearing Foundation, a global nonprofit founded by William F. Austin, gives the gift of hearing to people in need in the U.S. and around the world. According …
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Starkey Hearing Foundation focuses on the training, educating and capacity building of the next generation of hearing care professionals.
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Mission
Starkey Hearing Foundation, a global nonprofit founded by William F. Austin, gives the gift of hearing to people in need in the U.S. and around the world. According to the World Health Organization, disabling hearing loss affects around 466 million people worldwide, including 34 million children, yet many do not have access to the hearing healthcare. Our mission is to give the gift of hearing to those in need, empowering them to achieve their potential.<br><br>We believe hearing is a vehicle to reflect caring and to improve the lives of individuals, their families, and communities. By collaborating with governments, nongovernment organizations, and health leaders, our goal is to make hearing healthcare services more accessible for people around the world.<br><br>Today we continue to travel the globe helping people in need, and to date have given the gift of hearing in more than 100 countries.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Starkey Hearing Foundation has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 51,422 health charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of similar organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar's profile for Starkey Hearing Foundation draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical health charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyStarkey Hearing Foundation is a registered health nonprofit based in Minneapolis, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 363297852. 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 $6M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Starkey Hearing Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 363297852. 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.
Starkey Hearing Foundation 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Starkey Hearing Foundation is located in Minneapolis, MN, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Starkey Hearing Foundation has $6M in annual revenue. 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.
Starkey Hearing Foundation is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Private operating foundation (other). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $6M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Starkey Hearing 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, Starkey Hearing 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). 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.
Starkey Hearing Foundation focuses on the training, educating and capacity building of the next generation of hearing care professionals. Starkey Hearing Foundation is classified as a health organization registered in United States.
Among health charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $6M is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Starkey Hearing Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Starkey Hearing Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 363297852, 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
10 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.
STARKEY HEARING 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
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Officers & trustees (1)
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1 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 - 2 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- 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 · 2 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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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about Starkey Hearing Foundation
- What is Starkey Hearing Foundation?
- Starkey Hearing Foundation is a health private operating foundation (other) based in Minneapolis, United States. Starkey Hearing Foundation focuses on the training, educating and capacity building of the next generation of hearing care professionals.
- Who leads Starkey Hearing Foundation?
- Richard Brown serves as Board Chair.
- Where is Starkey Hearing Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, United States.
- What is Starkey Hearing Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M.
- Is Starkey Hearing Foundation trustworthy?
- Starkey Hearing Foundation 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 Starkey Hearing Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 363297852.
- What is Starkey Hearing Foundation's website?
- http://www.starkeyhearingfoundation.org