The Baker Institute for Children with Hearing Loss
THE BAKER INSTITUTE FOR CHILDREN WITH HEARING LOSS PROVIDES ESSENTIAL FUNDING FOR THE UNMET MEDICAL AND THERAPEUTIC NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH HEARING LOSS, FOCUSING INITIALLY ON THOSE WHO …
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Our mission is to see that every child with hearing loss has the opportunity to learn to listen and speak.
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Mission
The baker institute for children with hearing loss provides essential funding for the unmet medical and therapeutic needs of children with hearing loss, focusing initially on those who reside in northern california and ny. The institute works in partnership with the otolaryngology departments of the renowned medical centers of stanford university of california-san francisco and nyu. It may also support other programs organizations and individuals that address similar needs. The institute assists children with needed funding to supplement government and insurance benefits for hearing aids, cochlear implants, speech pathology, pyschological support for children and their families and audiology, both before and after provision of hearing assistance.it also provides intensive training for families and their children in a supportive and loving framework, so that the children can maximize the benefits from the medical assistance they receive.providing children will improve their lives.
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Baker Institute for Children with Hearing Loss has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Baker Institute for Children with Hearing Loss is a registered health nonprofit based in Palo Alto, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 266385104. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 48 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Baker Institute for Children with Hearing Loss's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 266385104. 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.
The Baker Institute for Children with Hearing Loss has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 93% 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.
The Baker Institute for Children with Hearing Loss is located in Palo Alto, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 2475 Hanover St, United States.
Based on official tax filings, The Baker Institute for Children with Hearing Loss has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% 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.
The Baker Institute for Children with Hearing Loss 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 medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 48 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Baker Institute for Children with Hearing Loss. 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, The Baker Institute for Children with Hearing Loss 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 93% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.
Our mission is to see that every child with hearing loss has the opportunity to learn to listen and speak. The Baker Institute for Children with Hearing Loss is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to The Baker Institute for Children with Hearing Loss are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Baker Institute for Children with Hearing Loss is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 266385104, 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 (FY2023): 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.
THE BAKER INSTITUTE FOR CHILDREN WITH HEARING LOSS 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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Sources and verification
- 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 - 48 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 48 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 · 2008
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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 The Baker Institute for Children with Hearing Loss
- What is The Baker Institute for Children with Hearing Loss?
- The Baker Institute for Children with Hearing Loss is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Palo Alto, United States. Our mission is to see that every child with hearing loss has the opportunity to learn to listen and speak.
- When was The Baker Institute for Children with Hearing Loss founded?
- The Baker Institute for Children with Hearing Loss was founded in 2008.
- Who leads The Baker Institute for Children with Hearing Loss?
- Jennifer Jordan Mccall serves as PRESIDENT.
- Where is The Baker Institute for Children with Hearing Loss located?
- Headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, United States.
- What is The Baker Institute for Children with Hearing Loss's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Baker Institute for Children with Hearing Loss trustworthy?
- The Baker Institute for Children with Hearing Loss has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 The Baker Institute for Children with Hearing Loss's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 266385104.
- What is The Baker Institute for Children with Hearing Loss's website?
- https://www.bakerinstituteforchildren.org