2026-08-14T13:44:45-04:00 2025-09-30 320394930 STROEMER & COMPANY 14030 METROPOLIS AVE STE 200 FORT MYERS FL 33912 990 2024-10-01 582398372 SALLY J PIMENTEL DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CENTER SALL 2394610334 1860 BOY SCOUT DRIVE SUITE B 208 FORT MYERS FL 33907 AMY TURNER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2394610334 2026-06-05 true MARC WHITFIELD CPA P00125986 2394331002 2026-08-14 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CENTER INC AMY TURNER 1860 BOY SCOUT DRIVE STE B208 FORT MYERS FL 33907 365100 false X WWW.DHHC.LIFE X 1983 FL TO EMPOWER SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CITIZENS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. 7 7 10 20 0 200239 252704 141917 96863 5605 8551 20784 -2271 368545 355847 0 0 195559 193873 0 14158 199260 144255 394819 338128 -26274 17719 396793 414770 13032 13290 383761 401480 TO EMPOWER SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CITIZENS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. false false 163436 14520 DHHC PROVIDES ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING, INCLUDING SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES, TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, EMPLOYMENT COACHING, AND ADVOCACY. THE CENTER OFFERS SUPPORT GROUPS FOR DEAF WOMEN AND PARENTS OF DEAF CHILDREN, ALONG WITH A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND IN-SCHOOL MENTORING. ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS INCLUDE INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, CITIZENSHIP AND DRIVERS LICENSE CLASSES, THE DEAF PLUS SUPPORT GROUP FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, AND THE DEAF SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM, WHICH CONNECTS ISOLATED SENIORS WITH VOLUNTEER SUPPORT AND COMPANIONSHIP. 90645 70532 FOR 43 YEARS, THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN PROVIDING QUALIFIED SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS TO PROVIDE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CITIZENS WITH EQUAL COMMUNICATION ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE, EDUCATIONAL COURSEWORK, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER PUBLIC SERVICES. INTERPRETING SERVICES ARE CRITICAL NEEDS FOR DEAF INDIVIDUALS, ENSURING THEY CAN FULLY ACCESS THESE VITAL SERVICES. 30865 11811 THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTES SPECIALIZED AMPLIFIED PHONES AT NO CHARGE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HEARING LOSS THROUGH THE FLORIDA TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY, INC. (FTRI) PROGRAM. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING THESE PHONES AND TRAINING ON THEIR USE, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS COMMUNITY OUTREACH ATTENDING HEALTH FAIRS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS TO ENSURE THAT THOSE WHO QUALIFY KNOW HOW TO OBTAIN THIS VITAL EQUIPMENT. 284946 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 12 0 false 10 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false X 7 7 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false FL X X AMY TURNER 2394610334 1860 BOY SCOUT DRIVE STE B208 FORT MYERS FL 33907 AMY TURNER EXECUTIVE DI 40.00 X 62358 0 297 ANGEL BRACERO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KAITLIN BRAINERD SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 CHRIS BURHART DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CARY KLEINFIELD PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 CHELSEA LONG DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JULIO RODRIGUEZ TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ELIZABETH WHITMER VICE PRESIDE 1.00 X X 0 0 0 62358 297 false false false 17250 24288 138050 73116 5570 252704 INTERPRETER SERVICES 900099 70532 70532 COMMUNITY EDUCATION 900099 14520 14520 FTRI 900099 11811 11811 96863 8551 8551 6982 24288 9253 -2271 -2271 355847 96863 6280 X 62500 54375 5000 3125 112530 97901 9002 5627 4690 3658 563 469 14153 12313 1132 708 72295 58595 13638 62 4912 3930 245 737 9189 6457 1710 1022 8484 6789 1695 2206 1986 220 7959 6368 1591 9871 7095 2620 156 ASSESSMENTS AND DUES 10344 7449 1654 1241 PROGRAM EXPENSES 8970 8970 TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM 8710 8710 SPECIAL EVENTS 699 350 174 175 616 616 338128 284946 39024 14158 42097 44314 227405 254557 34441 23855 2754 3013 194976 105945 90096 89031 396793 414770 13032 13010 280 13032 13290 X 383761 365097 36383 383761 401480 396793 414770 X 17719 X false true X true false X 216542 149053 218182 200239 252704 1036720 216542 149053 218182 200239 252704 1036720 1036720 26 23 245 5605 31 5930 363 5143 2092 26662 34260 1076910 96863 0.96270 0.94950 X PART II, LINE 10 OTHER INCOME 34,260 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 15533 15533 139214 83885 55329 22478 7824 14654 10305 7193 3112 7446 7043 403 89031 X 356398 551 551 355847 355847 338679 551 551 338128 338128 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE HAS DETERMINED THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ORGANIZATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT FLORIDA CORPORATION AND THEREFORE IS NOT SUBJECT TO STATE INCOME TAXES. THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE PROVIDES FOR TAXATION OF UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. THE ORGANIZATION REPORTS NO UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME; HOWEVER, SUCH STATUS IS SUBJECT TO FINAL DETERMINATION UPON EXAMINATION OF THE RELATED TAX RETURNS BY THE APPROPRIATE TAXING AUTHORITES. THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX FILINGS ARE SUBJECT TO AUDIT BY VARIOUS TAXING AUTHORITIES. CERTAIN INCOME TAX RETURNS FILED BY THE ORGANIZATION REMAIN OPEN TO EXAMINATION BY THESE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD HAS ISSUED GUIDANCE ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES AND THE ORGANIZATION HAS ADOPTED THIS GUIDANCE. THE ORGANIZATION HAS EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND ANY ESTIMATES UTILIZED IN ITS TAX RETURNS, AND CONCLUDED THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE. INTEREST AND PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS WILL BE RECOGNIZED IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE, IF REQUIRED. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 551 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 551 TOAST TO TOMORR 30470 23808 6662 113 2367 50 6323 30470 23808 6662 113 2367 50 6323 8853 -2191 FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 VOLUNTEERS HELP WITH FUNDRAISERS, SPECIAL EVENTS, DEAF SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM, AND VARIOUS OFFICE TASKS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GATHERS THE INFORMATION FOR THE 990 WHICH IS PREPARED BY A CPA. THE 990 DRAFT IS THEN SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL. AFTER APPROVAL, THE FORM 990 IS SUBMITTED TO THE IRS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C CONFLICT OF INTERESTS ARE MONITORED AND ENFORCED BY BI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS THAT ENSURE THAT THERE ARE NO FAMILIAL RELATIONS ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND NO AGENCY EMPLOYEES ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANNUALLY SIGN CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONTRACT LABOR 34,526 0 0 CONTRACT LABOR 1,818 0 0 LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL FEES 7,986 0 0 LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL FEES 13,194 0 0 LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL FEES 0 13,540 0 PAYROLL SERVICE FEE 258 0 0 PAYROLL SERVICE FEE 640 0 0 PAYROLL SERVICE FEE 173 0 0 PAYROLL SERVICE FEE 0 98 62 TOTAL 58,595 13,638 62 FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 551 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES -551