Nonprofit · EIN 73-1339954
THE OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF DEAF CHILDREN AND
Also known as YOUTH INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SULPHUR, OK 73086
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $37,112 | $172,882 | -$135,770 | $200,142 | – | $200,142 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $214,876 | $36,951 | $177,925 | $335,912 | $0 | $335,912 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $10,452
- Net income from fundraising events
- $19,008
- Other revenue
- $7,652
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,900
- Other expenses
- $170,982
- Program services (functional)
- $40,158
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $335,912
- Total assets, end of year
- $200,142
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $200,142
- Cash, savings and investments
- $200,142
- Gross receipts
- $44,839
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Wright | President | 2 | $0 |
| Seandra Ramer | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Craig Abla | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Sarah Freehill | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Lacee Sartors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Kemper Howe | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Lowry | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Tre Landrum | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Shawna Case | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Dietzel | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Jimmy Mitchell | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Heather Laine | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Marsha Cole | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Penny Runyan | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Wright | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Seandra Ramer | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Craig Abla | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Sarah Freehill | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lacee Sartors | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kemper Howe | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Lowry | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tre Landrum | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Shawna Case | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Dietzel | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jimmy Mitchell | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Heather Laine | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marsha Cole | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Penny Runyan | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1, SULPHUR, OK 73086-0001
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- PO Box 130, Sulphur OK 73086
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- Craig Abla, PO Box 130, Sulphur OK 73086
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Craig Abla, Treasurer
- Phone
- (580) 622-4890
- Website
- osdfoundation.net
- Return prepared by
- Grant & Katie Johnson CPA PLLC
Mission
The mission of The Oklahoma Foundation for the Education of Deaf Children and Youth Inc is to adequately fund classroom grants, a teacher/employee enhancement program, and a student enhancement program in order to help the Oklahoma School for the Deaf provide a high quality education.
Program accomplishments
- Classroom grants - Each school year The Oklahoma Foundation for the Education of Deaf Children and Youth, Inc. asks that each teacher at the Oklahoma School for the Deaf examine the educational needs of his or her classroom. Additionally, the teachers are asked to be creative as to educational activities that would help further the deaf students' education. These grants include funds for field trips and for classroom supplies. Once the specific requests receive approval from the Oklahoma School for the Deaf personnel, the monetary requests are submitted to the Foundation. These classroom grants affect approximate 100 students.Expenses $19,947
- Teacher/Employee Enhancement Program - Each school year, The Oklahoma Foundation for the Education of Deaf Children and Youth, Inc looks for opportunities to assist the administration of the Oklahoma School for the Deaf in funding advanced teacher training in deaf education. Additionally, the Foundation seeks to assist the administration of the Oklahoma School for the Deaf in encouraging the corresponding teachers and staff to strive for excellence as they work with deaf students. This encouragement is in the form of monetary awards pertaining to Teacher of the Year and Employee of the Year. Approximately 24 teachers and 75 other staff are affected by the Teacher/Employee Enhancement Program.Expenses $5,685
- Student Enhancement Program - Many of the deaf students attending the Oklahoma School for the Deaf live on campus. Therefore, each school year, the Oklahoma Foundation for the Education of Deaf Children and Youth Inc looks for opportunites to assist the Oklahoma School for the Deaf administration in making the students feel they are a part of a 'deaf school family'. To accomplish this goal, the Foundation funds various activities that help the students build strong relationships with their peers and teachers. Additionally, through the Student Enhancement Program, the Foundation provides leadership awards to student leaders as well as scholarships to graduates who meet certain qualifications. Overall, approximatley 100 students are affected by the Student Enhancement Program.Expenses $14,526
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 73-1339954
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B28)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $200,142
- Income (IRS master file)
- $44,839
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2022
- Posted by the IRS
- March 13, 2023
- Reinstated
- Effective November 15, 2022
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $37,112 | $172,882 | $200,142 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $214,876 | $36,951 | $335,912 | XML |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Craig Abla | June 30, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 73-1339954).
Questions about THE OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF DEAF CHILDREN AND
- What is the EIN of THE OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF DEAF CHILDREN AND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF DEAF CHILDREN AND is 73-1339954.
- Is THE OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF DEAF CHILDREN AND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2022 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2022.
- Are donations to THE OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF DEAF CHILDREN AND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF DEAF CHILDREN AND file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of THE OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF DEAF CHILDREN AND due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF DEAF CHILDREN AND last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF DEAF CHILDREN AND?
- The 990-N for 2018 names Craig Abla.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF DEAF CHILDREN AND?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE OKLAHOMA FOUNDATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF DEAF CHILDREN AND have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $37,112, expenses of $172,882 and total assets of $200,142 at year end.
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