Colorado Hearing Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 23-7426070
Foundation Overview
Based in Spokane, WA, Colorado Hearing Foundation has awarded 92 grants totaling $1,964,677 to organizations in Washington, Colorado and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $235,512, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
14 of 26 recipients (54%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 27% in Washington and funding distributed across 12 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Washington, funding concentrates in Spokane (68%), Poulsbo (32%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 537% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (52%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Colorado Hearing Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Spokane | $110,000 | Spokane, WA, US | To Support Organization Providing Children From Birth To 6 Years Old With Specialized Services And Deaf Education. | 2024 |
| Gallaudet University | $22,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Outstanding Student Clinician Awards | 2024 |
| University Of Texas At Dallas | $10,000 | Richardson, TX, US | Outstanding Student Clinician Award | 2024 |
| Nova Southeast University | $10,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Outstanding Student Clinician Award | 2024 |
| Vanderbilt University Foundation | $10,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Outstanding Student Clinician Award | 2024 |
| University Of Pittsburgh | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Outstanding Student Clinician Award | 2024 |
| Ohio State University Foundation | $10,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Outstanding Student Clinician Award | 2024 |
| Rush University Office Of Philanthropy | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Outstanding Student Clinician Award | 2024 |
| University Of North Carolina Foundation | $10,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Outstanding Student Clinician Award | 2024 |
| Amer Academy Audiology Foundation | $101,500 | Reston, VA, US | To Provide Pediatric Audiology Scholarships And Support Student Programs. | 2024 |
| Marion Downs Center - Denver | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Help Provide Direct Clinical Services To Families Or Patients Who Need Support Dealing With Hearing Impairment And Sponsor Newborn Hearing Screening Symposium. | 2024 |
| Colorado Academy Of Audiology | $5,500 | Parker, CO, US | To Support Student Programs. | 2024 |
| Bastrip Independent School District Tx | $2,500 | Bastrip, TX, US | To Support Student Programs. | 2024 |
| Hope Spokane | $110,000 | Spokane, WA, US | To Support Organization Providing Children From Birth To 6 Years Old With Specialized Services And Deaf Education. | 2024 |
| Gallaudet University | $22,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Outstanding Student Clinician Awards | 2024 |
| University Of Texas At Dallas | $10,000 | Richardson, TX, US | Outstanding Student Clinician Award | 2024 |
| Nova Southeast University | $10,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Outstanding Student Clinician Award | 2024 |
| Vanderbilt University Foundation | $10,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Outstanding Student Clinician Award | 2024 |
| University Of Pittsburgh | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Outstanding Student Clinician Award | 2024 |
| Ohio State University Foundation | $10,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Outstanding Student Clinician Award | 2024 |
| Rush University Office Of Philanthropy | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Outstanding Student Clinician Award | 2024 |
| University Of North Carolina Foundation | $10,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Outstanding Student Clinician Award | 2024 |
| Amer Academy Audiology Foundation | $101,500 | Reston, VA, US | To Provide Pediatric Audiology Scholarships And Support Student Programs. | 2024 |
| Marion Downs Center - Denver | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Help Provide Direct Clinical Services To Families Or Patients Who Need Support Dealing With Hearing Impairment And Sponsor Newborn Hearing Screening Symposium. | 2024 |
| Colorado Academy Of Audiology | $5,500 | Parker, CO, US | To Support Student Programs. | 2024 |
| Bastrip Independent School District Tx | $2,500 | Bastrip, TX, US | To Support Student Programs. | 2024 |
| American Academy Of Audiology Foundation | $500 | Reston, VA, US | To Provide Pediatric Audiology Scholarships. | 2023 |
| Gallaudet University | $25,000 | Poulsbo, WA, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Hope School (Hearing-oral Program Of Excellence) | $40,566 | Spokane, WA, US | To Support Organization Providing Children From Birth To 6 Years Old With Specialized Services And Deaf Education. | 2023 |
| Marion Downs Center | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Help Provide Direct Clinical Services To Families Or Patients Who Need Support Dealing With Hearing Impairment And Sponsor Newborn Hearing Screening Symposium. | 2023 |
| American Auditory Society | $1,000 | Pennsville, NJ, US | To Promote The Translation Of Scientific Discovery To Clinical Practice In Hearing And Balance Disorders. | 2023 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation | $10,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Outstanding Student Clinician Award | 2023 |
| University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill | $10,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Outstanding Student Clinician Award | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt University | $10,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Outstanding Student Clinician Award | 2023 |
| University Of Texas At Dallas | $10,000 | Richardson, TX, US | Outstanding Student Clinician Award | 2023 |
| Colorado Academy Of Audiology | $4,500 | Parker, CO, US | To Support The Student Program | 2023 |
| Rush University Office Of Philanthropy | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Oustanding Student Clinician Award | 2023 |
| International Hearing Dog | $17,500 | Henderson, CO, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Nova Southeast University | $10,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Outstanding Student Clinician Award | 2023 |
| University Of Pittsburgh | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Outstanding Student Clinician Award | 2023 |
| Maui Wildfire Audiology Services | $2,500 | Spokane, WA, US | Crowd Funding Project | 2023 |
| Student Awards | $14,000 | Spokane, WA, US | Student Awards | 2023 |
| American Academy Of Audiology Foundation | $500 | Reston, VA, US | To Provide Pediatric Audiology Scholarships. | 2023 |
| Gallaudet University | $25,000 | Poulsbo, WA, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Hope School (Hearing-oral Program Of Excellence) | $40,566 | Spokane, WA, US | To Support Organization Providing Children From Birth To 6 Years Old With Specialized Services And Deaf Education. | 2023 |
| Marion Downs Center | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Help Provide Direct Clinical Services To Families Or Patients Who Need Support Dealing With Hearing Impairment And Sponsor Newborn Hearing Screening Symposium. | 2023 |
| American Auditory Society | $1,000 | Pennsville, NJ, US | To Promote The Translation Of Scientific Discovery To Clinical Practice In Hearing And Balance Disorders. | 2023 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation | $10,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Outstanding Student Clinician Award | 2023 |
| University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill | $10,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Outstanding Student Clinician Award | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt University | $10,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Outstanding Student Clinician Award | 2023 |
| University Of Texas At Dallas | $10,000 | Richardson, TX, US | Outstanding Student Clinician Award | 2023 |
| Colorado Academy Of Audiology | $4,500 | Parker, CO, US | To Support The Student Program | 2023 |
| Rush University Office Of Philanthropy | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Oustanding Student Clinician Award | 2023 |
| International Hearing Dog | $17,500 | Henderson, CO, US | General Donation | 2023 |
| Nova Southeast University | $10,000 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Outstanding Student Clinician Award | 2023 |
| University Of Pittsburgh | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Outstanding Student Clinician Award | 2023 |
| Maui Wildfire Audiology Services | $2,500 | Spokane, WA, US | Crowd Funding Project | 2023 |
| Student Awards | $14,000 | Spokane, WA, US | Student Awards | 2023 |
| Global Foundation For Children With Hearing Loss | $10,000 | Poulsbo, WA, US | To Support Programs For Children With Hearing Loss In Mongolia. | 2022 |
| Hope School (hearing-oral Program Of Excellence) | $15,961 | Spokane, WA, US | To Support Organization Providing Children From Birth To 6 Years Old With Specialized Services And Deaf Education. | 2022 |
| Marion Downs Center | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Help Provide Direct Clinical Services To Families Or Patients Who Need Support Dealing With Hearing Impairment And Sponsor Newborn Hearing Screening Symposium. | 2022 |
| American Academy Of Audiology Foundation | $100,000 | Reston, VA, US | To Provide Pediatric Audiology Scholarships. | 2022 |
| Gallaudet University | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support The Ackley Memorial Scholarship Fund. | 2022 |
| Global Foundation For Children With Hearing Loss | $10,000 | Poulsbo, WA, US | To Support Programs For Children With Hearing Loss In Mongolia. | 2022 |
| Hope School (Hearing-oral Program Of Excellence) | $15,961 | Spokane, WA, US | To Support Organization Providing Children From Birth To 6 Years Old With Specialized Services And Deaf Education. | 2022 |
| Marion Downs Center | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Help Provide Direct Clinical Services To Families Or Patients Who Need Support Dealing With Hearing Impairment And Sponsor Newborn Hearing Screening Symposium. | 2022 |
| American Academy Of Audiology Foundation | $100,000 | Reston, VA, US | To Provide Pediatric Audiology Scholarships. | 2022 |
| Gallaudet University | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support The Ackley Memorial Scholarship Fund. | 2022 |
| Global Foundation For Children With Hearing Loss | $10,000 | Poulsbo, WA, US | To Support Programs For Children With Hearing Loss In Mongolia. | 2022 |
| Hope School (Hearing-oral Program Of Excellence) | $15,961 | Spokane, WA, US | To Support Organization Providing Children From Birth To 6 Years Old With Specialized Services And Deaf Education. | 2022 |
| Marion Downs Center | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Help Provide Direct Clinical Services To Families Or Patients Who Need Support Dealing With Hearing Impairment And Sponsor Newborn Hearing Screening Symposium. | 2022 |
| American Academy Of Audiology Foundation | $100,000 | Reston, VA, US | To Provide Pediatric Audiology Scholarships. | 2022 |
| Gallaudet University | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support The Ackley Memorial Scholarship Fund. | 2022 |
| Global Foundation For Children With Hearing Loss | $10,000 | Poulsbo, WA, US | To Support Programs For Children With Hearing Loss In Mongolia. | 2021 |
| Hope School (hearing-oral Program Of Excellence) | $235,512 | Spokane, WA, US | To Support Organization Providing Children From Birth To 6 Years Old With Specialized Services And Deaf Education. | 2021 |
| Marion Downs Center | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Help Provide Direct Clinical Services To Families Or Patients Who Need Support Dealing With Hearing Impairment And Sponsor Newborn Hearing Screening Symposium. | 2021 |
| American Academy Of Audiology Fdtn | $10,500 | Reston, VA, US | To Provide Pediatric Audiology Scholarships. | 2020 |
| Global Foundation For Children With Hearing Loss | $5,000 | Poulsbo, WA, US | To Support Programs For Children With Hearing Loss In Mongolia. | 2020 |
| Hope School (hearing-oral Program Of Excellence) | $15,000 | Spokane, WA, US | To Support Organization Providing Children From Birth To 6 Years Old With Specialized Services And Deaf Education. | 2020 |
| Marion Downs Center | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Help Provide Direct Clinical Services To Families Or Patients Who Need Support Dealing With Hearing Impairment And Sponsor Newborn Hearing Screening Symposium. | 2020 |
| Innovia Foundation | $50,000 | Spokane, WA, US | Matching Grant Program By Innovia To Benefit A Non-profit Impacted By Covid: Colorado Hearing Foundation Donated $50,000 To Innovia, Which Awarded Hope School (our Designated Non-profit) $100,000. | 2020 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | $25,000 | Aurora, CO, US | To Sponsor Dori's Discovery Days Educational Camp For Deaf And Hard-of-hearing Children, Their Parents And Siblings. | 2018 |
| Hope School (hearing-oral Program Of Excellence) | $20,550 | Spokane, WA, US | To Support Organization Providing Children From Birth To 6 Years Old With Specialized Services And Deaf Education. | 2018 |
| Marion Downs Center | $7,100 | Denver, CO, US | To Help Provide Direct Clinical Services To Families Or Patients Who Need Support Dealing With Hearing Impairment And Sponsor Newborn Hearing Screening Symposium. | 2018 |
| Global Foundation For Children With Hearing Loss | $10,000 | Poulsbo, WA, US | To Support Programs For Children With Hearing Loss In Mongolia. | 2018 |
| Deaf Planet Soul | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Grant To Help Purchase Hearing Aids For Refugee Children With Hearing Loss In Lebanon. | 2018 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | $25,000 | Aurora, CO, US | To Sponsor Dori's Discovery Days Educational Camp For Deaf And Hard-of-hearing Children, Their Parents And Siblings. | 2017 |
| Hope School (hearing-oral Program Of Excellence) | $15,000 | Spokane, WA, US | To Support Organization Providing Children From Birth To 6 Years Old With Specialized Services And Deaf Education. | 2017 |
| Marion Downs Center | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Help Provide Direct Clinical Services To Families Or Patients Who Need Support Dealing With Hearing Impairment And Sponsor Newborn Hearing Screening Symposium. | 2017 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | $25,000 | Aurora, CO, US | To Sponsor Dori's Discovery Days Educational Camp For Deaf And Hard-of-hearing Children, Their Parents And Siblings. | 2016 |
| Hope School (hearing-oral Program Of Excellence) | $8,000 | Spokane, WA, US | To Support Organization Providing Children From Birth To 6 Years Old With Specialized Services And Deaf Education. | 2016 |
| Marion Downs Center | $17,500 | Denver, CO, US | To Help Provide Direct Clinical Services To Families Or Patients Who Need Support Dealing With Hearing Impairment And Sponsor Newborn Hearing Screening Symposium. | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Colorado Hearing Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 23-7426070 |
| Website | http://www.coloradohearingfoundation.org |
| Address | 6606 S MADELIA LN Spokane, WA 99223-6701 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Colorado Hearing Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President & Director | Jerry Northern |
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| Secretary, Cfo & Director | Deborah Northern |
Forms 990-PF
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- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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