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To enable individuals who are blind, visually-impaired, deaf-blind and/or have combined hearing-vision loss to live, work, and thrive in their community of choice.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2023
Total Revenue
▼$45.3M
Program Spending
77%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$28.4M
Total Expenses
▼$43.4M
Total Assets
$150.9M
Total Liabilities
▼$37.4M
Net Assets
$113.5M
Officer Compensation
→$670.3K
Other Salaries
$20.9M
Investment Income
$3.9M
Fundraising
▼$0
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$108M
Awards Found
6
| Awarding Agency | Description | Amount | Fiscal Year | Period | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Education | HELEN KELLER CENTER | $44.1M | FY2011 | Feb 2011 – Sep 2011 | Open → |
| Department of Education | HELEN KELLER NATIONAL CENTER | $37.3M | FY2013 | Oct 2012 – Sep 2016 | Open → |
| Department of Education | NATIONAL CENTER ON DEAF-BLINDNESS | $10.5M | FY2019 | Oct 2018 – Sep 2024 | Open → |
| Department of Education | HELEN KELLER NATIONAL CENTER | $8.4M | FY2017 | Oct 2016 – Sep 2017 | Open → |
| Department of Education | NATIONAL CENTER ON DEAFBLINDNESS | $7.6M | FY2024 | Oct 2023 – Sep 2026 | Open → |
| Department of Housing and Urban Development | EDI SPECIAL PROJECTS | $147K | FY2009 | Oct 2008 – Aug 2009 | Open → |
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
9
Clean Audits
9
Material Weakness
No
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $24.2M | Yes | 2025-03-31 |
| 2023 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $21.5M | Yes | 2024-03-22 |
| 2022 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $22M | Yes | 2023-03-30 |
| 2021 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $19M | Yes | 2022-05-08 |
| 2020 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $17.3M | Yes | 2021-03-29 |
| 2019 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $14.9M | Yes | 2020-03-19 |
| 2018 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $12.6M | Yes | 2019-02-25 |
| 2017 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $12M | Yes | 2018-02-04 |
| 2016 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $11.3M | Yes | 2017-01-17 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$24.2M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$21.5M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$22M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$19M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$17.3M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$14.9M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$12.6M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$12M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$11.3M
Tax Year 2023 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023IRS e-File | $45.3M | $28.4M | $43.4M | $150.9M | $113.5M |
| 2022IRS e-File | $40.4M | $25.5M | $38.8M | $142M | $103.8M |
| 2021 | $36.1M | $21.4M | $32.2M | $124.2M | $103.8M |
| 2020 | $31.5M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2023)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Susan Ruzenski | Chief Executive Officer | 35 | $219.2K | $0 | $30.6K | $249.8K |
| Sharona Hebroni | Chief Financial Officer | 35 | $193.1K | $0 | $45.7K | $238.8K |
| Deborah Harlin | Executive Director | 35 | $140.3K | $0 | $14.8K | $155.1K |
| Alka Nischal | Secretary | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alvin Adelman | Vice Chairman | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Larry Kinitsky | Chairman | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Dzwelewicz | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Susan Ruzenski
Chief Executive Officer
$249.8K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$219.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$30.6K
Sharona Hebroni
Chief Financial Officer
$238.8K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$193.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$45.7K
Deborah Harlin
Executive Director
$155.1K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$140.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$14.8K
Alka Nischal
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Alvin Adelman
Vice Chairman
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Larry Kinitsky
Chairman
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Richard Dzwelewicz
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mia Murro | Chief Administrative Officer | 35 | $169.5K | $0 | $57.4K | $226.9K |
| Elizabeth Meade | Associate Executive Director | 35 | $137.8K | $0 | $55.2K | $193K |
| Laura Rocchio | Director Direct Services | 35 | $136.6K | $0 | $10.1K | $146.7K |
| Avien Henry | Hksb - Principal | 35 | $135.5K |
Mia Murro
Chief Administrative Officer
$226.9K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$169.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$57.4K
Elizabeth Meade
Associate Executive Director
$193K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$137.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$55.2K
Laura Rocchio
Director Direct Services
$146.7K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$136.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$10.1K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allison Robl | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Allison Yadav | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Anthony Baronci | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cara Petrucelli | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Maher | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Diana Nicholson | Board Member |
Allison Robl
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Allison Yadav
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Anthony Baronci
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Individuals who previously served as officers or key employees.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorraine Muzio | Executive Director-hksb (through 4/30/23) | 35 | $205K | $0 | $9,441 | $214.5K |
Lorraine Muzio
Executive Director-hksb (through 4/30/23)
$214.5K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$205K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$9,441
| $20M |
| $34.2M |
| $107.9M |
| $74M |
| 2019 | $32.2M | $17.7M | $33.5M | $107.7M | $80.4M |
| 2018 | $38M | $15.3M | $32.8M | $104.4M | $84.1M |
| 2017 | $79.5M | $14.2M | $29.9M | $103.9M | $80.9M |
| 2016 | $26.5M | $13.9M | $29.6M | $50.1M | $21.2M |
| 2015 | $28.6M | $13.9M | $29.4M | $56.1M | $32.5M |
| 2014 | $25M | $11.3M | $29.1M | $56.5M | $36.2M |
| 2013 | $29.1M | $16.1M | $29.2M | $57.8M | $37.3M |
| 2012 | $32.8M | $19.9M | $27.5M | $54.3M | $30.8M |
| 2011 | $25.8M | $12.3M | $27.5M | $52M | $36.4M |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2001 | 990 | — |
| $0 |
| $9,220 |
| $144.7K |
| Elizabeth Gunn-Ramachandran | Physical Therapist | 35 | $133.7K | $0 | $9,098 | $142.8K |
Avien Henry
Hksb - Principal
$144.7K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$135.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$9,220
Elizabeth Gunn-Ramachandran
Physical Therapist
$142.8K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$133.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$9,098
| 3 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Dina Depina | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elise Schroeder | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Hett | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| James Klancnik | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Shattuck | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lori Kranczer | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Garvey | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Miriam Cyrulnick | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rene Pellerin | Board Member (through 11/21/23) | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Stella Guarna | Board Member | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Cara Petrucelli
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Christopher Maher
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Diana Nicholson
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dina Depina
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Elise Schroeder
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Gary Hett
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
James Klancnik
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John Shattuck
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Lori Kranczer
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Matthew Garvey
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Miriam Cyrulnick
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rene Pellerin
Board Member (through 11/21/23)
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Stella Guarna
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0