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Ear Research Foundation Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.24M (2022)

Expenses
$717k (2022)

Total Assets
$2.76M (2022)

Total Liabilities
$1.11M (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,244,584
Expenses
$716,558
Net Income
$528,026
Net Assets
$1,651,530
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $860,040
69.1%
Program Services $353,759
28.4%
Investment Income $19,433
1.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$93,648
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $105,000
8.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $363,926
50.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,764,200
Total Liabilities $1,112,670
Net Assets $1,651,530
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mr Geoffrey Frazier (Board Chairman/Ceo) $0 $0 $0
Dr Herbert Silverstein (President/Founder) $0 $0 $0
Dr Seth Rosenberg (Vp/Director Of Education) $0 $0 $0
Mr T Raymond Suplee (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jack Wazen (Vp/Director Of Research) $0 $0 $0
Mr Charles Githler Iii (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mrs Eileen Hampshire (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Ty Wilkinson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Kevin Coscia (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Eric Hoonhout (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Neil Nayak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Will Freas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Richard Pocker (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$514,357
Expenses
$565,096
Net Income
-$50,739
Net Assets
$1,123,504
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $48,344
9.4%
Program Services $149,009
29.0%
Investment Income $19,738
3.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $56,485
11.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $240,781
46.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $324,388
57.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,131,070
Total Liabilities $7,566
Net Assets $1,123,504
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mr Geoffrey Frazier (Board Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dr Herbert Silverstein (President/Medical Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Seth Rosenberg (Vice President/Director Of) $0 $0 $0
Mr T Raymond Suplee (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jack Wazen (Vice President/Director Of) $0 $0 $0
Mr Charles Githler Iii (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mrs Eileen Hampshire (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Ty Wilkinson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Kevin Coscia (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Eric Hoonhout (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Neil Nayak (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$479,054
Expenses
$548,268
Net Income
-$69,214
Net Assets
$1,174,243
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $149,655
31.2%
Program Services $150,243
31.4%
Investment Income $17,578
3.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$3,872
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $165,450
34.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $29,594
5.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $284,694
51.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,222,386
Total Liabilities $48,143
Net Assets $1,174,243
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ms Melissa Voigt (Executive Director) $29,594 $0 $0
Mr Geoffrey Frazier (Board Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dr Herbert Silverstein (President/Medical Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Seth Rosenberg (Vice President/Director Of Education) $0 $0 $0
Mr T Raymond Suplee (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jack Wazen (Vice President/Director Of Research) $0 $0 $0
Mr Charles Githler Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mrs Eileen Hampshire (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Ty Wilkinson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Kevin Coscia (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Eric Hoonhout (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$532,221
Expenses
$643,764
Net Income
-$111,543
Net Assets
$1,243,457
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $179,467
33.7%
Program Services $98,898
18.6%
Investment Income $32,588
6.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $33,604
6.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $187,664
35.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $95,100
14.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $271,845
42.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,252,615
Total Liabilities $9,158
Net Assets $1,243,457
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ms Melissa Voigt (Executive Director) $95,100 $0 $0
Mr Geoffrey Frazier (Board Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dr Herbert Silverstein (President/Medical Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Seth Rosenberg (Vice President/Director Of) $0 $0 $0
Mr T Raymond Suplee (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jack Wazen (Vice President/Director Of) $0 $0 $0
Mr Charles Githler Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mrs Eileen Hampshire (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Ty Wilkinson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Kevin Coscia (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Eric Hoonhout (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$340,948
Expenses
$625,298
Net Income
-$284,350
Net Assets
$1,355,000
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $97,985
28.7%
Program Services $114,546
33.6%
Investment Income $32,950
9.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $2,319
0.7%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $16,907
5.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $76,241
22.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $22,436
3.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $264,431
42.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,362,341
Total Liabilities $7,341
Net Assets $1,355,000
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ms Melissa Lane (Executive Director) $22,436 $0 $0
Mr Geoffrey Frazier (Board Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dr Herbert Silverstein (President/Medical Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Seth Rosenberg (Vice President/Director Of Education) $0 $0 $0
Mr T Raymond Suplee (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jack Wazen (Vice President/Director Of Research) $0 $0 $0
Mr Charles Githler Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mrs Eileen Hampshire (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ms Susan Robbins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Ty Wilkinson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$560,050
Expenses
$624,223
Net Income
-$64,173
Net Assets
$1,639,350
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $47,941
8.6%
Program Services $245,648
43.9%
Investment Income $30,901
5.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $2,326
0.4%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $41,986
7.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $191,248
34.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $40,991
6.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $239,254
38.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,649,299
Total Liabilities $9,949
Net Assets $1,639,350
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mr Geoffrey Frazier (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dr Herbert Silverstein (President/Medical Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Seth Rosenberg (Vice President/Director Of) $0 $0 $0
Mr T Raymond Suplee (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jack Wazen (Vice President/Director Of Research) $0 $0 $0
Mr Charles Githler Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mrs Eileen Hampshire (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Edward Ogiba (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Robert Tufts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ms Jennifer Moss (Executive Director) $0 $40,991 $0
Mr Steve Buckley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Ty Wilkinson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$393,810
Expenses
$505,228
Net Income
-$111,418
Net Assets
$1,703,523
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $55,671
14.1%
Program Services $131,869
33.5%
Investment Income $33,998
8.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $2,905
0.7%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$9,943
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $179,310
45.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $41,000
8.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $234,663
46.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,703,523
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,703,523
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mr Geoffrey Frazier (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dr Herbert Silverstein (President/Medical Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Seth Rosenberg (Vice President/Director Ofeducation) $0 $0 $0
Mr T Raymond Suplee (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jack Wazen (Vice President/Director Ofresearch) $0 $0 $0
Mr Charles Githler Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mrs Eileen Hampshire (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Edward Ogiba (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Robert Tufts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ms Jennifer Moss (Executive Director) $0 $41,000 $0
Mr Steve Buckley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Ty Wilkinson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$382,491
Expenses
$822,725
Net Income
-$440,234
Net Assets
$1,814,941
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $70,937
18.5%
Program Services $155,096
40.5%
Investment Income $29,625
7.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $711
0.2%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,048
0.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $125,074
32.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $40,000
4.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $221,659
26.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,855,784
Total Liabilities $40,843
Net Assets $1,814,941
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mr Geoffrey Frazier (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dr Herbert Silverstein (President/Medical Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Seth Rosenberg (Vice President/Director Of Education) $0 $0 $0
Mr T Raymond Suplee (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jack Wazen (Vice President/Director Of Research) $0 $0 $0
Mr Charles Githler Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mrs Eileen Hampshire (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Brad Lerner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Edward Ogiba (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Robert Tufts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ms Jennifer Moss (Executive Director) $0 $40,000 $0
Mr Steve Buckley (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$416,635
Expenses
$544,932
Net Income
-$128,297
Net Assets
$2,255,175
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $62,259
14.9%
Program Services $167,490
40.2%
Investment Income $37,502
9.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $4,323
1.0%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $302
0.1%
Sales of Assets $4,636
1.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $140,123
33.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $40,000
7.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $201,027
36.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,261,843
Total Liabilities $6,668
Net Assets $2,255,175
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mr Geoffrey Frazier (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dr Herbert Silverstein (President) $0 $0 $0
Dr Seth Rosenberg (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Mr T Raymond Suplee (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jack Wazen (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Mr Charles Githler Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mrs Eileen Hampshire (Director/Event Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dr Brad Lerner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Edward Ogiba (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Robert Tufts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Moss (Executive Director) $0 $40,000 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$498,157
Expenses
$546,718
Net Income
-$48,561
Net Assets
$2,383,471
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $166,649
33.5%
Program Services $113,266
22.7%
Investment Income $38,980
7.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $3,500
0.7%
Rental Property Income $1,500
0.3%
Net Fundraising $430
0.1%
Sales of Assets $9,197
1.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $164,635
33.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $239,810
43.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,384,444
Total Liabilities $973
Net Assets $2,383,471
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mr Geoffrey Frazier (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dr Herbert Silverstein (President) $0 $0 $0
Dr Seth Rosenberg (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Mr T Raymond Suplee (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jack Wazen (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mr Charles Githler Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mrs Eileen Hampshire (Director/Event Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dr Brad Lerner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Edward Ogiba (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Robert Tufts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Keith Greene (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$533,639
Expenses
$590,792
Net Income
-$57,153
Net Assets
$2,432,030
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $155,030
29.1%
Program Services $152,600
28.6%
Investment Income $105,244
19.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $4,302
0.8%
Rental Property Income $300
0.1%
Net Fundraising $4,584
0.9%
Sales of Assets $2,009
0.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $109,570
20.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $214,176
36.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,457,933
Total Liabilities $25,903
Net Assets $2,432,030

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$701,325
Expenses
$808,516
Net Income
-$107,191
Net Assets
$2,510,722
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $58,844
8.4%
Program Services $365,752
52.2%
Investment Income $110,696
15.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $5,119
0.7%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $55
0.0%
Sales of Assets $3,489
0.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $157,370
22.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $238,194
29.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,513,125
Total Liabilities $2,403
Net Assets $2,510,722

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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