American Hearing Research Foundation
The American Hearing Research Foundation serves two vital roles: to fund significant research in hearing and balance disorders, and to help educate the public about hearing loss and balance disorders related to the inner ear.
American Hearing Research Foundation at a glance
In short: American Hearing Research Foundation gave $441K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $49K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $440,550
- +22.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,950
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $16,290,975
- +16.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (23% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to American Hearing Research Foundation
Open Grants
9 open opportunities from American Hearing Research Foundation
AHRF Discovery Grants
American Hearing Research Foundation
Amount
Up to US $50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
AHRF Resident Research Grants (Bernard & Lottie Drazin Research Grant Program)
American Hearing Research Foundation
Amount
$1,000 (up to five awarded)
Deadline
Deadline not published
AHRF: Bernard and Lottie Drazin Memorial Grants
American Hearing Research Foundation
Amount
US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who American Hearing Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Medical University of SC ($50K). Together the top 9 received $441K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 19 grants of 35 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How American Hearing Research Foundation gives
- Giving grew 68% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $263K (2021) to $441K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $441K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medical University of SC Charleston, SC | Research | $50,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Research | $50,000 |
| University of Colorado Denver Denver, CO | Research | $50,000 |
| University of Miami Atlanta, GA | Research | $50,000 |
| University of Rochester Rochester NY, NY | Research | $50,000 |
| Vanderbilt Medical Center Dallas, TX | — | $50,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine Dallas, TX | Research | $49,936 |
| Boston University New York, NY | Research | $49,614 |
| University of Miami MSM Atlanta, GA | Research | $41,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,290,975 | $385,525 | $598,361 | $440,550 | 9 | $281,587 |
| 2023 | $13,953,489 | $715,200 | $537,119 | $358,564 | 7 | $247,738 |
| 2022 | $11,509,525 | $301,706 | $489,596 | $335,152 | 6 | $214,268 |
| 2021 | $14,460,059 | $402,176 | $443,216 | $263,000 | 5 | $211,295 |
| 2020 | $12,189,995 | $343,982 | $396,634 | $285,374 | 8 | $211,644 |
About American Hearing Research Foundation
Based on IRS filings
American Hearing Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $441K. Net investment income was $282K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Hearing Research Foundation is led by Alan Micco MD, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 16 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan Micco MD
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark R Muench
Chairman
Vice President → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Lysakowski PhD
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David A Klodd PhD
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Donna S Whitlon PhD
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Enrico J Mirabelli Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Katie Mertz JD
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Hoffer MD FACS
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard G Muench
Director
Chairman → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Knight
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William L Lederer
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Knight
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Bobby Arnold
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Kelly Keeling
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
David Wuertz CFA
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marvin T Keeling
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joan Wincentsen (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Lawrence Hable (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about American Hearing Research Foundation
How much does American Hearing Research Foundation give each year?
American Hearing Research Foundation gave $441K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $359K across 7 grants.
What is American Hearing Research Foundation's typical grant size?
American Hearing Research Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $48,950, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Hearing Research Foundation give grants?
American Hearing Research Foundation's top state is Texas, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (23%) and Georgia (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (2 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does American Hearing Research Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on American Hearing Research Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research" (8 grants).
Who are American Hearing Research Foundation's largest grantees?
American Hearing Research Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Medical University of SC ($50,000), Northwestern University ($50,000) and University of Colorado Denver ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American Hearing Research Foundation?
American Hearing Research Foundation reported $16.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $386K.
What is American Hearing Research Foundation?
American Hearing Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $16.3M in total assets as of 2024.
What is American Hearing Research Foundation's EIN?
American Hearing Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2612784. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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