Deaf Organizations Fund
Deaf Organizations Fund (DOF) believes in a future in which deaf communities have access to a wide array of services provided by thriving, well-resourced organizations. DOF strengthens organizations working with deaf communities by providing accessible grants and resources.
Deaf Organizations Fund at a glance
In short: Deaf Organizations Fund gave $100K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), top state Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,000
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +36.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,500,425
- +15.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (25% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Deaf Organizations Fund
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Deaf Organizations Fund
Who Deaf Organizations Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Atomic Hands ($25K). Together the top 4 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2025) to $110K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Hands North Brentwood, MD | Impact Grant | $25,000 |
| Deaf Defy Inc Chicago, IL | Impact Grant | $25,000 |
| Deafinitely Inc Newton, ME | Impact Grant | $25,000 |
| The Deaf Black Project Fontana, CA | Impact Grant | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,500,425 | $560,229 | $565,576 | $100,000 | 4 | $42,227 |
| 2024 | $1,296,452 | $130,869 | $113,898 | $110,000 | 6 | $27,893 |
About Deaf Organizations Fund
Based on IRS filings
Deaf Organizations Fund is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $42K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Deaf Organizations Fund is led by Christopher Soukup, Director & President on every filing since 2024; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher Soukup
Director & President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lakshmi Ponappa
Executive Director & Deaf Organizations Fund
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Wilson
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Means
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Melissa Greenlee (2024) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Deaf Organizations Fund
How much does Deaf Organizations Fund give each year?
Deaf Organizations Fund gave $100K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $110K across 6 grants.
What is Deaf Organizations Fund's typical grant size?
Deaf Organizations Fund's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,000, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Deaf Organizations Fund give grants?
Deaf Organizations Fund's top state is Maryland, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Illinois (25%) and Maine (25%).
Does Deaf Organizations Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Deaf Organizations Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Impact Grant" (4 grants).
How large is Deaf Organizations Fund?
Deaf Organizations Fund reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $560K.
What is Deaf Organizations Fund?
Deaf Organizations Fund is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Austin, TX. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Deaf Organizations Fund's EIN?
Deaf Organizations Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3792141. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 17, 2026)
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