Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources
Raise funds to support programs which assure that individuals with hearing and communication disorders have the opportunity to develop to their full potential, enjoy the same social and educational opportunities as their peers, and lead healthy and fulfilling lives.
Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources at a glance
In short: Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources gave $157K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $157,284
- +68.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,469
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,552
- Total assets
- $2,551,622
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% 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 Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources
Music To My Ears (MTME) Scholarship Program - Early Childhood Classes
Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources
Amount
Full tuition coverage for one year of classes
Deadline
Deadline not published
Music To My Ears (MTME) Scholarship Program - Instrument Lessons
Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources
Amount
Full tuition coverage for one year of instrument lessons
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Merit School of Music ($70K). Together the top 7 received $157K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 22 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources gives
- Giving grew 91% 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 $45K (2020) to $157K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | Provide music lessons to hearing impaired students at various schools | $70,471 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL | Salary support - the cochlear implant education coordinator and loaner hearing aid program. | $30,000 |
| Music Makers of Western Springs Western Springs, IL | Music Classes | $21,359 |
| Chicago Public Schools Chicago, IL | Provide hearing technology tools to support hearing for school children | $9,552 |
| Old Town School of Folk Music Chicago, IL | Music Classes | $9,002 |
| Encore Music Academy Crystal Lake, IL | Music Classes | $8,900 |
| Scope Clinic Rush Hospital Systems Chicago, IL | Loaner Hearing AIDS | $8,000 |
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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 | $2,551,622 | $549,566 | $640,470 | $157,284 | 7 | $203,829 |
| 2023 | $2,528,069 | $318,974 | $498,238 | $93,636 | 4 | $40,350 |
| 2022 | $2,358,006 | $299,092 | $289,778 | $50,034 | 4 | $55,592 |
| 2021 | $2,685,405 | $485,683 | $217,170 | $82,520 | 3 | $185,928 |
| 2020 | $2,359,415 | $162,167 | $170,211 | $45,066 | 4 | $32,310 |
About Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources
Based on IRS filings
Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources is a public charity focused on Health, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $157K. Net investment income was $204K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources is led by Kristen Van Dyke, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 17 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kristen Van Dyke
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$55K (2020) → $85K (2024)
Carey R. Gelfand
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Gelfand
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Babbitt
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James G. Borovsky
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Evangelides
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Lurie
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Handler
Director
Co-Chair → Director & Co-Chair, 2021
Director & Co-Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Salzman
Director
Co-Chair → Director & Co-Chair, 2021
Director & Co-Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erik Kessler
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Hallenbeck
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brett Fealy
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kat Allen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Gilliat
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Lockwood
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Bennett
Co-Chair
Vice Chair → Co-Chair & Vice Chair, 2021
Co-Chair & Vice Chair → Co-Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Radasevich
Co-Chair
Co-Chair & Secretary → Co-Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Anna Tess (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Lindsey Saxon (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Scott Murray (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Amanda Biedron Long (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Benjamin Kanters (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeff Graunke (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Louise Hart (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Enrique Lopez (2020) — Director
- Former: Laura Britton (2020) — Director
- Former: Patricia M. Livingston (2020) — Director
- Former: Rudy Radasevich (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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $85K, to Kristen Van Dyke (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources
How much does Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources give each year?
Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources gave $157K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $94K across 4 grants.
What is Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources's typical grant size?
Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources's median grant in 2024 was $9,552, and its average grant was $22,469, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources give grants?
Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (5 grants).
Does Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Music Classes" (3 grants).
Who are Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources's largest grantees?
Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources's largest 2024 grantees include Merit School of Music ($70,471), Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago ($30,000) and Music Makers of Western Springs ($21,359), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources?
Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $550K.
What is Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources?
Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources is a public charity focused on Health, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources's EIN?
Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6082810. 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 November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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