two main programs are the hearing aid project and hearing amplified. The hearing aid project provides hearing aids to low-income individuals free of charge. Hearing amplified provides hearing amplification systems to the underserved population who cannot maintain hearing aids free of charge only charging shipping to the organizations giving them away.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$13K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+0.0% YoY
About Hearing Charities of America
Based on IRS filings
Hearing Charities of America is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in KANSAS CITY, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $499,849 | $230,046 |
| Revenue | $299,529 | $445,550 | $118,046 |
| Expenses | $787,085 | $179,395 | $87,630 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,679 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Kansas University Endowment Association ($13,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas University Endowment Association Lawrence, KS | Scholarship for work study program to audiology students who help process hearing aids to determine if they are viable for distribution. | $13,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Kate Fisher | President | 5 | — |
| Karl Hallsten | Director | 5 | — |
| Michelle Leenerts | Vice President | 5 | — |
| Joy Newman | Director | 5 | — |
| Gretchen Nielsen | Director | 5 | — |
| Jason Camis | Secretary | 5 | — |
| Carol Pandis | Director | 5 | — |
| Timothy Romero | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Renee Ward | Director | 5 | — |
| John Kelly | Director | 5 | — |
| Stephanie Marks | Director | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hearing Charities of America?
Hearing Charities of America is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in KANSAS CITY, MO. It holds — in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Hearing Charities of America operate?
Hearing Charities of America has awarded grants in Kansas.
What size grants does Hearing Charities of America award?
In 2025, Hearing Charities of America awarded 1 grants totaling $13K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Hearing Charities of America's EIN?
Hearing Charities of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8572520. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
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