The Clarke School for the Deaf Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech
Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech is the first and largest nonprofit organization providing Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) services to children who are deaf or hard of hearing. With locations along the East Coast, Clarke offers comprehensive programs and services from infancy through adulthood, including preschool classes, mainstream school support, audiology services, and family coaching. Clarke's highly trained professionals, who hold advanced degrees in specialty areas, help children with hearing loss develop listening and spoken language skills comparable to their peers with typical hearing, enabling them to succeed in mainstream schools and reach their full potential.
The Clarke School for the Deaf Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech at a glance
In short: The Clarke School for the Deaf Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech gave $102K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $51K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $101,962
- -31.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,981
- -31.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,981
- Total assets
- $46,752,517
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who The Clarke School for the Deaf Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Clarke School for Hearing and Speech Florida Inc ($51K). Together the top 2 received $102K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Clarke School for the Deaf Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech gives
- Giving grew 122% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2022) to $148K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clarke School for Hearing and Speech Florida Inc Jacksonville, FL | To Support the Daily Operations of the School | $50,981 |
| Clarke Pennsylvania Inc Philadelphia, PA | To Support the Daily Operations of the School | $50,981 |
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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 | $46,752,517 | $9,993,669 | $10,416,714 | $101,962 | 2 | $1,650,850 |
| 2024 | $42,717,376 | $8,474,213 | $9,758,894 | $147,765 | 2 | $181,200 |
| 2023 | $40,549,305 | $9,062,461 | $10,571,298 | $141,948 | 2 | $292,310 |
| 2022 | $38,084,448 | $23,308,679 | $11,310,498 | $45,906 | 1 | $6,890,172 |
| 2021 | $39,250,355 | $11,116,331 | $11,075,626 | $126,625 | 2 | $876,953 |
| 2020 | $32,563,861 | $13,028,140 | $11,092,518 | — | — | $640,832 |
| 2019 | $29,785,579 | $10,401,678 | $12,074,589 | — | — | $980,048 |
About The Clarke School for the Deaf Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech
Based on IRS filings
The Clarke School for the Deaf Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech is a public charity focused on Education, based in Northampton, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $46.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $102K. Net investment income was $1.7M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Clarke School for the Deaf Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech is led by Shawn Naugle, President & CEO on the 2025 filing; 6 of 23 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shawn Naugle
President & CEO
New on the 2025 filing
38 hrs/week
$102K (2025)
Michael A. Budner
Chair
Clerk → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nell Rosenberg
Director
Assistant Director → National Director of Teleservices, 2022
National Director of Teleservices → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$101K (2021) → $101K (2025)
Meredith Berger
Director of Ny Schools
Director-New York → Director of Ny Schools, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$101K (2022) → $117K (2025)
Caroline Linz
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Shingler
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Danahy
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Straubel
Trustee
Co-Chair & Trustee → Co-Chair, 2024
Co-Chair → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Bush
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theodore Mason
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brett Trevett
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Biron Maletz
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Siobhan Handley
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Maddern
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Stefano
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adriene Hobdy
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mitch Benton
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith Sexton
Chief Program Officer
Interim President, Head of Schools & Programs → Interim President & CEO, 2024
Interim President & CEO → Chief Program Officer, 2025
On filings since 2023
38 hrs/week
$196K (2024) → $203K (2025)
Emily Sachs
Interim CFO
On filings since 2024
38 hrs/week
$282K (2025)
Danielle Gantt
CFO
New on the 2025 filing
38 hrs/week
$21K (2025)
Andrew S. Decastro
Treasurer
Trustee → Trustee & Treasurer, 2022
Trustee & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lara Zaroulis Mattina
Vice Chair
Trustee & Clerk → Clerk, 2024
Clerk → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Glassman
Clerk
Trustee → Trustee & Clerk, 2024
Trustee & Clerk → Clerk, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Barbara Hecht (2019–2024) — National Director of Strategic Initiatives
- Former: Lynne Raymer (2021–2024) — CFO
- Former: Rachelle Ferrelli (2023–2024) — Chief External Relations Officer · Filing note: Ended 12623
- Former: Megan Sachiko Cohen - Co-Chair (2024)
- Former: Douglas Scott (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Megan Sachiko Cohen (2019–2023) — Trustee & Co-Chair
- Former: Bruce Skyer (2021–2023) — CEO & Trustee
- Former: Kevin Copeland (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Claire Troiano (2019–2022) — Director-Mainstream Servic
- Former: Nicholas Chu (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Cindy Goldberg (2021–2022) — Chief Development Officer
- Former: Laura Willis (2021) — Controller
- Former: Jason Friedland (2019–2020) — Chair
- Former: Laurie Decastro (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Mary Ellen Nevins (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Valerie Martin (2019–2020) — Chief Financial Officer · Filing note: Thru 3-31-20
- Former: William Daugherty (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Charlie Urquhart (2020) — Chief Development
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $282K, to Emily Sachs (Interim CFO (End 11/2024)). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Clarke School for the Deaf Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech
How much does The Clarke School for the Deaf Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech give each year?
The Clarke School for the Deaf Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech gave $102K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $148K across 2 grants.
How large is The Clarke School for the Deaf Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech?
The Clarke School for the Deaf Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech reported $46.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.0M.
What is The Clarke School for the Deaf Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech?
The Clarke School for the Deaf Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech is a public charity focused on Education, based in Northampton, MA. It holds $46.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Clarke School for the Deaf Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech operate?
The Clarke School for the Deaf Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech has awarded grants in Florida, Pennsylvania.
What is The Clarke School for the Deaf Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech's EIN?
The Clarke School for the Deaf Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2104008. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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