The Hearing Aid Foundation
The Hearing Aid Foundation is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Farmington, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $51K in total assets. Net investment income was $2K.
The Hearing Aid Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $50,564
- +529.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,944
- +30.1% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $1,674
- +12.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $270
- -93.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,564 | $1,944 | $270 | $1,674 | $2,413 |
| 2023 | $8,030 | $1,494 | $4,170 | $1,494 | — |
| 2022 | $6,761 | $1,600 | $3,900 | $1,600 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hearing Aid Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hearing Aid Foundation is led by Michael Gedeon, Chairman on every filing since 2022; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Gedeon
Chairman
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Patricia E. Connelly
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Richard Giles
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Alissa Parady
Executive Di
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Edward H. Lybarger
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Leanne E. Polhill
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Pat Connelly (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Rick Giles (2022–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 The Hearing Aid Foundation
How large is The Hearing Aid Foundation?
The Hearing Aid Foundation reported $51K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2K.
What is The Hearing Aid Foundation?
The Hearing Aid Foundation is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Farmington, MI. It holds $51K in total assets as of 2024.
How much is The Hearing Aid Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Hearing Aid Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Hearing Aid Foundation's EIN?
The Hearing Aid Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6048325. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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