The Lexington School for the Deaf Foundation
The Lexington School for the Deaf Foundation was organized to provide support for its related entities.
The Lexington School for the Deaf Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lexington School for the Deaf Foundation gave $631K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $158K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $630,528
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- Average grant
- $157,632
- Median grant
- $163,487
- Total assets
- $10,133,100
- +7.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Lexington School for the Deaf Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Lexington Center for Mental Health Services ($246K). Together the top 4 received $631K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $631K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Lexington Center for Mental Health Services East Elmhurst, NY | General Support | $245,972 |
| The Lexington Vocational Services Inc East Elmhurst, NY | General Support | $230,333 |
| The Lexington School for the Deaf Inc East Elmhurst, NY | General Support | $96,640 |
| The Lexington Hearing & Speech Center Inc East Elmhurst, NY | General Support | $57,583 |
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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 | $10,133,100 | $303,969 | $829,593 | $630,528 | 4 | $176,877 |
| 2024 | $9,391,578 | $355,668 | $188,969 | — | — | $226,877 |
| 2023 | $8,530,740 | $507,136 | $185,189 | — | — | $94,510 |
| 2022 | $7,854,498 | $400,230 | $127,788 | — | — | $282,755 |
| 2021 | $8,401,357 | $813,596 | $122,792 | — | — | $707,009 |
| 2020 | $6,689,666 | $436,003 | $134,909 | — | — | $31,949 |
| 2019 | $6,445,616 | $466,695 | $141,787 | — | — | $317,168 |
About The Lexington School for the Deaf Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Lexington School for the Deaf Foundation is a public charity focused on People with disabilities, based in East Elmhurst, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $631K. Net investment income was $177K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lexington School for the Deaf Foundation is led by Seth Bravin, Interim CEO & Superintendent since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Seth Bravin
Interim CEO & Superintendent
Trustee → Chair & Nomination Committee, 2024
Chair & Nomination Committee → Interim CEO & Superintendent, 2025
On filings since 2019
1.1 hrs/week
$452 (2025)
Suzanne Chen PhD
Co-President
Second Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2023
1st Vice President → Co-President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Kruz PhD
Co-President
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory J. Hlibok Esq.
Chair & Governance Committee
Trustee → Chair & Governance Committee, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Schlesinger
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Basson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elisabeth Krents PhD
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Ridloff
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Onudeah Nicolarakis PhD
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sasha Ponappa
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Noto
CFO
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
$645 (2019) → $908 (2025)
Arvin Pasricha
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Irene W. Leigh
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrice Creamer
Co-Chair & Program Committee
Trustee → Co-Chair & Program Committee, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
I. David Paley
Co-Chair & Program Committee
Trustee → Co-Chair & Program Committee, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Albert J. Hlibok (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Philip W. Bravin (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Russell O. West (2020–2024) — CEO & Superintendent
- Former: Claudia Gordon Esq. (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Ralph Reiser Esq. (2019–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Russell Rosen PhD (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Vincent Dimaggio CPA (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Kim Kurz PhD (2020–2023) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Michael Dendekker (2023) — Trustee
- Former: David Bahar (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Alan Mansfield Esq. (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Donald A Galloway (2019–2020) — CEO & Supt
- Former: David Paley (2019) — Trustee
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 $908, to Maria Noto (CFO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Lexington School for the Deaf Foundation
How much does The Lexington School for the Deaf Foundation give each year?
The Lexington School for the Deaf Foundation gave $631K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is The Lexington School for the Deaf Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lexington School for the Deaf Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $163,487, and its average grant was $157,632, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Lexington School for the Deaf Foundation give grants?
The Lexington School for the Deaf Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were East Elmhurst, NY (4 grants).
Does The Lexington School for the Deaf Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Lexington School for the Deaf Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Lexington School for the Deaf Foundation?
The Lexington School for the Deaf Foundation reported $10.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $304K.
What is The Lexington School for the Deaf Foundation?
The Lexington School for the Deaf Foundation is a public charity focused on People with disabilities, based in East Elmhurst, NY. It holds $10.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Lexington School for the Deaf Foundation's EIN?
The Lexington School for the Deaf Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2333344. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 12, 2020)
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