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Hearing Hear-O Award Program

The Children's Hearing Institute Inc

Foundation Annual Hearing & Vision Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Open nominations from schools, clinics, and programs
  • Anyone can nominate individuals working in support of deaf and hard of hearing children

Other requirements

  • New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut (tri-state area)

Overview

Recognition award program that honors exceptional individuals who demonstrate perseverance and commitment to supporting deaf and hard of hearing children.

Award Categories

  • Persevering Student: Identifies outstanding student accomplishments
  • Exemplary Professional: Recognizes exceptional professionals in the field
  • Exceptional Relative/Friend: Honors family members and friends who go above and beyond

Award Components

  • Hear-O Medal: Presented to award winners
  • Certificate: Recognition certificate
  • Award Ceremony: Small formal presentation ceremony
  • Recognition: Story featured in CHI publications and social media outlets

Eligibility

  • Open nominations from schools, clinics, and programs
  • Anyone can nominate individuals working in support of deaf and hard of hearing children

Geographic Scope

  • New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut (tri-state area)

Purpose

  • Recognize exceptional "Hear-Os" in the community
  • Promote amazing work being done by award recipient's clinic and/or school program
  • Celebrate those who support deaf and hard of hearing children

Contact Information

  • Phone: 212-257-6138
  • Address: 575 8th Avenue, Suite 1201, New York, NY 10018
  • Email: mwillis@childrenshearing.org

Past Winners

  • Elisaul Then Lugo
  • George Alexiades, MD

How to Apply

How to Apply

  1. Download Nomination Materials
    • Download the Flyer & Nomination Form from the CHI website
  2. Complete Nomination Form
    • Provide nominee information
    • Describe why the individual deserves recognition
    • Explain how they support deaf and hard of hearing children
  3. Submit Nomination
    • Follow instructions on the nomination form for submission
    • Nominations can be made for students, professionals, relatives, or friends
  4. Award Selection
    • CHI reviews nominations
    • Award winners are selected annually
    • Winners are notified and invited to award ceremony

What The Children's Hearing Institute Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

The Children's Hearing Institute Inc reported $18K in grants for 2025 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2024, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2024
1
Total given
$6,850
Median grant
$6,850
  • By dollars: New York 100%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY.

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IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Hearing and vision

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