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THE CHILDREN'S HEARING INSTITUTE INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133794212 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE G124 · Voluntary Health Associations · Micro (<$100K) · childrenshearing.org
revenue
$39K
expenses
$33K
net assets
$858K
employees
1
program ratio
54%
mission · from form 990

THE CHILDREN'S HEARING INSTITUTE, INC. WAS ESTABLISHED TO FUND RESEARCH AND PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF HEARING-IMPAIRED CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH RESEARCH, REHABILITATION, AND EDUCATION. ITS MULTIFACETED PROGRAMS HELP BRING TOGETHER THE SKILLS OF PHYSICIANS, BASIC RESEARCHERS, EDUCATORS OF THE DEAF, AUDIOLOGISTS, AND SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Children's Hearing Institute, founded in 1983 by Dr. Simon Parisier and Elaine Parisier, focused on improving the lives of children with hearing loss through research, education, and advocacy. The organization supported cochlear implant technology, funded medical and non-medical research, and provided professional development for clinicians and educators. As of the most recent update, the institute announced it had completed its mission and would cease operations, citing widespread access to resources and advancements in hearing technology.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

#HearInNewYork
Initiative to unite New York’s medical and educational institutions in supporting children with hearing loss through collaboration, public advocacy, awareness campaigns, and community events
Grant Awards – Medical Research
Funding program supporting scientific and medical research at institutions focused on pediatric hearing loss and related technologies
Grant Awards – Non-Medical Research
Funding for educational, clinical, and technological programs serving children with hearing loss, awarded to schools and service programs
Hearing Hear-O Award Program
Recognition program honoring students, professionals, and family members who demonstrate exceptional support and achievement in the hearing loss community
Professional Education
Accredited continuing education courses and conferences for audiologists, speech therapists, physicians, and educators serving the hearing loss community
Workshops for Children
Skill-building events for children with hearing loss focusing on self-advocacy, socialization, leadership, teamwork, and public speaking
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Deaf and Hard of Hearing Support Services 3 activities
    • Creating educational resources for professionals serving children with hearing loss
      Develops specialized educational programs and materials for audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and mainstream classroom teachers to improve service delivery for children with hearing impairments.
    • Developing clinical and educational programs for children with hearing loss
      Designs and implements educational and clinical programs focused on developing listening, spoken language, thinking, and learning skills in children who are deaf or hard of hearing, enabling their integration into mainstream schools with hearing peers.
    • Facilitating collaboration among medical and educational institutions
      Operates as a convener and facilitator of partnerships across New York’s medical and educational institutions to develop coordinated programs for children with hearing loss and their families.
  • Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
    • Delivering continuing education for hearing health professionals
      Offers approved continuing education courses, workshops, and conferences for audiologists, hearing aid dispensers, speech therapists, and other professionals, covering topics such as federal and state regulations, infection control, Hearing Assistance Technology (HAT), T-coils, auditory therapy, audiological techniques, and emerging research.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Distributing informational newsletters to families and professionals
      Produces and distributes a monthly e-newsletter containing updates on programs, workshops, continuing education opportunities, technology advancements, and personal stories relevant to children with hearing loss and their families.
  • Genetic and Neurological Disease Research Funding 1 activity
    • Funding research and programs for hearing-impaired children and adults
      Funds scientific, medical, educational, clinical, and technological research and programs aimed at improving the quality of life for children and adults with hearing loss, including support for cochlear implant technology and rehabilitation services.
  • Patient and Researcher Conferences 1 activity
    • Hosting events and conferences for the hearing loss community
      Organizes virtual and in-person events, including an annual conference on controversial issues in pediatric audiology, workshops, social gatherings, and smaller ongoing events under the #HearInNewYork campaign to share information and foster learning among children, families, and professionals.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Recognizing contributions to the hearing loss community
      Administers the Hearing Hear-O Award Program to honor persevering students, exemplary professionals, and supportive family members or friends, featuring awardees in CHI publications and social media with medals and certificates.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Providing capacity-building support through advisory boards
      Supports partner programs by offering access to a Medical and Educational Advisory Board to keep them informed about advances in medicine, therapy, and technology for children with hearing loss, including as part of the #HearInNewYork campaign.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$39K
Contributions & grants$39K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$33K
Program expenses54%
Admin / overhead46%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3K
Grants paid out$18K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$858K
Cash$84K
Investments$774K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$858K
Liquid reserves308.6 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -62.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MELISSA WILLIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 10 $3K
board members · 15
  • ARTHUR I INDURSKY — BOARD MEMBER
  • DANIELLE LARSEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • DENNIS BASSO — BOARD MEMBER
  • ELAINE S PARISIER — FOUNDER, SECRETARY
  • FRANK C GINSBERG — BOARD MEMBER
  • JASON T BOXER — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN T MAGLIOCCO — BOARD MEMBER
  • LEONARD BOXER — CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
  • LISA C VASANTH MD — CHAIRMAN
  • MARIA HARTMAN PHD — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL MCMULLAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • PENNY P GLAZIER — BOARD MEMBER
  • PETER A COHEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • SIMON C PARISIER MD — PRESIDENT/FOUNDER
  • STEPHEN J PALUSZEK — TREASURER
relationships · 38

Who they work with

  • AG BELL Academy Listening and Spoken Language Specialists Government — Accredited provider of continuing education credit
  • American Academy of Audiology Government — Accredited provider of continuing education credit
  • American Academy of Audiology Government — Approved provider of continuing education units (CEUs) for The Children's Hearing Institute's training programs.
  • American Speech and Hearing Association Government — Accredited provider of continuing education credit
  • Avrett, Free & Ginsberg Partner — Employer of board member Frank C. Ginsberg
  • Board of Directors Partner — Key pillar of the organization's structure and governance.
  • Burton Tansky Partner — Board member
  • Center for Hearing and Communication (CHC) Partner — Dana Selznick, a member of CHI's advisory board, is Coordinator of the Family Resource Center at CHC.
  • Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) Partner — Ana H. Kim, a member of CHI's advisory board, is Director of the Cochlear Implant Program at CUMC.
  • Cowen Group, Inc. Partner — Employer of board member Peter A. Cohen
  • Dennis Basso Furs Partner — Employer of board member Dennis Basso
  • Dr. Simon Parisier Partner — Noted otolaryngologist and co-founder of The Children's Hearing Institute who began pioneering work on cochlear implants in 1979.
  • Elaine Parisier Partner — Co-founder of The Children's Hearing Institute, working alongside Dr. Simon Parisier to support children with hearing loss and their families.
  • Empire Merchants Partner — Employer of board member John Magliocco
  • Estreich & Co. Partner — Employer of board member Jason T. Boxer
  • Jule Styne Partner — Collaborated with the Parisiers to hold the first CHI fundraising event in 1983.
  • Law Offices of Arthur I Indursky Partner — Employer of board member Arthur I. Indursky
  • Lenox Hill Hospital/Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital (MEETH) Partner — Darius Kohan, a member of CHI's advisory board, is Director of Otology/Neurotology at MEETH.
  • Medical and Educational Advisory Board Partner — Collaborative body created by CHI to guide the #HearInNewYork campaign and represent prestigious medical and educational institutions.
  • Melissa Willis Partner — Contact person for grant proposal inquiries
  • Melissa Willis Partner — Contact person for grant proposal submissions
  • NYU Langone Health Cochlear Implant Center Partner — J. Thomas Roland, a member of CHI's advisory board, is Co-Director of this center.
  • New York Eye & Ear Infirmary Partner — Employer of board member Dr. Ronald A. Hoffman
  • New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai Partner — Maura Cosetti, a member of CHI's advisory board, is Director of the Cochlear Implant Center at the Ear Institute of this institution.
  • New York State Department of State Government — Approves and mandates continuing education courses for hearing aid dispensers in New York State.
  • New York University Cochlear Implant Center Partner — William H. Shapiro, a member of CHI's advisory board, is Supervising Audiologist at the NYU Cochlear Implant Center.
  • PRB Advisors,LLC Partner — Employer of board member Stephen J. Paluszek
  • Stroock & Stroock & Lavan Partner — Former employer of board member Leonard Boxer
  • The Glazier Group Partner — Employer of board member Penny P. Glazier
  • Vancouver Clinic Partner — Employer of board member Dr. Lisa C. Vasanth
+ 8 more
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Grantmaking as a Catalyst for Community Advancement
    methodology: grant_based_support
    By providing grant-based funding for technology, education, and medical research, the organization advances initiatives in the hearing loss community because targeted financial support enables innovation and scalability of high-impact programs.
  • Holistic Child and Family Development Model
    methodology: holistic_development
    By combining surgical hearing interventions with educational, clinical, and psychological support for both children and their families, the organization promotes better developmental and emotional outcomes because hearing loss affects the whole family system and requires comprehensive intervention.
  • Inclusive Leadership Informs Organizational Direction
    methodology: inclusive_leadership
    By including medical and educational professionals, adults with profound hearing loss, and parents in leadership roles, the organization ensures its programs are grounded in lived and expert experience because shared decision-making leads to more relevant, effective, and empathetic services.
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration for Improved Outcomes
    methodology: interdisciplinary_collaboration
    By integrating expertise across medical, research, and educational disciplines, the organization improves outcomes for hearing-impaired individuals because coordinated, cross-sector knowledge leads to more effective interventions and holistic care.