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WHOLE ME INC
SYRACUSE, NY · EIN 043743001 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P87 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · wholemeinc.com
revenue
$422K
expenses
$740K
net assets
$511K
employees
14
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING FROM INFANCY THROUGH, ADULTHOOD, AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF EDUCATION, SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT WILL FACILITATE FULL ACCESSIBILITY IN LIFE CHOICES.

profile · synthesized from sources

WHOLE ME INC supports deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals from infancy through adulthood and their families by providing bilingual, bi-cultural programs in American Sign Language and English. The organization offers after-school enrichment, youth development, and senior services in Central New York. Founded in 2003, it promotes full accessibility and connection across generations within the Deaf and hearing communities.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

After-School Enrichment Program
Bilingual program using ASL and English for deaf and hard-of-hearing children, their siblings, and CODA children to build communication skills and social connections
Deaf Seniors Hub
Social and educational program for deaf seniors offering activities like bingo, workshops, and intergenerational engagement
Youth Enrichment & Preschool Program
Program supporting deaf and hard-of-hearing youth and preschoolers in literacy, communication, and daily living skills
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Deaf and Hard of Hearing Support Services 2 activities
    • Whole-Person Development Services
      Offers programs that support Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals across the lifespan, including skill development for personal and professional growth, resume development, access to listening devices, and assistance with government medical and disability services to promote self-sufficiency, education, and employment.
    • Youth Enrichment and Family Support Programs
      Provides year-round educational, social, and enrichment programs for deaf and hard-of-hearing children, siblings, parents, and CODAs, focusing on improving communication, literacy, daily living skills, and family relationships through bilingual and bicultural (ASL and English) programming.
  • Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
    • Community Collaboration and Awareness Initiative
      Implements the "Getting to Know Our Community Partners" project to increase awareness among the Deaf community and other communities in Central New York about local partner organizations and their services.
  • Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
    • Deaf Senior Citizen Engagement
      Hosts gatherings for Deaf senior citizens featuring recreational activities such as bingo, Lunch and Learn workshops, and intergenerational engagement with youth participants in after-school programs.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$422K
Contributions & grants$147K35%
Program service revenue$258K61%
Investment income$3030%
Other revenue$17K
expenses
Total expenses$740K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$405K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$530K
Cash$384K
Investments$0
Liabilities$18K
Net assets$511K
Liquid reserves6.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -52.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 9
  • CAITLIN SEAMANS — MEMBER
  • CHRISTINE KOVAR — MEMBER
  • DAVID OUDERKIRK — MEMBER
  • HANNAH REDMOND — PRESIDENT
  • JOANNE WARREN DERMODY — MEMBER
  • KRISTIN WILD — DIRECTOR
  • LAUREN LIGON — MEMBER
  • MICHELE ROCKWELL — TREASURER
  • PAMELA MABEE — VICE PRESIDE
relationships · 25

Who they work with

  • AXA Partner — Financial services expertise provided through board member affiliation
  • Advance Local Partner — Financial expertise provided through board member affiliation
  • AmeriCU credit union Partner — Partner organization that sponsored the Annual Golf Tournament 2025 for Deaf Youth Programs.
  • Bond Schoeneck & King Partner — Partner organization that sponsored the Annual Golf Tournament 2025 for Deaf Youth Programs.
  • Bond, Schoeneck, King Partner — Legal services provider through board member affiliation
  • CNY Community Foundation Funder — Provided support for WHOLE ME's programs based on their community impact
  • Camp Mark Seven Partner — Community partner engaged with WHOLE ME Inc. through joint outreach efforts.
  • Central New York Community Foundation Partner — Collaborates with WHOLE ME Inc. in community outreach and support efforts.
  • InterFaith Works Partner — Community partner working alongside WHOLE ME Inc. to support local communities.
  • Joanne & Tom Dermody Partner — Individual sponsors of the Annual Golf Tournament 2025 for Deaf Youth Programs.
  • Keuka College Partner — Provides students majoring in American Sign Language and/or Interpreting who serve as front-line staff.
  • National Center for Deaf Health Research Partner — Partner organization engaged with WHOLE ME Inc. to promote awareness of Deaf health research.
  • National Deaf Children's Society Partner — Provides linked resource on deaf-friendly communication for families.
  • National Technical Institute for the Deaf Partner — Collaborates with WHOLE ME Inc. as part of its community partner engagement initiative.
  • National Technology institute for the deaf (nTID) Partner — Partner organization that sponsored the Annual Golf Tournament 2025 for Deaf Youth Programs.
  • Onondaga Community College Partner — Provides students majoring in American Sign Language and/or Interpreting who serve as front-line staff.
  • Raising Deaf Kids Partner — Provides linked resource on communicating with Deaf children.
  • Syracuse Mayor's Office Partner — Engages in partnerships involving visits and interactions with students.
  • Syracuse University Partner — Partner institution collaborating with WHOLE ME Inc. in community engagement.
  • United Way of CNY Partner — Partner organization collaborating with WHOLE ME Inc. in regional community initiatives.
  • Upstate Medical University Partner — Health and social work expertise provided through board member affiliation
  • Vera House Partner — Partner agency working with WHOLE ME Inc. to support community initiatives.
  • Wegmans Partner — Partner organization that sponsored the Annual Golf Tournament 2025 for Deaf Youth Programs.
  • Women's Fund of Central New York Partner — Works with WHOLE ME Inc. as part of its community partner network.
  • family, friends, school, and community members Partner — Collaborates with family, friends, schools, and community members to support participant success.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Deaf-Led, Bicultural Service Delivery
    methodology: deaf_led_service_delivery
    By employing Deaf professionals and using a bilingual-bicultural approach that integrates American Sign Language and English, the organization ensures cultural and linguistic authenticity, which strengthens trust, engagement, and identity affirmation for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
  • Strengths-Based, Participant-Informed Governance
    methodology: family_strengths_governance_model
    By building on family and individual strengths and incorporating lived experience through participant, parent, and Deaf community representation in governance, the organization ensures services are culturally relevant and responsive, increasing ownership, impact, and long-term success.
  • Whole-Person, Lifespan-Integrated Support
    methodology: whole_person_lifespan_model
    By providing integrated education, social, and community resources across the lifespan and focusing on personal and professional development, the organization fosters holistic growth and long-term success, recognizing that sustainable outcomes depend on addressing the full scope of an individual’s life journey.