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LUTHERAN FRIENDS OF THE DEAF INC

MILL NECK, NY · EIN 510202439 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · NTEE J30Z · Employment · Micro (<$100K) · millneck.org
revenue
$49K
expenses
$128K
net assets
$187K
employees
program ratio
46%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, SPIRITUAL, AND VOCATIONALOPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING PEOPLE TOLEAD SUCCESSFUL AND INDEPENDENT LIVES THROUGH THEESTABLISHMENT OF ENTITIES AND/OR DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIP OPPORTUNITIESWITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Lutheran Friends of the Deaf Inc is part of the Mill Neck Family of Organizations, a network serving the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community across the lifespan. It supports educational, vocational, and spiritual opportunities for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, particularly those with additional disabilities. The organization operates in New York and is integrated into a broader system providing habilitation, employment training, and community inclusion services.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Access Services
Deploys Direct Service Professionals and sign language interpreters to enable participation in education, healthcare, spiritual, and recreational activities
Habilitation Services
Offers day habilitation, community habilitation, respite, and supportive living programs tailored to individual needs
Vocational and Employment Training
Provides job development, career training, and employment services for Deaf and hard-of-hearing adults, including those with additional disabilities
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Deaf and Hard of Hearing Support Services 8 activities
    • Delivers services internationally
      Provides programs and services to Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in 10 countries, extending reach beyond domestic operations.
    • Deploys interpreters and direct service professionals to support Deaf individuals
      Provides sign language interpreters and Direct Service Professionals to facilitate Deaf individuals' access to educational, medical, spiritual, vocational, and recreational settings.
    • Ensures equitable access to community services for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals
      Supports access to job development, career training, supportive living arrangements, and community socialization opportunities for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
    • Produces video content for clients
      Creates video materials to support communication and service delivery for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
    • Provides educational, vocational, and support services for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals
      Offers quality education programs, employment training, advocacy, and support services tailored to Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, including adults with intellectual disabilities, to promote independent living and community integration.
    • Provides individualized habilitation and social services for Deaf individuals with additional disabilities
      Delivers tailored habilitation, vocational, and social services to Deaf individuals who may also have intellectual or other disabilities, supporting their personal development and community participation.
    • Provides services across multiple school districts
      Delivers educational and support programs to Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals within 39 school districts.
    • Provides state-approved remote employment services
      Offers remote employment-related services that are approved by the state, supporting job readiness and placement for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
  • Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
    • Conducts free hearing screenings
      Provided 1,000 no-cost hearing screenings to individuals, contributing to early identification and intervention for hearing loss.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Engages volunteers in organizational activities
      Mobilizes and involves 315 volunteers in delivering and supporting programs and services for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Hosts community events
      Organizes and hosts events that were attended by 20,150 individuals, fostering community engagement and outreach.
  • Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
    • Operates day programs for Deaf individuals
      Runs structured day programs including Day Habilitation, Supported Employment Maintenance Program (SEMP), Respite, and Community Habilitation services.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$49K
Contributions & grants$10K20%
Program service revenue
Investment income$32K66%
Other revenue$50
expenses
Total expenses$128K
Program expenses46%
Admin / overhead54%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$107K
Grants paid out
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$492K
Cash$8K
Investments$586K
Liabilities$284K
Net assets$187K
Liquid reserves55.6 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -64.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • CHRIS ODDO — TRUSTEE
  • DANILO TORRES — TRUSTEE
  • DR GREGORY WALTON — TRUSTEE
  • DR JOYCE BISSO — TRUSTEE
  • JOSEPH DIBARTOLO — TRUSTEE
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) Government — Resource listed for disability rights information
  • Helen Keller National Center for the Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults Partner — Resource listed for support services for deaf-blind individuals
  • Mill Neck Deaf Services Partner — Member organization within the Mill Neck Family of Organizations providing specialized services for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
  • Mill Neck Family of Organizations Network — Mill Neck Services is part of the Mill Neck Family of Organizations.
  • Mill Neck Foundation Partner — Member organization within the Mill Neck Family of Organizations supporting fundraising and resource development.
  • Mill Neck Interpreter Services Partner — Member organization within the Mill Neck Family of Organizations providing interpretation services.
  • Mill Neck Manor Partner — Member organization within the Mill Neck Family of Organizations delivering residential and support services.
  • Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf Partner — Member organization within the Mill Neck Family of Organizations collaborating to serve the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
  • Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. Partner — Resource listed for interpreter services
  • U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Government — Resource listed for health and human services access
  • U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Partner — Resource listed for employment rights enforcement
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.

  • Empowerment Through Access and Integration
    methodology: empowerment-through-access
    By integrating sign language, accessible technology, and support services into programming, the organization empowers Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to fully participate in services, because meaningful access is foundational to autonomy and self-determination.
  • Lifespan Approach to Continuous Support
    methodology: lifespan approach
    By integrating multiple specialized organizations under one umbrella, the organization provides continuous, coordinated support for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals from infancy through eldercare, because sustained engagement across life stages improves long-term independence and well-being.
  • Social Justice Advocacy for Equity
    methodology: social-justice advocacy
    By grounding advocacy efforts in social justice principles, the organization advances systemic equity for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, because structural change is necessary to dismantle barriers and ensure equal rights and opportunities.