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Deaf Refugee Advocacy Inc
Rochester, NY · EIN 861231101 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P87 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · deafrefugeeadvocacy.org
revenue
$466K
expenses
$462K
net assets
$85K
employees
16
volunteers
10
program ratio
63%
mission · from form 990

Help resettled Deaf people become independent and adjusted to life in USA.

profile · synthesized from sources

Deaf Refugee Advocacy Inc supports deaf refugees, asylum-seekers, and immigrants in becoming self-sufficient and adjusted to life in the United States. The organization provides direct services including education, case management, and cultural events, while advocating for full language access and inclusion within the Deaf community and broader society. It also collaborates with community agencies to improve outreach and support for this population.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Client Services
Provides case management and direct support services to Deaf refugees, asylum-seekers, and immigrants.
Educational Programs
Offers classes and educational services to help Deaf refugees and immigrants adjust to life in the U.S. and become self-sustaining.
Outreach Services
Engages in collaboration, consultation, and education with community service organizations to improve support for Deaf refugees and immigrants.
Social and cultural events
Organizes events that foster community inclusion and help participants maintain their cultural heritage and identity.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
    • Advocacy for Deaf refugees and immigrants
      Advocates on behalf of Deaf refugees and immigrants by serving as a liaison between them and other agencies or service providers to ensure access to necessary resources and support.
  • Deaf and Hard of Hearing Support Services 1 activity
    • Support services for resettled Deaf individuals
      Provides programs, classes, and client services to support both long-time and newly resettled Deaf individuals in adjusting to life in the United States and achieving independence.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$466K
Contributions & grants$456K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$30%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$462K
Program expenses63%
Admin / overhead37%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$330K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$384K
Cash$51K
Investments$0
Liabilities$299K
Net assets$85K
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +56.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Diana Pryntz Executive Director 40 $85K
board members · 6
  • Brooke Erickson — Secretary
  • Cathie Armstrong — Board Member
  • Donna Nelligan-Barrett — Vice President
  • Karen Beiter — Treasurer
  • Ray Kenney — Board Member
  • Steve Lovi — President
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • existing community service organizations and agencies Partner — Collaborates with and provides consultation and education to community service organizations and agencies to improve services for Deaf refugees and immigrants.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Community-Based Support Model
    methodology: community_based_support
    By leveraging shared language and cultural understanding within the Deaf community, Deaf Refugee Advocacy Inc. produces more effective support for Deaf refugees and immigrants, because peer-led assistance fosters trust, reduces isolation, and increases engagement with services.
  • Integrated Service and Advocacy Model
    methodology: integrated_service_advocacy
    By combining direct services, language access advocacy, and outreach to community organizations, the organization produces more sustainable integration outcomes for Deaf refugees, because systemic barriers are addressed alongside individual needs.