irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $4.08MHEARING AND SPEECH SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN OUTPATIENT-BASIS INCLUDING HEARING AND SPEECH EVALUATIONS, HEARING AID DISPENSING, COCHLEAR IMPLANT MAPPING, LITERACY, SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS AND ACCENT MODIFICATION, AS WELL AS AUDITORY PROCESSING.
named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Hearing and Speech Services
Outpatient services including hearing and speech evaluations, hearing aid dispensing, cochlear implant mapping, literacy, social communications, accent modification, and auditory processing therapy
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Awarding scholarships in communication sciences and disordersFunds the Dena Goldstein Memorial Scholarship to support students pursuing careers in communication sciences and disorders, awarded annually to further workforce development in the field.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Contracted therapy services and professional consultation for schools and agenciesProvides contracted speech-language and audiology therapy staff to school districts and agencies, eliminating the need for individual hiring of specialty personnel. Offers in-service training and classroom-based consultation to school staff to support implementation of therapeutic strategies.
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Special Education Preschool Programs 1 activity
- Early childhood and educational programs for neurodivergent and developmentally diverse learnersOffers a family-centered early childhood education program aligned with NYS Next Generation Standards that supports developmental milestones, cognitive skill-building, and emotional growth for children with hearing loss and other communication disorders. Provides targeted instruction in oral language, literacy, and social communication for children ages 3–18.
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Medical Professional Education & Training 1 activity
- Professional development and clinical competency trainingOffers a continuing clinical competency webinar series and other professional development opportunities for healthcare and education professionals to enhance clinical skills and service delivery in communication sciences.
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Hearing Health Services and Support 1 activity
- Provision of outpatient audiology and speech-language servicesProvides comprehensive outpatient hearing, speech, and communication services including evaluations, hearing aid dispensing, cochlear implant mapping, auditory processing assessments, accent modification, literacy support, and social communication therapy to over 8,000 individuals annually. Serves children, adults, and infants with communication disorders, with documented service delivery to 7,478–8,500 individuals per year.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$25.87M
Contributions & grants$402K2%
Program service revenue$24.93M96%
Investment income$96K0%
Other revenue$436K
expenses
Total expenses$25.88M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$21.60M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.64M
Cash$1.56M
Investments$1.07M
Liabilities$3.02M
Net assets$5.62M
Liquid reserves1.2 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +6.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JOSEPH COZZO | PRESIDENT/ CEO | 40 | $221K |
| JOSEPH SONNENBERG | VP OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $160K |
| LYNN SHEA | DIRECTOR OF ECP | 40 | $137K |
| ALLISON MERLINO | CFO | 40 | $135K |
| BARRY FRANCIS | DIRECTOR OF IT | 40 | $135K |
| KARA MURPHY | DIRECTOR OF HR | 40 | $134K |
| AMY BAMRICK | DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERV | 40 | $125K |
| KRISTY VOGEL | COMM. PROGRAM MANAGER | 40 | $121K |
board members · 16
- ANNETTE HERRMAN — DIRECTOR
- CATHERINE CAMPBELL — TREASURER
- CHRISTOPHER TIRABASSI MBA CMPE — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL MECCA — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL REININGA — DIRECTOR
- DENNIS SZEFEL — DIRECTOR
- GERALD CHIARI — SECRETARY
- LAURA FAIRBROTHER — DIRECTOR
- LAURA GIOIA MA — DIRECTOR
- MARSHA KOELMEL — FIRST VICE CHAIRMAN
- PAUL BANAS — DIRECTOR
- ROBIN TOMASULA — DIRECTOR
- SAMUEL SAVARINO — DIRECTOR
- STEVEN HARVEY PHD — DIRECTOR
- TODD TEVENS — CHAIRMAN
- ZACHARY HOWE — SECOND VICE CHAIRMAN
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- BHSC’s Literacy & Social Programs Partner — Close partnership where contracted therapists align with the literacy and social programs' philosophy and approach.
- Lesley Capuana Partner — Speaker and presenter for the Continuing Clinical Competency Series webinar on Pathological Demand Avoidance.
- National Association of Speech and Hearing Centers Network — Nationally accredited member organization
- New York State Department of Health Government — Approved as an early intervention provider and diagnostic treatment center
- New York State Education Department Government — Approved provider under 4410(1)(k) for preschool and school-age special education programs
- University at Buffalo (UB) Psychiatry Department Partner — Hosted UB psychiatry students for a tour and informational session to promote interdisciplinary collaboration.
- World Wide Web Consortium Network — Adheres to W3C's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1) at AA level.
- agencies Partner — Provides therapy services in partnership with agencies
- school districts Partner — Provides therapy services in partnership with school districts
strategies · 5
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.
- Communication as a Fundamental Human Rightmethodology: communication-as-a-human-rightBy treating communication access as a human right, the organization ensures equitable delivery of speech, hearing, and learning services, because this foundational belief drives inclusive and dignified care across all client interactions.
- Early Intervention to Maximize Developmental Outcomesmethodology: early-intervention-focusBy focusing on early intervention during the critical first five years of life, the organization improves long-term developmental trajectories, because neuroplasticity and skill acquisition are most responsive during this period.
- Family-Centered, Neurodiversity-Affirming Educationmethodology: family-centered educationBy using family-centered, developmentally appropriate approaches that affirm neurodiversity and align with state standards, the organization supports holistic child development, because involving families and respecting neurological differences increases engagement and functional progress.
- Hearing Health as Integral to Overall Well-Beingmethodology: well-hearing_is_well-beingBy treating hearing loss as a determinant of broader health, the organization enhances social, cognitive, and physical functioning, because improved hearing maintains connections and prevents downstream decline in quality of life.
- Integrated Service Model for Holistic Caremethodology: integrated_service_modelBy delivering coordinated hearing, speech, communication, and educational services through a unified model, the organization addresses complex client needs more effectively, because integration allows for comprehensive assessment and treatment across interrelated domains.