EIN 04-2430193

The Willie Ross School for the Deaf (WRSD)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
97
Year formed
1967
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
Description
The Willie Ross School for the Deaf provides deaf and hard-of-hearing students access to comprehensive, evidence-based education and support services in the classroom and in the greater community.
Total revenues
$6,181,102
2024
Total expenses
$5,820,020
2024
Total assets
$4,091,136
2024
Num. employees
97
2024

Program areas at WRSD

the School operates a day program to educate Deaf and hard of hearing students ages 2.9 through 22 years of age. the educational program is housed on two campuses. A center-based campus located in longmeadow, ma and an embedded campus located within the east longmeadow, ma public School system. the embedded campus serves elementary through secondary students. A comprehensive academic program is also available. the goal is for all students to go on to college or employment.
the organization offers a range of services for non-willie Ross School students in western Massachusetts from infants to adults. Services include audiological, educational, diagnostic, and sign language classes. the organization also offers a team to work with infants and toddlers who have hearing loss. Programs and services include home visits and audiological services.

Who funds The Willie Ross School for the Deaf (WRSD)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Peabody FoundationTo Benefit Handicapped Children &/related Research.$30,000
The Beveridge Family FoundationOutreach Expansion$20,000
Dias Family Foundation Family FoundationGeneral$5,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at WRSD

NameTitleCompensation
Robert CarterPresident and Chief Executive Officer$150,000
Alyssa KristekDirector of Operations
Erika KaftanEducation Director

Financials for WRSD

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$164,309
Program services$5,972,820
Investment income and dividends$553
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$448
Net income from fundraising events$23,848
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$19,124
Total revenues$6,181,102

Form 990s for WRSD

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062025-01-15990View PDF
2023-062023-12-04990View PDF
2022-062023-01-09990View PDF
2021-062021-12-16990View PDF
2020-062021-04-06990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Dias Family Foundation Family Foundation
October 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from The Beveridge Family Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from The Peabody Foundation
February 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersSchoolsCharities
Issues
HealthEducationDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Conducts researchFundraising eventsEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
32 Norway St
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Metro area
Springfield, MA
County
Hampden County, MA
Website URL
wrsdeaf.org/ 
Phone
(413) 567-0374
Facebook page
willierossschool 
Twitter profile
@wrschool 
IRS details
EIN
04-2430193
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1967
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B28: Special Education Institutions, Programs
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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