Mission
HEARD supports deaf and disabled individuals by advocating for their rights, providing emotional and legal support, and striving for the abolition of prisons while ensuring dignity for community members inside. The organization works to educate advocates and the community about the issues faced by incarcerated deaf/disabled people, emphasizing collective liberation and support through grassroots organizing and research.
Basic Information
Founded in
2011
EIN
27-5032142
Total Assets
$759.1 thousand
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance

Incarcerated Advocacy
Learn more about our efforts to advocate for the freedom and dignity of deaf/disabled people inside prisons and jails.

Reentry Support
Learn more about our work to support community members as they come back home after incarceration.

Community Education
Learn more about how we create political education for disability communities, advocates, lawyers, and organizers.
Our Programs

Incarcerated Advocacy
Advocating for deaf/disabled defendants and incarcerated individuals.
Learn MoreReentry Support
Support for deaf/disabled community members transitioning from incarceration back to the community.
Learn MoreCommunity Education
Creating political education and resources for advocates and disability communities.
Learn MoreMIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
43
42
/100
Program Expense Ratio
62.24%
6
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.0238
20
/20
Working Capital Ratio
1.174
12
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
Category | Amount | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 912.1K | 99.89% |
Program Services | 1K | 0.11% |
Investment Income | 0 | 0.00% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
Total Revenue | 913.1K | 100.00% |