Bylaws, Financials and Registration
How The Hearing Loss Association of Florida, Inc. is governed, where to verify our nonprofit status, and how to read our financial filings.
HLAA-FL is a small, all-volunteer Florida nonprofit. Our bylaws set out our purpose, membership, board and meetings. Our tax-exempt status, annual IRS filing and Florida charitable registration are all public records you can check with the links on this page.
Bylaws
The current bylaws were approved in July 2020. They define the association's objectives, including monitoring state and federal regulation, working with other Florida organizations and keeping HLAA-FL represented on the Florida Coordinating Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. They also cover officers, elections, the annual meeting and committees.
IRS tax-exempt status
- Legal name
- The Hearing Loss Association of Florida, Inc.
- EIN
- 65-0783660
- Status
- 501(c)(3) public charity, ruling year 1998. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
- Public charity classification
- 509(a)(2)
- Annual filing
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard), filed each year for organizations with gross receipts normally $50,000 or less
Florida registration
- Florida corporation
- Not-for-profit corporation, document number N97000004681, incorporated August 15, 1997 as SHHH Florida, Inc.
- Charitable solicitation registration
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, registration number CH8988
Florida Registration #CH8988. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Florida Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) within the state or by visiting www.FDACS.gov. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the State.
Third-party profiles
Independent charity databases list HLAA-FL using IRS data. These profiles are another place to confirm our status.
Financial information
HLAA-FL operates on a small budget funded by donations, sponsorships and chapter dues, and every dollar is handled by volunteers. Because our receipts are under the IRS threshold, we file the Form 990-N e-Postcard rather than a full Form 990. A financial statement is filed with the State of Florida each year with our charitable registration renewal and is available through Check-A-Charity. Members may request a copy of the treasurer's report by contacting us.
Common questions
Is HLAA-FL a registered 501(c)(3)?
Yes. The Hearing Loss Association of Florida, Inc., EIN 65-0783660, has been recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity since 1998. You can verify this on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Donations are deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Why does HLAA-FL file a Form 990-N instead of a Form 990?
The IRS lets organizations with gross receipts normally $50,000 or less file the short Form 990-N e-Postcard. HLAA-FL is a small volunteer association well under that threshold. The e-Postcard confirms the organization is active and lists its principal officer and address.
Where can I see HLAA-FL's financial statement?
Our annual financial statement is filed with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and can be viewed through Check-A-Charity by searching for Hearing Loss Association of Florida. Members may also request the treasurer's report through the contact page.
Can I get a copy of the bylaws?
Yes. The July 2020 bylaws are available as a PDF on this page. If you need them in another format, such as large print or plain text, contact us and we will provide one.
Questions about governance or finances?
Members and donors are welcome to ask. Contact the board and we will respond.