Program areas at DAC
Communication: DAC's interpreting department has a staff of certified sign language interpreters available to provide critical communication accessibility 24 hours a day. Communication services are provided to entities who need to communicate with their consumers who are deaf or hard of hearing. Communication services also include Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) and Communication Access Real-time translators (CART). The interpreting department is dedicated to delivering equal communication access for the deaf and hard of hearing community.
Senior Citizens Center: DAC's Senior Citizen Center provides daily activities to deaf and hard of hearing older adults. These activities include wellness checks, social activities, educational classes and hot nutritious meals. DAC provides free transportation services for seniors participating in DAC's senior citizen program.
Technology: This program provides financial assistance with acquiring specialized assistive phone technology. It is available to Texas residents who experience certifiable difficulties or barriers accessing the telephone infrastructure. DAC's Outreach Specialists in Fort Worth and Dallas assist individuals with the application process both in and out of the office.
Who funds Deaf Action Center (DAC)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at DAC
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Heather Hughes | Executive Director | $69,844 | 2023-10-27 |
| Dominic Lacy | President | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Michael McLaurin | Vice President and Treasurer / Director / Vice President / Treasurer | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Lisa Wyly | Secretary / Director | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Daniel Garza | Past Treasurer / Director | $0 | 2018-12-31 |
| ...and 3 more key personnel |
Financials for DAC
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,393,540 | $865,231 | 61.1% |
| Program services | $1,104,123 | $556,327 | 98.5% |
| Investment income and dividends | $86 | $169 | -49.1% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $300 | $0 | 999% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $2,498,049 | $1,421,727 | 75.7% |
Organizations like DAC
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa | 501(c)(3) | Iowa City, IA | $970,571 |
| American Liver Foundation (ALF) | 501(c)(3) | West Orange, NJ | $5,792,842 |
| National Eating Disorders Association | 501(c)(3) | White Plains, NY | $3,064,146 |
| Bleeding Disorders Foundation of North Carolina | 501(c)(3) | Morrisville, NC | $644,892 |
| Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts (BIA-MA) | 501(c)(3) | Westborough, MA | $2,729,362 |
| Betty and Leonard Phillips Deaf Action Center of Northwest La | 501(c)(3) | Shreveport, LA | $860,132 |
| National Society to Prevent Blindness / Prevent Blindness America | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $5,068,074 |
| Brain Injury Association of Va (BIAV) | 501(c)(3) | Richmond, VA | $981,026 |
| Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska | 501(c)(3) | Lincoln, NE | $1,116,423 |
| Breathe California of the Bay Area Golden Gate and Central Coast | 501(c)(3) | San Jose, CA | $1,333,909 |
Data update history
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 5, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersDisease-focused nonprofitsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Political advocacyConducts researchReceives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 3110 Cedar Plaza LN
- Dallas, TX 75235
- Metro area
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- County
- Dallas County, TX
- Website URL
- dactexas.org/Â
- Phone
- (214) 521-0407
- Facebook page
- DACTXÂ
- Twitter profile
- @dactexasÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 75-1575599
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1977
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- G40: Diseases of Specific Organs
- NAICS code, primary
- 813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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