Deaf Education Advocates Foundation

The mission of the Deaf Education Advocates Foundation/DEAF is to raise funds in support of enrichment activities which benefit Deaf & Hard of Hearing students who participate in programs provided by the Washington School for the Deaf/WSD.
100% of all donations directly support:
• Conferences & Camps: Academic events & summer camps
• Scholarships for graduating seniors & campers
• Staff Mini-Grants: Funding for innovative classroom projects & technology
• Athletics: Support for Special Olympics & athletic programs
• Technology & Arts: STEAM events & projects

Mill Neck Foundation, Inc.

The Mill Neck Foundation for the Deaf is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing resources and funding opportunities to support the programs and services of its affiliates - Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf, Mill Neck Services for the Deaf, and Lutheran Friends of the Deaf (collectively, the Mill Neck Family of Organizations). Together, we are committed to serving the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community through every stage of life, from infancy, to K-12 education, to employment, to eldercare, and everything in between.

Our mission is to create a world in which Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals are included, empowered, celebrated, and embraced as equals through equitable education practices, sign language, supported employment, and accessible habilitation programs and services.

Roc That!

Roc That!’s mission is to educate, entertain, and spread awareness of American Sign Language and Deaf communities; and creating a platform for American Sign Language users to explore the depth of the language while making an entertaining experience and raising awareness of the beauty and versatility of American Sign Language.

Charles Thompson Memorial Hall

Charles Thompson Memorial Hall is located in St. Paul, Minnesota and has been the heartbeat and principal social hub for Deaf people throughout Minnesota for over 100 years. Designed by a deaf architect, Dr Olaf Hanson, and opened in 1916, it is considered one of the oldest Deaf Clubs in the world.

Thompson Hall is proudly owned by the Deaf community and managed by dedicated Deaf volunteers.

The original mission of this 501(c)3 non-profit organization was to establish a building for the entertainment and education of deaf people in Minnesota. The mission includes preserving the language and culture of Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind.

Thompson Hall is on the National Register of Historic Places. The organization and building continues to be used as a community center for the local deaf community. Programs are funded through charitable grants, individual donations and fundraising events.

Deaf Organizations Fund

The Deaf Organizations Fund (DOF) seeks to strengthen organizations working with deaf communities by providing accessible grants and resources. In doing so, DOF envisions a future in which deaf communities have access to a wide array of services provided by thriving, well-resourced organizations.

We call on other funders to join our work by collaborating on funding opportunities and elevating accessibility standards.