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HEARING INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION INC: Form 990, tax year 2010

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Organization
HEARING INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION INC (EIN 42-6100157)
Tax period
2010-01-01 to 2010-12-31
Filed
2011-05-12
IRS object ID
201101329349301430
Schema version
2010v3.2
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Timestamp2011-05-12T08:20:30-07:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2010-12-31TaxPeriodEndDate

Preparer Firm PreparerFirm

Preparer Firm Business Name PreparerFirmBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1Porte Brown LLCBusinessNameLine1

Preparer Firm US Address PreparerFirmUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1845 Oakton StreetAddressLine1
CityElk Grove VillageCity
StateILState
ZIP Code600071904ZIPCode
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Return Type990ReturnType
Tax Period Begin Date2010-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDate

Filer Filer

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Name Name

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CityWASHINGTONCity
StateDCState
ZIP Code20005ZIPCode

Officer Officer

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NameCAROLE ROGINName
TitleExecutive DirecTitle
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Preparer Preparer

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NameBRUCE G JONESName
Phone8479561040Phone
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Tax Year2010TaxYear
Build TS2016-02-24 21:20:13ZBuildTS

Form 990 IRS990

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Significant ChangefalseSignificantChange
DescriptionGOVERNMENT RELATIONS TO INTERACT WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATURES AND AGENCIES REGARDING THE LEGAL AND REGULATORY TREATMENT OF HEARING AIDS.Description

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DescriptionINTERNET SERVICES TO INCREASE THE TYPE AND AMOUNT OF INFORMATION AVAILABLE ABOUT HEARING LOSS ON THE WEB AND TO PROVIDE ONLINE INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES FOR HIA MEMBERS. TO COLLECT AND DISSEMINATE SALES STATISTICS AND OTHER RESEARCHDescription

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DescriptionLOBBYING ACTIVITIES PRIMARILY TO INCREASE CONGRESSIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE PASSAGE OF A TAX CREDIT FOR HEARING AID PURCHASES AND THE MANAGEMENT OF HEARPACDescription
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StateILState
ZIP Code60611ZIPCode
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (12 entries)

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ROBERT TONG
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RANDY RAYMOND
Director1.00X000
PEER LAURITSEN
Director1.00X000
MIKE ORSCHELN
Director1.00X000
JERRY RUZICKA
Past Chairman1.00X000
JEFF TAYLOR
Director1.00X000
GORDON WALKER
Director1.00X000
CAROLE ROGIN
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Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenue (2 entries)

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Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

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Form990 Schedule D Part XIV Form990ScheduleDPartXIV

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Return ReferencePart X : FIN48 FootnoteReturnReference
ExplanationTHE ASSOCIATION HAS ADOPTED THE PROVISIONS OF ASC TOPIC 740, INCOME TAXES, RELATING TO THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. THE ASSOCIATION FILES INCOME TAX RETURNS IN THE U.S. FEDERAL JURISIDICTION AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS, THE ASSOCIATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2007.Explanation

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (7 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly AvailableDOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MAY BE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO THE HEARING INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION'S OFFICE
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12cForm 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of ConflictsCONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED ON A REGULAR BASIS AT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS AND MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review ProcessFORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WHO DISSEMINATES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7aForm 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing BodyDirectors shall be elected at the annual meeting of the Members of the Corporation. Nominations of persons submitted to the Members for election as Directors, including persons to fill expiring terms or newly created Directorships, shall, except as otherwise provided in the Bylaws, originate with the Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors of the Corporation. For elections of Directors, ballots shall be provided and there shall not appear any place on such ballot any mark or marking that might indicate the person who casts such ballot. At any meeting of the Members for election of Directors, in addition to nominations made by the Nominating Committee, any Member shall have the right to move a nomination from the general membership
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or ShareholderRegular Membership consists of those persons, firms, and organizations which are engaged in the manufacture and/or initial distribution of hearing aids and other assistive listening devices on a national basis. Each regular Member in good standing shall hold one vote and shall be entitled to all other benefits of membership. Supplier Membership consists of those persons, firms and organizations which are engaged in the manufacture and/or initial distribution of evaluative and testing equipment, and components and parts of hearing aids or other assistive listening devices on a national basis. Each supplier Member in good standing shall hold one vote and shall be entitled to all other benefits of membership.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 3Form 990, Part VI, Line 3: Description of Delegated Duties to Management CompanyFINANCIAL OPERATIONS
Form 990, Part III, Line 4dForm 990, Part III, Line 4d : Other Program Services DescriptionOTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: ANNUAL MEETING TO DISCUSS DEVELOPMENTS IN HEARING AID INDUSTRY

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Form990 Schedule R Part II Form990ScheduleRPartII

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