2022 ANNUAL REPORT - EAR RESEARCH FOUNDATION

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1901 Floyd Street, Sarasota, FL 34239 941.365.0367 www.EarRF.org

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."

– Winston Churchill

Letter from the President & Founder:

This has been a flourishing year for our organization. The Ear Research Foundation was established in 1979, with the mission of pursuing research, education, and community care. For over 43 years we have continued to make great strides fulfilling our mission, researching advanced treatments for hearing and balance disorders, educating physicians and the community. We provide community care, including free preschool hearing screenings, hearing aids to those who cannot afford them, support groups, and community outreach.

The Ear Research Foundation still operates as an independent non-profit entity, at Silverstein Institute, continually growing.

I am so pleased and grateful to all our supporters for making it possible for us to continue to fill this need in our community, and beyond. We hope that you can and will support the Foundation now and in the future, so all may hear.

Herbert Silverstein, MD, FACS President & Founder

Letter from the Board Chair:

First, thank you to all our donors this past year, your contributions to the Ear Research Foundation have enabled us to continue pursuing our mission of research, education, and community care for hearing loss and disorders of the ear.

Every year I am impressed by the advancement and growth within the Foundation.

Continual research, with clinical trials to treat hearing loss and tinnitus. Our community care programs that are vital not only in Sarasota but world-wide. Our new programs proved the Foundation's reach with attendees from all over the country, and world.

Our accomplishments as an organization wouldn’t be possible without our supporters. We look forward to 2023, as we advance and evolve, with you joining us this coming year, sharing our success in furthering our mission.

Geoffrey A. Frazier Chair, Board of Directors

Through our mission of research, education, and community care, the Ear Research Foundation has helped thousands of individuals with hearing loss and balance disorders, since 1979.

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The Ear Research Foundation is involved in several clinical drug and device trials, including several focusing on the regeneration of hair cells in the cochlea to restore hearing. There are five investigator initiated studies in the process.

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RESEARCH

2022 Research Stats: 50 Research Patients 5 Investigator Studies 3 Clinical Trials

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EDUCATION 2022 Minimally Invasive ENT Open Forum was held at Silverstein Institute on May 20th and 21st. For the first time, the course was held virtually as well as in-person.

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EDUCATION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM The Ear Research Foundation established one of the first Clinical Otolaryngology Fellowships in the United States in 1983. The Fellowship is a one-year program for board-eligible Otolaryngologists where fellows gain specialized training and cutting-edge experience. 2024 will mark a milestone when the Ear Research Foundation graduates our 50th fellow.

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EDUCATION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Dr. Linnea Fechtner, Fellow #48 , 2021 - 2022 "Linnea Fechtner was a superb fellow, one of our best. She will be a great neurotologist." - Dr. Herbert Silverstein, Founder, President, and Medical Director of the Ear Research Foundation.

The Ear Research Foundation officially sent-off Dr. Fechtner in early August when we welcomed fellow #49.

Dr. Fechtner is praised by all who work with her, as well as the patients she treats. Although we will miss her warm, enthusiastic presence, and her hard-work for the Foundation, we wish her all the best in her future endeavors, and her new journey in Colorado as an otologist.

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EDUCATION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Dr. Allen Young, Fellow #49, 2022 - 2023 Dr. Allen Young was born in China, moving to the US at the age of six.

He was raised in Oregon and Wisconsin. He attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham for an undergraduate in Neuroscience and a master's in Public Health.

Dr. Young attended John Hopkins Medical School, and completed his residency at University of Nevada at Las Vegas. Now, he joins the Ear Research Foundation Team to complete his fellowship training.

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EDUCATION HEARING EDUCATION SERIES

The Hearing Education Series was introduced to the ERF community in January 2022. The Hearing Education Series provides virtual lectures and Q & A with monthly webinars.

Providing lectures virtually enables ERF to educate a larger and more diverse audience.

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EDUCATION HEARING EDUCATION SERIES

HEARING EDUCATION SERIES STATS: 9 WEBINARS 850 VIRTUAL ATTENDEES VIEWERS FROM OVER 10 COUNTRIES VIEWERS FROM OVER 35 STATES ATTENDED BY 175 MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS CO-HOSTED WEBINARS WITH TEAM TONY CANCER FOUNDATION, SOUNDPRINT, AND FREQUENCY THERAPEUTICS

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COMMUNITY CARE PRESCHOOL HEARING SCREENINGS

PRESCHOOL HEARING SCREENING STATS: 246 SCREENED 68 STUDENTS WERE REFERRALS 178 STUDENTS PASSED

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COMMUNITY CARE HELP US HEAR

HELP US HEAR: 5 individuals received hearing aids The Help Us Hear program provides individuals hearing aids that can not afford them.

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COMMUNITY CARE SUPPORT GROUPS

SUPPORT GROUP STATS: 7 Support Groups Virtual and in-person attendees Over 300 attendees in 2022

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COMMUNITY CARE HEARING AID DONATIONS

The Ear Research Foundation partners with Hearing Charities of America. All donations of hearing aids or accessories we receive are sent to the Hearing Aid Project for repurposing to individuals in need.

2022 DONATIONS: Over 100 hearing aids 10 accessories Numerous cleaning tools and batteries

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MUSIC THAT GIVES THE JAZZ MUSIC OF DR. HERBERT SILVERSTEIN

Herb Silverstein is a renowned ear surgeon, inventor, avid snow skier, biker, jazz artist, and Founder of Silverstein Institute, and the Ear Research Foundation.

For over 40 years, Dr. Herbert Silverstein has been composing jazz albums to help inspire support for the Ear Research Foundation. His latest album "Magic Hands" and sixteenth entry into his remarkable discography.

It has reached an impressive #2 on the Top Jazz Chart at NACC. Proceeds from all CD sales benefit the Foundation.

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DR. HERBERT SILVERSTEIN DAY MARCH 9, 2022

The proclamation for "Dr. Herbert Silverstein Day" was reissued March 9, 2022, by Vice Mayor Kyle Battie, celebrating ten years since Dr. Silverstein was first honored.

March 9, 2012 the City of Sarasota and former Mayor Suzanne Atwell first honored him, and issued him a proclamation for "Dr. Herbert Silverstein Day".

Dr. Silverstein accepted a reissuance of "Dr. Herbert Silverstein Day" with the Ear Research Foundation board members, supporters and staff, Silverstein Institute coworkers, and friends present for this moment of recognition.

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HEAR & NOW...

AND ALL THAT JAZZ APRIL 9, 2022

The Ear Research Foundation held our annual gala event that was postponed for two years due to the pandemic.

The evening began with a cocktail hour and dinner at the Peterson Room at the Sarasota Opera House.

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HEAR & NOW...

AND ALL THAT JAZZ APRIL 9, 2022

Attendees witnessed the once-in-a-lifetime performance

by Dick Hyman and David Amram - on stage- TOGETHER for the first time in their CAREERS!

This epic show was followed by an afterparty in the courtyard with a performance by Dr. Herb Silverstein, while guests enjoyed coffee and dessert.

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MINIMALLY INVASIVE ENT OPEN FORUM MAY 20 & 21, 2022

Medical professionals, and physicians from all-over the world joined virtually or in-person at Silverstein Institute.

Course attendees, speakers, panelists, sponsors, exhibitors, and volunteers all gathered at our offices to execute this successful conference. This was the first time the course was offered virtually in addition to live in-person.

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GOVERNOR'S FAITH AND COMMUNITY BASED INITIATIVE JULY 2022

The Ear Research Foundation was recognized by Governor Ron DeSantis for the "Governor's Faith and Community Based Initiative". The Foundation received this honor for the work and support we provide to the community.

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UPDATES AND RENOVATIONS

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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD OCTOBER 18, 2022

Dr. Herbert Silverstein was awarded the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award by Sarasota Memorial Hospital for his years of research, innovation and service.

A wonderful honor in which he received on October 18th at the Sarasota Memorial Hospital Annual Medical Staff Meeting, attended by family, friends, and colleagues.

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In Loving Memory Bethlyn Silverstein

Beth was a brilliant person, and the Ear Research Foundation owes its longevity and success to her. She served as the Development Director for many years, bringing the Foundation to international recognition. Beth also was apart of ERF's event committee, and contributed her writing and editing talent to our newsletters. She will surely be missed by us.

Keep smiling, as Beth would say.

"The song is ended, but the melody lingers on."

- Irving Berlin

The Bethlyn Silverstein Memorial Fund supports the Ear Research Foundation's mission of research, education, and community care and to continue Beth's vision and passion for the Foundation.

April 6, 1954 - April 23, 2022

REPORT CARD Revenue

as of 12/31/2022 Research General Donations Annual Appeal Hear & Now Bethlyn Memorial Fund Help Us Hear MIN INV ENT Open Forum Giving Challenge Grants SERF Dues

$321,767.50 $18,103.60 $13,320.00 $60,254.00 $18,203.75 $200.00 $30,910.00 $1,550.00 $13,000.00 $1,965.00

The Ear Research Foundation

REPORT CARD Snapshot for 2022

In-Kind Donations Help Us Hear Patients Research Patients Preschool Children Screened Clinical Trials Investigator Studies Support Groups Webinars Fellow Graduated

The Ear Research Foundation

115 5 50 246 3 5 7 9 1

SUPPORT

DONOR SUPPORT GIVING LEVELS

SOPRANO $10,000 AND ABOVE

ALTO $5,000 TO $9,999

TENOR $1,000 TO $4,999

BARITONE $100 TO $999

BASS $25 TO $99

SUPPORT

CONDUCTOR 'S CIRCLE DONORS

SOPRANO DONORS

The Floyd Johnson and Flo Singer Johnson Foundation

ALTO DONORS

Dr. and Mrs. Charles Loewe Dr. Herbert Silverstein Mr. and Mrs. John Hampshire Mr. & Mrs. T. Raymond Suplee Mr. and Mrs. William Freas

SUPPORT

CONDUCTOR 'S CIRCLE DONORS

TENOR DONORS Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Klein Dr. David White Dr. Jack Wazen Dr. Jon Isaacson Dr. Lance Jackson Dr. Mark Nichols Dr. Oma Hester Dr. Richard & Barbara Gans Dr. Thomas Haberkamp Mr. & Mrs. Bob & Chris Millar Mr. and Mrs. Geoff Frazier Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Breske Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pocker Mr. Charles Githler Mr. Paul Rosenberg Mr. Peter Collis Ms. Betty Castigliano-Scott Ms. Mary Jane Carnevale

SUPPORT DONORS

Anonymous Ann Colman Beth Reckord Col. Preston Olinger

BARITONE

Jeffrey Berndt

Mr. Russell Ruscigno Mr. Sam Green

DONORS

Mr. Stephen Bell Mr. Steven Pinto Mr. William Johnston Ms. Alexandra Quarles

Ms. Ann Dewing

Kathryn Carr Ms. Ann Moe Dr. and Mrs. Louis Chaykin Kevin Connelly Ms. Annarita I. Scott Dr. and Mrs. Mr. & Mrs. John Welch Ms. Barbara Corbett Mark and Irene Kauffman Mr. & Mrs. Russell Stephens Ms. Brenda Griffiths Dr. Benjamin & Mr. & Mrs. Scot Kaufman Elizabeth Wycherly Ms. Carleen Payne Mr. & Mrs. Bill D. Tompkins Ms. Christine P. Dr. Eugene N. Myers Mr. and Mrs. Bruce B. MacLean Schlesinger Dr. Hayes Wanamaker Mr. and Mrs. Janis and Ron Collier Dr. Matthew Farrugia Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Nicholas Ms. Elaine D. Cohen Ms. Felicity Stack Dr. Michael Seidman Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tufts Ms. Gail Katz Dr. Noel and Michael Crosby Mr. David Berger Ms. Janet Shaw Mr. David Pipe Dr. Peter Catalano Ms. Margaret Godbout Mr. Eric Hoonhout Dr. Raleigh Jones Ms. Mary Fracker Mr. Eugene McGowan Dr. Ronen Nazarian Mr. Jose Antonio Garnham Ms. Meg Krakowiak Dr. Ryan Ridley Mr. Joseph Vuono Ms. Michelle Des Dr. Samuel Hill Mr. Larry Feldstein Verney Redwine Dr. Thomas Wilcox Mr. Nathan Skjerseth Ms. Nancy Skurjunis Dr. Yadiel Alameda Mr. Pierre Abadjian Ms. Natalie Salmore Fremajane Wolfson Mr. Randy & Lois Landis Ms. Susan Covel Froska Alfonso The Patterson Foundation Mr. Richard Reston Henry Ettman Sarasota Retina Institute Mr. Robert DellaSanta Joe and Mary Kay Henson Family Foundation

SUPPORT DONORS

BASS DONORS Beth Marks Ms Deborah Dunlap David Koss Ms. Joan Fox Dorothy Spelman Ms. Joanne Eckinger Laura Kleiman Ledner Ms. Jodel Velarde Michael Morey Ms. Judy Weihe Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D'Ambrosio Ms. Kathleen Killeen Mr. and Mrs. William Fellows Ms. Liane Horton Mr. Bob Phillips Ms. Margaret Mills Mr. Donald Farnsworth Ms. Nancy Carol Morgan Mr. Gerald Palmer Ms Toni Goldberg Mr. Gilbert Cohen Paul Yoder Mr. John L. Carnevale Ralph Verdino Mr. Michael Ross Suzanne Lucas Mr. Russell Davidson Thomas Praino Mr. Stephen Mintzer Mr. & Mrs. Frank DeFrancisco Ms. Christina DeFrancisco & Mr. Miles McDonald Ms. Christina M. Pollacci

SUPPORT IN-KIND DONORS

Christopher Wood Mr. & Mrs. Dale & Stephanie Bedsole Mr. Ed Cavazuti Mr. Henry Strazan Ms. Barbara Sherrow Ms. Catherine Cunningham Ms. Christine Goodier Ms. Janet Twomey Ms. Marie G. Patterson Ms. Michelle Bauman Tito's Handmade Vodka

BECOME A SUPPORTER The Ear Research Foundation, Inc. reaches thousands of individuals of all ages through its mission of Research, Education, and Community Care, but only with the help of donors, like you! Your donation helps the hard of hearing community experience their life to its full potential.

Mail your donation to: Ear Research Foundation 1901 Floyd Street, Sarasota, FL 34239 USA Make a donation over the phone by calling: 941.556.4219 WWW.EarRF.org/supportERF

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Herbert Silverstein, MD, FACS Founder & President

Geoffrey A. Frazier Chair, Board of Directors

Jack J. Wazen, MD, FACS Seth Rosenberg, MD, FACS Vice President, Director of Research Vice President, Director of Education Directors:

T. Raymond Suplee, CPA, Treasurer Eileen Hampshire Richard Pocker Charles Githler, III, Secretary Eric Hoonhout, Esq. Ty Wilkinson Kevin Coscia, Esq. Neil Nayak, MD

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