Massachusetts Downs Syndrome Congress Inc

Organization Overview

Massachusetts Downs Syndrome Congress Inc is located in Burlington, MA. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (G25) the organization is classified as: Down Syndrome, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Massachusetts Downs Syndrome Congress Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Massachusetts Downs Syndrome Congress Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Massachusetts Downs Syndrome Congress Inc generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.8% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO ENSURE INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME IN MASSACHUSETTS ARE VALUED, INCLUDED, AND GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITIES TO PURSUE FULFILLING LIVES BY PROVIDING INFORMATION, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AND ADVOCACY FOR PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND THEIR FAMILIES, EDUCATORS, HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, AND THE COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE MDSC ADVANCES THE UNDERSTANDING OF DOWN SYNDROME THROUGH IMPLEMENTING PUBLIC AWARENESS INITIATIVES THAT LEAD TO SYSTEMIC CHANGES THAT ENHANCE THE ABILITY FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME TO HAVE MEANINGFUL FULFILLING LIVES IN THE COMMUNITY. OUR MAJOR PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE BUDDY WALK PROGRAM, YOUR NEXT STAR EMPLOYMENT CAMPAIGN, THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE, EDUCATORS FORUM, ADULT CONFERENCE, AND MEDICAL PROVIDER EDUCATION. IN FY21 OVER 6,200 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN AND BENEFITED FROM THESE PROGRAMS.


THE MDSC PROVIDES NETWORKING, SOCIAL/FRIENDSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, AND DIRECT SUPPORTS FOR ALL PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND THEIR FAMILIES ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS. THROUGH OUR NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PARENTS FIRST CALL PROGRAM, ADVOCATES IN MOTION TEEN AND YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM, ALLEN CROCKER SELF-ADVOCATE INTERN PROGRAM, DADS APPRECIATING DOWN SYNDROME, DOWN SYNDROME AUTISM CONNECTION, SERVICES FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS, DIVERSITY OUTREACH PROGRAM, SUPPORT GROUP LEADER RETREAT, AND A VARIETY OF OTHER SOCIAL RECREATION PROGRAMS THE MDSC PROVIDED DIRECT SUPPORT TO OVER 4,500 INDIVIDUALS IN FY21.


THE MDSC ADVANCES THE UNDERSTANDING OF DOWN SYNDROME THROUGH IMPLEMENTING PUBLIC AWARENESS INITIATIVES THAT LEAD TO SYSTEMIC CHANGES THAT ENHANCE THE ABILITY FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME TO HAVE MEANINGFUL FULFILLING LIVES IN THE COMMUNITY. OUR MAJOR PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE BUDDY WALK PROGRAM, YOUR NEXT STAR EMPLOYMENT CAMPAIGN, THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE, EDUCATORS FORUM, ADULT CONFERENCE, AND MEDICAL PROVIDER EDUCATION. IN FY21 OVER 6,200 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN AND BENEFITED FROM THESE PROGRAMS.


THE MDSC PROVIDES NETWORKING, SOCIAL/FRIENDSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, AND DIRECT SUPPORTS FOR ALL PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND THEIR FAMILIES ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS. THROUGH OUR NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PARENTS FIRST CALL PROGRAM, ADVOCATES IN MOTION TEEN AND YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM, ALLEN CROCKER SELF-ADVOCATE INTERN PROGRAM, DADS APPRECIATING DOWN SYNDROME, DOWN SYNDROME AUTISM CONNECTION, SERVICES FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS, DIVERSITY OUTREACH PROGRAM, SUPPORT GROUP LEADER RETREAT, AND A VARIETY OF OTHER SOCIAL RECREATION PROGRAMS THE MDSC PROVIDED DIRECT SUPPORT TO OVER 4,500 INDIVIDUALS IN FY21.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$1,845
Fundraising events$702,461
Related organizations$0
Government grants $339,778
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$796,212
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $116,520
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,840,296
Total Program Service Revenue$62,211
Investment income $4,169
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,810
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$22,951
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $149
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,885,684

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Massachusetts Downs Syndrome Congress Inc has awarded $13,822 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

NATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: TO HELP SUPPORT THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR DOWN SYNDROME.

$13,822
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Massachusetts Downs Syndrome Congress Inc has recieved totaling $2,503,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
$2,500,000
$2,500
Cecelias Adventures Inc

Attleboro, MA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION STATEMENT.

$500
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