Friends Of Down Syndrome is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (P60) the organization is classified as: Emergency Assistance, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Friends Of Down Syndrome employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Down Syndrome 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 12/2021, Friends Of Down Syndrome generated $218.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $369.3k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE FRIENDS OF DOWN SYNDROME'S MISSION IS TO CREATE A LIFELONG OF EDUCATION AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEENS AND ADULTS WITH DOWN SYNDROME THROUGH EDUCATION, SOCIALIZATION, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
DOWN SYNDROME ACADEMY OPENED ON JANUARY 6TH 2014 WITH 17 CLIENTS AND ENDED THE YEAR 2020 WITH APPROXIMATELY 100+ CLIENTS. THE DOWN SYNDROME ACADEMY SERVES AS A POST HIGH SCHOOL EDUCTAION PROGRAM FOR OUR ADULTS TO BOTH MAINTAIN AS WELL AS INCREASE ACADEMIC SKILLS. THESE TARGETED SKILLS INCLUDE READING, MATH, SCIENCE, COUNTING/MANAGING MONEY, AND COMPUTER SKILLS. PARTICIPANTS ATTEND CLASSES FIVE DAYS A WEEK FROM 8AM TO 3:15PM. ALL PARTICPANTS ARE ASSESSED WHEN THEY ENTER THE PROGRAM AND GOALS ARE DEVELOPED BASED ON PARTICIPANT'S ASSESSMENT RESULT
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Karen Evans Member At Large & Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $30,769 |
Bonnie Bertsch Member At Large | Officer | 1 | $22,209 |
Gina Camacho President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $6,000 |
Kelli Evans Secretary | Trustee | 3 | $4,948 |
Robert Allen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Melissa Marteeny-Pea Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $51,431 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $29,001 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $80,432 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $115,493 |
Investment income | $190 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | -$29,300 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $51,908 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $218,723 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,686 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,934 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $151,796 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $37,617 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $23,040 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,786 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,834 |
Office expenses | $25,020 |
Information technology | $4,398 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $30,962 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $30,517 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,877 |
Insurance | $3,811 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $369,344 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $74,941 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $84,343 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $4,484 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,648 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,649,011 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,817,427 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $2,541,063 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $149,900 |
Other liabilities | $7,188 |
Total liabilities | $2,698,151 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $78,166 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $41,110 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,817,427 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Friends Of Down Syndrome has recieved totaling $13,402.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,451 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,451 |
Shell Oil Company Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: MG | $500 |
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