Darts is located in West Saint Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (P81) the organization is classified as: Senior Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Darts employed 70 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Darts 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 12/2023, Darts generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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DARTS MISSION IS CREATING CONNECTIONS THAT ENRICH AGING. WE ARE A RESPECTED LEADER IN PROVIDING EQUITABLE SOLUTIONS THAT REFLECT DIVERSE COMMUNITY NEEDS AND CREATE A FULFILLING AGING JOURNEY. DARTS SUPPORTS HEALTHY AGING BY PROVIDING PRACTICAL SERVICES AT HOME; ACCESSIBLE RIDE SERVICES; SUPPORTING CAREGIVERS; ENGAGES ALL AGES TO VOLUNTEER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SOCIAL SERVICES- DARTS' SOCIAL WORKERS AND SERVICE COORDINATORS WORK WITH OLDER ADULTS AND FAMILY CAREGIVERS TO ASSESS NEEDS AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE, INCLUDING ON-SITE SUPPORT. DARTS' INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE CALL LINE IS THE ENTRY POINT. SERVICE COORDINATORS WORK WITH CAREGIVERS OF OLDER ADULTS TO PROVIDE COUNSELING AND RESOURCE CONNECTION. IN 2023, DARTS SERVED 183 PEOPLE WITH ACCESS ASSISTANCE, SERVICE NAVIGATION, SUPPORT GROUPS, COUNSELING, FAMILY MEETINGS AND/OR RESPITE. THE BREATHING SPACE GROUP RESPITE LOCATIONS REACHED MAXIMUM CAPACITY AND ARE EXPANDING TO WEEKLY SERVICE IN EARLY 2024. RESPITE VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED 3497 HOURS OF RELIEF. 91% OF CAREGIVERS SURVEYED SAID DARTS INCREASED THEIR ABILITY TO PROVIDE CARE. IN 2023 DARTS ADDED SPECIALIZED ACCESS SPECIFICALLY TARGETING LATINE AND LGBTQ+ OLDER ADULTS. DARTS PROVIDED SERVICE COORDINATION TO 406 CLIENTS IN AFFORDABLE SENIOR APARTMENT BUILDINGS. IN DECEMBER, WE INCREASED BUILDINGS, BRINGING OUR TOTAL TO EIGHTEEN. WE PROVIDED HEALTHY AGING SERVICES TO 32 CLIENTS.
GENERAL- IN 2023 WE HELPED 2,070 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AMONG WHOM 23% ENROLLED IN TWO OR MORE DARTS PROGRAMS. 67% REPORT THEY ARE AT OR BELOW 200% OF FEDERAL POVERTY LEVELS, 75% ARE FEMALE, AND 18% ARE A RACE OTHER THAN WHITE. THE AVERAGE CLIENT AGE IS 75.
TRANSPORTATION- DARTS IS CERTIFIED AS A SPECIALIZED TRANSIT SERVICE (STS) PROVIDER. IN 2023, DARTS USED 6 ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES TO PROVIDE A TOTAL OF 8,473 RIDES. WE CONTINUED ASSISTING AREA FOOD SHELF CLIENTS BY DELIVERING 228 FOOD SUPPORT ORDERS TO OLDER ADULTS AND PROVIDED 150 INSTANCES OF ASSISTED GROCERY SHOPPING. LOOP CIRCULATOR ROUTES OPERATE REGULARLY IN COTTAGE GROVE, EDINA, HASTINGS, LAKEVILLE, SOUTH ST. PAUL AND WEST ST. PAUL. SUPPORT FROM THE OLDER AMERICAN ACT AND DAKOTA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS ALLOW US TO ADJUST RATES TO THE RIDERS' ABILITIES TO PAY. RIDES HELP PEOPLE STAY CONNECTED IN THEIR COMMUNITY AND 97% OF RIDERS FELT SAFE RIDING WITH DARTS.
HOME SERVICES- DARTS PROVIDES HOUSEHOLD SERVICES THAT ASSIST OLDER ADULTS IN REMAINING IN THE HOME OF THEIR CHOICE. DARTS STAFF, CONTRACTORS, AND VOLUNTEERS PARTNER TO PROVIDE SERVICES THAT INCLUDE HOUSEKEEPING TASKS (INCLUDING LAUNDRY AND MEAL PREPARATION), AND OUTDOOR CHORES (SUCH AS LAWN CARE AND SNOW REMOVAL). IN 2023, DARTS PROVIDED HOME SERVICES TO 578 OLDER ADULTS. DARTS VOLUNTEERS COMPLETED 11,987 SERVICE HOURS ASSISTING OLDER ADULTS WITH YARDWORK, PROVIDING RESPITE CARE, STRATEGIC, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR DARTS AND MENTORING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS. 31 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED 640 HOURS OF TECH SUPPORT THROUGH OUR NEW TECH BUDDIES PROGRAM, CREATING INTERGENERATIONAL CONNECTIONS AND INCREASING CLIENTS' ABILITIES TO USE TECHNOLOGY TO STAY ENGAGED IN THEIR COMMUNITY. 94% DARTS HOME SERVICES CLIENTS REPORT THESE SERVICES HELP TO REDUCE ISOLATION. FOR ALL CLIENTS, SURVEY RESPONSES, 96% SAY DARTS IMPROVED THEIR ABILITY TO LIVE AT THEIR HOME.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ann Bailey President | Officer | 40 | $126,778 |
Bin Zhu Former Finan | Officer | 40 | $23,000 |
Michelle Engdahl Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jim Ganger Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Suzanne Pearl Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tom Edminson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $107,168 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $470,587 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $577,755 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,524,538 |
Investment income | $80,366 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$32,902 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $9,148 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,167,957 |
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. | $166,348 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $159,203 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,310,896 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $14,479 |
Other employee benefits | $134,287 |
Payroll taxes | $135,043 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $8,225 |
Fees for services: Other | $259,851 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $81,434 |
Information technology | $26,437 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $66,727 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $103,083 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,490,745 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $554,124 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $27,050 |
Accounts receivable, net | $301,217 |
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 | $90,306 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $607,300 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $873,109 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $11,416 |
Total assets | $2,464,522 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $129,490 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $11,416 |
Total liabilities | $140,906 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $969,719 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,353,897 |
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 | $2,464,522 |