Down Syndrome Association Of Greater Charlotte is located in Charlotte, NC. The organization was established in 1987. 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 12/2023, Down Syndrome Association Of Greater Charlotte employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Down Syndrome Association Of Greater Charlotte 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, Down Syndrome Association Of Greater Charlotte generated $289.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $352.7k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.2%) per year over the past 5 years. 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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PROVIDING INFORMATION AND SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME ALONG WITH FAMILIES, PROFESSIONALS, AND THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CAMP HOLIDAY:CAMP HOLIDAY IS A SUMMER DAY CAMP FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-21 WITH DOWN SYNDROME, RUNNING FOR 5 WEEKS IN TWO LOCATIONS IN CHARLOTTE. THE CAMP FEATURES A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES SUITABLE FOR THE AGE GROUP AND PROVIDES A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR CAMPERS
CAMP HORIZONCAMP HORIZON IS A TRADITIONAL OVERNIGHT CAMP EXPERIENCE HELD AT YMCA CAMP HARRISON IN BOOMER, NC. THIS 4-DAY/3-NIGHT CAMP IS FOR CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME, AGES 10-17, AND INCLUDES TRADITIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS HORSEBACK RIDING, ARTS & CRAFTS, AND SWIMMING. EACH CAMPER IS PAIRED WITH A 1:1 VOLUNTEER COUNSELOR. THE CAMP FOCUSES ON BUILDING SELF-CONFIDENCE AND INDEPENDENCE WITHIN A TRADITIONAL CAMP SETTING. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE.
ADULT RETREATTHE ADULT WEEKEND RETREAT IS DESIGNED FOR ADULTS WITH DOWN SYNDROME, AGES 18 AND ABOVE, FOCUSING ON EMPOWERING THEM TO BECOME CONTRIBUTING, VALUED MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE RETREAT INCLUDES A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES AIMED AT INCREASING SELF-CONFIDENCE AND INDEPENDENCE, SUCH AS VOCATIONAL PROJECTS AND VARIOUS CAMP ACTIVITIES. TWO WEEKEND RETREATS WERE HELD IN 2022 NEAR LAKE WYLIE IN SOUTH CAROLINA, THE RETREAT OFFERS A 3:1 PARTICIPANT-TO-COUNSELOR RATIO, AND SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ELIGIBLE FAMILIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Roy Courtney Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $59,471 |
Andrew Spafford President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Melina Deleon Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Anna Emerich Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Omar Ritter Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Joseph Mulla Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $69,827 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $56,302 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $126,129 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $44,378 |
Investment income | $12,100 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $85,165 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $289,052 |
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. | $62,082 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $62,082 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $48,088 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $280 |
Payroll taxes | $39,381 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,342 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,500 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,400 |
Travel | $2,302 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $9,013 |
All other expenses | $46,338 |
Total functional expenses | $352,686 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $258,295 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $104,601 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,013 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $89 |
Total assets | $363,998 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $372,133 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | -$8,135 |
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 | $363,998 |