Down Syndrome Association Of Jacksonville Inc
- Assets
- $892.5k
- Revenue
- $758.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Jacksonville, FL
- Founding
- 09/1990
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 59-2978073
Organization Overview
Down Syndrome Association Of Jacksonville Inc is located in Jacksonville, FL. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (P03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Down Syndrome Association Of Jacksonville Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Down Syndrome Association Of Jacksonville 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 12/2023, Down Syndrome Association Of Jacksonville Inc generated $758.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $754.5k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.4% per year over the past 9 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO HELPING PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND HELPING TO CREATE A COMMUNITY THAT IS EDUCATED, SUPPORTIVE AND INCLUSIVE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF JACKSONVILLE (DSAJ) PROVIDES WORKSHOPS, EDUCATION CONFERENCES AND COMMUNITY OUTREACHTO RAISE AWARENESS. THE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM IS A VOCATIONAL REHAD PROGRAM WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA THAT WILL PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT OPPERTUNITIES.
DSAJ PROVIDES VARIOUS SUPPORT SERVICES IN NORTHEAST FLORIDA WHOSE FOCUS IS TO PROVIDE AWARENESS AND EDUCATION AND TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME REACH THEIR POTENTIAL. THE ORGANIZATION HAS OVER 1,600 INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
DSAJ PROVIDES FAMILY SUPPORT TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT DOWN SYNDROME BY PROVIDING MONTHLY SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR VARIOUS AGE GROUPS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES FUNDING TO ASSIST FAMILIES WITH THE EXPENSES OF TRAVELING TO VARIOUS STATE AND NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES. APPROXIMATELY, 780 FAMILIES WERE SERVED DURING THE YEAR 2023. INCLUSION SOLUTIONS PROGRAMS PROVIDE THERAPY SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS (UP TO 1,500.00 PER FAMILY)
BASKETBALL PROGRAM: THE DSAJ BASKETBALL TEAM MEETS WEEKLY AT HENDRICKS AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH. WE ACCOMMODATE PLAYERS AGES 6 YEARS AND ABOVE. OUR SEASON BEGINS IN FEBRUARY AND RUNS THROUGH AUGUST. ALTHOUGH THIS PROGRAM IS SPONSORED BY DSAJ, IT IS NOT LIMITED TO CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME: ALL CHILDREN WITH VARYING DISABILITIES ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE. SOCCER PROGRAM: THE DSAJ SPONSORS A SOCCER TEAM THAT PLAYS EACH SATURDAY MORNING. THE ANNUAL SEASON TYPICALLY STARTS THE LAST SATURDAY IN OCTOBER AND RUNS THROUGH THE END OF FEBRUARY. THE TEAM IS OPEN TO ANYONE WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY REGARDLESS OF AGE. THE PLAYERS ARE GROUPED INTO TEAMS BASED ON AGE AND SOCCER SKILLS. OUR PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH EVERYONE CAN PARTICIPATE, EXERCISE SAFELY, LEARN HOW TO PLAY AS A TEAM AND MAKE FRIENDS. WE EMPHASIZE SAFETY, TEAM SPIRIT AND GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP CONDUCT. STARZ DANCE AND CHEER: THE STARZ CHEERLEADER GROUP IS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. WE MEET WEEKLY TO PREPARE FOR PERFORMANCES. OUR STARZ PERFORM AT EVENTS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS VARIOUS DSAJ CELEBRATIONS. DURING THE YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 105 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THE WELLNESS AND FITNESS PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kristen Desmidt Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Stefanie Harrell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Ryan Hudson Jones Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Lesa Kemp Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Jeff Leach Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Jack Lynch Board Member | Trustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $91,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $61,806 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $152,806 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $96,454 |
| Investment income | $14,643 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $53,558 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $431,321 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $758,800 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $313,116 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,602 |
| Other employee benefits | $10,812 |
| Payroll taxes | $17,938 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,386 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,386 |
| Fees for services: Other | $220,357 |
| Advertising and promotion | $22,040 |
| Office expenses | $13,068 |
| Information technology | $7,641 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $60,106 |
| Travel | $32,470 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $5,614 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,816 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $824 |
| Insurance | $3,290 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $754,466 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $326,499 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $29,945 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $28,394 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $507,694 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $892,532 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $87,121 |
| 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 | $137 |
| Total liabilities | $87,258 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $805,274 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $892,532 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Down Syndrome Association Of Jacksonville Inc has awarded $29,119 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY (NDSS) PURPOSE: PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM A PORTION OF ITS ANNUAL BUDDY WALK FUNDRAISING PROCEEDS TO THE NATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY TO SUPPORT THE NDSS NATIONAL ADVOCACY EFFORTS FOR THE VALUE, ACCEPTANCE AND INCLUSION OF PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME. | $13,000 |
LOWCOUNTRY DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY PURPOSE: PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM FUNDS RAISED BY THE GATE FOUNDATION TO THE ORGANIZATION TO SUPPORT DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS. | $5,175 |
NORTH FLORIDA SCHOOL OF SPECIAL EDUCATION PURPOSE: PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR A FASHION SHOW DESIGNED TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT ENHANCING CONNECTIONS IN THE NORTHEAST FLORIDA COMMUNITY WITH PEOPLE WHO HAVE INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENT DIFFERENCES, INCLUDING DOWN SYNDROME. | $1,000 |
GLOBAL DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION PURPOSE: PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE FOUNDATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME THROUGH RESEARCH, MEDICAL CARE, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. | $5,000 |
DOWN SYNDROME ASSN OF GREATER CHARLOTTE PURPOSE: PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM FUNDS RAISED BY THE GATE FOUNDATION TO THE ORGANIZATION TO SUPPORT DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS. | $421 |
FAMILY CONNECTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA PURPOSE: PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM FUNDS RAISED BY THE GATE FOUNDATION TO THE ORGANIZATION TO SUPPORT DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS. | $1,523 |