Friends Of Down Syndrome

Organization Overview

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 12/2023, Friends Of Down Syndrome employed 11 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 12/2023, Friends Of Down Syndrome generated $431.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $420.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.6% per year over the past 8 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

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE FRIENDS OF DOWN SYNDROMES 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:

Part 3 - Line 4a

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 PARTICIPANTS ASSESSMENT RESULT


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Gina Camacho
President
$0
Melissa Marteeny-Pena
Vice President
$0
Jamila Green
Treasurer
$0
Karen Evans
Member At Large & Executive Director
$41,000
Linda Avedon
Secretary
$0
Leona Filis
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$49,566
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$8,015
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$57,581
Total Program Service Revenue$285,044
Investment income $3
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $54,074
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $431,668

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