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.
Form
990
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:
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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
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Gina Camacho President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Melissa Marteeny-Pena Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jamila Green Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Karen Evans Member At Large & Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $41,000 |
Linda Avedon Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Leona Filis Member | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
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. | $52,588 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,629 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $119,513 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $38,388 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $98 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,451 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,120 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,225 |
Office expenses | $20,575 |
Information technology | $7,418 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $85,431 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,355 |
Interest | $42,627 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $27,099 |
Insurance | $887 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $420,775 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $40,578 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $11,000 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $15,546 |
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 | $973,106 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,040,230 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,501 |
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 | $720,100 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $149,900 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $882,501 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $116,619 |
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 | $1,040,230 |