North Dakota Special Olympics Inc

Organization Overview

North Dakota Special Olympics Inc is located in Grand Forks, ND. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (N71) the organization is classified as: Olympics, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2021, North Dakota Special Olympics Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. North Dakota Special Olympics 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 12/2021, North Dakota Special Olympics Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $695.1k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES BY GIVING THEM CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY, AND PARTICIPATE IN A SHARING OF GIFTS, SKILLS, AND FRIENDSHIP.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SOND IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED IN THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO ENABLE CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES TO BECOME A MORE ACCEPTED AND INTEGRAL PART OF THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY RESIDE. THE PROGRAMS OFFERED BY SOND CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES WILL BE PREPARED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE THROUGH ACTIVITIES THAT WILL (1) BETTER ENABLE THEM TO BE INDEPENDENT, PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY; (2) ASSIST THEM IN IMPROVING THEIR OVERALL HEALTH AND SAFETY THROUGH HEALTHY ATHLETE INITIATIVES AND VOLUNTEER TRAINING/EDUCATION; (3) ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO SUPPORT AND OTHER ASSISTANCE THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION; (4) ENHANCE INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND INVOLVEMENT; AND (5) INCREASE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES TO MORE PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. ADDITIONALLY SOND DOES NOT, NOR CANNOT, ASSESS ANY FEES TO THE PARTICIPANTS OR THEIR FAMILIES FOR THE PROGRAMS PROVIDED; THEREFORE, FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM FOUNDATIONS, BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS IS CRITICAL TO SUSTAINING PROGRAMS FOR THE PEOPLE IN ND. EDUCATION AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP IS WHAT SUPPORTS THE YEAR ROUND MISSION OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS AND IS A LARGE PART OF THE MORE THAN 5,000 VOLUNTEERS INVOLVED WITH THE PROGRAM IN A TRADITIONAL YEAR, WHICH WAS LIMITED IN 2021 DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS. RESOURCES PUT INTO ACTIVITIES ALLOWED DURING THE YEAR WERE A CRITICAL STRATEGY FOR CREATING ENLIGHTENED AND ACTIVATED YOUTH WHO CAN LEAD TODAY AND IN THE FUTURE WHO CAN HELP BUILD STRONGER CIVIL SOCIETIES. TARGETED TRAINING INSURED THAT VOLUNTEERS WERE PROVIDED THE RESOURCES AND DIRECTION TO PARTICIPATING IN PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR, AND CHANGING ATTITUDES TOWARDS PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES.


COMPETITION AND TRAINING IS THE VEHICLE WIDELY USED TO PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES OPPORTUNITIES FOR FITNESS, INCLUSION, ACCEPTANCE AND LEADERSHIP. APPROXIMATELY, 1,114 PEOPLE IN NORTH DAKOTA PARTICIPATED IN EITHER A SANCTIONED TRAINING OR COMPETITION EVENT SPONSORED BY SOND AND SUPPORTED BY 113 VOLUNTEER COACHES. THE POWER OF SPORT SHIFTS FOCUS TO WHAT OUR PARTICIPANTS CAN DO, NOT WHAT THEY CAN'T. ATTENTION TO DISABILITIES FADES AWAY. INSTEAD, WE SEE OUR ATHLETES' TALENTS AND ABILITIES. OUR SPORTS AND COMPETITION EVENTS, WERE LIMITED IN 2021 DUE TO COVID RESTICTIONS, WHICH TRADITIONALLY BROUGHT TOGETHER A LARGE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY OF ATHLETES, SUPPORTERS AND FAMILIES, COACHES, VOLUNTEERS AND MANY OTHERS. AT EACH OF THESE EVENTS, THE EXPERIENCES DEMONSTRATE PURITY OF SPORTS AND REAL ATHLETIC PURSUITS ALL BASED UPON TRUE OLYMPIC IDEALS. SOND PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND TRAINING AND COMPETITION IN 15 OFFICIAL SPORTS. UNIFIED COMPETITIONS ARE OFFERED IN THE SPORTS OF BOCCE, SOCCER, VOLLEYBALL AND FLAG FOOTBALL. UNIFIED SPORTS COMBINE PEOPLE WITH AND WITHOUT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES ON THE SAME TEAM. SPECIAL OLYMPICS NORTH DAKOTA'S HAS 4 ACCREDITED SPECIAL OLYMPICS COLLEGE PROGRAMS: (UND, NDSU, VCSU AND MINOT STATE). SOND ADAPTED VIRTUAL TRAINING AND COMPETIONS IN 2021 TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR ATHLETES AND COACHES TO ENABLE CONTINUED PARTICIPATION AS AN ADAPTATION TO THE HEALTH RISKS CREATED BY COVID-19.


SOND OFFERS HEALTHY ATHLETE INITIATIVES DEDICATED TO PROVIDING HEALTH SERVICES AND EDUCATION TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES, AND CHANGING THE WAY HEALTH SYSTEMS INTERACT WITH PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. THROUGH FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS, TRAINING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, AND EVALUATION OF THE HEALTH STATUS OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, HEALTHY ATHLETES HAS BECOME A POWERFUL PUBLIC HEALTH ORGANIZATION. SINCE 2003, 1,854 ATHLETES HAVE BEEN SCREENED IN OPENING EYES, SPECIAL SMILES, STRONG MINDS, AND FUN FITNESS AND HEALTH PROMOTION. COVID RESTRICTS IMPAIRED SOND FROM PROVIDING FULL SERVICES IN 2021.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Nancy Hanson
President/ceo
$70,342
Kathleen Meagher
President/ceo
$35,843
Aaron Hummel
Chairman
$0
Jon Godfread
Secretary
$0
John Schumacher
Treasurer/vice Secretary
$0
Kaia Watkins
Vice Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$249,564
Related organizations$0
Government grants $56,335
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$625,716
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $133,407
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$931,615
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $4,411
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $6,911
Net Income from Fundraising Events $88,726
Net Income from Gaming Activities $112,479
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,440
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,146,479

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that North Dakota Special Olympics Inc has recieved totaling $188,451.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Special Olympics Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: PROGRAM ASSISTANCE

$138,796
Spartannash Foundation

Byron Center, MI

PURPOSE: DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

$27,500
Knights Of Columbus

Dickinson, ND

PURPOSE: Special Needs Youth

$10,589
Frontstream Global Fund

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: Use by the organization's general fund

$8,400
Elmer And Kaya Berg Foundation No 2

Fargo, ND

PURPOSE: TO FUND GENERAL OPERATION

$2,500
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$666
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$323,679
Earnings$19,092
Net Contributions$5,000
Ending Balance$347,771

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