2025-11-14T13:38:36-06:00 2024-12-31 BRUCE E BERNSTIEN & ASSOCIATES 10440 N CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY STE 1040 DALLAS TX 75231 990 2024-01-01 751508091 Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas % JENNIFER FORD DOWN 2142671374 1651 N Collins Blvd Suite 170 Richardson TX 75080 JENNIFER FORD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2142671374 2025-11-12 true true P01424343 2147060840 2025-11-12 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z JENNIFER FORD 1651 N Collins Blvd Suite 170 Richardson TX 75080 586437 false X www.downsyndromedallas.org X 1979 TX engage all members of the Down syndrome community-children and adults, parents, and friends-to advocate, educate, and enable the fullest lives possible. 16 16 4 200 0 418978 549839 21212 14983 12162 14712 41308 -81045 493660 498489 7700 8600 0 0 187208 203464 0 0 73244 251244 241689 446152 453753 47508 44736 1050271 1070257 61442 2492 988829 1067765 THE MISSION OF THE DOWN SYNDROME GUILD (DSG) IS TO ENGAGE ALL MEMBERS OF THE DOWN SYNDROME COMMUNITY-CHILDREN AND ADULTS, PARENTS, AND FRIENDS-TO ADVOCATE, EDUCATE, AND ENABLE THE FULLEST LIVES POSSIBLE. false false 273741 30750 8065 Support and Activities from Diagnosis through Adulthood - From the moment of diagnosis, new and expectant parents rely on the Guild for the latest information and resources. Families receive individualized support from mentor parents (in English or Spanish) through our First Call program and have access to a wide array of social and educational opportunities like support groups, music classes, and parents' night out. As families transition into the school years and beyond, the Guild remains a constant source of information and support by hosting conferences and educational seminars where parents can learn from one another as well as national and local experts. Self-advocates with Down Syndrome along with their parents and siblings are also able to make connections and find support through social activities like Cookies with Santa and the End of Summer Bash. The Guild also provides opportunities for self-advocates with Down Syndrome ages 18 and older to enhance their skills and form life-long friendships through ongoing offerings such as book club and monthly social activities in the community. 32204 1136 Annual Family Picnic - A day of celebration and fun that welcomed more than 1,000 individuals with Down syndrome and their immediate family members beginning in fiscal year 2019. The Picnic featured a variety of family-friendly activities such as lawn games, rock climbing wall, fishing, paddle boats, crafts, volleyball, inflatables, and a picnic lunch free of charge. Families are able to connect with others to share resources and support while enjoying a day of family fun and sense of community. 15368 4500 6350 iCan Shine Summer Programs 321313 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 9 0 4 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 16 16 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X JENNIFER FORD 2142671374 1702 NORTH COLLINS BLVD STE 170 RICHARDSON TX 75080 Jennifer Ford Executive Director 40.0 0.0 X X 83900 0 12917 BRENT BEST BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 SHANNON DALTON BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 KEITH DEMMA PRESIDENT 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 STEVEN LOH Vice President 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 JOLI WEBBERMAN board member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 LaRhonda Smith Secretary 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 CARL WILLIAMS Treasurer 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Erin Williams Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Wilder Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Wasserman Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Liliana Solis Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 America Medina Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Sherri Krekeler Member at Large 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Jeff Hartwick Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Brittany Laurence Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Nick Mathers Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 83900 0 12917 0 false false false 0 323846 225993 549839 REGISTRATION REVENUE 900099 14983 14983 14983 17133 17133 0 0 0 0 0 2421 -2421 -2421 -2421 0 323846 85527 -85527 -85527 0 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER INCOME 999999 4482 4482 4482 498489 19465 -70815 8600 8600 0 0 0 96817 65642 5809 25366 0 94669 64264 5704 24701 0 0 11978 8121 719 3138 0 0 0 0 0 3823 3823 50684 18274 20410 12000 99 99 0 0 0 44381 35269 2455 6657 0 0 0 3750 3750 0 4893 3767 173 953 6240 6240 RENTAL EXPENSE 33875 33038 837 ENTERTAINMENT 25072 24597 475 SUPPLIES 21024 20706 318 DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS 20026 18626 1300 100 27822 20310 7183 329 453753 321313 59196 73244 251737 246837 301990 301526 2099 7598 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13712 26457 29936 24512 7447 5424 422347 472090 0 0 0 0 0 0 50939 10325 1050271 1070257 13450 161 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 47992 2331 61442 2492 X 988829 1067765 0 0 988829 1067765 1050271 1070257 44736 34200 X false true X true false X 405479 319359 395938 418978 549839 2089593 0 0 405479 319359 395938 418978 549839 2089593 43958 2045635 6664 5179 9694 12194 17133 50864 0 263 1489 4337 4482 10571 2151028 59700 0.95100 0.95469 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2293 2293 22342 18385 3957 5301 3834 1467 5424 0 OPERATING LEASE 0 FINANCING LEASE 2331 OPERATING LEASE LONG-TERM 0 FINANCING LEASE LONG-TERM 0 2331 X 528866 34200 34200 494666 3823 3823 498489 449930 449930 3823 3823 453753 FIN 48 NOTE SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2: The Guild is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, except to the extent it has unrelated business income. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and seven months ended December 31, 2023, the Guild had no material net unrelated business income. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes is reflected in the accompanying financial statements. The Guild has concluded that it does not have any unrecognizable tax benefits resulting from the current or prior period tax positions. Accordingly, no additional disclosures have been made on the financial statements regarding ASC 740, Income Taxes. The Guild does not have any outstanding interest or penalties, and none have been recorded in the statement of activities and change in net assets for the years ended December 31, 2024 and seven months ended 2023. The Guild's informational return filed are generally subject to examination for three years after the later of the due date or date of filing. As a result, the Guild is no longer subject to income tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to 2021. BUDDY WALK 323846 323846 18720 197 8050 58560 0 323846 323846 18720 197 8050 58560 85527 -85527 DESCRIBE THE PROCESS TO MONITOR TRANSACTIONS FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C Board Members and employees are advised to disclose any conflicts at any time throughout the year. The conflict of interest policy is reviewed and signed by the Board of Directors at the beginning of each fiscal year. DESCRIBE PROCESS FOR REVIEWING COMPENSATION FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A&15B An annual review is conducted by the Board President with input from other Board Members for the Executive Director. The Executive Director conducts an annual review for additional staff and reports to the Board. The Board collects comparable salary data and determines salary rates, salary increases, and annual bonuses. AVAIL OF GOV DOCS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, & FIN STMETS TO GEN PUBLIC FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 All the information is available for public inspection By request. DESCRIBE THE PROCESS USED BY MANAGEMENT &/OR GOVERNING BODY TO REVIEW 990 FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11 The Form 990 is reviewed by the Board President and Finance Committee prior to filing. FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:OTHER FEES TOTAL FEES:50684