2016-08-12T11:16:36-05:00 2015-12-31 Kundinger Corder & Engle PC 475 Lincoln Street Suite 200 Denver CO 80203 990 2015-01-01 264431001 Global Down Syndrome Foundation GLOB 3033216277 3300 E First Ave No 390 Denver CO 80206 Michelle Whitten President & CEO 3033216277 2016-08-11 1 Laurie Anderson P01416697 3035345953 2016-08-12 2015 2016-09-27 15:27:22Z Michelle Sie Whitten 3300 E First Ave No 390 Denver CO 80206 4333522 0 X www.globaldownsyndrome.org X 2009 CO See Part III, Line 1 8 4 23 303 1600 0 3320099 3728784 19384 25000 2198 2683 7259 14085 3348940 3770552 1263418 929590 0 0 754060 1014774 20000 69675 657218 1055510 1549408 3092988 3563447 255952 207105 1578710 2566132 117362 898807 1461348 1667325 X To significantly improve the lives of people with Down Syndrome through research, medical care, education and advocacy and to support the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome to eradicate the medical and cognitive ill effects associated with Down syndrome. 0 0 792460 671350 Research and clinical: Global's primary focus is to support the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome, the first academic home in the United States committed to research and medical care for people with Down Syndrome. Grants to the Linda Crnic Institute totaled $671,350 in 2015. 1103130 237148 Health and education: November 2015, Global helped launch the "Continuing Education for Adults with Down Syndrome & Improved Cognitive Outcomes" classes and research at the University of Denver with the support of both the University of Denver and Colorado State University. In support of this program, Global provided a grant of $136,848 to the University of Denver. Global also held 4 days of educational seminars in 2015 as part of Global's Educational Series. The Educational Series convenes nationally and internationally recognized Down syndrome experts in Colorado for two full days. The first day is designed for professionals who impact the lives of individuals with Down Syndrome and the second day is dedicated to parents, caregivers and individuals with Down Syndrome. Topics focus on accurate and updated medical, educational and therapeutic best practices. The Educational Series has featured leaders in the field of Down Syndrome care and research, including education specialists, pediatricians, scientists, physical therapists and speech language pathologists. Since 2006, the Educational Series has provided empowering and, sometimes life-changing, educational support to more than 3,400 individuals and families. Our results have been meaningful and our reach impactful. It is our goal to continually improve upon our work, educate and serve our community at the highest level. Finally, Global issued educational grants in the total amount of $75,300 to local and national Down Syndrome organizations and $25,000 to the Alzheimer's Association in 2015. 203807 21092 37485 Outreach: The goal of Global's outreach programs is to provide the highest quality health oriented activities and education to people with Down Syndrome and their families. Global staff learn from programs launched by other organizations, and in turn, encourage and help others to launch similar programs. Additionally, these programs help ensure people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to have fun, gain confidence, excel and reach their potential which effects many areas of their lives. In support of these goals, Global hosts Dare to Play camps. Football, Cheer, Soccer, several dance classes and an educational series all of which promote mental and physical wellness. Moreover, Global conducts roundtables, workshops, and briefings on Alzheimer's disease-Down Syndrome research and advocacy. 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X X X 0 Tobie Orr 3222 E First Avenue Unit 516 Denver CO 80206 Fashion Show 0 980797 15000 945960 Relentless Pursuits D-411 3531 S Logan St Denver CO 80113 Fashion Show 0 980797 54675 945959 1961594 69675 1891919 Fashion Show/Gala 1961594 1398624 562970 53819 197946 160000 151205 1961594 1398624 562970 53819 197946 160000 151205 562970 0 1 Down Syndrome Indiana 708 E Michigan Street Indianapolis IN 46202 800732286 501 (c) 3 10000 Educational Grant Down Syndrome Alliance of the Midlands PO Box 269 Boys Town NE 68010 020593286 501 (c) 3 10000 Educational grant Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati 4623 Wesley Avenue Suite A Cincinnati OH 45212 311051378 501 (c) 3 10000 Educational Grant Down Syndrome Association of Greater St Louis 8531 Page Avenue Suite 120 St Louis MO 63114 431108833 501 (c) 3 7500 Educational Grant Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville 630 May Street Jacksonville FL 32204 592978073 501 (c) 3 9300 Educational Grant Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan 233 Fulton St E Suite 124 Grand Rapids MI 49546 382641856 501 (c) 3 10000 Educational Grant Down Syndrome Network Arizona PO Box 12495 Temple AZ 85284 611409048 501 (c) 3 8500 Educational Grant Red River Valley Down Syndrome Society PO Box 6455 Paris TX 75461 571211451 501 (c) 3 10000 Educational Grant Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation 13123 E 16th Ave Box 045 Aurora CO 80045 840813462 501 (c) 3 21092 Sie Center for Down Syndrome Funding Colorado Seminary-University of Denver PO Box 911811 Denver CO 80291 840404231 501 (c) 3 136848 Adults with DS continuing education University of Colorado Foundation 1800 Grant St Ste 725 Denver CO 80203 846049811 501 (c) 3 671350 Research Grant & Educational Grants Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association 225 N Michigan Ave Suite 1700 Chicago IL 60601 363463656 501 (c) 3 25000 Educational Grant 12 Part I, Line 2: Children's Hospital Colorado - Quarterly reports are provided to the Global Down Syndrome Foundation from the Children's Hospital Colorado to ensure that the funds are used appropriately. The reports contain fiscal performance information about the Sie Center. Fiscal reports include budgeting and financial results for the Center. The Children's Hospital Colorado must provide quarterly financial statements to the Global Down Syndrome Foundation that show use of the funds granted and any variances from the budget. University of Colorado Foundation- Quarterly reports are provided to the Global Down Syndrome Foundation from the University of Colorado Foundation to ensure that the funds are used appropriately. Prior to the release of funds from the University of Colorado Foundation to the Linda Crnic Institute, the Board of Directors for the Linda Crnic Institute must provide a 12 month operating budget outlining the specific use of the grant funds. The Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome must provide periodic financial statements to the Global Down Syndrome Foundation that show use of the funds granted and any variances from the budget. For the educational grants, members of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation conduct a grant review process to determine who is selected from a pool of applicants, and the amount of the grant is determined by reviewing financial reports including a budget for the educational program. At the end of the grant period, each applicant must send their final report with program documentation. X 1 1 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Michelle Sie Whitten Director and President 146090 48696 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 146090 48696 0 0 David Charmatz Senior Vice President 192544 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 192544 0 0 0 Part I, Line 1a First-class travel is provided as a courtesy for a certain board member who has celebrity status. Part I, Line 3 The board of directors reviews compensation levels for all employees using comparability studies to determine appropriate salary ranges. X 3 110196 Selling price X Auction Items 563 457180 Selling Price X Event Goods 4 16455 FMV X Gift Bag 4 11337 FMV X Food and Beverage 8 5979 FMV 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Three of the members of the board of directors have a family relationship. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 A new officer position, Senior Vice President, was established during the year as the result of a resolution of the governing body. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 Form 990 is reviewed by senior management and distributed by email to the board prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The board discloses conflicts of interest on an annual basis. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The board of directors reviews compensation levels for all employees using comparability studies to determine appropriate salary ranges. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part XI, Line 2C Members of management, including a member of the Board of Directors, meet with the external auditors on an annual basis to review the financial statements in detail. Anna and John J Sie Foundation 3300 East First Avenue 390 Denver CO 80206 836058353 Grant making foundation CO 501(c)3 PF N/A 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0