2013-06-03T07:30:31-05:00 2012-12-31 THE BAIR CPA GROUP INC 3400 EAST COLISEUM BLVD SUITE 220 FORT WAYNE IN 46805 990EZ 2012-01-01 352096448 DOWN SYNDROME ASSN OF NE INDIANA DOWN 2604719964 PO BOX 13611 FORT WAYNE IN 46865 DEBORAH NORMAN 2604719964 2013-05-20 true CHRISTINE M RUPP 2604849655 2013-06-03 2012 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z X WWW.DSANI.ORG X 90522 X 87630 2755 137 90522 13564 1479 3331 43993 62367 28155 128279 156434 X 127459 155895 820 539 128279 156434 128279 156434 X THE MISSION OF THE DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF NORTHEAST INDIANA, INC. IS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE AFFECTED BY DOWN SYNDROME,TO ADVOCATE ON THEIR BEHALF, TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS, AND TO PROMOTE ACCEPTANCE AND INCLUSION OF PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME IN NORTHEAST INDIANA. THE DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF NORTHEAST INDIANA, INC. SERVED 177 MEMBER FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS BY PROVIDING SUPPORT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DSANI STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2012 INFANT-TODDLER PLAYGROUPS: THIS GROUP FOCUSES ON CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INFANTS THROUGH KINDERGARTEN TO PLAY AND SOCIALIZE WHILE THEIR PARENTS AND SIBLINGS FIND SUPPORT IN A FUN ENVIRONMENT. 28 FAMILIES ON GROUP'S E-MAIL LIST ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: BI-MONTHLY PLAYGROUPS-AVERAGE ATTENDANCE 25 PEOPLE WEEKLY SUMMER SWIM HOUR AT NORTH SIDE PARK, AVERAGE ATTENDANCE 12 FAMILIES SPRING GYMNASTICS CLASSES WITH BUDDY CLUB -AVERAGE ATTENDANCE 14 CHILDREN AND PARENTS BUKCKNER PARK PICNIC JULY 7, 2012 38 PEOPLE FALL OUTING WITH BUDDY CLUB-STEEL FARM- 109 PEOPLE FAMILY PARTY AT ANDORFER COMMONS ALONG WITH BUDDY CLUB - 96 PEOPLE BUDDY CLUB: THIS GROUP OFFERS SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN 6 TO 12 YEARS OLD AND THEIR FAMILIES. THERE ARE 61 FAMILIES ON THIS GROUP'S EMAIL LIST. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: FAMILY PARTY WITH INFANT GROUP AT ANDORFER COMMONS SPRING GYMNASTICS CLASSES WITH INFANT GROUP BUCKNER PARK PICNIC WEEKLY SUMMER SWIM HOUR AT NORTH SIDE PARK FALL OUTING WITH INFANT GROUP AT STEELE FARM FRIENDSHIP CLUB: AIMED AT TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS, AGES 12 TO 21. THIS GROUP INCLUDES MEMBERS WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND THOSE WITH OTHER LEARNING DISABILITIES AS WELL. THE MEMBERS DEVELOP FRIENDSHIPS AND ENJOY HAVING A BUSY SOCIAL CALENDAR LIKE ANY TEEN. THERE ARE 27 FAMILIES ON THIS GROUP'S EMAIL LIST. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: ST. PATRICK'S DAY DANCE 39 PEOPLE VALENTINE'S DAY DANCE - 42 PEOPLE SPRING SEMI-FORMAL DINNER DANCE - 63 PEOPLE HALLOWEEN PARTY AND DANCE - 71 PEOPLE HOLIDAY PARTY - 74 PEOPLE SELF-ADVOCATES: INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME WHO ARE 21 AND OLDER. THIS GROUP CONTINUES TO GROW AS THE MEMBERS AGE AND NEW MEMBERS JOIN. EVENTS ARE A CHANCE TO SOCIALIZE AND BUILD NEW FRIENDSHIPS AS WELL AS ENJOY THOSE THAT ARE LONG-LASTING. THERE ARE OVER 30 SELF-ADVOCATES ON THIS EMAIL LIST. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: ST. PATRICK'S DAY DANCE 39 PEOPLE SPRING SEMI-FORMAL DINNER DANCE 63 PEOPLE SWIM PARTY 21 PEOPLE HALLOWEEN PARTY AND DANCE 71 PEOPLE HOLIDAY PARTY 24 PEOPLE GRANDPARENTS GROUP: THIS GROUP OFFERS A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR GRANDPARENTS TO SUPPORT FAMILY MEMBERS AND EACH OTHER IN A NURTURING CARING ENVIRONMENT. THIS GROUP IS GROWING AND EXPANDING INTO FUNDRAISING AND SUPPORTING THE ANNUAL BUDDY WALK FUNDRAISER. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: 2 MEETINGS AT LOCAL RESTAURANTS 7-10 IN ATTENDANCE A REPRESENTATIVE SERVING ON THE BUDDY WALK COMMITTEE AND SECURING PUBLIC RELATIONS AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES OUTREACH PROGRAM: AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR, THE OUTREACH COMMITTEE CREATED AN UPDATED "NEW PARENT PACKET" FOR DISTRIBUTION TO FAMILIES OF BABIES NEWLY DIAGNOSED WITH DOWN SYNDROME. DURING THE YEAR, TEN PACKETS WERE GIVEN TO FAMILIES IN NORTHEAST INDIANA. OUTREACH VOLUNTEERS HELP PARENTS CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY SERVICES SUCH AS FIRST STEPS AND THE MEDICAID WAIVER. OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEMBERS MET WITH STAFF FROM PARKVIEW HOSPITAL AT A BOARD MEETING TO SHARE THE NEW PARENT PACKETS AND THE MISSION OF DSANI. IN ADDITION, THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH LUTHERAN HOSPITAL AND ST. JOE HOSPITAL AND HAVE A GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH THEM. THEIR STAFF HAS BEEN RECEPTIVE TO CONTACTING DSANI AND GIVING NEW PARENTS DSANI'S CONTACT INFORMATION. PROGRAM EVENTS: IN ADDITION TO THE SPECIAL-INTEREST OR AGE-SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES THAT DSANI SPONSORED IN 2012 A NUMBER OF OTHER PROGRAMS WERE PROVIDED. EVENTS INCLUDED: FAMILY NIGHT AT FORT WAYNE MAD ANTS BASKETBALL GAME. 90 IN ATTENDANCE ANNUAL MEETING WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKER TOM O'NEILL 40 MEMBERS ATTENDED SPONSORED AND PARTICIPATED IN DISABILITIES EXPO. THERE WERE OVER 100 EXHIBITORS AND 1000 ATTENDEES. SPONSORED TWO WEEKS OF CAMP RED CEDAR AND PROVIDED PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND HORSEBACK RIDING PROGRAM. 39 PARTICIPANTS FAMILY OUTING AT THE FORT WAYNE TIN CAPS BASEBALL GAME WITH 150 PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE. 14TH ANNUAL BUDDY WALK AT SHOAFF PARK WITH OVER 1000 PEOPLE ATTENDING, INLCUDING 172 VOLUNTEERS. HOLIDAY PARTY FOR THE INFANT AND BUDDY CLUBS WITH 166 MEMBERS ALONG WITH OUR MANY GROUPS AND PROGRAMS, DSANI ALSO PROVIDED: AN ANNUAL REPORT AND SURVEY DISTRIBUTED TO 650 ADDRESSES ON THE MAILING LIST LIBRARY RESOURCES INCLUDING BOOKS AND VIDEOS ON A RANGE OF TOPICS DSANI.ORG WEBSITE THAT IS UPDATED WITH EVENTS REGULARLY MONTHLY MEMBER ALERTS SENT THROUGH EMAIL WITH 476 EMAIL ADDRESSES FACEBOOK PAGE WITH EVENTS, UPDATES, AND INFORMATION PARTICIPATED IN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ANNUAL TOOTSIE ROLL DRIVE SUPPORT OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS DSANI CURRENTLY HAS 177 ACTIVE MEMBERS IN A DATABASE (ALL MEMBERS OF A FAMILY ARE CONSIDERED 1 MEMBERSHIP ENTRY IN THE DATABASE). THERE ARE 309 INDIVIDUALS LISTED WHO HAVE DOWN SYNDROME OR HAVE A DIRECT FAMILY MEMBER WITH DOWN SYNDROME. 46066 46066 STEVE EHINGER 1.00 0 JEFF ZINN 1.00 0 TOM O'NEILL 1.00 0 BRANDI BUCK 1.00 0 DEBBIE GAVETTE 1.00 0 CHRIS FLEISCHER 1.00 0 KATHY MEEKS 1.00 0 SHERYL STERNAL 1.00 0 LAURA LAHRMAN 1.00 0 MEGAN WEAVER 20.00 12600 DAN LAHRMAN 1.00 0 DEBORAH NORMAN 2.00 0 MINDY FLEISCHER 1.00 0 false false false false false false false false false IN DEBORAH NORMAN 4202 PIPER DRIVE FORT WAYNE IN 46809 2604719964 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 67853 95425 76487 72567 90385 402717 67853 95425 76487 72567 90385 402717 13866 388851 159 143 116 87 137 642 403359 2755 0.96400 0.96660 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED OTHER EXPENSES FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 EXPENSES ANNUAL MEETING 682 PROPERTY/LIABILITY INSURANCE 1,229 WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANC 323 D&O LIABILITY INSURANCE 800 OFFICE SUPPLIES 961 INTERNET/WEBSITE 287 TELEPHONE 854 BUDDY WALK EXPENSES 12,389 NEW PARENT PACKETS/OUTREA 769 PROGRAM EXPENSES 23,407 FEES 145 OFFICE EQUIPMENT MTCE 686 OTHER OFFICE 116 GENERAL POSTAGE 690 PRINTING 374 NON-INVESTMENT DEPRECIATION 281 TOTAL 43,993 OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 20 ROUNDING 0 OTHER ASSETS FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 22,776 22,776 LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 21,956 22,237 TOTAL 820 539 PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE FORM 990-EZ, PART III THE MISSION OF THE DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF NORTHEAST INDIANA, INC. IS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE AFFECTED BY DOWN SYNDROME,TO ADVOCATE ON THEIR BEHALF, TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS, AND TO PROMOTE ACCEPTANCE AND INCLUSION OF PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME IN NORTHEAST INDIANA. FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 THE DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF NORTHEAST INDIANA, INC. SERVED 177 MEMBER FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS BY PROVIDING SUPPORT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DSANI STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2012 INFANT-TODDLER PLAYGROUPS: THIS GROUP FOCUSES ON CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INFANTS THROUGH KINDERGARTEN TO PLAY AND SOCIALIZE WHILE THEIR PARENTS AND SIBLINGS FIND SUPPORT IN A FUN ENVIRONMENT. 28 FAMILIES ON GROUP'S E-MAIL LIST ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: BI-MONTHLY PLAYGROUPS-AVERAGE ATTENDANCE 25 PEOPLE WEEKLY SUMMER SWIM HOUR AT NORTH SIDE PARK, AVERAGE ATTENDANCE 12 FAMILIES SPRING GYMNASTICS CLASSES WITH BUDDY CLUB -AVERAGE ATTENDANCE 14 CHILDREN AND PARENTS BUKCKNER PARK PICNIC JULY 7, 2012 38 PEOPLE FALL OUTING WITH BUDDY CLUB-STEEL FARM- 109 PEOPLE FAMILY PARTY AT ANDORFER COMMONS ALONG WITH BUDDY CLUB - 96 PEOPLE BUDDY CLUB: THIS GROUP OFFERS SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN 6 TO 12 YEARS OLD AND THEIR FAMILIES. THERE ARE 61 FAMILIES ON THIS GROUP'S EMAIL LIST. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: FAMILY PARTY WITH INFANT GROUP AT ANDORFER COMMONS SPRING GYMNASTICS CLASSES WITH INFANT GROUP BUCKNER PARK PICNIC WEEKLY SUMMER SWIM HOUR AT NORTH SIDE PARK FALL OUTING WITH INFANT GROUP AT STEELE FARM FRIENDSHIP CLUB: AIMED AT TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS, AGES 12 TO 21. THIS GROUP INCLUDES MEMBERS WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND THOSE WITH OTHER LEARNING DISABILITIES AS WELL. THE MEMBERS DEVELOP FRIENDSHIPS AND ENJOY HAVING A BUSY SOCIAL CALENDAR LIKE ANY TEEN. THERE ARE 27 FAMILIES ON THIS GROUP'S EMAIL LIST. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: ST. PATRICK'S DAY DANCE 39 PEOPLE VALENTINE'S DAY DANCE - 42 PEOPLE SPRING SEMI-FORMAL DINNER DANCE - 63 PEOPLE HALLOWEEN PARTY AND DANCE - 71 PEOPLE HOLIDAY PARTY - 74 PEOPLE SELF-ADVOCATES: INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME WHO ARE 21 AND OLDER. THIS GROUP CONTINUES TO GROW AS THE MEMBERS AGE AND NEW MEMBERS JOIN. EVENTS ARE A CHANCE TO SOCIALIZE AND BUILD NEW FRIENDSHIPS AS WELL AS ENJOY THOSE THAT ARE LONG-LASTING. THERE ARE OVER 30 SELF-ADVOCATES ON THIS EMAIL LIST. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: ST. PATRICK'S DAY DANCE 39 PEOPLE SPRING SEMI-FORMAL DINNER DANCE 63 PEOPLE SWIM PARTY 21 PEOPLE HALLOWEEN PARTY AND DANCE 71 PEOPLE HOLIDAY PARTY 24 PEOPLE GRANDPARENTS GROUP: THIS GROUP OFFERS A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR GRANDPARENTS TO SUPPORT FAMILY MEMBERS AND EACH OTHER IN A NURTURING CARING ENVIRONMENT. THIS GROUP IS GROWING AND EXPANDING INTO FUNDRAISING AND SUPPORTING THE ANNUAL BUDDY WALK FUNDRAISER. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: 2 MEETINGS AT LOCAL RESTAURANTS 7-10 IN ATTENDANCE A REPRESENTATIVE SERVING ON THE BUDDY WALK COMMITTEE AND SECURING PUBLIC RELATIONS AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES OUTREACH PROGRAM: AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR, THE OUTREACH COMMITTEE CREATED AN UPDATED "NEW PARENT PACKET" FOR DISTRIBUTION TO FAMILIES OF BABIES NEWLY DIAGNOSED WITH DOWN SYNDROME. DURING THE YEAR, TEN PACKETS WERE GIVEN TO FAMILIES IN NORTHEAST INDIANA. OUTREACH VOLUNTEERS HELP PARENTS CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY SERVICES SUCH AS FIRST STEPS AND THE MEDICAID WAIVER. OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEMBERS MET WITH STAFF FROM PARKVIEW HOSPITAL AT A BOARD MEETING TO SHARE THE NEW PARENT PACKETS AND THE MISSION OF DSANI. IN ADDITION, THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH LUTHERAN HOSPITAL AND ST. JOE HOSPITAL AND HAVE A GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH THEM. THEIR STAFF HAS BEEN RECEPTIVE TO CONTACTING DSANI AND GIVING NEW PARENTS DSANI'S CONTACT INFORMATION. PROGRAM EVENTS: IN ADDITION TO THE SPECIAL-INTEREST OR AGE-SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES THAT DSANI SPONSORED IN 2012 A NUMBER OF OTHER PROGRAMS WERE PROVIDED. EVENTS INCLUDED: FAMILY NIGHT AT FORT WAYNE MAD ANTS BASKETBALL GAME. 90 IN ATTENDANCE ANNUAL MEETING WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKER TOM O'NEILL 40 MEMBERS ATTENDED SPONSORED AND PARTICIPATED IN DISABILITIES EXPO. THERE WERE OVER 100 EXHIBITORS AND 1000 ATTENDEES. SPONSORED TWO WEEKS OF CAMP RED CEDAR AND PROVIDED PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND HORSEBACK RIDING PROGRAM. 39 PARTICIPANTS FAMILY OUTING AT THE FORT WAYNE TIN CAPS BASEBALL GAME WITH 150 PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE. 14TH ANNUAL BUDDY WALK AT SHOAFF PARK WITH OVER 1000 PEOPLE ATTENDING, INLCUDING 172 VOLUNTEERS. HOLIDAY PARTY FOR THE INFANT AND BUDDY CLUBS WITH 166 MEMBERS ALONG WITH OUR MANY GROUPS AND PROGRAMS, DSANI ALSO PROVIDED: AN ANNUAL REPORT AND SURVEY DISTRIBUTED TO 650 ADDRESSES ON THE MAILING LIST LIBRARY RESOURCES INCLUDING BOOKS AND VIDEOS ON A RANGE OF TOPICS DSANI.ORG WEBSITE THAT IS UPDATED WITH EVENTS REGULARLY MONTHLY MEMBER ALERTS SENT THROUGH EMAIL WITH 476 EMAIL ADDRESSES FACEBOOK PAGE WITH EVENTS, UPDATES, AND INFORMATION PARTICIPATED IN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ANNUAL TOOTSIE ROLL DRIVE SUPPORT OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS DSANI CURRENTLY HAS 177 ACTIVE MEMBERS IN A DATABASE (ALL MEMBERS OF A FAMILY ARE CONSIDERED 1 MEMBERSHIP ENTRY IN THE DATABASE). THERE ARE 309 INDIVIDUALS LISTED WHO HAVE DOWN SYNDROME OR HAVE A DIRECT FAMILY MEMBER WITH DOWN SYNDROME. STEVE EHINGER JEFF ZINN TOM ONEILL BRANDI BUCK DEBBIE GAVETTE CHRIS FLEISCHER KATHY MEEKS SHERYL STERNAL LAURA LAHRMAN MEGAN WEAVER DAN LAHRMAN DEBORAH NORMAN MINDY FLEISCHER