DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF NORTHEAST INDIANA INC: Form 990EZ, tax year 2011
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- Organization
- DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF NORTHEAST INDIANA INC (EIN 35-2096448)
- Tax period
- 2011-01-01 to 2011-12-31
- Filed
- 2012-05-02
- IRS object ID
- 201221239349200422
- Schema version
- 2011v1.2
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Timestamp | 2012-05-02T11:49:14-05:00 | Timestamp |
| Tax Period End Date | 2011-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDate |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirm
Preparer Firm Business Name PreparerFirmBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | THE BAIR CPA GROUP INC | BusinessNameLine1 |
Preparer Firm US Address PreparerFirmUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 3400 EAST COLISEUM BLVD SUITE 220 | AddressLine1 |
| City | FORT WAYNE | City |
| State | IN | State |
| ZIP Code | 46805 | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990EZ | ReturnType |
| Tax Period Begin Date | 2011-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDate |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 352096448 | EIN |
Name Name
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | DOWN SYNDROME ASSN OF NE INDIANA | BusinessNameLine1 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Name Control | DOWN | NameControl |
| Phone | 2604719964 | Phone |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | PO BOX 13611 | AddressLine1 |
| City | FORT WAYNE | City |
| State | IN | State |
| ZIP Code | 46865 | ZIPCode |
Officer Officer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Name | LISA TEETS | Name |
| Title | TREASURER | Title |
| Phone | 2604719964 | Phone |
| Date Signed | 2012-04-30 | DateSigned |
| Authorize Third Party | true | AuthorizeThirdParty |
Preparer Preparer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Name | CHRISTINE M RUPP | Name |
| Phone | 2604849655 | Phone |
| Date Prepared | 2012-05-02 | DatePrepared |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Year | 2011 | TaxYear |
| Build TS | 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z | BuildTS |
Form 990-EZ IRS990EZ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Method Of Accounting Cash | X | MethodOfAccountingCash |
| Web Site | WWW.DSANI.ORG | WebSite |
| Organization501c3 | X | Organization501c3 |
| Gross Receipts | 72654 | GrossReceipts |
| Info In Schedule O Part I | X | InfoInScheduleOPartI |
| Contributions Gifts Grants Etc | 72209 | ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtc |
| Membership Dues | 358 | MembershipDues |
| Investment Income | 87 | InvestmentIncome |
| Total Revenue | 72654 | TotalRevenue |
| Grants And Similar Amounts Paid | 6725 | GrantsAndSimilarAmountsPaid |
| Salaries Other Comp Empl Benefits | 16015 | SalariesOtherCompEmplBenefits |
| Fees And Oth Pymt To Ind Contractors | 1676 | FeesAndOthPymtToIndContractors |
| Printing Publications Postage | 3986 | PrintingPublicationsPostage |
| Other Expenses Total | 44017 | OtherExpensesTotal |
| Total Expenses | 72419 | TotalExpenses |
| Excess Or Deficit For Year | 235 | ExcessOrDeficitForYear |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | 128044 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOY |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | 128279 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOY |
| Info In Schedule O Part II | X | InfoInScheduleOPartII |
Cash Savings And Investments CashSavingsAndInvestments
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 126943 | BOY |
| EOY | 127459 | EOY |
Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotal
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 1101 | BOY |
| EOY | 820 | EOY |
Total Assets TotalAssets
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 128044 | BOY |
| EOY | 128279 | EOY |
Net Assets Or Fund Balances NetAssetsOrFundBalances
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 128044 | BOY |
| EOY | 128279 | EOY |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part III | X | InfoInScheduleOPartIII |
| Primary Exempt Purpose | 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. | PrimaryExemptPurpose |
Program Service Accomplishment ProgramServiceAccomplishment
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Description Program Service Accom | THE DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF NORTHEAST INDIANA, INC. SERVED 195 MEMBER FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS BY PROVIDING SUPPORT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DSANI STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2011 INFANT-TODDLER PLAYGROUPS: THE PLAYGROUP CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INFANTS AND YOUNGSTERS THROUGH KINDERGARTEN TO PLAY AND SOCIALIZE WHILE THEIR PARENTS AND SIBLINGS FIND SUPPORT IN A FUN ENVIRONMENT. 63 FAMILIES ON GROUP'S E-MAIL LIST ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: MONTHLY PLAYGROUPS IN A HOME,AVERAGE ATTENDANCE-8 FAMILIES WEEKLY SUMMER POOL PARTIES AT NORTH SIDE PARK, AVERAGE ATTENDANCE 8 FAMILIES GYMNASTICS CLASSES - 10 CHILDREN FALL OUTING WITH BUDDY CLUB-STEEL FARMS FAMILY PARTY AT ANDORFER COMMONS ALONG WITH BUDDY CLUB - 75 PEOPLE BUDDY CLUB: THIS GROUP OFFERS SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN 6 TO 12, AND TYPICALLY MEETING EVERY THREE MONTHS. CURRENT AVERAGE ATTENDANCE - 24, INCLUDING FAMILY MEMBERS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: ANDORFER COMMONS PARTY WITH INFANT PROGRAM. BUCKNER PARK PICNIC - 25 PEOPLE SWIM PARTY AT MIHUIC POOL - 6 FAMILIES STEEL FARM TOUR WITH INFANT GROUP, 80 PEOPLE FRIENDSHIP CLUB: AIMED AT TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS, AGES 12 TO 21. THIS GROUP INCLUDES TEENS WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND OTHER LEARNING DISABILITIES, AS YOUTHS WITH DOWN SYNDROME DEVELOP FRIENDSHIPS IN SCHOOL AND THE COMMUNITY. AVERAGE ATTENDANCE FOR EVENTS 25-30 TEENS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: ST. PATRICK'S DAY DANCE 31 TEENS VALENTINE'S DAY DANCE - 38 TEENS FAMILY GYM NIGHT SEMI-FORMAL DINNER DANCE - 42 TEENS BACK TO SCHOOL PIZZA PARTY - 20 TEENS HALLOWEEN PARTY AND DANCE - 30 TEENS HOLIDAY PARTY - 67 PEOPLE SELF-ADVOCATES: INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME WHO ARE 21 AND OLDER. AVERAGE ATTENDANCE FOR SOCIAL EVENTS - 15. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: MAD ANTS BASKETBALL GAME- 28 SWIM PARTY - 10 HOLIDAY PARTY - 24 VOLUNTEERED AT NIDAC EVENT ATTENDED JESTERS PROGRAM PIZZA PARTY & BUDDY WALK CRAFTMAKING ATTENDED SEMI-FORMAL DANCE HOSTED BY FRIENDSHIP CLUB SENT REPRESENTATIVE TO BUDDY WALK ON WASHINGTON GRANDPARENTS GROUP: THIS GROUP OFFERS A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR GRANDPARENTS TO SUPPORT FAMILY MEMBERS AND EACH OTHER IN A NURTURING CARING ENVIRONMENT. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: 3 OFFICIAL MEETINGS - 7 TO 10 IN ATTENDANCE ASSISTED AT BUDDY WALK- 20 MEMBERS DADS GROUP: DADS APPRECIATING DOWN SYNDROME. THIS GROUP PROVIDES SPECIAL EVENTS TO BRING TOGETHER DADS IN SUPPORT OF EACH OTHER AND TO BUILD STRONG FAMILIES. AVERAGE ATTENDANCE - 10-13 DADS. EVENTS INCLUDED: MARCH MADNESS BASKETBALL EVENT SPONSORED 9TH ANNUAL STEWART GOLF OUTING WITH 10 TEAMS OUTREACH PROGRAM: OUTREACH EFFORTS INCLUDED UPDATING OUR EXPECTANT AND NEW PARENT PACKETS, CHANGING TO A REFERRAL PROGRAM AND DELIVERING THESE RESOURCES TO FAMILIES OF NEWLY DIAGNOSED BABIES WITH DOWN SYNDROME. OUTREACH VOLUNTEERS HELP PARENTS CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY SERVICES SUCH AS FIRST STEPS AND MEDICAID WAIVER. ALONG WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION, DSANI PARTICIPATED IN DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS AND BUDDY WALK INFORMATION DAY AT FORT WAYNE TINCAPS GAME. PROGRAM EVENTS: IN ADDITION TO THE SPECIAL-INTEREST OR AGE-SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES THAT DSANI SPONSORED IN 2011 A NUMBER OF OTHER PROGRAMS MET WITH GREAT SUCCESS. EVENTS INCLUDED: DSANI ANNUAL MEETING WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKER MICHAEL REMUS - 80 ATTENDED DSANI FAMILY NIGHT, MAD ANTS BASKETBALL GAME WORKSHOP WITH MICHAEL REMUS "MORE THAN SHARED CLASSROOM:EDUCATING KIDS WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES TOGETHER SUCCESSFULLY". SPONSORED WITH ST. FRANCIS UNIVERSITY; 50 ATTENDEES. SPONSORED NIDAC ABILITIES ABOUND RECEPTION WITH PARALYMPIAN MARK WELLMAN 120 ATTENDEES SPONSORED AND PARTICIPATED IN DISABILITIES EXPO. 105 EXHIBITORS AND APPROXIMATELY 1100 ATTENDESS PARENTS NIGHT OUT, 8 COUPLES ATTENDED DSANI FAMILY ZOO DAY- 95 TICKETS DISTRIBUTED SPONSORED CAMP RED CEDAR WITH PARTIAL SCHOLORSHIPS FOR 35 CHILDREN DSANI FAMILY OUTING- TIN CAPS BASEBALL GAME- 121 ATTENDEES 13TH ANNUAL BUDDY WALK--APPROXIMATELY 1200 PARTICIPANTS INCLUDING 110 VOLUNTEERS SPONSORED "ANITA IN ARGENTINA" MOVIE AT CINEMA CENTER WITH FORT WAYNE JEWISH FEDERATION- 50 ATTENDEES DSANI ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY - 150 FAMILY MEMBERS ALONG WITH OUR MANY GROUPS AND PROGRAMS, DSANI ALSO PROVIDES: A QUARTLY NEWSLETTER DISTRIBUTED TO 575 ADDRESSES ON MAILING LIST FAMILY DIRECTORY DISTRIBUTED TO FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS - 300 LIBRARY RESOURCES WEBSITE-UPDATED IN 2011 MONTHLY MEMBER ALERTS SENT THROUGH EMAIL FACEBOOK PAGE WITH CALENDAR OF EVENTS, UPDATES AND INFORMATION SUPPORTED FORD IRONMAN LOUISVILLE COMPETITION TO BRING AWARENESS OF DOWN SYNDROME PARTICIPATED IN KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ANNUAL TOOTSIE ROLL DRIVE SUPPORT SPECIAL OLYMPICS IN SEVERAL COUNTIES PARTICIPATED IN LEGISLATIVE FORUM SPONSORED SCOUTS DISABILITES AWARENESS DAY PARTICPATED IN MED TECH COLLEGE CAREER FAIR | DescriptionProgramServiceAccom |
| Program Service Expenses | 58642 | ProgramServiceExpenses |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expenses | 58642 | TotalProgramServiceExpenses |
Officer Director Trustee Key Empl OfficerDirectorTrusteeKeyEmpl (12 entries)
| Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1 | CityAddressUS/City | StateAddressUS/State | ZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCode | TitleTitle | Avg Hours Per Wk Devoted To PositionAvgHoursPerWkDevotedToPosition | CompensationCompensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE EHINGER | ||||||
| PO BOX 13611 | FORT WAYNE | IN | 46865 | PRESIDENT | 1.00 | 0 |
| JEFF ZINN | ||||||
| PO BOX 13611 | FORT WAYNE | IN | 46865 | DIRECTOR | 1.00 | 0 |
| JENNIFER BOEN | ||||||
| PO BOX 13611 | FORT WAYNE | IN | 46865 | DIRECTOR | 1.00 | 0 |
| LISA TEETS | ||||||
| P O BOX 13611 | FORT WAYNE | IN | 46865 | TREASURER | 1.00 | 0 |
| TOM RITA O'NEILL | ||||||
| PO BOX 13611 | FORT WAYNE | IN | 46865 | SR ADVISORS | 2.00 | 0 |
| BRANDI BUCK | ||||||
| PO BOX 13611 | FORT WAYNE | IN | 46865 | DIRECTOR | 1.00 | 0 |
| DEBBIE GAVETTE | ||||||
| PO BOX 13611 | FORT WAYNE | IN | 46865 | DIRECTOR | 1.00 | 0 |
| CHRIS FLEISCHER | ||||||
| PO BOX 11361 | FORT WAYNE | IN | 46865 | VICE PRESIDE | 1.00 | 0 |
| KATHY MEEKS | ||||||
| PO BOX 13611 | FORT WAYNE | IN | 46865 | SECRETARY | 1.00 | 0 |
| SHERYL STERNAL | ||||||
| PO BOX 13611 | FORT WAYNE | IN | 46865 | DIRECTOR | 1.00 | 0 |
| LAURA LAHRMAN | ||||||
| PO BOX 13611 | FORT WAYNE | IN | 46865 | DIRECTOR | 1.00 | 0 |
| KIMBERLY MCCOY | ||||||
| PO BOX 13611 | FORT WAYNE | IN | 46865 | ADMIN DIRECT | 20.00 | 14877 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Activities Not Previously Rpt | false | ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRpt |
| Made Changes To Orgnzng Etc Doc | false | MadeChangesToOrgnzngEtcDoc |
| Organization Had UBI | false | OrganizationHadUBI |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | false | SubjectToProxyTax |
| Organization Dissolved Etc | false | OrganizationDissolvedEtc |
| Did Org File Form1120 POL This Year | false | DidOrgFileForm1120POLThisYear |
| Made Loans To From Officers | false | MadeLoansToFromOfficers |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | false | EngagedInExcessBenefitTrans |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | false | ProhibitedTaxShelterTrans |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Filed | IN | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFiled |
The Books Are In Care Of TheBooksAreInCareOf
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Name Person | LISA TEETS | NamePerson |
Address US AddressUS
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 4202 PIPER DRIVE | AddressLine1 |
| City | FORT WAYNE | City |
| State | IN | State |
| ZIP Code | 46809 | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone Number | 2604719964 | TelephoneNumber |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Financial Account | false | ForeignFinancialAccount |
| Foreign Office | false | ForeignOffice |
| Maintain Any Donor Advised Funds | false | MaintainAnyDonorAdvisedFunds |
| Does Org Have Hospital | false | DoesOrgHaveHospital |
| Tanning Services Provided | false | TanningServicesProvided |
| Related Org Controlled Entity | false | RelatedOrgControlledEntity |
| Engage Political Cmpgn Activities | false | EngagePoliticalCmpgnActivities |
| Engage In Lobbying Activities | false | EngageInLobbyingActivities |
| Operating School | false | OperatingSchool |
| Trnsfrs Exempt Non Char Related Org | false | TrnsfrsExemptNonCharRelatedOrg |
| Part VI Of Comp Of Highest Paid Empl | NONE | PartVIOfCompOfHighestPaidEmpl |
| Part VIA Hghst Paid Cntrct Prof Ser | NONE | PartVIAHghstPaidCntrctProfSer |
| Filed Schedule A | true | FiledScheduleA |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Publicly Supported Org170b1 Avi | X | PubliclySupportedOrg170b1Avi |
Gifts Grants Contrib Received170 GiftsGrantsContribReceived170
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | 78441 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | 67853 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | 95425 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | 76487 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year |
| Current Tax Year | 72567 | CurrentTaxYear |
| Total | 390773 | Total |
Total170 Total170
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | 78441 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | 67853 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | 95425 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | 76487 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year |
| Current Tax Year | 72567 | CurrentTaxYear |
| Total | 390773 | Total |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Amounts Subst Contributors Total | 11296 | AmountsSubstContributorsTotal |
| Public Support Total170 | 379477 | PublicSupportTotal170 |
Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | 1309 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | 159 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | 143 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | 116 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year |
| Current Tax Year | 87 | CurrentTaxYear |
| Total | 1814 | Total |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Support | 392587 | TotalSupport |
| Gross Receipts From Admissions Etc | 358 | GrossReceiptsFromAdmissionsEtc |
| Public Support Pertcentage170 | 0.96660 | PublicSupportPertcentage170 |
| Public Support Pertcent Prior Year | 0.98110 | PublicSupportPertcentPriorYear |
| Thirty Three Percnt Tests CY170 | X | ThirtyThreePercntTestsCY170 |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Info ContributorInfo
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor Number | RESTRICTED | ContributorNumber |
Contributor Name Business ContributorNameBusiness
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor Address US ContributorAddressUS
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Aggregate Contributions | RESTRICTED | AggregateContributions |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
General Explanation GeneralExplanation (6 entries)
| IdentifierIdentifier | Return ReferenceReturnReference | ExplanationExplanation |
|---|---|---|
| PAYMENTS TO AFFILIATES | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10 | NATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION BUDDY WALK LICENSE 6,725 |
| OTHER EXPENSES | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 | EXPENSES BUDDY WALK ON DC 1,666 ANNUAL MEETING 4,882 STRATEGIC PLANNING MEETING 80 PROPERTY/LIABILITY INSURANCE 1,234 WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANC 333 D&O LIABILITY INSURANCE 800 OFFICE SUPPLIES 497 INTERNET/WEBSITE 4,784 TELEPHONE 798 BUDDY WALK EXPENSES 15,218 NEW PARENT PACKETS/OUTREA 280 PROGRAM EXPENSES 11,625 FEES 300 OFFICE EQUIPMENT MTCE 537 OTHER OFFICE 702 NON-INVESTMENT DEPRECIATION 281 TOTAL 44,017 |
| 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 21,675 21,956 TOTAL 1,101 820 |
| 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 195 MEMBER FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS BY PROVIDING SUPPORT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DSANI STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2011 INFANT-TODDLER PLAYGROUPS: THE PLAYGROUP CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INFANTS AND YOUNGSTERS THROUGH KINDERGARTEN TO PLAY AND SOCIALIZE WHILE THEIR PARENTS AND SIBLINGS FIND SUPPORT IN A FUN ENVIRONMENT. 63 FAMILIES ON GROUP'S E-MAIL LIST ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: MONTHLY PLAYGROUPS IN A HOME,AVERAGE ATTENDANCE-8 FAMILIES WEEKLY SUMMER POOL PARTIES AT NORTH SIDE PARK, AVERAGE ATTENDANCE 8 FAMILIES GYMNASTICS CLASSES - 10 CHILDREN FALL OUTING WITH BUDDY CLUB-STEEL FARMS FAMILY PARTY AT ANDORFER COMMONS ALONG WITH BUDDY CLUB - 75 PEOPLE BUDDY CLUB: THIS GROUP OFFERS SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN 6 TO 12, AND TYPICALLY MEETING EVERY THREE MONTHS. CURRENT AVERAGE ATTENDANCE - 24, INCLUDING FAMILY MEMBERS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: ANDORFER COMMONS PARTY WITH INFANT PROGRAM. BUCKNER PARK PICNIC - 25 PEOPLE SWIM PARTY AT MIHUIC POOL - 6 FAMILIES STEEL FARM TOUR WITH INFANT GROUP, 80 PEOPLE FRIENDSHIP CLUB: AIMED AT TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS, AGES 12 TO 21. THIS GROUP INCLUDES TEENS WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND OTHER LEARNING DISABILITIES, AS YOUTHS WITH DOWN SYNDROME DEVELOP FRIENDSHIPS IN SCHOOL AND THE COMMUNITY. AVERAGE ATTENDANCE FOR EVENTS 25-30 TEENS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: ST. PATRICK'S DAY DANCE 31 TEENS VALENTINE'S DAY DANCE - 38 TEENS FAMILY GYM NIGHT SEMI-FORMAL DINNER DANCE - 42 TEENS BACK TO SCHOOL PIZZA PARTY - 20 TEENS HALLOWEEN PARTY AND DANCE - 30 TEENS HOLIDAY PARTY - 67 PEOPLE SELF-ADVOCATES: INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME WHO ARE 21 AND OLDER. AVERAGE ATTENDANCE FOR SOCIAL EVENTS - 15. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: MAD ANTS BASKETBALL GAME- 28 SWIM PARTY - 10 HOLIDAY PARTY - 24 VOLUNTEERED AT NIDAC EVENT ATTENDED JESTERS PROGRAM PIZZA PARTY & BUDDY WALK CRAFTMAKING ATTENDED SEMI-FORMAL DANCE HOSTED BY FRIENDSHIP CLUB SENT REPRESENTATIVE TO BUDDY WALK ON WASHINGTON GRANDPARENTS GROUP: THIS GROUP OFFERS A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR GRANDPARENTS TO SUPPORT FAMILY MEMBERS AND EACH OTHER IN A NURTURING CARING ENVIRONMENT. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: 3 OFFICIAL MEETINGS - 7 TO 10 IN ATTENDANCE ASSISTED AT BUDDY WALK- 20 MEMBERS DADS GROUP: DADS APPRECIATING DOWN SYNDROME. THIS GROUP PROVIDES SPECIAL EVENTS TO BRING TOGETHER DADS IN SUPPORT OF EACH OTHER AND TO BUILD STRONG FAMILIES. AVERAGE ATTENDANCE - 10-13 DADS. EVENTS INCLUDED: MARCH MADNESS BASKETBALL EVENT SPONSORED 9TH ANNUAL STEWART GOLF OUTING WITH 10 TEAMS OUTREACH PROGRAM: OUTREACH EFFORTS INCLUDED UPDATING OUR EXPECTANT AND NEW PARENT PACKETS, CHANGING TO A REFERRAL PROGRAM AND DELIVERING THESE RESOURCES TO FAMILIES OF NEWLY DIAGNOSED BABIES WITH DOWN SYNDROME. OUTREACH VOLUNTEERS HELP PARENTS CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY SERVICES SUCH AS FIRST STEPS AND MEDICAID WAIVER. ALONG WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION, DSANI PARTICIPATED IN DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS AND BUDDY WALK INFORMATION DAY AT FORT WAYNE TINCAPS GAME. PROGRAM EVENTS: IN ADDITION TO THE SPECIAL-INTEREST OR AGE-SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES THAT DSANI SPONSORED IN 2011 A NUMBER OF OTHER PROGRAMS MET WITH GREAT SUCCESS. EVENTS INCLUDED: DSANI ANNUAL MEETING WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKER MICHAEL REMUS - 80 ATTENDED DSANI FAMILY NIGHT, MAD ANTS BASKETBALL GAME WORKSHOP WITH MICHAEL REMUS "MORE THAN SHARED CLASSROOM:EDUCATING KIDS WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES TOGETHER SUCCESSFULLY". SPONSORED WITH ST. FRANCIS UNIVERSITY; 50 ATTENDEES. SPONSORED NIDAC ABILITIES ABOUND RECEPTION WITH PARALYMPIAN MARK WELLMAN 120 ATTENDEES SPONSORED AND PARTICIPATED IN DISABILITIES EXPO. 105 EXHIBITORS AND APPROXIMATELY 1100 ATTENDESS PARENTS NIGHT OUT, 8 COUPLES ATTENDED DSANI FAMILY ZOO DAY- 95 TICKETS DISTRIBUTED SPONSORED CAMP RED CEDAR WITH PARTIAL SCHOLORSHIPS FOR 35 CHILDREN DSANI FAMILY OUTING- TIN CAPS BASEBALL GAME- 121 ATTENDEES 13TH ANNUAL BUDDY WALK--APPROXIMATELY 1200 PARTICIPANTS INCLUDING 110 VOLUNTEERS SPONSORED "ANITA IN ARGENTINA" MOVIE AT CINEMA CENTER WITH FORT WAYNE JEWISH FEDERATION- 50 ATTENDEES DSANI ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY - 150 FAMILY MEMBERS ALONG WITH OUR MANY GROUPS AND PROGRAMS, DSANI ALSO PROVIDES: A QUARTLY NEWSLETTER DISTRIBUTED TO 575 ADDRESSES ON MAILING LIST FAMILY DIRECTORY DISTRIBUTED TO FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS - 300 LIBRARY RESOURCES WEBSITE-UPDATED IN 2011 MONTHLY MEMBER ALERTS SENT THROUGH EMAIL FACEBOOK PAGE WITH CALENDAR OF EVENTS, UPDATES AND INFORMATION SUPPORTED FORD IRONMAN LOUISVILLE COMPETITION TO BRING AWARENESS OF DOWN SYNDROME PARTICIPATED IN KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ANNUAL TOOTSIE ROLL DRIVE SUPPORT SPECIAL OLYMPICS IN SEVERAL COUNTIES PARTICIPATED IN LEGISLATIVE FORUM SPONSORED SCOUTS DISABILITES AWARENESS DAY PARTICPATED IN MED TECH COLLEGE CAREER FAIR |
Compensation Explanation CompensationExplanation
Compensation Compensation (12 entries)
| STEVE EHINGER |
| JEFF ZINN |
| JENNIFER BOEN |
| LISA TEETS |
| TOM RITA ONEILL |
| BRANDI BUCK |
| DEBBIE GAVETTE |
| CHRIS FLEISCHER |
| KATHY MEEKS |
| SHERYL STERNAL |
| LAURA LAHRMAN |
| KIMBERLY MCCOY |
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