2024-11-12T13:31:58-06:00 2023-12-31 510232399 BELFINT LYONS & SHUMAN PA 1011 CENTRE RD STE 310 WILMINGTON DE 19805 990 2023-01-01 382641856 DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF WEST MICHIGAN DOWN 6169563488 160 68TH STREET SW 110 GRAND RAPIDS MI 49548 ADAM BURZYNSKI TREASURER 6169563488 2024-11-04 1 1 JONATHAN D MOLL CPA P01053700 3022250600 2024-11-04 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z ADAM BURZYNSKI 160 68TH STREET SW 110 GRAND RAPIDS MI 49548 421079 0 X WWW.DSAWM.ORG X 1985 MI CREATE COMMUNITIES THAT EMBRACE DOWN SYNDROME AND PROMOTE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEANINGFUL LIVES. 10 10 10 200 0 0 359514 420865 0 0 0 0 -11915 -28302 347599 392563 0 0 8086 5909 212972 258403 0 1075 72533 135668 172535 356726 437922 -9127 -45359 146117 100773 12770 12785 133347 87988 X TO BE A RESOURCE AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION PROMOTING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND SUPPORTING LIFELONG OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND THEIR FAMILIES. 0 0 257557 214 [CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O] IN 2023, THE DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF WEST MICHIGAN (DSAWM) MADE SIGNIFICANT STRIDES IN ITS MISSION TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND THEIR FAMILIES, PROMOTING INCLUSION, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS EXPANDED AND EVOLVED TO MEET THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF ITS MEMBERS, OFFERING A ROBUST PORTFOLIO OF SERVICES AND EVENTS DESIGNED TO FOSTER GROWTH, CELEBRATE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND BUILD CONNECTIONS.PROGRAM EXPANSION AND COMMUNITY IMPACT1. EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS: DSAWM ORGANIZED A SERIES OF WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS FOCUSED ON EMPOWERING FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME. TOPICS INCLUDED SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND NAVIGATING EDUCATIONAL SERVICES. THE WORKSHOPS REACHED OVER 30 ATTENDEES, OFFERING BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL FORMATS TO MAXIMIZE ACCESSIBILITY.2. ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS INITIATIVES: THE ORGANIZATION STRENGTHENED ITS ADVOCACY EFFORTS, ENGAGING IN STATEWIDE AND NATIONAL ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS TO PROMOTE THE RIGHTS AND INCLUSION OF PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME. DSAWM REPRESENTATIVES PARTICIPATED IN POLICY DISCUSSIONS, COMMUNITY PANELS, AND AWARENESS EVENTS. KEY INITIATIVES INCLUDED WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY CELEBRATIONS, DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH EVENTS, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS TO IMPLEMENT INCLUSIVE EDUCATION PRACTICES.3. FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS: DSAWM'S FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS CONTINUED TO PROVIDE VITAL RESOURCES TO NEW AND EXPECTANT PARENTS, SIBLINGS, AND EXTENDED FAMILIES. THE NEW PARENT OUTREACH PROGRAM CONNECTED WITH OVER 50 FAMILIES, OFFERING ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT, INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES, AND WELCOME BASKETS FOR NEWBORNS WITH DOWN SYNDROME. THE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP HOSTED MONTHLY MEETINGS TO FACILITATE PEER CONNECTIONS AND SHARED EXPERIENCES.4. SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES: DSAWM'S SOCIAL PROGRAMS CONTINUED TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO BUILD FRIENDSHIPS, ENJOY RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND DEVELOP NEW SKILLS. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED MONTHLY SOCIAL EVENTS SUCH AS MOVIE NIGHTS, GAME DAYS, AND HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS, AS WELL AS SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS LIKE BUDDY UP TENNIS AND THE ICAN BIKE CAMP. 5. TEEN AND ADULT PROGRAMS: TO ADDRESS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF OLDER MEMBERS, DSAWM EXPANDED ITS TEEN AND ADULT PROGRAMMING. THE LIFE SKILLS CLASSES, FOCUSING ON TOPICS LIKE COOKING, BUDGETING, AND PERSONAL SAFETY, EQUIPPED PARTICIPANTS WITH PRACTICAL SKILLS FOR GREATER INDEPENDENCE. STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND OUTREACHDSAWM DEEPENED ITS CONNECTIONS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS, INCLUDING SCHOOLS, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, BUSINESSES, AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THESE COLLABORATIONS RESULTED IN INCREASED RESOURCE SHARING, ENHANCED PROGRAM DELIVERY, AND GREATER COMMUNITY AWARENESS. FUNDRAISING AND VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENTTHE SUCCESS OF DSAWM'S PROGRAMS IN 2023 WAS BOLSTERED BY STRONG VOLUNTEER SUPPORT AND FUNDRAISING EFFORTS. THE ANNUAL STEP UP FOR DOWN SYNDROME WALK DREW OVER 1,000 PARTICIPANTS AND RAISED CRITICAL FUNDS TO SUPPORT ONGOING PROGRAMMING. VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT REMAINED ROBUST, WITH MORE THAN 200 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTING THEIR TIME AND TALENTS TO SUPPORT EVENTS, PROGRAMS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE EFFORTS.LOOKING FORWARDTHE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF 2023 HAVE SET A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE GROWTH OF THE DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF WEST MICHIGAN. MOVING INTO 2024, DSAWM AIMS TO FURTHER EXPAND ITS PROGRAMMING, STRENGTHEN ITS ADVOCACY EFFORTS, AND CONTINUE BUILDING A SUPPORTIVE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY WHERE INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME CAN THRIVE. 257557 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 MI X X ADAM BURZYNSKI 6169563488 160 68TH ST SW STE 110 GRAND RAPIDS MI 49548 ROSHELLE SEALS PRESIDENT 3.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 KATELYN BENVENUTI VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MARJORIE HAYWARD SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ADAM BURZYNSKI TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 TIERRA JOLLY MEMBER AT-LARGE 1.00 X 0 0 0 JONATHON WHALEY MEMBER AT-LARGE 1.00 X 0 0 0 EMILY MACE MEMBER AT-LARGE 1.00 X 0 0 0 ERIN PURDY MEMBER AT-LARGE 1.00 X 0 0 0 PATTY HEFFERNAN MEMBER AT-LARGE 1.00 X 0 0 0 DIANE ESTRELLA MEMBER AT-LARGE 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATHERINE HOLLIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 34.00 1.00 X 77388 0 14448 77388 0 14448 0 0 0 0 0 5496 117548 195355 25000 77466 420865 0 117548 28516 -28516 -28516 PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS 455000 214 214 214 392563 214 0 -28516 5909 5909 91836 59693 13776 18367 125653 81675 18847 25131 22636 14713 3396 4527 18278 11881 2742 3655 18080 18080 1075 1075 980 980 11623 11623 14544 4945 4800 4799 5896 2005 1946 1945 43326 28162 10832 4332 7400 2516 2442 2442 2182 1091 1091 14744 5013 4866 4865 4229 1438 1396 1395 HEALTH AND WELLNESS PRO 26604 26604 MISCELLANEOUS 8204 8204 GATHERINGS AND PARENT S 6015 6015 EARLY STAGES, LIFE SKIL 5897 5897 2811 2811 437922 257557 107832 72533 44982 26736 6328 6626 600 125877 52440 88181 73437 146117 100773 12770 12785 12770 12785 X 125414 87988 7933 0 133347 87988 146117 100773 -45359 0 X 1 X 0 1 0 X 295829 307155 399315 359514 420865 1782678 10440 214 10654 295829 307155 399315 369954 421079 1793332 66000 44671 150000 140930 195355 596956 8822 6000 10832 25654 74822 50671 150000 151762 195355 622610 1170722 295829 307155 399315 369954 421079 1793332 0.65280 0.71310 0.00000 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 104911 31474 73437 20966 20966 0 73437 X PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ORGANIZATION EVALUATES TAX POSITIONS TAKEN ON ITS FEDERAL EXEMPT ORGANIZATION BUSINESS INCOME TAX RETURNS IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES WHICH REQUIRE THAT TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BE MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT TO BE SUSTAINED. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO SIGNIFICANT UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS UNDER THESE CRITERIA. PENALTIES AND INTEREST IF ANY, ASSESSED BY INCOME TAXING AUTHORITIES ARE INCLUDED IN OPERATING EXPENSES. THE ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL EXEMPT ORGANIZATION BUSINESS INCOME TAX RETURNS ARE GENERALLY SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY WERE FILED. STEP UP WALK AND RESOURCE FAIR 117548 117548 28516 117548 117548 28516 28516 -28516 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 MEMBERSHIP TO THE ORGANIZATION IS NON-EXCLUSIVE AND AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. TWO LEVELS OF MEMBERSHIP EXIST TO ENSURE THAT OUT OF AREA FAMILIES MAY ALSO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS AND EVENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED BY THE IN-AREA MEMBERS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE 990 AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BEFORE SUBMITTED. THE TREASURER REVIEWS AND SIGNS OFF. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A UTILIZING INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES AND PAY GRADE SURVEYS E.G., THOSE PUBLISHED BY THE MICHIGAN NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. DOWM SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF WEST MICHIGAN FOUNDATION 160 68TH STREET SW STE 110 GRAND RAPIDS MI 49548 460635003 TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF WEST MICHIGAN. 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