2025-04-02T02:11:20-04:00 2024-12-31 990EZ 2024-01-01 883582122 DONKS % Carlos David Rodriguez DONK 2053837145 1200 GALAPAGO ST APT 716 UNIT 716 DENVER CO 80204 Carlos Rodriguez CEO 2025-04-03 false 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X X https: www.functionxwellness.com our-story X X Non-profit 103634 X 103634 0 0 0 0 0 103634 28634 28634 75000 0 0 75000 0 75000 0 75000 0 75000 DONKS Mission Statement: DONKS is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing access to wellness and movement practices for underserved populations in the Denver Metro area. Our mission focuses on: 1. Providing culturally responsive trauma-informed movement programs for marginalized communities with emphasis on at-risk youth individuals with disabilities BIPOC populations and older adults. 2. Addressing mental health challenges through accessible outdoor and movement-based activities that serve as therapeutic interventions. 3. Collaborating with community organizations to deliver programs that reduce barriers to participation in wellness activities. 4. Creating educational initiatives that empower youth while supporting their mental and emotional wellbeing. 5. Developing inclusive community spaces that foster healing personal growth and collective empowerment. DONKS Program Service AccomplishmentsProgram 1: Youth Movement & Mental Health InitiativeDONKS provided trauma-informed movement programming to 175 youth ages 12-18 from underserved communities in the Denver Metro area. Weekly sessions combined boxing flag football and outdoor activities with mental health support. Program delivered 48 two-hour sessions across 4 school sites resulting in improved self-reported mental health outcomes for 82% of participants. Partnerships with local schools and Convivir Colorado enhanced program delivery with culturally responsive approaches specifically designed for all youth involved. Expenses: $10000 Program 2: Adaptive Movement Access Program delivered specialized movement classes for 68 individuals with physical and developmental disabilities in collaboration with Special Olympics Colorado. Program provided 36 accessible movement sessions incorporating adaptive equipment purchased this year. Activities focused on building confidence motor skills and social connection in outdoor settings. 15 caregivers also received training on continuing movement practices at home extending program benefits beyond scheduled sessions. Expenses: $10000 Program 3: Community Wellness Education Series conducted 12 community-based workshops reaching 230 participants from marginalized communities focusing on wellness education and movement literacy. Program included train-the-trainer components that certified 25 community members to lead movement sessions in their neighborhoods creating sustainable impact beyond direct service. Workshops provided in both English and Spanish with culturally relevant materials developed specifically for local BIPOC communities to address neighborhood-specific wellness barriers. Expenses: $8634 0 28634 28634 Carlos Rodriguez CEO 40 0 0 0 Emma Dominguez-Millan Head of Programming 40 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false false CO Carlos Rodriguez 1200 GALAPAGO ST APT 716 UNIT 716 DENVER CO 80204 2053837145 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X X 1 DONKS 883582122 10 true 28634 0 1 28634 0 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Part I, line 16 | Other Expenses:, Amount:| Administrative Services and Consulting Expense Amount: $10,000 Description: Professional administrative and consulting services for organizational infrastructure program development operational systems compliance assistance and strategic planning. Benefit: Strengthened operational capacity improved internal processes and enhanced program effectiveness to better fulfill DONKS mission. Period: 2024 Approved by: Carlos Rodriguez, $10000.00| Marketing and Growth Consulting Expense Amount: $10,000 Description: Strategic marketing services and growth consulting including brand development outreach campaign design digital presence enhancement and audience engagement strategy. Benefit: Expanded DONKS reach improved stakeholder engagement and increased visibility of programs to support organizational growth and mission advancement. Period: 2024 Approved by: Carlos Rodriguez, $10000.00| Program Equipment Purchase Expense Amount: $8,634 Description: Initial equipment investment for DONKS program scaling including essential program facilitation tools technology and materials to expand service capacity. Benefit: Enabled significant program expansion increased participant capacity and enhanced quality of service delivery while establishing infrastructure for sustainable growth. Period: 2024 Approved by: Carlos Rodriguez, $8634.00|