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Nonprofit · EIN 27-2436041

DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA INC

Tax-exempt · ORLANDO, FL 32806

Financials

$570K$526K2023$558K$624K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$557,578$624,285-$66,707$822,142$131,371$690,771
December 31, 2023990$569,749$525,692$44,057$806,207$82,783$723,424
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$308,762
Program service revenue
$99,919
Investment income
$1,161
Net gain from sales of assets
-$1,290
Net income from fundraising events
$147,736
Other revenue
$147,736

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$180,258
Other salaries and wages
$240,193
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$258,554
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$7,000
Occupancy
$1,979
Program services (functional)
$600,717
Management and general (functional)
$23,568

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$806,207
Total assets, end of year
$822,142
Total liabilities, end of year
$131,371
Net assets, end of year
$690,771
Publicly traded securities
$242,414
Net assets without donor restrictions
$690,771
Gross receipts
$903,101
Employees
19
Volunteers
750
Year formed
2010
State of legal domicile
FL

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LORIN ANDERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRISTINE BANCALARIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
15$0
JOHN CHIORANDODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CAMILLE GARDINERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
15$0
CARRIE EISNAUGLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
VIKI KELCHNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TINA MUNDELEINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LORIN ANDERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRISTINE BANCALARIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
15$0
JOHN CHIORANDODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CAMILLE GARDINERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
15$0
CARRIE EISNAUGLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
VIKI KELCHNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TINA MUNDELEINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1817 ANTILLES PL, ORLANDO, FL 32806-1436
In care of
% SCOTT WENDEL
Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
PO Box 533462, Orlando FL 32853
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CAMILLE GARDINER, 1817 ANTILLES PLACE, ORLANDO, FL 32806
Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
Scott A Wendel, po Box 533462, Orlando FL 32853
Signed the 990
CAMILLE GARDINER, DIRECTOR
Phone
(407) 538-3537
Return prepared by
MKA ADVISORY LLC

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER LIVES FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE BY FACILITATING PROJECTS THAT ENHANCE THE WELFARE, EDUCATION,HEALTH, AND ARTISTIC AND ATHLETIC ABILITIES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO MEMBERS FOR NUMEROUS PURPOSES INCLUDING EDUCATONAL, TUTORING, PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY, SWIMMING, SPEECH, BEHAVIORAL, TALENT DEVELOPMENT AND NEURODEVELOPMENT TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME.
    Expenses $180,258 · grants $180,258
  • ICAN WORK IS THE CAPSTONE PROGRAM IN OUR ICAN PORTFOLIO. THE PROGRAM BENEFITS OUR MEMBERS, EMPLOYERS, AND THE COMMUNITY. THIS IS WHERE THE CULMINATION OF ALL OUR PROGRAMMING IS INTEGRATED WITH SERVICES AND SUPPORT SO OUR MEMBERS CAN FLOURISH IN THE WORKFORCE. MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT IS ONE OF THE MOST COMPLEX, MOST IMPORTANT, AND MOST EXPENSIVE ASPECTS OF SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME. EACH PARTICIPANT GOES THROUGH VARIOUS LEVELS OF ASSESSMENTS, SKILL BUILDING, AND JOB READINESS TRAINING TO EQUIP AND PREPARE THEM FOR PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT. SUCCESS COACHES ASSIST MEMBERS AND EMPLOYERS THROUGH ON-THE-JOB TRAINING, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, AND TRANSITIONING TO SUCCESSFUL INDEPENDENT EMPLOYMENT WITH NATURAL SUPPORT.
    Expenses $96,712 · revenue $60,877
  • MEMBER PROGRAMS THE FOUNDATION IS PROUD TO OFFER A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS. WE DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT MONTHLY EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS THAT PROMOTE SUCCESS FOR ALL AGES/STAGES OF LIFE, AND LEAD LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL ADVOCACY DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND THE COMMUNITY THROUGH INCLUSIVE PRACTICES. RESEARCH-BASED INTERVENTIONS, AGE-BASED SOCIAL GROUPS, AND MARQUIS EVENTS ALLOW OUR MEMBERS TO LEARN AND GROW AND OFFER A WIN-WIN-WIN SOLUTION FOR OUR FAMILIES, THE STUDENTS, AND FACULTY AT UCF WHO BENEFIT FROM LEARNING ALONGSIDE OUR MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND THE COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $323,747 · revenue $39,042

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-2436041
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2010
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$822,142
Income (IRS master file)
$903,101

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$557,578$624,285$822,142XML
990December 2023$569,749$525,692$806,207XML
990December 2022$538,100$385,019$708,646IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2010
Officer: Scott A Wendel
December 31, 2010≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-2436041).

Questions about DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA INC

What is the EIN of DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA INC is 27-2436041.
Is DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CAMILLE GARDINER.
Who are the officers and directors of DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $557,578, expenses of $624,285 and total assets of $822,142 at year end.

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