Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Total |
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Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 2,399,514 | 1,832,009 | 1,164,204 | 1,198,296 | 1,349,753 | 7,943,776 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf .... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 2,399,514 | 1,832,009 | 1,164,204 | 1,198,296 | 1,349,753 | 7,943,776 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | 575,230 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 7,368,546 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 2,399,514 | 1,832,009 | 1,164,204 | 1,198,296 | 1,349,753 | 7,943,776 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 16,443 | 10,730 | 11,970 | 17,986 | 22,867 | 79,996 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 13,752 | 1,000 | 559,158 | 573,910 | ||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 8,597,682 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2024 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2024 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024: | ||||
| a From 2019....... | ||||
| b From 2020....... | ||||
| c From 2021....... | ||||
| d From 2022....... | ||||
| e From 2023....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2019 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2023..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2024..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| PART II, LINE 10 | OTHER INCOME 14,752 |
| Software ID: | |
| Software Version: |
| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | MISSION IS TO PROVIDED SUPPORT AND RESOUCES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME, THEIR FAMILIES AND THE PROFESSIONALS WHO SERVE THEM. DSI SEEKS TO PROVIDE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY WITH INFORMATION AND EDUCATION TO BROADEN AWARENESS AND FOSTER POSITIVE ATTITUDES REGARDING PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME. DSI CURRENTLY SERVES 37 COUNTIES IN KANSAS AND MISSOURI. WE PROVIDE SUPPORT TO OVER 1600 INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME. |
| FORM 990 | PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS, LLC, WAS FORMED IN JANUARY OF 2024 TO MEET THE GROWING NEED FOR PERSONAL ASSISTANCE TO THE NEURODIVERSE DISABILITIES CLIENTS. DOWN SYNDROME INNOVATIONS, INC. WHOLLY OWNS PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS, LLC. PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS, LLC, SERVES CLIENTS ON THE WORKING HEALTHY PROGRAM. THE AGENCY ALSO PROVIDES JOB COACHING, PRE- VOCATIONAL, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING, AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT UNDER THE STEPS PROGRAM. PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS, LLC'S PURPOSES AND ACTIVITIES ARE CHARITABLE AND FIT WITHIN 501(C)(3). DOWN SYNDROME INNOVATIONS, INC. CONTINUALLY MONITORS PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS, LLC TO ENSURE THAT DOWN SYNDROME INNOVATIONS, INC.'S EXEMPT PURPOSE CARRIES THROUGH TO PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS, LLC. TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES OF KANSAS CITY, LLC, WAS FORMED IN JANUARY OF 2024 TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THEIR CHOSEN SUPPORT NETWORK. DOWN SYNDROME INNOVATIONS, INC. WHOLLY OWNS TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES OF KANSAS CITY, LLC. TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES OF KANSAS CITY, LLC, PROVIDES ASSISTANCE THROUGH ASSESSMENT, SUPPORT PLANNING, SUPPORT COORDINATION, MONITORING AND FOLLOW-UP, AS WELL AS ASSISTING IN TRANSITION AND PORTABILITY IN ORDER TO EFFECTIVELY ENHANCE THE PERSON'S INDEPENDENCE, PRODUCTIVITY AND INTEGRATION, CONSISTENT WITH THEIR LIFESTYLE PREFERENCES AND NEEDS. TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES OF KANSAS CITY, LLC, IDENTIFIES, SELECTS, OBTAINS, COORDINATES AND UTILIZES BOTH PAID SERVICES AND NATURAL SUPPORTS THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE. TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES OF KANSAS CITY, LLC'S PURPOSES AND ACTIVITIES ARE CHARITABLE AND FIT WITHIN 501(C)(3). DOWN SYNDROME INNOVATIONS, INC. CONTINUALLY MONITORS TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES OF KANSAS CITY, LLC TO ENSURE THAT DOWN SYNDROME INNOVATIONS, INC.'S EXEMPT PURPOSE CARRIES THROUGH TO TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES OF KANSAS CITY, LLC. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A | PUBLIC AWARENESS - DSI WELCOMES 50-60 NEW BABIES AND THEIR FAMILIES EACH YEAR. OUR PARENT-TO-PARENT PROGRAM PROVIDES A WELCOME BASKET, QUARTERLY SUPPORT BREAKFASTS AND PARENT-TO-PARENT MATCHES. OUR BI-MONTHLY CONNECTIONS NEWSLETTER IS DISTRIBUTED TO 3,500 HOUSEHOLDS AND CONTAINS UPCOMING EVENTS, COMMUNITY GROUP ACTIVITIES, AND UP-TO-DATE ARTICLES ON MEDICAL OR EDUCATIONAL BEST PRACTICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME. DSI SUPPORTS 14 COMMUNITY GROUPS TO HOST 8-10 ACTIVITIES IN THEIR IMMEDIATE GEOGRAPHICAL REGION TO CONNECT MEMBERS ON A SMALLER SCALE. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, DSI FACILITATES AWARENESS INITIATIVES IN SCHOOLS AND IN THE COMMUNITY OFTEN SHOWING JUST LIIKE YOU-DOWN SYNDROME FILM, TO FOSTER POSITIVE ATTITUDES AND EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS ABOUT DOWN SYNDROME. SHOULD ANY OF OUR MEMBERS EXPERIENCE AN OVERNIGHT STAY IN THE HOSPITAL, DSI PROVIDES A 50 MEAL VOUCHER TO SUPPORT COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE STAY. MEMBERS CAN SHOW SUPPORT OF THE DSI BRAND BY PURCHASING BRANDED ITEMS TO GENERATE AWARENESS WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY. ALL OF THESE PROGRAMS AND OTHERS ARE SHARED IN DETAIL IN THE DSI ANNUAL REPORT. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B | PUBLIC EDUCATION - DSI HOSTS ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES TO BRING TOGETHER EXPERTS IN THE FIELD TO DISCUSS BEST PRACTICES IN WORKING WITH INDIVIUDALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR DSI SPONSORED OR NATIONAL SPONSORED CONFERENCES. DSI ALSO HOSTS SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AS REQESTED BY DSI MEMBERS. DSI PARTNERS WITH 45 LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS WHO HAVE NAMED DOWN SYNDROME SPECIALISTS WHO ACT AS LIAISONS BETWEEN DSI, SCHOOLS, AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY DOWN SYNDROME. WE OFFER THE SPECAILISTS A RESOURCE MANUAL, FREE REGISTRATION TO DSI CONFERENCES, BI-ANNUAL BREAKFASTS TO EXCHANGE IDEAS AND MAKE DSI AWARE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NEEDS AND ONGOING UPDATES REGARDING RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICES FOR EDUCATING STUDENTS WITH DOWN SYNDROM. DSI ALSO OFFERS INDIVIDUALIZED TRAINING AND PRIVATE CONSULTATIONS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS WHO HAVE DOWN SYNDROME SPECIALISTS. INFORMATION CAN BE ACCESSED BY ANYONE IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH DSI'S 24-HOUR PHONE INFORMATION LINE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C | SOCIAL EVENTS - DSI SUPPORTS MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFE SPAN BY HOSTING SPECIAL EVENTS TO HELP MEMBERS AND FAMILIES ENGAGE AND CONNECT WITH ONE ANOTHER. SOCIAL EVENTS OFFER UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES TO MEET, FORM FRIENDSHIPS, AND SHARE RESOURCES. WE HOST 5 ALL GUILD ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WHICH WELCOME THE MEMBER WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND IMMEDIATE FAMILTY MEMBERS TO ACTIVITIES LOCATED AROUND THE METRO. ELEMENTARY AGED STUDENTS MEET QUARTERLY AT THE DSI OFFICE FOR EVENTS AND PREPARATION FOR THE S.T.A.R.S. PROGRAM WHICH MEETS WEEKLY ONCE MEMBERS TURN 12 YEARS OLD. ADULTS CAN ENJOY MONTHLY DSG ACTIVITIES IN ADDITION TO REGULAR COMMUNITY EVENTS AVAILABLE TO THEM. EACH MEMBER IS RECOGNIZED DURING HIS/HER BIRTHDAY MONTH THROUGH THE DSI BIRTHDAY BLUB WHICH SENDS A CARD TO EACH MEMBER. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D | OTHER |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | THE 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM AND IS REVIEWED INTERNALLY BEFORE IT IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW. BOARD MEMBERS ARE GIVEN A DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ANY QUESTIONS PRIOR TO FILING OF THE RETURN. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES WITH BOARD MEMBERS ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS IF THERE IS EVER A QUESTION ABOUT COMPLIANCE. IF CONFLICTS ARE IDENTIFIED, THE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OR MANAGEMENT WITH THE CONFLICT ARE RECUSED FROM THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | A COMPENSATION STUDY WAS PERFORMED DURING THE CEO HIRING PROCESS. IN ADDITION, THE BOARD REVIEWS COMPARABLE DATA FOR NON-PROFTI SECTOR EMPLOYEES. THE CEO'S CONTRACT (INCLUDING COMPENSATION) IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 18 | THE FORM 990 CAN BE OBTAINED ROM THE GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OR GUIDESTAR WEBSITES. DOCUMENTS CAN ALSO BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | THE FORM 990 CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OR GUIDESTAR WEBSITES. DOCUMENTS CAN ALSO BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES 286,975 SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES -286,975 |
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