2025-09-25T08:05:14-05:00 2024-12-31 510232399 BELFINT LYONS & SHUMAN PA 1011 CENTRE RD STE 310 WILMINGTON DE 19805 990 2024-01-01 382641856 DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF WEST MICHIGAN DOWN 6169563488 160 68TH STREET SW 110 GRAND RAPIDS MI 49548 ANDY RUSNELL TREASURER 6169563488 2025-09-05 1 0 JONATHAN D MOLL CPA P01053700 3022250600 2025-09-05 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z ANDY RUSNELL 160 68TH STREET SW 110 GRAND RAPIDS MI 49548 453305 0 X WWW.DSAWM.ORG X 1985 MI CREATE COMMUNITIES THAT EMBRACE DOWN SYNDROME AND PROMOTE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEANINGFUL LIVES. 8 8 11 200 0 0 420865 451681 0 0 0 0 -28302 -24068 392563 427613 0 0 5909 4489 258403 279457 1075 0 74749 172535 228276 437922 512222 -45359 -84609 100773 96311 12785 92932 87988 3379 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 271792 1624 [CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O] PROGRAM EXPANSION AND COMMUNITY IMPACT:1. DSAWM PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS, COVERING SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT, WELLNESS, AND SPECIAL EDUCATION. DELIVERED IN BOTH VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON FORMATS, THESE SESSIONS REACHED OVER 30 PARTICIPANTS. THE PROGRAM EMPOWERED FAMILIES WITH TOOLS TO BETTER SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME ACROSS ALL STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT.2. ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS INITIATIVES: IN 2024, DSAWM ADVANCED ITS ADVOCACY WORK AT THE LOCAL AND STATE LEVELS. STAFF AND MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN PUBLIC POLICY DISCUSSIONS, SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS, AND AWARENESS EVENTS LIKE WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY AND DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH. DSAWM SPONSORED TWO MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE MICHIGAN SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL AND PRESENTED AT THE 2024 NATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME CONGRESS CONVENTION.3. FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS: FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS CONNECTED WITH OVER 50 NEW AND EXPECTANT FAMILIES THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE OUTREACH, WELCOME BASKETS, AND INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES. MONTHLY PARENT SUPPORT MEETINGS FOSTERED PEER CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM ENSURED FAMILIES HAD ACCESS TO EMOTIONAL AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT FROM THE START OF THEIR JOURNEY.4. SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES: DSAWM HOSTED INCLUSIVE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS GAME NIGHTS, HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS, AND MOVIE EVENTS. MEMBERS ALSO PARTICIPATED IN SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS INCLUDING BUDDY UP TENNIS, THERAPEUTIC HORSE HANDLING, AND ICAN BIKE CAMP. THESE OFFERINGS PROMOTED FRIENDSHIP, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION.5. TEEN AND ADULT PROGRAMS: LIFE SKILLS CLASSES FOR TEENS AND ADULTS FOCUSED ON DAILY LIVING SKILLS SUCH AS COOKING, BUDGETING, AND SAFETY. THESE PROGRAMS PROMOTED INDEPENDENCE, SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND LONG-TERM PERSONAL GROWTH FOR OLDER MEMBERS OF THE DOWN SYNDROME COMMUNITY.NEW PROGRAMS INTRODUCED IN 2024:IN 2024, DSAWM INTRODUCED SEVERAL NEW PROGRAMS TO BETTER SERVE ITS DIVERSE MEMBER COMMUNITY. THESE INCLUDED THERAPEUTIC HORSE HANDLING, A DRUMMING GROUP, AND THE YOUNG ATHLETES PROGRAM, ALL DESIGNED TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL COORDINATION, SENSORY ENGAGEMENT, AND INCLUSIVE FUN. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO LAUNCHED AN EARLY EDUCATION CLASS TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENTAL READINESS IN YOUNG CHILDREN, AND HELD ITS FIRST FALL FESTIVAL, A SEASONAL CELEBRATION THAT BROUGHT FAMILIES TOGETHER FOR CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY BUILDING. ADDITIONALLY, DSAWM HOSTED A KALAMAZOO FAMILY NIGHT OUT TO EXPAND OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT BEYOND ITS CORE SERVICE AREA.2024 PROGRAM PARTICIPATION SUMMARY:IN 2024, DSAWM SERVED A TOTAL OF 2,499 UNIQUE, UNDUPLICATED PARTICIPANTS THROUGH ITS PROGRAMS AND EVENTS. THIS INCLUDED 347 INDIVIDUALS WHO PARTICIPATED IN ONGOING PROGRAMS, 58 PARTICIPANTS IN EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, AND 2,094 INDIVIDUALS WHO ATTENDED COMMUNITY EVENTS. THESE FIGURES REFLECT DSAWM'S BROAD AND INCLUSIVE REACH, DEMONSTRATING ITS IMPACT ACROSS A DIVERSE RANGE OF AGES, ABILITIES, AND FAMILY SUPPORT NEEDS. 271792 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 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 11 0 1 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 8 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 MI X X ANDY RUSNELL 6169563488 160 68TH ST SW STE 110 GRAND RAPIDS MI 49548 ADAM BURZYNSKI PRESIDENT 3.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 SHEENA VOGEL VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ANDY RUSNELL TREASURER 1.00 X 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 JIMMY LEACH MEMBER AT-LARGE 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATHERINE HOLLIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (JAN. - JUL.) 40.00 X 36893 0 9350 36893 0 9350 0 0 0 0 0 1114 5859 112407 160686 171615 451681 0 112407 25692 -25692 -25692 1624 0 1624 1624 427613 1624 0 -25692 4489 4489 46243 30057 6937 9249 195173 126863 29276 39034 19621 12754 2943 3924 18420 11973 2763 3684 18899 18899 16189 16189 6671 6671 1413 1413 13962 4747 4607 4608 5973 2031 1971 1971 47349 30777 11837 4735 10757 3657 3550 3550 1264 632 632 10491 3567 3462 3462 1610 547 531 532 SETTLEMENT EXPENSE 54000 54000 EARLY STAGES, LIFE SKIL 16800 16800 GATHERINGS AND PARENT S 12577 12577 HEALTH AND WELLNESS PRO 10321 10321 512222 271792 165681 74749 26736 22535 10580 600 250 125877 62931 73437 62946 100773 96311 12785 17057 0 75875 12785 92932 X 87988 3379 0 87988 3379 100773 96311 -84609 0 X 1 X 0 1 0 X 307155 399315 359514 420865 451681 1938530 10440 214 1624 12278 307155 399315 369954 421079 453305 1950808 44671 150000 140930 195355 160686 691642 6000 10832 16832 50671 150000 151762 195355 160686 708474 1242334 307155 399315 369954 421079 453305 1950808 0.63680 0.65280 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 104911 41965 62946 20966 20966 0 62946 DUE TO AFFILIATE 21875 ACCRUED SETTLEMENT PAYABLE 54000 75875 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 112407 112407 25692 112407 112407 25692 25692 -25692 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. MI 501(C)(3) LINE 12C, III-FI 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF WEST MICHIGAN FOUNDATION C 160686 FMV