Nonprofit · EIN 38-2641856
DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN MICHIGAN
Tax-exempt · GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49548
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $427,613 | $512,222 | -$84,609 | $96,311 | $92,932 | $3,379 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $392,563 | $437,922 | -$45,359 | $100,773 | $12,785 | $87,988 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $451,681
- Membership dues
- $5,859
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$25,692
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,624
- Other revenue
- -$24,068
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Benefits paid to members
- $4,489
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $46,243
- Other salaries and wages
- $195,173
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $279,457
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $18,899
- Accounting fees
- $16,189
- Occupancy
- $47,349
- Travel
- $10,757
- Depreciation
- $10,491
- Program services (functional)
- $271,792
- Management and general (functional)
- $165,681
- Fundraising (functional)
- $74,749
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $100,773
- Total assets, end of year
- $96,311
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $92,932
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,379
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $62,946
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,379
- Gross receipts
- $453,305
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 1985
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHERINE HOLLIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (JAN. - JUL.) Officer | 40 | $36,893 | $9,350 |
| ADAM BURZYNSKI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEENA VOGEL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY RUSNELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY MACE | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN PURDY | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTY HEFFERNAN | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE ESTRELLA | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIMMY LEACH | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHERINE HOLLIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 34 | $77,388 | $14,448 |
| ROSHELLE SEALS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KATELYN BENVENUTI | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARJORIE HAYWARD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM BURZYNSKI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIERRA JOLLY | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHON WHALEY | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY MACE | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN PURDY | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTY HEFFERNAN | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE ESTRELLA | MEMBER AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 160 68TH ST SW STE 110, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49548-7145
- In care of
- % WARNER NORCROSS AND JUDD
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ANDY RUSNELL, 160 68TH STREET SW 110, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49548
- Signed the 990
- ANDY RUSNELL, TREASURER
- Phone
- (616) 956-3488
- Website
- WWW.DSAWM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BELFINT LYONS & SHUMAN PA
Mission
TO BE A RESOURCE AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION PROMOTING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND SUPPORTING LIFELONG OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Program accomplishments
- [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.Expenses $271,792 · revenue $1,624
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Check at the IRS |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-2641856
- 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
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $102,620
- Income (IRS master file)
- $465,193
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $427,613 | $512,222 | $96,311 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $392,563 | $437,922 | $100,773 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $347,599 | $356,726 | $146,117 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 38-2641856).
Questions about DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN MICHIGAN
- What is the EIN of DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN MICHIGAN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN MICHIGAN is 38-2641856.
- Is DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN MICHIGAN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN MICHIGAN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN MICHIGAN 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 ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN MICHIGAN due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN MICHIGAN 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 ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN MICHIGAN?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ANDY RUSNELL.
- Who are the officers and directors of DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN MICHIGAN?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $36,893 (KATHERINE HOLLIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (JAN. - JUL.)).
- How much revenue does DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN MICHIGAN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $427,613, expenses of $512,222 and total assets of $96,311 at year end.
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