Global Down Syndrome Foundation
Global Down Syndrome Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
The Global Down Syndrome Foundation is a public non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to significantly improving the lives of people with Down syndrome through Research, Medical care, Education and Advocacy. We work to educate governments, educational organizations and society in order to affect legislative and social changes so that every person with Down syndrome has an equitable chance at a satisfying life.
About
Research and clinical care: See Schedule O.Research and clinical care:Down syndrome is a known quantity - it is when a person is born with three copies of chromosome 21 instead of the usual two, called triplication. Therefore, scientists can develop better methods to understand how the triplication leads to a higher incidence of certain diseases and protects those same individuals from other diseases. They do so in the following ways:- Updating medical guidelines by conducting research on how many people with Down syndrome have certain conditions or diseases and what interventions or medications work for people with Down syndrome.- Conducting medical or clinical research to improve the health and lifespan of people with Down syndrome.- Conducting basic or laboratory research in conjunction with medical or clinical research.- Expanding awareness through education outreach, government advocacy, and public relations work in coordination with and for the Crnic Institute and the Sie Center.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
In the filing, the mission of the non-profit is noted as “To significantly improve the lives of people with down syndrome through research, medical care, education and advocacy. see schedule o for continuation.an important part of this mission is to support the linda crnic institute for down syndrome to eradicate the medical and cognitive ill effects associated with down syndrome and to ensure people with the condition can reach their true potential.”.
When referring to its responsibilities, they were outlined as: “To improve the lives of people with down syndrome.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally registered to operate is CO, as per legal records.
- The filing documents the non-profit's address in 2020 as 3239 E 2nd Avenue, Denver, CO, 80206.
- According to the non-profit's form, they have 32 employees on their payroll as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $373,388.
- The organization has 4 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2009.
- The organization pays $1,093,417 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $519,168 in fundraising expenses.
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