Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee
Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee
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About this organization
Mission
To ensure individuals with Down syndrome are valued for their extraordinary gifts and contributions, empowering them to pursue meaningful, included lives.
About
The Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee is a community of parents, grandparents, siblings, physicians, educators, professionals, friends and self-advocates from forty counties in Middle Tennessee who celebrate and support individuals with Down syndrome and their families. We enhance the lives of those with “something extra” throughout their lifespan by providing programs that support their development and achievement, facilitate their inclusion in the community and help them lead fulfilling, meaningful lives. DSAMT connects new & expecting families with valuable information and a welcoming community. It continues to educate, advocate for and support the family throughout the lifespan. We train educators on best-practice strategies for improving student outcomes. We help physicians, nurses, and other healthcare practitioners provide better care to their patients and better understand their needs and those of their families. We help businesses improve diversity in employment and understand how hiring individuals with Down syndrome can benefit their company. DSAMT has no membership fees and tries to offer programs at no or low cost to families.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “The organizations mission is to enhance the quality of life throughout the life span of all individuals with down syndrome by providing support, information and education to families, professionals and communities.”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “The organizations mission is to enhance the quality of life throughout the life span of all individuals with down syndrome by providing support, information and education to families, professionals and communities.”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as TN.
- The non-profit has reported 5 employees on their form as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$6,959.
- The CEO compensation structure within the organization is not based on a review and approval from an impartial entity.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1996.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $217,696 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $67,446 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.