Families Exploring Down Syndrome, F E D S in Sterling Hts, Michigan (MI)
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| Families Exploring Down Syndrome, F E D S | |
| Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 383039071 |
| Name of Organization | Families Exploring Down Syndrome |
| Secondary Name | F E D S |
| Address | PO BOX 1191, Sterling Hts, MI 48311-1191 |
| Activities | Described in section 170(b)1)(a)(vi) of the Code, Other matters |
| Subsection | Charitable Organization |
| Ruling Date | 09/1995 |
| Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
| Foundation | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public |
| Organization | Corporation |
| Exempt Organization Status | Unconditional Exemption |
| Tax Period | 04/2014 |
| Assets | $25,000 to $99,999 |
| Income | $25,000 to $99,999 |
| Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
| Asset Amount | $74,524 |
| Amount of Income | $49,100 |
| Form 990 Revenue Amount | $37,271 |
| National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) | Diseases, Disorders, Medical Disciplines: Down Syndrome |
Non-representatives - add comments:
Amount of income in 2014: $49,100 (it was $35,072 in 2012)
| Families Exploring Down Syndrome, F E D S: | $49,100 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $69,419 |
Assets in 2014: $74,524 (it was $42,879 in 2012)
| Families Exploring Down Syndrome, F E D S: | $74,524 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $63,429 |
Expenses in 2014: $28,651
| This organization: | $28,651 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $53,963 |
Income to expenses ratio in 2014: 1.7
| This organization: | 1.7 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 1.3 |
Grants share in income in 2014: 1.8%
| This organization: | 1.8% |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 89.9% |
Revenue for 2014
Support schedule
| Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances | ||
| 2012 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | $35,072 | $37,271 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received | $1,481 | $665 |
| Program service revenue including government fees and contracts | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues and assessments | $7,603 | $12,201 |
| Investment income | $0 | $0 |
| Gain/Loss from sale of assets other than inventory | $0 | $0 |
| Net income/loss from gaming and fundraising events | $25,496 | $26,053 |
| Gross income from gaming | $0 | $0 |
| Gross income from fundraising events | $46,088 | $44,548 |
| Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events | $20,592 | $18,495 |
| Gross profit/loss from sales of inventory | $492 | $-1,648 |
| Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances | $2,011 | $1,603 |
| Less: cost of goods sold | $1,519 | $3,251 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $27,591 | $28,651 |
| Total net assets | $42,879 | $74,524 |
| Excess/Deficit for the year | $7,481 | $8,620 |
| Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year | $35,398 | $65,904 |
| Other changes in net assets or fund balances | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances at end of year | $42,879 | $74,524 |
| Balance Sheets | ||
| 2012 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $42,879 | $74,524 |
| Total liabilities | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $42,879 | $74,524 |
| Other Information | ||
| 2012 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? | No | No |
| Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? | No | No |
| Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities | Yes | Yes |
| Has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? | No | No |
| Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? | No | No |
| Amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect | $0 | $0 |
| Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? | No | No |
| Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return? | No | No |
| Total amount involved | $0 | $0 |
| Initiation fees and capital contributions | $0 | $0 |
| Gross receipts for public use of club facilities | $0 | $0 |
| Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? | No | No |
| At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? | No | No |
| Reason for Public Charity Status (for 2014) | |
| The organization is not a private foundation because it is: | An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3 % of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions - subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3 % of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975 |
| Number of organizations supported | 0 |
| Sum of amounts of support | $0 |
| Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (for 2010 - 2014) | |
| 2010 - 2014 Total | |
|---|---|
| Public support | $106,248 |
| Subtotal | $106,248 |
| Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received | $9,247 |
| 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 | $97,001 |
| Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 | $0 |
| Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf | $0 |
| The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | $0 |
| Less | $0 |
| Amounts received from disqualified persons | $0 |
| Amounts received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the total support | $0 |
| Total support | $105,032 |
| Public support | $106,248 |
| Subtotal | $0 |
| Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources | $0 |
| Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975 | $0 |
| Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on | $-1,216 |
| Other income | $0 |
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| Organizations performing similar types of work | |||||
| Id | Name | Address | State | Established | Total Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Down Syndrome Connection Of The Bay Area | 101 Town And Country Dr Ste A, Danville, CA 94526-3968 | CA | 1998-09 | $659,846 |
| 2 | Ups For Downs Nfp | 1070 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193-3961 | IL | 2004-07 | $217,566 |
| 3 | Trisomy 18 Support Inc | 4491 Cheshire Station Plaza No 157, Dale City, VA 22193-2226 | VA | 2004-01 | $177,997 |
| 4 | Red River Valley Down Syndrome Society | PO BOX 6455, Paris, TX 75461-6455 | TX | 2006-03 | $132,580 |
| 5 | Band Of Angels Foundation A Non Profit Corporation | 3048 Charlwood Dr, Rochester Hls, MI 48306-3610 | MI | 2004-03 | $121,146 |
| 6 | Southeastern New Mexico Down Syndrome Foundation | PO BOX 4365, Roswell, NM 88202 | NM | 2008-10 | $105,601 |
| 7 | Down Country | 5028 County Road 304, Taylor, MO 63471-2116 | MO | 2011-12 | $105,528 |
| 8 | Capital Area Down Syndrome Association | Po Box 25112, Lansing, MI 48909 | MI | 2005-10 | $98,099 |
| 9 | Angels In Disguise Inc | 2400 Envoy Circle Suite 2406, Louisville, KY 40299 | KY | 2011-05 | $84,040 |
| 10 | Down Syndrome Network Of Northern Nevada | 316 California Ave 436, Reno, NV 89509 | NV | 2009-01 | $72,147 |
| 11 | Ds Action A California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation | Po Box 23453, San Diego, CA 92193 | CA | 2007-07 | $66,871 |
| 12 | Chasing Dreams Inc | 104 N 350 W, Valparaiso, IN 46385-7730 | IN | 2012-11 | $57,761 |
| 13 | Down In The Southland Nfp | PO BOX 831, Tinley Park, IL 60477 | IL | 2011-07 | $51,413 |
| 14 | Families Exploring Down Syndrome, F E D S | PO BOX 1191, Sterling Hts, MI 48311-1191 | MI | 1995-09 | $49,100 |
| 15 | Cfsknowledgecenter Inc | 255 Evernia St No 97, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 | FL | 2009-07 | $42,848 |
| 16 | Driving For The Upside Of Downs Inc | 421 EAST HOEHN ST PO BOX 381, Carlinville, IL 62626 | IL | 2012-04 | $35,510 |
| 17 | Buddy Cruise Inc | Po Box 162, Lithia, FL 33547 | FL | 2009-04 | $34,383 |
| 18 | Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome Of Southeast Michigan | 34841 Mound Road 216, Sterling Heights, MI 48310 | MI | 2014-07 | $0 |
| 19 | Developmentally Challenged Advocacy Council, Pied Piper Opportunity Center | 444 Wilson St, Alpena, MI 49707-1402 | MI | 1997-03 | $0 |
| 20 | Down Syndrome Support Group Of Western Wayne County | 12114 Hines Ct, Plymouth, MI 48170-6132 | MI | 1999-03 | $0 |
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