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Name:	Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati
Address:	644 Linn Street, Suite 1128
	Cincinnati, OH 45203
Phone:	(513) 761-5400
Web Address:	www.dsagc.com

Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Early Matters Program provides support, social connections, and information for families with babies prenatally diagnosed with Down syndrome and children ages birth through age 5 diagnosed with Down syndrome. School Age Matters Program addresses the concerns of families with children with Down syndrome ages 6 through 17 with social opportunities, education, and advocacy. Adult Matters Program is designed for adults ages 18 and up with Down syndrome and it offers opportunities for sharing, socializing, and learning experiences. The Outreach Program aims to assist educators, healthcare professionals, and other community members by expanding their understanding of the contributions and capabilities of individuals with Down syndrome. The National Adoption Awareness Program provides information and support to birth parents, adoptive parents, and adoption agencies throughout the United States regarding children with Down syndrome.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati's program expenses were:

Outreach	134,980
Adult Matters	46,607
School Age Matters	45,661
Early Matters	44,708
DSPress	40,069
Family Events	37,083
Adoption	28,033
Webpage	27,947
Advocacy	23,456
Multi Age	22,876
Volunteer	20,514
Community Participation	6,919
Wish List	4,609
Total Program Expenses:	$483,462

Chief Executive : Ms. Janet Gora, Executive Director

Compensation*:

$59,850

Chair of the Board: Mr. Patrick McNickle
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Sales & Marketing Manager, Marsh Building Products

Board Size: 18

Paid Staff Size: 10

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:

direct mail appeals, invitations to fundraising events, print advertisements, grant proposals, Internet

Fundraising costs were 18% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $430,139, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati's IRS Form 990-EZ for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.

Source of Funds
Buddy Walk	367,889
Contributions	157,164
Golf Tournament	49,200
Grants	47,000
Programs	24,925
Interest, Investments	18,336
Fundraisers	13,050
Total Income	$677,564

Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 75%  Fund Raising: 12%  Administrative: 13%

Total income				$677,564
	Program expenses			$483,462
	Fund raising expenses			76,102
	Administrative expenses			85,824
Total expenses				$645,388
Income in Excess of Expenses				32,176
Beginning net assets				639,036
Ending net assets				671,212
Total liabilities				9,677
Total assets				$680,889