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Name:	Down Syndrome of Louisville
Address:	4604 Bardstown Road
	Louisville, KY 40218
Phone:	502-495-5088
Web Address:	www.downsyndromeoflouisville.org

Down Syndrome of Louisville (DSL) meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Agency programs include: Early Intervention Education Program - Provides a child-centered, activity-based, interactive model of service delivery that facilitates sessions reflective of a child’s natural environment. Creative Educational Enrichment Program - Sessions designed to provide educational and fun activities aiding in the development of academic and physical skills. “Tweeners” Social Activities - Social events targeted for younger teens. Every1Reads Program - A community-wide effort to have every child in Jefferson County reading at or above grade level. Teen Summer Camp - In partnership with Dreams With Wings, teenagers participate in a summer-long day camp. Teen/Adult Social Activities -Older teens and adults participate in bi-monthly group activities and special events. “Steps to Independence” Life Skills Program - Bi-monthly life skills training in various areas, with the ultimate goal to make each participant more independent inside and outside the home. “Best Buddies” Mentorship Program - In partnership with the University of Louisville (our designated chapter), participants are matched with a “buddy”, a UofL student sharing similar interests. Adult Academic Intervention Program - Serves as a post-high school education program for our adults to both maintain as well as increase academic skills. “Fit and Fabulous” Exercise Program - Group fitness classes, consisting of various formats and techniques, are offered 1-2 times per week. “Career Solutions” Supported Employment Program - Supported employment enabling individuals to enter the workforce and contribute to society. “College Connections” Postsecondary Education Program - In partnership with JCTC, this program provides an opportunity for young adults with Down syndrome to attend college.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, DSL's program expenses were:

Childhood Education Programs	111,007
Teen/Lifelong Learning Programs	97,714
Contract Staff	61,205
Parent/Community Programs	57,608
Supportive Employment	52,248
Total Program Expenses:	$379,782

Chief Executive : Diana Merzweiler, Executive Director

Compensation*:

Chair of the Board: Kevin Massey
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Vice President of Commercial Sales, Project Heating and Cooling

Board Size: 18

Paid Staff Size: 11

Method(s) Used:

The agency's primary source of support is grant revenue.

The agency's audited financial statements include a note that the Down Syndrome Education Foundation, a related party under common control, serves to provide funding for the organization through fundraising events. All fundraising events and non grant solicitations are carried out by the Foundation.

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 the agencythe Down Syndrome of Louisville’s audited financial statements for the year that ended June 30, 2009. Ending net assets as reported below include $147,211 in unrestricted net assets and $33,016 in temporarily restricted net assets. Total assets as reported include $17,684 invested in property and equipment, net.

Source of Funds
Contributions and grants	348,799
Program services	130,956
In-Kind	14,141
Total Income	$493,896

Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 82%  Fund Raising: Less than 1%  Administrative: 15%  Other Expenses: 3%

Total income				$493,896
	Program expenses			$379,782
	Fund raising expenses			243
	Administrative expenses			71,218
	Other Expenses			14,141
Total expenses				$465,384
Income in Excess of Expenses				28,512
Beginning net assets				151,715
Ending net assets				180,227
Total liabilities				7,256
Total assets				$187,483