DS Education Foundation Inc

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1994

Legal Domicile

Phone

5024955088

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

DS Education Foundation Inc, founded in 1994, is a small nonprofit in the Health Care sector that reported $141K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 160% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $31K, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

The DSE foundation produces fundraising events to provide funding for Life-Long education programs for individuals with Down syndrome directed by Down Syndrome of Louisville, Inc. The foundation also provides the facility to conduct the programs.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $88,203

Life Long Learning Center offers education and life-skills services to maximize the potential of people with Down Syndrome serving birth through adulthood. The families are provided with support...

Life Long Learning Center offers education and life-skills services to maximize the potential of people with Down Syndrome serving birth through adulthood. The families are provided with support, education and resources.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $114,712

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $2,432

Other Revenue $24,000

TOTAL REVENUE $141,144

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $88,203

Other Expenses $110,480

TOTAL EXPENSES $110,480

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$141,144	$54,330	+1.6%
Expenses	$110,480	$190,123	-0.4%
Net Income	$30,664	$-135,793	-1.2%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

250

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
THOM NICHOLAS	Secretary	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Paul Esselman	President	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD BUSH	Vice President	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KURT GREASER	Director	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TERRY FENWICK	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WES SUBLETT	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOE DEVER	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK LEACH	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM MCDONNELL	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$141,144	$110,480	$6,524,889	$30,664
2022	$54,330	$190,123	$6,064,156	$-135,793
2021	$699,458	$684,981	$6,949,019	$14,477
2020	$611,431	$729,682	$6,668,644	$-118,251
2019	$484,458	$436,568	$6,195,297	$47,890
2018	$442,777	$461,274	$5,624,723	$-18,497