2025-05-13T12:58:42-07:00 2024-12-31 273728756 RITTER ADAIR & ASSOCIATES PC 1900 BURNT BOAT DR STE 102 BISMARCK ND 58503 990EZ 2024-01-01 270313239 Designer Genes of North Dakota Inc DESI 7012587421 PO Box 515 Bismarck ND 58502 Kendra Vander Wal Executive Director 2025-05-13 true true Laura G Adair CPA P00445429 7017513883 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X designergenesnd.com X X 127784 X 124975 2809 0 0 0 0 127784 38257 4818 86992 130067 -2283 167970 165687 X 167970 167316 167970 167316 1629 167970 165687 Designer Genes of North Dakota exists to strengthen opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome and those who support them to earn, learn, and belong. Membership Community Events - We hosted several community-building events, including:a. The 21st Annual Walk for Down Syndrome, drawing more than 2,000 attendees to celebrate the Down syndrome community and raise awareness.b. Seasonal family gatherings like the Annual Picnic, Supper with Santa, and awareness-themed events for World Down Syndrome Day and October Awareness Month.c. Regional meetups and member connection events throughout the year. 35506 Member Support - Provided individualized support and navigation to over 250 families across North Dakota. This included guidance on accessing Early Intervention, IEP support, transition services, Medicaid, SSI, and other systems of care. Support was offered through in-person meetings, phone consultations, resource navigation, and referrals.Designer Genes supported all known new diagnoses of Down syndrome across the state with welcome packages, connection to local support networks, and one-on-one family mentoring.We facilitated ongoing community-based life skills and connection programming for individuals ages 18 years and older with Down syndrome and developmental disabilities. GROW focuses on healthy relationships, social engagement, self-advocacy, and belonging. 6723 Public Awareness - Engaged in year-round advocacy at the local, state, and national level. This included testimony to the North Dakota Legislature regarding developmental disabilities funding and participating in Disability Awareness Dayat the Capitol. Designer Genes also shared educational campaigns during Down Syndrome Awareness Month.Education and Resource Development - We offered presentations and training for educators, caregivers, and professionals. We supported mock interviews and membership meet-up to support families and individuals navigating life.Designer Genes created and distributed educational materials, including fact sheets on disability systems, Down syndrome awareness and various state conferences throughout the year as well as with program managers. 42229 Kendra Vander Wal Executive Dir. 40.00 35538 Sandy McMerty President 1.25 0 Andrea Stewart Vice President 0.50 0 Karissa Kautzman Secretary 0.75 0 Deb Clarys Treasurer 0.50 0 Heather Lundeen Director 0.75 0 Michelle Regan Director 0.50 0 Rachel Keegan Director 0.75 0 false false false false false false false 0 0 0 false 0 0 false Kendra Vander Wal 1500 E Capitol Ave Ste 204 Bismarck ND 58501 7017512071 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 93631 124542 132531 152302 126267 629273 95 750 20 865 0 0 0 93726 125292 132531 152322 126267 630138 0 0 630138 8 11 13 13 1517 1562 0 8 11 13 13 1517 1562 0 0 93734 125303 132544 152335 127784 631700 0.99750 0.99990 0.00250 0.00010 X Other Expenses.1001 Advertising and Promotion $13386 Other Expenses.1002 Office Expenses $292 Other Expenses.1005 Travel $300 Other Expenses.1012 Insurance $2671 Other Expenses.1 Professional fees $37350 Other Expenses.2 Rental Expense $12892 Other Expenses.3 food and beverage for events $6395 Other Expenses.5 exhibit fees $3225 Other Expenses.6 Web-based supports $3179 Other Expenses.7 supplies $1813 Other Expenses.8 membership dues $1600 Other Expenses.10 materials $1311 Other Expenses.11 registration fees $1100 Other Expenses.12 miscellaneous $968 Other Expenses.13 Donations expense $500 Other Expenses.14 incorporation $10 Total Liabilities.1 Payroll Liabilities - Beginning $0 Payroll Liabilities - Ending $1629 Other Other programs benefit approximately 500 individuals