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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.2M
+10.5% YoY
Revenue
$569K
+303.0% YoY
Net Investment Income
$94K
+3764.9% YoY
Expenses
$139K
+25.6% YoY
About DS Education Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
DS Education Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in LOUISVILLE, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.2M in total assets. Net investment income was $94K.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,210,666 | $6,524,889 | $6,064,156 |
| Revenue | $568,813 | $141,144 | $54,330 |
| Expenses | $138,788 | $110,480 | $190,123 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $93,994 | $2,432 | $19,927 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
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Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOM NICHOLAS | Secretary | 5 | — |
| Paul Esselman | President | 5 | — |
| RICHARD BUSH | Vice President | 5 | — |
| KURT GREASER | Director | 5 | — |
| TERRY FENWICK | Director | 5 | — |
| WES SUBLETT | Director | 5 | — |
| JOE DEVER | Director | 5 | — |
| MARK LEACH | Director | 5 | — |
| JIM MCDONNELL | Director | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is DS Education Foundation Inc?
DS Education Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in LOUISVILLE, KY. It holds $7.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is DS Education Foundation Inc?
As of 2024, DS Education Foundation Inc holds $7.2M in total assets with $569K in annual revenue.
Where does DS Education Foundation Inc operate?
DS Education Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is DS Education Foundation Inc's EIN?
DS Education Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1263349. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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