About
What does Down Syndrome Association (Singapore) do?
The Down Syndrome Association (Singapore) is a self-funded non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with Down syndrome through various programs and services. They provide educational, integration support, enrichment, and family support programs for babies, children, and adults with Down syndrome. Your donation can help them continue their efforts in educating, training, and assisting people with Down syndrome to become independent and contributing members of society. All donations above S$50 are eligible for a tax deduction of 2.5 times the donated amount.
Founded
1997
People
chan wing git, li shuyun, alex yan chun we, khairul alam bin mohd zaini, teh chu tak moses, jonathan seow wei peng, adrian foo qijing, simon soh zhao lun (su zhao kun), oh hui jun helena, cheam thau fatt nicholas
Causes
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- Donations are tax-deductible
- Registered Charity
- Established since 1997
- Published yearly Annual Reports
- Audited Financial Statements
Society Impact
- Improving the lives of persons with Down syndrome through various educational, integration support, enrichment and family support programs.
- Enhancing independence and self-advocacy in individuals with Down syndrome.
- Providing assistance to families of people with Down syndrome.
- Promoting better opportunities for those with Down syndrome by working with other agencies where appropriate.
- Disseminating relevant information about all aspects of Down syndrome and promoting awareness in the community.
- Raising funds to support its services and programs, which are crucial for the well-being of people with Down syndrome and their families.
Donation Income
Fundraising Efficiency
This indicates the cost to raise a single dollar. A lower cost suggests the charity is more efficient in its fundraising efforts.
Program Expense Ratio
This is the percentage of the charity's total expenses that are spent on its core programs. A higher percentage suggests that more money is going directly to the cause, rather than being spent on administrative or fundraising expenses.
Recent News & Activity
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Financials
Donation Income
What are the donations used for?
- Improving the lives of persons with Down syndrome through various educational, integration support, enrichment and family support programs.
- Enhancing independence and self-advocacy in individuals with Down syndrome.
- Providing assistance to families of people with Down syndrome.
- Promoting better opportunities for those with Down syndrome by working with other agencies where appropriate.
- Disseminating relevant information about all aspects of Down syndrome and promoting awareness in the community.
- Raising funds to support its services and programs, which are crucial for the well-being of people with Down syndrome and their families.
Program Expense Ratio
This is the percentage of the charity's total expenses that are spent on its core programs. A higher percentage suggests that more money is going directly to the cause, rather than being spent on administrative or fundraising expenses.
Fundraising Efficiency
This indicates the cost to raise a single dollar. A lower cost suggests the charity is more efficient in its fundraising efforts.
Financial Information
Source: Charity PortalCharities and IPCs are required to prepare the financial statements in accordance to the Charities (Accounts and Annual Report) Regulations and the Charities (Institutions of A Public Character) Regulations, where applicable. The financial statement is available online for latest 3 financial years.
| Receipts | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations in Cash | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 854,995 | 1,012,300 | 796,354 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 250,340 | 164,668 | 433,644 |
| Total Donations in Cash | 1,105,335 | 1,176,968 | 1,229,998 |
| Donations in Kind | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Donations in Kind | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Government Grants | 973,593 | 1,276,212 | 1,100,950 |
| Investment Income | 16,698 | 3,385 | 85,813 |
| Programme Fees | 236,706 | 241,584 | 213,737 |
| Others Income | 76,798 | 83,350 | 139,654 |
| Total Receipts | 2,409,130 | 2,781,499 | 2,770,152 |
| Capital in Nature | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Expenses | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Expenses | |||
| Fundraising Expenses | 94,264 | 41,783 | 5,050 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | |||
| Local (Direct & Support) | 1,681,267 | 1,586,002 | 2,003,386 |
| Overseas (Direct & Support) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | 1,681,267 | 1,586,002 | 2,003,386 |
| Expenses | |||
| Other Expenses | 517,788 | 502,365 | 0 |
| Total Expenditure | 2,293,319 | 2,130,150 | 2,008,436 |
| Balance Sheet | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land and Buildings | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Tangible Assets | 206,949 | 67,107 | 58,410 |
| Investments | 2,957,627 | 2,800,000 | 0 |
| Inventories | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Account Receivables | 343,351 | 345,216 | 34,248 |
| Cash & Deposits | 2,272,945 | 2,621,433 | 5,342,909 |
| Other Assets | 0 | 0 | 59,989 |
| Total Assets | 5,780,872 | 5,833,756 | 5,495,556 |
| Funds | |||
| Total Unrestricted Funds | 5,283,232 | 5,133,995 | 4,415,833 |
| Total Restricted Funds | 177,550 | 210,976 | 277,789 |
| Endowments Funds | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Funds and Reserves | 5,460,782 | 5,344,971 | 4,693,622 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Total Current Liabilities | 320,090 | 488,785 | 801,934 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Liabilities | 320,090 | 488,785 | 801,934 |
| Total Funds and Liabilities | 5,780,872 | 5,833,756 | 5,495,556 |
| Other Information | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations, Grants and Sponsorships given to other registred charities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| No. of Employees | 25 | 29 | 30 |
| Total Employee Cost | 1,594,656 | 1,543,826 | 1,538,780 |
| Fudnraisig Efficiency Ratio | 18 | 7 | 2 |
| Total Related Party Transactions | 0 | 0 | 0 |
People
People at the Down Syndrome Association (Singapore) work to improve the lives of individuals with Down syndrome through various programs and services, including educational, integration support, enrichment, and family support initiatives for babies, children, and adults.
chan wing git
li shuyun
alex yan chun we
khairul alam bin mohd zaini
teh chu tak moses
jonathan seow wei peng
adrian foo qijing
simon soh zhao lun (su zhao kun)
oh hui jun helena
cheam thau fatt nicholas
News
Activities
Give.Asia Down Syndrome Association (Singapore) - Lunar Love Gifting
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