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Kern Down Syndrome Network

Improving the quality of life and education for people with Down syndrome

aka Kern DSN   |   Bakersfield, CA   |  https://kerndsn.org

Mission

Our mission is to provide educational and emotional support to individuals in Kern County with Down syndrome from birth through school-age and their families and caregivers through programs to improve quality of life, health, and education.
Our programs are created by families, for families based on our community needs, skills, and efforts. We strive to meet the diverse needs of our community with the input and work of self-advocates, joined by their families and others.

Ruling year info

2015

President of the Board

Leticia Gurrola

Vice President of the Board

Amber Ranger

Main address

PO Box 1022

Bakersfield, CA 93302 USA

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EIN

47-5671895

NTEE code info

Developmentally Disabled Services/Centers (P82)

Down's Syndrome (G25)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.

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Programs and results

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Saturday Speakers

On the 4th Saturday of the month, we invite speakers in to talk about issues relevant to the Down syndrome community.

Population(s) Served
People with disabilities

Volunteers are trained to support families with a new Down syndrome diagnosis.

Population(s) Served
People with disabilities

Where we work

Financials

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Kern Down Syndrome Network

Board of directors
as of 01/22/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Kelly Kulzer-Reyes

Kern Down Syndrome Network

Term: 2015 - 2025

Jessica Crenshaw

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 1/22/2023
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Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

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Female
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person with a disability

The organization's co-leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

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