Darts

“Outside cpa and darts director of finance collaborate to prepare the 990 for review by president and the board of director's finance committee. President and finance committee receive a copy of the 990 at a committee meeting. The director of finance presents the 990 to the finance committee. Questions are to be directed to and answered by the director of finance to the finance committee and president's satisfaction and corrected if required. 990 is approved by the finance committee prior to filing. The full board receives a copy of the 990 at a regularly scheduled board meeting.”

“A related party questionnaire and a conflict of interest disclosure form are sent to all tdoke's for completion as part of the annual audit.”

“President's performance is reviewed by the independent executive committee and compensation is approved based on comparable compensation data gathered from mn council of nonprofits survey and other data as deemed necessary. Compensation review process is fully documented in the president's personnel file utilizing the rebuttable presumption checklist and a compensation confirmation letter.”

“Governing documents, including articles and by laws are public articles on file with the mn secretary of state. Annual audited financials are available upon request and are posted on the organization's website and accessible via guidestar and charity navigator websites. Darts does not currently make it's conflict of interest policy available to the public. Darts mails an annual report to all clients and previous donors which includes unaudited financial summary data.”

“Darts creates connections that enrich aging. Darts supports healthy aging by providing practical services at home; accessible ride services; supporting family caregivers with eldercare resources;engages all ages to volunteer.”

“Home services- darts provides household services that assist older adults in maintaining the life they choose at home. Darts staff and volunteers partner to provide services that include housekeeping tasks (including laundry and meal preparation), grocery shopping, and outdoor chores (such as lawn care and snow shoveling). In 2021, darts staff provided home services to 538 older adults. Community support allowed us to update the home repairs vehicle to a fuel-efficient van. Darts volunteers completed 6,700 service hours assisting older adults with yardwork, providing respite care, strategic, and administrative support for darts and mentoring with elementary and middle school students. 90% darts home services clients report these services help to reduce isolation. For all client survey responses, 98% say darts helps them stay in their home.”

“Darts mission is creating connections that enrich aging. We are a respected leader in providing equitable solutions that reflect diverse community needs and create a fulfilling aging journey. In 2021 we helped 1,714 people. 70% report they are at or below 200% of federal poverty levels and 16% are a race other than white.”