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.”

“Social services- darts social workers and service coordinators work with older adults and family caregivers to assess needs and provide guidance, including on-site independent living support. Darts information and assistance call line is the entry point. Service coordinators work with caregivers of older adults to provide counseling and resource connection. In 2022, darts served 193 people with access assistance, service navigation, support groups, counseling, family meetings and/or respite. The breathing space group respite was launched in two locations. Respite volunteers provided 559 hours of relief. 100% of caregivers surveyed said darts increased their ability to provide care. 49 seniors participated in the new healthy aging programs: tai ji quan for better balance and fallstalk coaching sessions. Darts provided service coordination and independent living support to 501 clients in ten affordable senior apartment buildings.”

“Home services- darts provides household services that assist older adults in remaining in the home of their choice. In 2022, we expanded to serve southern washington county in addition to all of dakota county. Darts staff, contractors, 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 removal). In 2022, darts provided home services to 593 older adults. Darts volunteers completed 6,071 service hours assisting older adults with yardwork, providing respite care, strategic, and administrative support for darts and mentoring elementary and middle school students. In 2022 we began combining intergenerational volunteers and home services to provide tech support through our new tech buddies program. 93% darts home services clients report these services help to reduce isolation. For all client survey responses, 98% say darts improved their ability to live at their home.”

“General- in 2022 we helped 1,212 people who averaged using 1.24 darts services each. 64% report they are at or below 200% of federal poverty levels, 75% are female, and 16% are a race other than white. The average client age is 75.”