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. Since 1974, darts has collaborated with diverse community partners to deliver services empowering older adults and caregivers, promote wellness, bolster financial stability, and foster ongoing community engagement. Our vision is to provide equitable solutions that reflect diverse community needs and create a fulfilling aging journey.”

“Social services- darts' professional social workers and healthy aging specialists work with older adults and friend/family caregivers to assess needs and provide guidance, including on-site support at area housing facilities. Darts' information and assistance call line is the entry point. In 2024, darts served 95 caregivers with access assistance, support groups, counseling, family meeting and/or respite. 100% of caregivers responded that darts increased their ability to provide care. Volunteers provided 7,205 respite hours, primarily supporting those with memory loss at the breathing space group respite in eagan and west st. Paul moving to weekly and we provide groups dementia education and screening. In 2024, darts provided service coordination to over 400 clients in 17 area housing facilities. Healthy aging programs were accessed by 44 individuals. Specialized programming increased hispanic/latine percent to 8%. We continue outreach and programming for lgbtq+ seniors and caregivers.”

“Transportation- darts has provided services for older adults for over 50 years. In 1974, darts started as a grant program to provide educational opportunities for seniors. Transportation services were soon offered when getting to the classes proved to be a barrier for seniors' participation. Today, darts provides a dependable personalized transportation service to riders throughout southeast twin cities area. Drivers are trained specialized transit providers and are dementia friends. Riders pay based upon income or ride the affordable loop circulator buses operating weekly in cottage grove, hastings, south st. Paul, west st. Paul, lakeville and edina. Senior living buildings schedule their group to ride the darts bus for errands and entertainment. 8,605 rides were provided in 2024, keeping seniors connected in the community. One rider noted, "darts drivers are great; caring, passionate, and friendly."”

“Home services- darts provides household services that assist older adults in maintaining the life they choose in the home of their choice. These services also provide a vital personal connection for the older homeowners. Staff and volunteers provide services that include home repairs, housekeeping tasks (including laundry and meal preparation), and outdoor chores (such as lawn care and snow shoveling). In 2024, darts provided home services to 447 older adults with 8,032 service hours. 97% of those assisted reported that darts helped them remain in their homes and community and 91% said we reduced their isolation. Partnership with proact, inc. For home helpers is increasing our home cleaning capacity. In 2024, we are shifted to all volunteers for outdoor chores, reducing the overall number of people we were able to serve. In fall 2024, we began providing home repairs and outdoor chores in southern ramsey county.”

“General- in 2024, darts assisted over 2,100 program participants. 53 staff members and 994 volunteers provided over 22,000 units of work. 66% of those helped are at or below 200% of federal poverty levels and 18% are a race other than white. 91% of darts clients report they feel less isolated due to our services. The average client age is 75.”

“Other fees 252,645 17,665 27,112”