HISTORY & PURPOSE
HISTORY
CODA Midwest was organized in the state of Ohio on June 20, 2016 as a domestic nonprofit corporation. On January 8, 2017 CODA Midwest made application to the IRS for tax exempt status, which was granted on March 9, 2017.
PURPOSE
The purpose of CODA Midwest is to engage in lawful charitable and educational activities for which corporations may be incorporated in the state of Ohio. Specifically, CODA Midwest addresses the bicultural identity of children of deaf adults, and supports the “Mission and Purposes” of CODA International, which honors the unique heritage and multicultural identities of adult hearing individuals with deaf parent(s).
CODA Midwest strives to serve the needs of individuals with deaf parents residing in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. CODA Midwest hosts an annual educational retreat, the proceeds of which go toward financially assisting individuals who wish to attend the CODA International Conference, future regional retreats, or KODA summer camps(kids of deaf adults).
Toward achieving the purpose of CODA Midwest, the management, governance, and operational affairs are vested in a five member board of directors. All financial resources are vested in the activities of the organization. Any proceeds are intended to assist individuals wishing to attend CODA International Conferences, KODA summer camp, and regional retreats.
CODA Midwest was organized in the state of Ohio on June 20, 2016 as a domestic nonprofit corporation. On January 8, 2017 CODA Midwest made application to the IRS for tax exempt status, which was granted on March 9, 2017.
PURPOSE
The purpose of CODA Midwest is to engage in lawful charitable and educational activities for which corporations may be incorporated in the state of Ohio. Specifically, CODA Midwest addresses the bicultural identity of children of deaf adults, and supports the “Mission and Purposes” of CODA International, which honors the unique heritage and multicultural identities of adult hearing individuals with deaf parent(s).
CODA Midwest strives to serve the needs of individuals with deaf parents residing in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. CODA Midwest hosts an annual educational retreat, the proceeds of which go toward financially assisting individuals who wish to attend the CODA International Conference, future regional retreats, or KODA summer camps(kids of deaf adults).
Toward achieving the purpose of CODA Midwest, the management, governance, and operational affairs are vested in a five member board of directors. All financial resources are vested in the activities of the organization. Any proceeds are intended to assist individuals wishing to attend CODA International Conferences, KODA summer camp, and regional retreats.