IRS BMF Legal Name: FAMILY AND FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF NIAGARA INC · 501(c)(3) EIN 80-0265472 · NTEE G25 Mail: P.O. Box 159, Lewiston, NY 14092-0159 (c/o Christine Sirianni) · Tel: (716) 246-2144 · christine.sirianni@dsaniagara.org · info@dsaniagara.org
Verified IRS Form 990-EZ & Mailing Office Official Mailing Box: P.O. Box 159, Lewiston, NY 14092-0159
Historic Filing Street: 250 S 7th Street, Lewiston, NY 14092
Chapter’s Cafe Venue: 305 S 8th Street, Lewiston, NY 14092
Tel: (716) 246-2144 · Email: info@dsaniagara.org
IRS BMF Liaison / VP: Christine Sirianni (christine.sirianni@dsaniagara.org)
Officers: Deborah Fleck (Pres.) · Christine Sirianni (VP/Co-Treas.) · Anne Kaphingst (Treas.)
Verified Contact & Venues

Official Mailing Address (2024–2025 IRS Form 990-EZ):
DSA Niagara, Inc.
P.O. Box 159
Lewiston, NY 14092-0159

Historic Tax Return Street (2021–2023):
250 S 7th Street
Lewiston, NY 14092

Chapter’s Cafe & Lending Library:
Lewiston Public Library
305 South 8th Street, Lewiston, NY 14092

Official Telephone:
IRS 990-EZ Registered Line: (716) 246-2144

Official Email Links:
christine.sirianni@dsaniagara.org
info@dsaniagara.org

Annual Community Calendar: View our recurring schedule of Quarterly Board Meetings, Sunshine Team Youth Bowling at Lewiston Frontier Lanes, educational seminars, and seasonal fundraisers across Niagara County.

Upcoming Events, Weekly Schedule & Annual Community Calendar

Program / Event Schedule & Time Location & Venue Cost, Eligibility & Contact
Chapter’s Coffee Cafe & Snack Bar Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday
10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon (Opened Dec 3, 2024)
Main Lobby, Lewiston Public Library
305 South 8th Street, Lewiston, NY 14092
Ages 18–40 in a Self-Directed Program with DSP. Contact Christine Sirianni or Deborah Fleck at (716) 246-2144 or christine.sirianni@dsaniagara.org.
“Sunshine Team” Youth Bowling League Saturdays at 9:30 AM
End-of-Year Awards Banquet in April
Lewiston Frontier Bowling Lanes
Lewiston, NY
$5.50 for 2 games (includes shoe rental). Ages 10–21 yrs; newcomers welcome! Call Frontier Lanes at 716-754-8248.
Down River Run 5K & 1.5 Mile Walk and Roll Annual June Race (June 25, 2016; 2022; June 3, 2023; June 8, 2024) Fort Niagara State Park
Youngstown, NY 14174
Benefits Miles of Care pediatric cardiac travel fund. View Race Details »
Buddy Walk of Buffalo Niagara Annual September Parade (Sign-in 9:00–10:30 AM; Parade 11:15–11:45 AM) Red Brick School / Village Offices
N. 4th & Ridge / Onondaga St., Lewiston, NY 14092
$10 on-site registration; lime green shirts; free ride tickets under 18 & pizza party. View Buddy Walk »
Researched Methods Web Seminar Series 1.5 Hours per Session (50–60 min live presentation + 30–40 min interactive discussion) Community Seminar Room / Online
(Limited seating; no child care provided)
For teachers, speech/language pathologists, psychologists, and families. Advance register via christine.sirianni@dsaniagara.org or info@dsaniagara.org.
Family & Friends Board Members Meeting Quarterly at 1:00 PM (New Members Welcome!) Lewiston, NY (Contact for exact meeting room) Email christine.sirianni@dsaniagara.org or info@dsaniagara.org.
Turn It Up for Down Syndrome & Keys to Making Music Seasonal Family Concert in the Park & Music Enrichment Lewiston / Niagara County Parks Family celebration concerts and youth music enrichment workshops.
2025 Form 990-EZ Officers

EIN: 80-0265472 · 501(c)(3)
Officer Compensation: $0 (100% Volunteer)

  • Deborah Fleck (Debbie Fleck) — President & Treasurer
  • Christine Sirianni (Christine Vescio-Sirianni) — IRS BMF Principal Liaison (c/o), Co-Founder, VP & Co-Treasurer
  • Bobbie Trunzo-Meredith — Secretary
  • Anne Kaphingst (Anne Farley-Kaphingst) — Signing Treasurer, Honorary VP & Books in Care Of
  • Rich Meredith III — Social Events Chair
  • Dr. Sindoor Desai, Wendy Graczyk & Mary Lou Trunzo — Members At Large

View Full Governance & Bios »

Affiliates & Local Partners
Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce Member Since 2023

Proud Member Since 2023: Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce (NRRCC) in Lewiston, NY.

United Way of Greater Niagara 2025 Funded Agency

United Way Partner: Chapter’s Cafe is partially funded by The United Way of Greater Niagara as a 2025 funded agency.