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Down Syndrome Alliance of the Midlands

EIN 02-0593286 · Omaha, NE

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DOWN SYNDROME ALLIANCE OF THE MIDLANDS IS COMMITTED TO CONNECTING THOSE TOUCHED BY DOWN SYNDROME THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT.

Income
$503,879
Spending
$513,439
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
15.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
10
Volunteers
500
Highest pay
$67,664, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $314,119 spent. ADVOCACY - DOWN SYNDROME ALLIANCE OF THE MIDLANDS ADVOCATES FOR AND PROMOTES AWARENESS, INCLUSION AND EQUALITY FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TOUCHED BY DOWN SYNDROME WITH MEMBERS OF THE EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY AS WELL AS WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
  2. $47,793 spent. FAMILY OUTREACH AND SUPPORT - DOWN SYNDROME ALLIANCE OF THE MIDLANDS PROVIDES INFORMATION, SUPPORT AND CONNECTIONS FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TOUCHED BY DOWN SYNDROME.
  3. $66 spent. MEDICAL OUTREACH - DOWN SYNDROME ALLIANCE OF THE MIDLANDS CONDUCTS OUTREACH WITH MEMBERS OF THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF DOWN SYNDROME AND TO SHARE INFORMATION WITH MEDICAL PROVIDERS REGARDING DIAGNOSIS OF DOWN SYNDROME.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2002.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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