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Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network

EIN 20-3131948 · Winston Salem, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 57 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

PROMOTE AWARENESS & EDUCATION OF DOWN SYNDROME

Income
$263,763
Spending
$263,698
Spent on programs
53%
Reserves
13.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 74%
Employees
4

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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 53% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    53% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 57 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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    50 of 50 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

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

  • 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 (5)
  1. $21,505 spent. FAMILY GATHERINGS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS: PDSSN HOLDS FAMILY SUPPORT MEETINGS QUARTERLY. THESE INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS FROM LEADING GENETICISTS, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT DOCTORS, AND OTHER EXPERTS WITH INFORMATION EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS FROM LEADING GENETICISTS, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT DOCTORS, AND OTHER EXPERTS WITH INFORMATION
  2. $462 spent. NEXT CHAPTER BOOK CLUB (NCBC): THE NEXT CHAPTER BOOK CLUB IS COMMITTED TO PROMOTING LITERACY AND SOCIAL CONNECTION EXPERIENCES FOR ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES THAT ENCOURAGE FRIENDSHIP AND LIFELONG LEARNING WITHIN A COMMUNITY-BASED SETTING.
  3. $22,638 spent. NO LIMITS II DANCE CLUB IS FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND/OR PHYSICAL "DIFFERENT-ABILITIES" (18 YEARS OR OLDER). DANCES ARE HELD QUARTERLY. ADMISSION IS FREE. GUESTS ENJOY AN EVENING FILLED WITH LOTS OF GOOD FOOD, MUSIC, DANCING, BINGO, FUN, AND MORE. THERE IS PLENTY OF SEATING FOR PARENTS AND SUPPORT STAFF WHO WANT TO COME ALONG AND JOIN THE FUN. EVERYTHING IS FREE OF CHARGE
  4. $94,143 spent. PROMOTE AWARENESS, ACCEPTANCE & INCLUSION OF INDIVIDUDALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME.
  5. PROMOTE AWARENESS, ACCEPTANCE & INCLUSION OF INDIVIDUDALS WITH 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2005.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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