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Down Syndrome Association of Brazos Valley

EIN 30-0344421 · Bryan, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INSURE THAT INDIVIDUALS BORN WITH DOWN SYNDROME ARE BORN INTO AN UNDERTANDING AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY WHERE THERE ABILITIES AND POTENTIAL ARE RECOGNIZED AND THEY THRIVE IN THE LIFE OF THEIR CHOOSING

Income
$167,424
Spending
$147,441
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
12.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
1
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (diseases, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (diseases, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    10 of 10

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

  • 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, 2025, 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. $51,891 spent. COMMUNITY - OUR COMMUNITY BASED SUPPORT ALLOWS US TO HOST & SPONSOR REGULAR SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, YEAR ROUND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. WE ARE FORTUNATE TO LIVE IN A LOVING AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY THAT IS AWARE OF THE INHERENT WORTH, VALUE, AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF PEOPLE DOWN SYNDROME, AS WELL AS THOSE WITH OTHER DISABILITIES. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A BUDDY WALK, AWARENESS GALA, SOCIAL EVENTS & CLASSES.
  2. $31,879 spent. FRIENDSHIPS - WE STRIVE TO FOSTER FRIENDSHIPS AND OFFER MUTUAL SUPPORT. RELATIONSHIPS MATTERS, HENCE WE WORK TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS WITH PARENTS, EDUCATORS, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AGENCIES AND DISABLITY SUPPORT GROUPS NATIONWIDE. WE OFFER PURPOSEFUL LIFE PROGRAMS, EDUCATIONAL CLASSES AND CAMPS
  3. $7,352 spent. ADVOCACY - WE WORK TO PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY, EDUCATION, AND RESOURCES TO EMPOWER OUR MEMBERS SO THEY MAY REALIZE THEIR LIVES ASPIRATIONS AND AMBITIONS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE NEW BABY PROGRAMS, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND HEALTH RESOURCCES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 December 2005.

    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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