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Special Olympics District of Columbia Inc

EIN 52-0967608 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS, HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND INCLUSION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND CLOSELY RELATED DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, GIVING THEM CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY AND PARTICIPATE IN A SHARING OF GIFTS, SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIP WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OTHER SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES AND THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
4.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 82%
Employees
12
Volunteers
2,000
Highest pay
$155,127, president & ceo

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: 70 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (1)
  1. $1.2 million spent. SPECIAL OLYMPICS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PROVIDES YEAR ROUND TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION IN 10 OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS TO 2500 INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. MORE THAN 60 COMPETITIONS ARE CONDUCTED ANNUALLY IN THE DISTRICT. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE UNIFIED CHAMPION SCHOOLS AND HEALTHY ATHLETES.UNIFIED CHAMPION SCHOOLS ENGAGES SCHOOLS AND YOUTH LEADERS TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION AND UNIFIED SPORTS ACTIVITIES BY BRINGING TOGETHER STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES ON AND OFF THE FIELD. SPECIAL OLYMPICS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ALSO PROVIDES YOUNG ATHLETES PROGRAM TO PROMOTE SPORT AND PLAY FOR CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (ID), AGES 2 TO 7 YEARS OLD. YOUNG ATHLETES INTRODUCES MOTOR SKILLS AND BASIC SPORT SKILLS. HEALTHY ATHLETES IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING HEALTH SERVICES AND EDUCATION TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES. SPECIAL OLYMPICS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IS CHANGING THE WAY HEALTH PROFESSIONALS INTERACT WITH PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. VOLUNTEER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS AND EDUCATION TO OUR ATHLETES IN THE FORM OF EYE, DENTAL, PHYSICAL THERAPY AND HEALTH PROMOTION.

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 October 13, 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 February 1974.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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