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Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville Inc

EIN 59-2978073 · Jacksonville, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 151 cents.

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

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO HELPING PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND HELPING TO CREATE A COMMUNITY THAT IS EDUCATED, SUPPORTIVE AND INCLUSIVE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME.

Income
$731,734
Spending
$682,990
Spent on programs
56%
Reserves
14.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 69%
Employees
4
Volunteers
60

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: 80 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    56% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 151 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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.

  • 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. $81,472 spent. THE DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF JACKSONVILLE (DSAJ) PROVIDES WORKSHOPS, EDUCATION CONFERENCES AND COMMUNITY OUTREACHTO RAISE AWARENESS. THE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM IS A VOCATIONAL REHAD PROGRAM WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA THAT WILL PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT OPPERTUNITIES.
  2. $185,490 spent. DSAJ PROVIDES FAMILY SUPPORT TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT DOWN SYNDROME BY PROVIDING MONTHLY SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR VARIOUS AGE GROUPS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES FUNDING TO ASSIST FAMILIES WITH THE EXPENSES OF TRAVELING TO VARIOUS STATE AND NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES. APPROXIMATELY, 105 FAMILIES WERE SERVED DURING THE YEAR 2024. INCLUSION SOLUTIONS PROGRAMS PROVIDE THERAPY SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS (UP TO 1,500.00 PER FAMILY)
  3. $8,501 spent. BASKETBALL PROGRAM: THE DSAJ BASKETBALL TEAM MEETS WEEKLY AT HENDRICKS AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH. WE ACCOMMODATE PLAYERS AGES 6 YEARS AND ABOVE. OUR SEASON BEGINS IN FEBRUARY AND RUNS THROUGH AUGUST. ALTHOUGH THIS PROGRAM IS SPONSORED BY DSAJ, IT IS NOT LIMITED TO CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME: ALL CHILDREN WITH VARYING DISABILITIES ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE. SOCCER PROGRAM: THE DSAJ SPONSORS A SOCCER TEAM THAT PLAYS EACH SATURDAY MORNING. THE ANNUAL SEASON TYPICALLY STARTS THE LAST SATURDAY IN OCTOBER AND RUNS THROUGH THE END OF FEBRUARY. THE TEAM IS OPEN TO ANYONE WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY REGARDLESS OF AGE. THE PLAYERS ARE GROUPED INTO TEAMS BASED ON AGE AND SOCCER SKILLS. OUR PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH EVERYONE CAN PARTICIPATE, EXERCISE SAFELY, LEARN HOW TO PLAY AS A TEAM AND MAKE FRIENDS. WE EMPHASIZE SAFETY, TEAM SPIRIT AND GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP CONDUCT. STARZ DANCE AND CHEER: THE STARZ CHEERLEADER GROUP IS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. WE MEET WEEKLY TO PREPARE FOR PERFORMANCES. OUR STARZ PERFORM AT EVENTS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS VARIOUS DSAJ CELEBRATIONS. DURING THE YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 79 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THE WELLNESS AND FITNESS PROGRAMS. BASKETBALL PROGRAM: THE DSAJ BASKETBALL TEAM MEETS WEEKLY AT HENDRICKS AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH. WE ACCOMMODATE PLAYERS AGES 6 YEARS AND ABOVE. OUR SEASON BEGINS IN FEBRUARY AND RUNS THROUGH AUGUST. ALTHOUGH THIS PROGRAM IS SPONSORED BY DSAJ, IT IS NOT LIMITED TO CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME: ALL CHILDREN WITH VARYING DISABILITIES ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE. SOCCER PROGRAM: THE DSAJ SPONSORS A SOCCER TEAM THAT PLAYS EACH SATURDAY MORNING. THE ANNUAL SEASON TYPICALLY STARTS THE LAST SATURDAY IN OCTOBER AND RUNS THROUGH THE END OF FEBRUARY. THE TEAM IS OPEN TO ANYONE WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY REGARDLESS OF AGE. THE PLAYERS ARE GROUPED INTO TEAMS BASED ON AGE AND SOCCER SKILLS. OUR PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH EVERYONE CAN PARTICIPATE, EXERCISE SAFELY, LEARN HOW TO PLAY AS A TEAM AND MAKE FRIENDS. WE EMPHASIZE SAFETY, TEAM SPIRIT AND GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP CONDUCT. STARZ DANCE AND CHEER: THE STARZ CHEERLEADER GROUP IS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. WE MEET WEEKLY TO PREPARE FOR PERFORMANCES. OUR STARZ PERFORM AT EVENTS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS VARIOUS DSAJ CELEBRATIONS. DURING THE YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 79 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THE WELLNESS AND FITNESS PROGRAMS.
  4. $110,039 spent. DSAJ PROVIDES VARIOUS SUPPORT SERVICES IN NORTHEAST FLORIDA WHOSE FOCUS IS TO PROVIDE AWARENESS AND EDUCATION AND TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME REACH THEIR POTENTIAL. THE ORGANIZATION HAS OVER 1,600 INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
  5. DSAJ PROVIDES VARIOUS SUPPORT SERVICES IN NORTHEAST FLORIDA WHOSE FOCUS IS TO PROVIDE AWARENESS AND EDUCATION AND TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME REACH THEIR POTENTIAL. THE ORGANIZATION HAS OVER 1,600 INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

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 September 1990.

    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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