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Downs Syndrome Awareness Group

EIN 72-1015387 · Baton Rouge, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceWeak25 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Down Syndrome Awareness Group of Baton Rouge is a non-profit organization that provides parent support and public awareness to improve the quality of life for those with Down syndrome.

Income
$165,118
Spending
$170,275
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
12.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 80%
Employees
0
Volunteers
14

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

Good: 88 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.9 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 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% 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

Weak: 25 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 14 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.

  • 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 (18)
  1. $53,282 spent. DSAG Making Waves Program - free swim lessons year-round for individuals with Down syndrome
  2. $21,640 spent. DSAG Legal Connect Program - financial support program for estate planning and continuing tutorship benefitting individuals with Down syndrome and their care takers
  3. $20,510 spent. Red Stick CARES Program - partnership with local program to provide summer camp tuition and C.A.R.E.S. team tuition for individuals with Down syndrome
  4. $19,152 spent. Program Movie Pass
  5. $1,484 spent. Program Clear Vision
  6. $2,425 spent. Program DSAG Celebrates
  7. $596 spent. Program DSAG Ambassadors
  8. $7,751 spent. Social Event Family Zoo Day
  9. $2,093 spent. Social Event Back to School Bowling
  10. $2,272 spent. Social Event Mommy and Parent Meetups
  11. $1,771 spent. Social Event Summer Kick Off Family Day
  12. $1,150 spent. Social Event Member Photo Shoot
  13. $2,500 spent. Member Support 321 Scholarship
  14. $2,250 spent. Member Support Christmas Giveaway
  15. $1,400 spent. Member Support Sponsorships
  16. $5,703 spent. Member Support Logoed Merch
  17. $4,797 spent. Program DSAG Cares
  18. $8,103 spent. Program First Connect

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 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 2025.

    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 August 1987.

    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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