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Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association Inc

EIN 74-2237307 · Aurora, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION IS TO ASSURE INCLUSION AND ENHANCE INDEPENDENCE OF PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME. WE ACHIEVE THIS BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, PROFESSIONALS, AND THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$595,315
Spending
$842,610
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 48%
Employees
9
Volunteers
360
Highest pay
$118,435, executive di

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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 42% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    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.

  • 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. $678,128 spent. RMDSA PROVIDES DIRECT PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES TO MORE THAN 6,000 PEOPLE LIVING IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION LIVING WITH DOWN SYNDROME. RMDSA IS ALSO THE PREEMINENT ORGANIZATION IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION DEDICATED TO SERVING THE NEEDS OF EXPECTANT AND NEW MOTHERS OF CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME. RMDSA PROVIDES "NEW PARENT" MATERIALS TO THOSE IDENTIFIED TO THE ORGANIZATION AND BUILDS A LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIP OF SUPPORT WITH THESE MOTHERS AND FAMILIES. RMDSA PROVIDES RESOURCES, EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS/TRAININGS, COMMUNITY GROUP MEETINGS, ELECTRONIC/MAILED BI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS, AND ACTS AS A CLEARING HOUSE OF NEEDED CONTACT INFORMATION FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS TO FAMILIES, CAREGIVERS, AND INDIVIDUALS LIVING 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 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 2024.

    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 October 1982.

    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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