Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE DOWN SYNDROME GUILD (DSG) IS TO ENGAGE ALL MEMBERS OF THE DOWN SYNDROME COMMUNITY-CHILDREN AND ADULTS, PARENTS, AND FRIENDS-TO ADVOCATE, EDUCATE, AND ENABLE THE FULLEST LIVES POSSIBLE.
- Income
- $498,489
- Spending
- $453,753
- Spent on programs
- 71%
- Reserves
- 28.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 200
- Highest pay
- $96,817, executive director
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
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 28.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1571% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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 2516 of 16 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $273,741 spent. Support and Activities from Diagnosis through Adulthood - From the moment of diagnosis, new and expectant parents rely on the Guild for the latest information and resources. Families receive individualized support from mentor parents (in English or Spanish) through our First Call program and have access to a wide array of social and educational opportunities like support groups, music classes, and parents' night out. As families transition into the school years and beyond, the Guild remains a constant source of information and support by hosting conferences and educational seminars where parents can learn from one another as well as national and local experts. Self-advocates with Down Syndrome along with their parents and siblings are also able to make connections and find support through social activities like Cookies with Santa and the End of Summer Bash. The Guild also provides opportunities for self-advocates with Down Syndrome ages 18 and older to enhance their skills and form life-long friendships through ongoing offerings such as book club and monthly social activities in the community.
- $32,204 spent. Annual Family Picnic - A day of celebration and fun that welcomed more than 1,000 individuals with Down syndrome and their immediate family members beginning in fiscal year 2019. The Picnic featured a variety of family-friendly activities such as lawn games, rock climbing wall, fishing, paddle boats, crafts, volleyball, inflatables, and a picnic lunch free of charge. Families are able to connect with others to share resources and support while enjoying a day of family fun and sense of community.
- $15,368 spent. iCan Shine Summer Programs
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1977.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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