Black Down Syndrome Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Black Down Syndrome Association fundraises to support individuals with Down Syndrome by organizing educational programs collaborating with partners to enhance public awareness and providing grants for conference attendance to strengthen community ties and support.
- Income
- $119,815
- Spending
- $34,801
- Reserves
- 48.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 82%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending October 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 (4)
- $14,483 spent. Black Down Syndrome Association BDSA planned its inaugural Family Reunion Conference which took place Nov 7-9 2025 2025 tax year. Over 170 persons were in attendance representing 26 different states. There were over 12 partners in attendance representing the medical field researchers and community partners.
- $2,205 spent. BDSA implemented the Caregiver Health and Wellness Grant program to serve family members taking care of loved ones with Down syndrome to address the emotional mental and physical strain that often comes with caregiving. We were able to award 11 grants to caregivers during this fiscal year.
- $200 spent. BDSA welcomed 198 families to our private online support group increasing our total membership to over 1300 families served through that group. Several educational webinars were held during the fiscal year which gave families opportunities to engage with experts and other families who share similar lived experiences
- $250 spent. Community Connection Grants-Provided to encourage families to come together and build community in their local community with other families who have loved ones with Down Syndrome
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending October 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending October 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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