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Down Syndrome Association of los Angeles Inc

Enhance the quality of life of individuals with down syndrome by fostering family engagement, encouraging connections and providing information while promoting inclusion, acceptance and awareness of individuals with …

Down Syndrome Association

Los Angeles, CA EIN: 510198569 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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80
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Down Syndrome Association of los Angeles Inc

Supporting the Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles is one of the best investments you can make. No matter the size, every gift helps DSALA fulfill its mission.

Founded
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1982

Mission

Enhance the quality of life of individuals with down syndrome by fostering family engagement, encouraging connections and providing information while promoting inclusion, acceptance and awareness of individuals with down syndrome.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
General nonprofit

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar charities in United States
Program spending This charity: 37%
Peer average: 77%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 39.76%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 48.0% of total expenses ($62,703 of $130,608).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.37
Program$0.37

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Down Syndrome Association of los Angeles Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 584,479 charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 91% of the 1,276,615 charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. Explore United States
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 86% of comparable charities. See the sources
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Down Syndrome Association of los Angeles Inc is a registered nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1976 and has been operating for 50 years. Its EIN is 510198569. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $158K in annual revenue. 48 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Down Syndrome Association of los Angeles Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 510198569. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Down Syndrome Association of los Angeles Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for charities in United States is 90/100.

Down Syndrome Association of los Angeles Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1976 and has been active for 50 years.

Based on official tax filings, Down Syndrome Association of los Angeles Inc has $158K in annual revenue. It allocates 37% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 77% for charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Down Syndrome Association of los Angeles Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Down Syndrome Association of los Angeles Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 37% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Supporting the Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles is one of the best investments you can make. No matter the size, every gift helps DSALA fulfill its mission. Down Syndrome Association of los Angeles Inc is registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1976.

Yes, donations to Down Syndrome Association of los Angeles Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 510198569, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
37% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

WA
Wayne G•••••
CFO

Officers & trustees (18)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Jesse Ridgway speaks out on death threats after ending pregnancy due to Down syndrome - Los Angeles Times
Jun 2026
www.latimes.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
New film follows 2 zombie moviemakers with Down syndrome - The Independent
Apr 2021
www.independent.co.uk
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Standing up for Down syndrome - Los Angeles Times
Feb 2012
www.latimes.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 48 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 48 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1976
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Down Syndrome Association of los Angeles Inc

What is Down Syndrome Association of los Angeles Inc?
Down Syndrome Association of los Angeles Inc is a supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Los Angeles, United States. Supporting the Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles is one of the best investments you can make. No matter the size, every gift helps DSALA fulfill its mission.
When was Down Syndrome Association of los Angeles Inc founded?
Down Syndrome Association of los Angeles Inc was founded in 1976.
Who leads Down Syndrome Association of los Angeles Inc?
Wayne Geffen serves as CFO.
Where is Down Syndrome Association of los Angeles Inc located?
Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, United States.
What is Down Syndrome Association of los Angeles Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 37% of expenses go to program services.
Is Down Syndrome Association of los Angeles Inc trustworthy?
Down Syndrome Association of los Angeles Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Down Syndrome Association of los Angeles Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 510198569.
What is Down Syndrome Association of los Angeles Inc's website?
http://www.dsala.org