Down Syndrome Association of South Texas
Provide emotional and educational support for individuals and families with a member having down syndrome. Raise community awareness and appreciation of individuals with down syndrome. Provide information to …
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Down Syndrome Association of South Texas
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Mission
Provide emotional and educational support for individuals and families with a member having down syndrome. Raise community awareness and appreciation of individuals with down syndrome. Provide information to local
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Down Syndrome Association of South Texas with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 74 places it in the top 25% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyDown Syndrome Association of South Texas is a registered health nonprofit based in San Antonio, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 030507948. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $442K in annual revenue. 68 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Down Syndrome Association of South Texas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 030507948. 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 South Texas has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Down Syndrome Association of South Texas is located in San Antonio, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.
Based on official tax filings, Down Syndrome Association of South Texas has $442K in annual revenue. It allocates 59% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Down Syndrome Association of South Texas is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $442K in annual revenue. The organization has 68 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Down Syndrome Association of South Texas. 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 South Texas 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 59% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 59% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $442K is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Down Syndrome Association of South Texas are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Down Syndrome Association of South Texas is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 030507948, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH TEXAS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (17)
Source: Public filings
17 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 68 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 68 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2002
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Down Syndrome Association of South Texas
- What is Down Syndrome Association of South Texas?
- Down Syndrome Association of South Texas is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in San Antonio, United States. Down Syndrome Association of South Texas
- When was Down Syndrome Association of South Texas founded?
- Down Syndrome Association of South Texas was founded in 2002.
- Who leads Down Syndrome Association of South Texas?
- Brian Lopez serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Down Syndrome Association of South Texas located?
- Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, United States.
- What is Down Syndrome Association of South Texas's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 59% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Down Syndrome Association of South Texas trustworthy?
- Down Syndrome Association of South Texas has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 South Texas's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 030507948.
- What is Down Syndrome Association of South Texas's website?
- http://www.dsastx.org