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Down Syndrome Society of Wichitainc

The mission of down syndrome society of wichita, inc. Is to provide programs and services that educate, connect, develop and advocate to improve the lives of the down …

Advocacy & Civil Rights Wichita, KS EIN 204863768 · IRS Reg 20-4863768 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Down Syndrome Society of Wichitainc

Parade of stars- an event to promote awareness within the community and to educate and support individuals with down syndrome and their families. There were approximately 2,300 participants. Our outreach program reaches out to new parents and physicians by providing education materials and other resources. Our connections group organizes the annual picnic and other events. We have a quarterly newsletter and scholarship fund for families to attend down syndrome related conferences. We have approximately 300 families in our membership. Summer of discovery- program to provide summer exploration and activities with schedules designed around individuals with down syndrome and their siblings. This opportunity provides a program with experienced administration that allows for discovery of the community, their abilities and exposure to …

Founded
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2007

Mission

The mission of down syndrome society of wichita, inc. Is to provide programs and services that educate, connect, develop and advocate to improve the lives of the down syndrome community.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE T30
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 9%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 17.20%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 28.7% of total expenses ($61,779 of $214,984).

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.09 ($98,107)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Down Syndrome Society of Wichitainc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Wichita, KS, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 204863768. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 91/100 for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. The organization reports $359K in annual revenue. 30 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Down Syndrome Society of Wichitainc 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 advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 91/100.

Down Syndrome Society of Wichitainc is located in Wichita, KS, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.

Based on official tax filings, Down Syndrome Society of Wichitainc has $359K in annual revenue. It allocates 9% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Down Syndrome Society of Wichitainc is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $359K in annual revenue. The organization has 30 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Down Syndrome Society of Wichitainc. 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.

Down Syndrome Society of Wichitainc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 9% 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 purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Parade of stars- an event to promote awareness within the community and to educate and support individuals with down syndrome and their families. There were approximately 2,300 participants. Our outreach program reaches out to new parents and physicians by providing education materials and other resources. Our connections group organizes the annual picnic and other events. We have a quarterly newsletter and scholarship fund for families to attend down syndrome related conferences. We have approximately 300 families in our membership. Summer of discovery- program to provide summer exploration and activities with schedules designed around individuals with down syndrome and their siblings. This opportunity provides a program with experienced administration that allows... Down Syndrome Society of Wichitainc is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Down Syndrome Society of Wichitainc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 9% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $359K is below the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Down Syndrome Society of Wichitainc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Down Syndrome Society of Wichitainc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 204863768, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
9% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

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Leadership

AL
Alicia Simon
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alicia G••••••
Director
AL
Alicia S••••
Director
BE
Beth H•••••••••
SECRETARY
BR
Briann A••
Director
DA
Darcy E•••
INTERIM PRESIDENT
DE
Denise S•••••
PRESIDENT
IV
Ivory R•••
Director
JE
Jennifer A••••
TREASURER
JU
Julie E•••••
VICE PRESIDENT
NA
Natalie R••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
RI
Richard D•••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Down Syndrome Society of Wichitainc This page 74 $359,239 9%
The Appeal of the Nobel Peace Laureates Foundation … 93 $700,744 82%
Epic Girl 93 $756,796 100%
Merrimack Valley Immigrant and Education Center Inc 90 $406,189 74%
Exodus Vision 90 $279,085 76%
Heart and Home Collaborative 90 $161,546 100%
Houston Marathon Foundation Inc 90 $417,366 97%
Benzie County Community Chest 90 $148,922 86%
New Americans Initiative Inc 90 $476,678 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 30 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Down Syndrome Society of Wichitainc

What is Down Syndrome Society of Wichitainc?
Down Syndrome Society of Wichitainc is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Wichita, United States. Parade of stars- an event to promote awareness within the community and to educate and support individuals with down syndrome and their families. There were approximately 2,300 participants. Our outreach program reaches out to new parents and physicians by providing education materials and other resources. Our connections group organizes the annual picnic and other events. We have a quarterly newsletter and scholarship fund for families to attend down syndrome related conferences. We have approximately 300 families in our membership. Summer of discovery- program to provide summer exploration and activities with schedules designed around individuals with down syndrome and their siblings. This opportunity provides a program with experienced administration that allows for discovery of the community, their abilities and exposure to exciting field trips and activities. Due to COVID, this program was not held.
When was Down Syndrome Society of Wichitainc founded?
Down Syndrome Society of Wichitainc was founded in 2006.
Who leads Down Syndrome Society of Wichitainc?
Alicia Simon serves as Treasurer.
Where is Down Syndrome Society of Wichitainc located?
Headquartered in Wichita, United States.
What is Down Syndrome Society of Wichitainc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 9% of expenses go to program services.
Is Down Syndrome Society of Wichitainc trustworthy?
Down Syndrome Society of Wichitainc 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 Society of Wichitainc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 204863768. Registration: 20-4863768 (United States).
What is Down Syndrome Society of Wichitainc's website?
http://www.dsswichita.org