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 …
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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 …
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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDown 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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DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY OF WICHITAINC 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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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