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Human Services (P60) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

FRIENDS OF DOWN SYNDROME

EIN: 26-3412890 · HOUSTON, TX 77064-7927 · United States · FY 2024 Data
4 out of 5 71 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 64/100
Reliability (20%) 77/100
Effectiveness (25%) 90/100
Impact (25%) 55/100
Financial data: FY 2025 · Scored 9/13/2026
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FRIENDS OF DOWN SYNDROME logo
59
CharityAI™ Score
out of 100
Mission Statement

To create lifelong opportunities for adults with Down syndrome through education, socialization, and community outreach.

Financial Overview — FY 2024
$497K
Annual Budget
$500K
Total Revenue
$402K
Total Expenses
$255K
Net Assets
13
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 90.0%
Fundraising Efficiency 22.7%
Operating Reserve 7.60x
Liability-to-Asset 77.0%
Revenue Diversification 73.3%
Executive Compensation $52K
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 7,718 similar organizations (United States, Human Services, $100K–$1M in expenses), FY 2025. This organization's figures are from FY 2024.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
90.0% 87.1%
P10P90
Above median
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
5.0% 9.8%
P10P90
Above median
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
5.0% 0.0%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income · lower is better
22.7% 11.2%
P10P90
Below median
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
7.6 mo 8.7 mo
P10P90
Below median
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
77.0% 1.1%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
73.3% 95.9%
P10P90
Top quarter
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
15.8% 5.6%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
-4.4% 6.5%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
19.6% 2.4%
P10P90
CharityAI™ Evaluation — 2025
59 / 100
64
Financial
77
Reliability
90
Effectiveness
10
Impact
Financial Strength (30%) 64
Reliability & Transparency (20%) 77
Program Effectiveness (25%) 90
Impact & Outcomes (25%) 10

0 programs 12 staff

IRS Verified Form 990 on File 90% Data Complete
Impact
3 programs
Outcome / Program People Served Cost / Service # Completed Duration
Adults with Down syndrome received year-round continuing education, life skills, and community-based 60 $6,031.63 Per Year
Adults with disabilities received transportation support for community access, education, and daily 25 $480.00 Per Year
Adults with Down syndrome participated in vocational and workforce readiness programming. 12 $1,500.00 Per Year
Geographic Reach
Local 100%
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2024 $500K $402K $255K 90.0% 13
2023 $432K $421K $158K 90.0% 11
2022 $430K $401K $149K 90.0% 10
2021 $219K $369K N/A 14
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Organization Details
EIN
26-3412890
State
TX
City
HOUSTON
ZIP
77064-7927
Classification
P60
Category
Human Services
Rating
4★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
2013
Foundation Code
15
Form 990
On File
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