Houston, TX

DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF HOUSTON INC

EIN 23-7203655

Health & Wellness Disability Services & Support People with disabilities

Mission

The mission of the Down Syndrome Association of Houston is to provide health education and advocacy resources and support to individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and their communities.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF HOUSTON INC

Founded in 1974, the Down Syndrome Association of Houston (DSAH) is a long-established, Houston-based 501(c)(3) organization that provides lifelong education, support, and community resources for people with Down syndrome and their families. The organization operates a resource and activity center in Houston and runs a mix of education, social, recreational and advocacy programs tailored to all ages.

In the last 2–3 years DSAH has remained active with its signature community events (including the annual Houston Buddy Walk), expanded bilingual mental-health and family-support programming through its "Hear and Here" initiative, and continued partnerships with local health systems and community organizations. The organization maintains active membership and volunteer engagement, and its recent IRS filings show continued fundraising and program activity supporting its mission.

DSAH offers newborn outreach ("Congratulations!" program), regular education workshops for families and professionals, social and recreational programs (youth and adult socials, CampAbility/Club 21–style activities), and information/referral services — with programming delivered both in-person and virtually to reach Greater Houston families.

Notable achievements

Established community presence since 1974

DSAH has provided continuous, mission-focused services in Greater Houston for five decades, growing into a primary regional resource and support network for families of individuals with Down syndrome.

Strong annual fundraising and signature events

The Houston Buddy Walk and other community fundraisers have remained cornerstone events driving awareness and contributions; recent years have shown increased event coordination and sponsorship partnerships with large local health institutions.

Program expansion and bilingual services

In 2024–2025 DSAH launched and scaled new programs emphasizing mental-health support and bilingual outreach (the "Hear and Here" initiative) and increased in-person resource offerings through its Houston center and community partnerships.

At a glance

Total assets: $579K
Annual revenue: $434K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 23-7203655
Location: Houston, TX
Website: dsah.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Verified 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 23-7203655) with publicly available IRS Form 990 filings demonstrating financial transparency.

Longstanding community partnerships and event listings with national and local Down syndrome networks, including the Buddy Walk program and collaborations with area pediatric health systems.

Local volunteer and nonprofit directories recognize DSAH as an active service organization in Greater Houston with a broad program portfolio for families and professionals.

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