Houston, TX

FRIENDS OF DOWN SYNDROME

EIN 26-3412890

Education & Youth Development Special Needs & Inclusive Education People with disabilities

Mission

The mission of Friends of Down Syndrome is to create lifelong education and learning opportunities for teens and adults with Down syndrome through education, socialization, and community outreach.

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

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About FRIENDS OF DOWN SYNDROME

Friends of Down Syndrome is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates the Down Syndrome Academy, a post–high-school education program serving teens and adults with Down syndrome. The Academy provides daily classes in reading, math, life skills, social/vocational skills, art, health and music and offers individualized goals and vocational-exposure opportunities. The organization has steadily grown since the Academy opened in January 2014 and has expanded facilities and programming to increase capacity and community partnerships. In recent filings (fiscal year 2024) the organization reported continued program activity and nearly half a million dollars in annual revenue, with the majority directed to program services.

Notable achievements

Launched Down Syndrome Academy (2014)

Founded and opened the Down Syndrome Academy on January 6, 2014 as a dedicated post–high-school education program; the Academy expanded from an initial cohort of students to serve many dozens of adults with Down syndrome and provides a full week of classes and life-skill training.

Permanent facility and program expansion

Relocated to a permanent Northwest Houston facility and expanded classroom and vocational programming, enabling the organization to increase enrollment and in-person services following pandemic disruptions.

Sustained program funding and fundraising (2023–2024)

Maintained program operations through a mix of grants, donations and fundraising events; fiscal year 2024 reporting shows roughly $500k in revenue with program services accounting for the majority of expenditures, and the organization continued to receive foundation and workplace-giving support.

At a glance

Total assets: $1.1M
Annual revenue: $500K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 26-3412890
Location: Houston, TX
Website: www.friendsofdownsyndrome.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

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

Recognition

Charity Navigator profile with a Two‑Star (70%) overall score, indicating public evaluation on accountability and finance metrics.

Listed in national nonprofit data resources (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and tax‑filing aggregators) and included on workplace giving platforms such as Benevity, supporting visibility for corporate and individual donors.

Local community recognition and media coverage for facility growth and fundraising initiatives, and documented corporate sponsorships and community donations that supported the Academy's expansion.

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