Down Syndrome Association of Delaware is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Middletown, Delaware, registered in 2006, with $720,269 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$720K
▼ 39.5% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$856K
Net assets
$786K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Down Syndrome Association of Delaware— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Down Syndrome Association of Delaware: 11 mo reserves · -19% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Down Syndrome Association of Delaware— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Down Syndrome Association of Delaware: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $127K (FY2011) to $720K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-18.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$877K
Total liabilities
$92K
Net assets
$786K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $720,269▼39.5% | $856,083▲17.1% | $785,825▼14.7% | $877,444▼14.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,190,091▲130% | $730,993▲28.9% | $921,639▲99.3% | $1,030,460▲49.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $516,763▲6.6% | $567,240▲1.4% | $462,541▼10.2% | $691,205▲26.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $484,937▲79.7% | $559,552▲123% | $515,327▼12.6% | $548,276▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $269,911▲58.3% | $251,164▲23.6% | $589,942▲3.3% | $597,925▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $170,457▼20.3% | $203,133▲20.9% | $571,195▼5.4% | $574,565▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $213,881▲41.8% | $167,964▲1.5% | $603,871▲8.2% | $606,686▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $150,803▲4.1% | $165,484▲27.6% | $557,954▼2.7% | $564,960▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $144,863▼13.3% | $129,710▲1.7% | $573,263▲2.7% | $588,506▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $167,050▲1.7% | $127,590▲12.0% | $558,110▲7.6% | $578,492▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $164,235▲7.0% | $113,923▲23.3% | $518,650▲10.7% | $535,067▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $153,423▼8.8% | $92,375▼21.4% | $468,338▲15.5% | $476,396▲17.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | $168,185▲32.8% | $117,523▲58.8% | $405,442▲14.3% | $406,021▲13.4% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $126,656 | $73,992 | $354,780 | $357,982 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
9 grants to Down Syndrome Association of Delaware totaling $240K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $66,029 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $8,779 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | For the playground at the new milton location; bilingual programs and outreach coordination; support for sussex facility | 2023 | $35,000 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | 2023 ypb new castle county: down to box program, perinatal support program, support for the outreach to medical providers serving latino families in delaware | 2022 | $47,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $12,486 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | Support for the bilingual education and outreach program, educational resources for parents and teachers and unrestricted support | 2021 | $39,167 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $6,190 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | Construction fit out of new office space that will be a social enterprise - meal preparation company - hiring six adults with downs. | 2020 | $20,000 |
| United Way Worldwide | Health | 2018 | $5,326 |
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Data for Down Syndrome Association of Delaware (EIN 20-1874295) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.