Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta
The mission of DSAA is to guide Atlanta's down syndrome community by connecting families and self-advocates to the partners, programs, education and resources they need to thrive.
Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta at a glance
In short: Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta reported $5K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $5,000 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -49.4% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $241,966
- -12.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $319,008
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $353,147
- +15.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2025) to $18K (2021). In 2025 it reported $5K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jacks Basket Roseville, MN | General Support | $5,175 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $241,966 | $319,008 | $353,147 | $5,000 | Total only |
| 2024 | $276,105 | $320,700 | $306,255 | $9,875 | Total only |
| 2023 | $262,850 | $237,613 | $233,266 | $5,175 | 1 |
| 2022 | $258,765 | $229,907 | $225,761 | $15,849 | Total only |
| 2021 | $258,998 | $213,165 | $145,910 | $17,762 | Total only |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta
Based on IRS filings
Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta is a public charity, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $242K in total assets. In 2025, it reported $5K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta is led by Sheryl Arno, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sheryl Arno
Executive Director
Executive Director → Director, 2024
Director → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
67 hrs/week
$70K (2021) → $75K (2025)
Lindsey Lubel
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Arribas
Engagement Director
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$34K (2023) → $43K (2025)
Josh Greenbaum
Director
Vice President & Treasurer → President, 2023
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Tallboy
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Akins Smith
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Bryant
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Isaiah Horne
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Miller
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Weeks
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nadine Wright
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raven Slade
Vice President
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brittany Cyganiewicz
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chip Boardman
Secretary
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Callie Hudak (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Mandy Thome (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Bradley Carisle (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Clair Wallace (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Nanci Brown (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Kim Knight (2023) — Director
- Former: Lindsay Rosenburg (2023) — Vice President
- Former: Daniel Faust (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Joelie Ganey (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Julianna Cebollero (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kimberly Knight (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Meagan Nash (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Mike Petchetnik (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $75K, to Sheryl Arno (Executive Dir.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta
How much does Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta give each year?
Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta reported $5K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $10K in grants paid.
How large is Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta?
Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta reported $242K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $319K.
Where does Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta operate?
Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta's EIN?
Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1585337. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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