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Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas

Public charity · Grantmaker Richardson, TX EIN: 75-1508091 Website

The mission of the down syndrome guild (DSG) is to engage all members of the down syndrome community-children and adults, parents, and friends-to advocate, educate, and enable the fullest lives possible.

Key facts about Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas

In short: Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas reported $9K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
75-1508091
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Grants paid (2024)
$8,600 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
Total assets
$1,070,257

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$1.1M

+1.9% YoY

Grants Paid (reported total)

$9K

+11.7% YoY

Revenue

$498K

+1.0% YoY

Net Investment Income

$15K

+21.0% YoY

About Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas

Based on IRS filings

Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas is a public charity, based in Richardson, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $9K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $15K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

New York

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2.5K$5K$7.5K$10K0 grants2019 1 grant2020 Total only2021* Covers 19 months (fiscal year-end changed)Total only2022 Total only2023 Total only2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021, 19 months) to $10K (2020). In 2024 it reported $9K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.

*2021: Covers 19 months (fiscal year-end changed).

Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$250K$500K$750K$1M2019 2020 2021* Covers 19 months (fiscal year-end changed)2022 2023 2024

*2021: Covers 19 months (fiscal year-end changed).

Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,070,257$1,050,271$1,004,661
Revenue$498,489$493,660$454,660
Expenses$453,753$446,152$403,286
Net Investment Income$14,712$12,162$6,627

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas is led by Jennifer Ford, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 17 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Jennifer Ford

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2019

    40 hrs/week

    $72K (2019) → $84K (2024)

  • Keith Demma

    President

    Board Member → Vice President, 2021

    Vice President → President, 2022

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brent Best

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carl Williams

    Treasurer

    Board Member → Treasurer, 2022

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joli Webberman

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • LaRhonda Smith

    Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Shannon Dalton

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Steven Loh

    Vice President

    Board Member → Vice President, 2022

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • America Medina

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Erin Williams

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jennifer Wasserman

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jennifer Wilder

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Liliana Solis

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sherri Krekeler

    Member at Large

    Board Member → Member at Large, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brittany Laurence

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeff Hartwick

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nick Mathers

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (22)
  • Former: Sherry Parma (2020–2023) — Member at Large
  • Former: Amber Duke (2021–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Collin Crow (2021–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Brenda Rozinsky (2022–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Nicky Burton (2022–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Noelle Vinson Saint Jean (2022–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: ali ackles (2019–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Cole Caruthers (2019–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Drew Wilborn (2019–2021) — Treasurer
  • Former: Roy Atwood (2019–2021) — President
  • Former: Anna Brindley (2019–2020) — Member at Large
  • Former: Jim Wortsman (2019–2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Kristin Walsh (2019–2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Lindsey Riddel (2019–2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Lori McKee (2019–2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Samantha Martin (2019–2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Slone Taliaferro (2019–2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Tamara White (2019–2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Tara Goodwin (2019–2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Betty Cedillo (2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Brandt urban (2019) — Board Member
  • Former: Jennifer Weiss (2019) — Treasurer

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Jennifer Ford — Executive Director: $84KJennifer FordExecutive Director$84K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $84K, to Jennifer Ford (Executive Director).

Frequently asked questions about Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas

How much does Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas give each year?

Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas reported $9K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $8K in grants paid.

How large is Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas?

Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $498K.

Where does Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas operate?

Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas has awarded grants in New York.

What is Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas's EIN?

Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-1508091. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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