Team up for Down Syndrome
Team up for Down Syndrome is an organization dedicated to helping improve the lives of individuals and their families living with down syndrome. Our goal is to raise the public's awareness, both locally and nationally, of the positive contributions that individuals with down syndrome and other special needs make in our society. We are further dedicated to strengthening and empowering those with down syndrome to help them and their families reach their full potential. Proceeds from Team up for Down Syndrome benefit housing, health, education, job training, family counseling and other worthwhile causes. Organizations seeking funding contact us by mail with written requests. We do not have formal grant request forms.
Team up for Down Syndrome at a glance
In short: Team up for Down Syndrome gave $56K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,585
- -65.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,896
- -82.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,150
- Total assets
- $122,662
- +37.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Team up for Down Syndrome funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kansas City Royals Foundation ($35K). Together the top 4 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2024) to $162K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Royals Foundation Kansas City, MO | — | $35,000 |
| Heartland Therapeutic Overland Park, KS | — | $7,800 |
| Kcym Philanthropic Kansas City, MO | — | $6,500 |
| Supporting Kids Foundation Lenexa, KS | — | $6,285 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $122,662 | $131,865 | $97,072 | $55,585 | 4 | $20 |
| 2023 | $89,341 | $130,076 | $197,004 | $162,000 | 2 | $11 |
| 2022 | $150,520 | $104,565 | $52,842 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $100,153 | $95,984 | $28,289 | — | — | — |
About Team up for Down Syndrome
Based on IRS filings
Team up for Down Syndrome is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Overland Park, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $123K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $56K. Net investment income was $20.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Team up for Down Syndrome is led by Rex Hudler, President on every filing since 2021; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rex Hudler
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arn Tellem
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Hoy
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roxanne Hickman
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$630 (2021) → $909 (2024)
Tammy L. Giltner
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$6K (2021) → $180 (2024)
Jennifer Hudler
Vice President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $909, to Roxanne Hickman (Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Team up for Down Syndrome
How much does Team up for Down Syndrome give each year?
Team up for Down Syndrome gave $56K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $162K across 2 grants.
What is Team up for Down Syndrome's typical grant size?
Team up for Down Syndrome's median grant in 2024 was $7,150, and its average grant was $13,896, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Team up for Down Syndrome give grants?
Team up for Down Syndrome gives mostly in Missouri: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (2 grants).
How large is Team up for Down Syndrome?
Team up for Down Syndrome reported $123K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $132K.
What is Team up for Down Syndrome?
Team up for Down Syndrome is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Overland Park, KS. It holds $123K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Team up for Down Syndrome's EIN?
Team up for Down Syndrome's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2998494. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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