Nonprofit · EIN 88-4020841
BLACK DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · DESOTO, TX 75115
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $119,815 | $34,801 | $85,014 | $139,423 | $29 | $139,394 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $98,748
- Program service revenue
- $14,084
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $6,983
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,455
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $50
- Other expenses
- $32,296
- Program services (functional)
- $17,138
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $54,380
- Total assets, end of year
- $139,423
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $29
- Net assets, end of year
- $139,394
- Cash, savings and investments
- $139,423
- Gross receipts
- $119,815
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelli Caughman | CoFounder President | 10 | $0 |
| Crystal Lotterberry | CoFounder Vice President | 15 | $0 |
| Nakoa Dantzler-Merritt | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Keisha Morris | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 204 ALVERSTONE ST, DESOTO, TX 75115-4994
- In care of
- % CRYSTAL A LOTTERBERRY
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 204 Alverstone St, DESOTO TX 75115
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Crystal A Lotterberry, 204 Alverstone Street, DESOTO TX 75115
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Crystal A Lotterberry, Co-Founder Vice President
- Website
- www.blackdownsyndrome.org
Mission
The Black Down Syndrome Association fundraises to support individuals with Down Syndrome by organizing educational programs collaborating with partners to enhance public awareness and providing grants for conference attendance to strengthen community ties and support.
Program accomplishments
- Black Down Syndrome Association BDSA planned its inaugural Family Reunion Conference which took place Nov 7-9 2025 2025 tax year. Over 170 persons were in attendance representing 26 different states. There were over 12 partners in attendance representing the medical field researchers and community partners.Expenses $14,483
- BDSA implemented the Caregiver Health and Wellness Grant program to serve family members taking care of loved ones with Down syndrome to address the emotional mental and physical strain that often comes with caregiving. We were able to award 11 grants to caregivers during this fiscal year.Expenses $2,205
- BDSA welcomed 198 families to our private online support group increasing our total membership to over 1300 families served through that group. Several educational webinars were held during the fiscal year which gave families opportunities to engage with experts and other families who share similar lived experiencesExpenses $200
- Community Connection Grants-Provided to encourage families to come together and build community in their local community with other families who have loved ones with Down SyndromeExpenses $250
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | October 31, 2025 | March 16, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | October 31, 2024 | March 17, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2022 | October 31, 2023 | March 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-4020841
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- October
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G25)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $139,423
- Income (IRS master file)
- $119,815
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | October 2025 | $119,815 | $34,801 | $139,423 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Crystal A Lotterberry | October 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Crystal Lotterberry | October 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Crystal A Lotterberry | October 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 88-4020841).
Questions about BLACK DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of BLACK DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACK DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION is 88-4020841.
- Is BLACK DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to BLACK DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLACK DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BLACK DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BLACK DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended October 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BLACK DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Crystal A Lotterberry.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLACK DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BLACK DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $119,815, expenses of $34,801 and total assets of $139,423 at year end.
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