Nonprofit · EIN 94-3040560
DOWN SYNDROME ORGANIZATION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
Tax-exempt · LAS VEGAS, NV 89117
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 (amended) | $189,397 | $294,047 | -$104,650 | $1,464,009 | $288,521 | $1,175,488 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $371,561 | $220,704 | $150,857 | $1,573,504 | $293,366 | $1,280,138 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $786,867 | $163,274 | $623,593 | $1,427,150 | $297,869 | $1,129,281 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $274,675
- Program service revenue
- $16,939
- Investment income
- $4,513
- Net rental income
- $23,020
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$130,420
- Other revenue
- -$106,730
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $19,275
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $20,676
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $181
- Occupancy
- $48,927
- Depreciation
- $45,413
- Program services (functional)
- $162,853
- Management and general (functional)
- $131,036
- Fundraising (functional)
- $158
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,573,504
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,464,009
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $288,521
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,175,488
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,168,256
- Publicly traded securities
- $139,112
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,175,488
- Gross receipts
- $351,275
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 17
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- NV
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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETER WHITTINGHAM | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| VERONICA FISCUS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TERESA KLEM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| ERNEST AFATIKA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEREMY ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DESCHALIT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANTOINETTE HERNANDEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LYNDA ORTIZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| FELIPE VITAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byford Whittingham | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| Jamie Jackson | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Linda Esposito | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ramesh Gokal | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Jeremy Anderson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ernest Afatika | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Salvatore Moccio | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Antoinette Hernandez | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dr Vicki Schmidt | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dr Michelle Johnson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byford Whittingham | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| Blossom Tavares | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Tashika Lawson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ramesh Gokal | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Jeremy Anderson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ernest Afatika | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Salvatore Moccio | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Antoinette Hernandez | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dr Vicki Schmidt | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dr Michelle Johnson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jessica Drake | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Labonne Triplett | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6960 OBANNON DR STE 130, LAS VEGAS, NV 89117-2160
- In care of
- % BYFORD LYN WHITTINGHAM
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- PETER WHITTINGHAM, 6960 O BANNON DRIVE SUITE 130, LAS VEGAS, NV 89117
- Signed the 990
- PETER WHITTINGHAM, CHAIRMAN
- Phone
- (702) 648-1990
- Website
- DSOSN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HOULDSWORTH RUSSO & COMPANY PC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE DOWN SYNDROME ORGANIZATION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA IS TO ENLIGHTEN THE PUBLIC BY PROMOTING A POSITIVE UNDERSTANDING OF DOWN SYNDROME IN THE COMMUNITY AND BE A SOURCE OF SUPPORT, INFORMATION, AND EDUCATION FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY DOWN SYNDROME.
Program accomplishments
- SPORTS, DANCE, LEARNING AND LIFE SKILLS, PUBLIC SPEAKING CLASSES, ART CLASSES, MUSIC THERAPY, ACCESS TO A COMPUTER LAB, AND SOCIAL EVENTS ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE AS A RESOURCE TO ENHANCE KNOWLEDGE AND READINESS FOR A FULFILLING LIFE AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF OUR MEMBERS.Expenses $162,853 · revenue $16,939
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-3040560
- 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
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,464,010
- Income (IRS master file)
- $351,276
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $189,397 | $294,047 | $1,464,009 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $371,561 | $220,704 | $1,573,504 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $786,867 | $163,274 | $1,427,150 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $169,424 | $115,912 | $539,283 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 94-3040560).
Questions about DOWN SYNDROME ORGANIZATION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
- What is the EIN of DOWN SYNDROME ORGANIZATION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DOWN SYNDROME ORGANIZATION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA is 94-3040560.
- Is DOWN SYNDROME ORGANIZATION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to DOWN SYNDROME ORGANIZATION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DOWN SYNDROME ORGANIZATION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 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 DOWN SYNDROME ORGANIZATION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DOWN SYNDROME ORGANIZATION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DOWN SYNDROME ORGANIZATION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names PETER WHITTINGHAM.
- Who are the officers and directors of DOWN SYNDROME ORGANIZATION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DOWN SYNDROME ORGANIZATION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $189,397, expenses of $294,047 and total assets of $1,464,009 at year end.
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