Grants paid by Global Down Syndrome Foundation
EIN 26-4431001 · Denver, CO · Form 990, Schedule I · NTEE E12
Global Down Syndrome Foundation of Denver, CO (EIN 26-4431001) reported 57 grants paid totaling $4,131,612 to 46 recipients in tax years 2018–2025, on Form 990, Schedule I. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$4,131,612
57 grants
Recipients
46
distinct organizations
Tax years
2018–2025
8 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 18 | $684,681 | — |
| 2019 | 12 | $578,567 | — |
| 2020 | 3 | $511,000 | — |
| 2021 | 2 | $510,500 | — |
| 2022 | 10 | $72,400 | — |
| 2023 | 1 | $500,000 | — |
| 2024 | 7 | $545,000 | — |
| 2025 | 4 | $729,464 | — |
Top recipients
The 46 recipients receiving the most from Global Down Syndrome Foundation, by grants paid, out of 46 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Foundation 84-6049811 | A | Denver, CO | 7 | $3,585,000 | 2025 |
| 5k and Under Grants | U | 1 | $214,464 | 2025 | |
| Childrens Hospital Colorado Foundation 84-0813462 | A | Aurora, CO | 3 | $27,815 | 2020 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee 62-1664176 | A | Mt Juliet, TN | 2 | $16,000 | 2024 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Northe 34-1630114 | A | Independence, OH | 2 | $15,000 | 2024 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Greate 43-1108833 | A | Brentwood, MO | 2 | $15,000 | 2024 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Greater St Louis 43-1108830 | A | St Louis, MO | 1 | $12,000 | 2018 |
| Down Syndrome Partnership of North Texas 75-2628940 | A | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $10,500 | 2018 |
| Arc Thrift Stores 84-0515942 | A | Lakewood, CO | 1 | $10,500 | 2021 |
| Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County 45-3139194 | A | Rockville, MD | 1 | $10,000 | 2018 |
| Down Syndrome Assoc of Central Fl 59-3124673 | A | Winter Park, FL | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Gracesigns 47-3032197 | A | Tiburon, CA | 1 | $10,000 | 2018 |
| The Cedars of Marin 94-1606518 | A | Ross, CA | 1 | $10,000 | 2018 |
| Inclusion Connections 46-2754831 | A | Olathe, KS | 1 | $9,000 | 2019 |
| Green Oaks Education and Support Inc 75-2905106 | A | Arlington, TX | 1 | $9,000 | 2019 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati 31-1051378 | A | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $9,000 | 2019 |
| Little Leaf Learning Center Inc 45-2469232 | A | Omaha, NE | 1 | $9,000 | 2019 |
| Black Down Syndrome Association 88-4020841 | A | Fortville, IN | 1 | $8,000 | 2025 |
| Down Syndrome Association for Famil 04-3701318 | A | Lincoln, NE | 1 | $8,000 | 2022 |
| Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay 91-1904304 | A | Danville, CA | 1 | $8,000 | 2022 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Delawa 20-1874295 | A | Middletown, DE | 1 | $7,800 | 2022 |
| Buddy Up for Life Inc 27-0789426 | A | New Albany, OH | 1 | $7,200 | 2022 |
| Down Syndrome Indiana 80-0732286 | A | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $7,000 | 2024 |
| Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organizati 59-2350275 | A | Boca Raton, FL | 1 | $7,000 | 2025 |
| Down Syndrome Alabama 63-0929244 | A | Hoover, AL | 1 | $7,000 | 2024 |
| Association for Children With Down Syndrome (acds) 23-7175975 | A | Plainview, NY | 1 | $7,000 | 2018 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Wiscon 39-1681338 | A | West Allis, WI | 1 | $6,600 | 2022 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond 54-1252305 | A | Richmond, VA | 1 | $6,433 | 2018 |
| Coastal Bringing Up Down Syndrome O 81-4628292 | A | Wilmington, NC | 1 | $6,400 | 2022 |
| Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona 86-0822557 | A | Gilbert, AZ | 1 | $6,400 | 2022 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Centra 74-2577312 | A | Austin, TX | 1 | $6,000 | 2022 |
| Developmental Pathways 84-0534643 | A | Englewood, CO | 1 | $6,000 | 2020 |
| Kiids Inc 87-0688678 | A | Bellmawr, NJ | 1 | $5,100 | 2019 |
| Hearts2honduras Inc 46-3955727 | A | Franklin, TN | 1 | $5,000 | 2019 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota 41-1631873 | A | Saint Paul, MN | 1 | $5,000 | 2019 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Memphis & Mid-South 62-1858376 | A | Memphis, TN | 1 | $5,000 | 2019 |
| Alaska Down Syndrome Network 92-0133679 | A | Anchorage, AK | 1 | $5,000 | 2019 |
| Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas 75-1508091 | A | Richardson, TX | 1 | $5,000 | 2018 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Houston 23-7203655 | A | Houston, TX | 1 | $3,000 | 2018 |
| Down Syndrome of Louisville 61-1214126 | A | Louisville, KY | 1 | $2,000 | 2018 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Brazos Valley 30-0344421 | A | Bryan, TX | 1 | $2,000 | 2018 |
| Down Syndrome Network Arizona 61-1409048 | A | Tempe, AZ | 1 | $2,000 | 2018 |
| Down Syndrome Alliance of the Midlands 02-0593286 | A | Omaha, NE | 1 | $2,000 | 2018 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville 59-2978073 | A | Jacksonville, FL | 1 | $2,000 | 2018 |
| Down Syndrome Family Connection 26-3317787 | A | Bloomington, IN | 1 | $900 | 2018 |
| Melanie Rufien 52-3934762 | A | Highlands Ranch, CO | 1 | $500 | 2018 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 57 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | A | $500,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202630219349301153 |
| 2025 | 5k and Under Grants | U | $214,464 | paid | 202630219349301153 | |
| 2025 | Black Down Syndrome Association Fortville, IN | A | $8,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202630219349301153 |
| 2025 | Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organizati Boca Raton, FL | A | $7,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202630219349301153 |
| 2024 | University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | A | $500,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202443479349301624 |
| 2024 | Down Syndrome Assoc of Central Fl Winter Park, FL | A | $10,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202443479349301624 |
| 2024 | Down Syndrome Alabama Hoover, AL | A | $7,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202443479349301624 |
| 2024 | Down Syndrome of Northeast Ohio Independence, OH | A | $7,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202443479349301624 |
| 2024 | Down Syndrome Assoc of Middle Tn Hermitage, TN | A | $7,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202443479349301624 |
| 2024 | Down Syndrome Indiana Indianapolis, IN | A | $7,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202443479349301624 |
| 2024 | Down Syndrome Assoc of Greater St Brentwood, MO | A | $7,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202443479349301624 |
| 2023 | University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | A | $500,000 | paid | 202400439349301720 | |
| 2022 | Down Syndrome Association of Northe Independence, OH | A | $8,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202320869349301112 |
| 2022 | Down Syndrome Association for Famil Lincoln, NE | A | $8,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202320869349301112 |
| 2022 | Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Danville, CA | A | $8,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202320869349301112 |
| 2022 | Down Syndrome Association of Greate Brentwood, MO | A | $8,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202320869349301112 |
| 2022 | Down Syndrome Association of Delawa Middletown, DE | A | $7,800 | paid | EDUCATION | 202320869349301112 |
| 2022 | Buddy Up for Life Inc New Albany, OH | A | $7,200 | paid | EDUCATION | 202320869349301112 |
| 2022 | Down Syndrome Association of Wiscon West Allis, WI | A | $6,600 | paid | EDUCATION | 202320869349301112 |
| 2022 | Coastal Bringing Up Down Syndrome O Wilmington, NC | A | $6,400 | paid | EDUCATION | 202320869349301112 |
| 2022 | Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona Gilbert, AZ | A | $6,400 | paid | EDUCATION | 202320869349301112 |
| 2022 | Down Syndrome Association of Centra Austin, TX | A | $6,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202320869349301112 |
| 2021 | University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | A | $500,000 | paid | Research Grant | 202211229349301941 |
| 2021 | Arc Thrift Stores Lakewood, CO | A | $10,500 | paid | COVID emergency relief | 202211229349301941 |
| 2020 | University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | A | $500,000 | paid | Research Grant | 202112359349301216 |
| 2020 | Developmental Pathways Englewood, CO | A | $6,000 | paid | Personal Protective Equipment | 202112359349301216 |
| 2020 | Childrens Hospital Colorado Foundation Aurora, CO | A | $5,000 | paid | Clinical support | 202112359349301216 |
| 2019 | University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | A | $500,000 | paid | Research Grant | 202012479349300416 |
| 2019 | Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee Mt Juliet, TN | A | $9,000 | paid | Educational grant | 202012479349300416 |
| 2019 | Little Leaf Learning Center Inc Omaha, NE | A | $9,000 | paid | Educational grant | 202012479349300416 |
| 2019 | Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | A | $9,000 | paid | Educational grant | 202012479349300416 |
| 2019 | Inclusion Connections Olathe, KS | A | $9,000 | paid | Educational grant | 202012479349300416 |
| 2019 | Green Oaks Education and Support Inc Arlington, TX | A | $9,000 | paid | Educational grant | 202012479349300416 |
| 2019 | Childrens Hospital Colorado Foundation Aurora, CO | A | $8,467 | paid | Other | 202012479349300416 |
| 2019 | Kiids Inc Bellmawr, NJ | A | $5,100 | paid | Educational grant | 202012479349300416 |
| 2019 | Hearts2honduras Inc Franklin, TN | A | $5,000 | paid | Educational Grant | 202012479349300416 |
| 2019 | Down Syndrome Association of Memphis & Mid-South Memphis, TN | A | $5,000 | paid | Educational Grant | 202012479349300416 |
| 2019 | Alaska Down Syndrome Network Anchorage, AK | A | $5,000 | paid | Educational Grant | 202012479349300416 |
| 2019 | Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota Saint Paul, MN | A | $5,000 | paid | Educational Grant | 202012479349300416 |
| 2018 | University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | A | $585,000 | paid | Operating Grant | 201902259349300020 |
| 2018 | Childrens Hospital Colorado Foundation Aurora, CO | A | $14,348 | paid | Operating Grant | 201902259349300020 |
| 2018 | Down Syndrome Association of Greater St Louis St Louis, MO | A | $12,000 | paid | Educational grant & Self Advocate Employment Grant | 201902259349300020 |
| 2018 | Down Syndrome Partnership of North Texas Fort Worth, TX | A | $10,500 | paid | Educational Grant & Self Advocate Employment Grant | 201902259349300020 |
| 2018 | The Cedars of Marin Ross, CA | A | $10,000 | paid | Educational grant | 201902259349300020 |
| 2018 | Gracesigns Tiburon, CA | A | $10,000 | paid | Educational grant | 201902259349300020 |
| 2018 | Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County Rockville, MD | A | $10,000 | paid | Educational grant | 201902259349300020 |
| 2018 | Association for Children With Down Syndrome (acds) Plainview, NY | A | $7,000 | paid | Educational Grant & Self Advocate Employment Grant | 201902259349300020 |
| 2018 | Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond Richmond, VA | A | $6,433 | paid | Educational grant | 201902259349300020 |
| 2018 | Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas Richardson, TX | A | $5,000 | paid | Educational Grant | 201902259349300020 |
| 2018 | Down Syndrome Association of Houston Houston, TX | A | $3,000 | paid | Other Grant | 201902259349300020 |
| 2018 | Down Syndrome Association of Brazos Valley Bryan, TX | A | $2,000 | paid | Self Advocate Employment Grant | 201902259349300020 |
| 2018 | Down Syndrome Network Arizona Tempe, AZ | A | $2,000 | paid | Self Advocate Employment Grant | 201902259349300020 |
| 2018 | Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | A | $2,000 | paid | Self Advocate Employment Grant | 201902259349300020 |
| 2018 | Down Syndrome of Louisville Louisville, KY | A | $2,000 | paid | nprice - 07/19/19 02:45PM Worksheet Schedule I | 201902259349300020 |
| 2018 | Down Syndrome Alliance of the Midlands Omaha, NE | A | $2,000 | paid | Self Advocate Employment Grant | 201902259349300020 |
| 2018 | Down Syndrome Family Connection Bloomington, IN | A | $900 | paid | Self Advocate Employment Grant | 201902259349300020 |
| 2018 | Melanie Rufien Highlands Ranch, CO | A | $500 | paid | Special Project Grant | 201902259349300020 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | 2025 | 2025-07-31 | not stated | 2024v5.0 | 202630219349301153 |
| 990 | 2024 | 2024-07-31 | not stated | 2023v5.0 | 202443479349301624 |
| 990 | 2023 | 2023-07-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202400439349301720 |
| 990 | 2022 | 2022-07-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202320869349301112 |
| 990 | 2021 | 2021-12-31 | not stated | 2021v4.2 | 202211229349301941 |
| 990 | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202112359349301216 |
| 990 | 2019 | 2019-12-31 | not stated | 2019v5.1 | 202012479349300416 |
| 990 | 2018 | 2018-12-31 | not stated | 2018v3.1 | 201902259349300020 |
Derived from IRS Form 990 e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/264431001.json.
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