Downs Designs Dreams

Nonprofit profile at a glance

EIN
472906724
IRS 990-N coverage
2020–2020
Official website data refreshed
Sep 2026
Forms available
Form 990 2018, Form 990-N 2020
Location
Mentor, OH, US
Rating confidence
Limited
Sector
Down Syndrome

Official website

What the e-Postcard reports

Notice states gross receipts normally $50,000 or less
Yes
Termination reported
Yes
Principal officer
KAREN BOWERSOX
Tax period began
2020-01-01 00:00:00
Tax period ended
2020-12-31 00:00:00
Filed website
DOWNSDESIGNSDREAMS.ORG

Source: IRS Form 990-N, tax year 2020. These are filed notice facts, not independently verified current operations. The notice does not report exact revenue, expenses, assets, leadership compensation, or governance controls.

Overview

From its website

Downs Designs Dreams is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Mentor, Ohio, that designs and donates adaptive clothing for people with Down syndrome and other disabilities. Founded by retired clothing retailer Karen Bowersox after her granddaughter was born with Down syndrome, the organization produces a line of jeans, t-shirts, hoodies, and leggings tailored to fit unique body shapes. Through its Adopt-A-Jean and Support-A-Veteran programs, it provides free, properly fitted clothing to individuals and veterans, aiming to boost confidence and independence. The organization also partners with NBZ Apparel to offer its clothing for purchase online.

IRS classification

Down Syndrome (NTEE G25).

Filing

Its tax year 2020 Form 990-N states gross receipts are normally $50,000 or less. The notice reports termination.

Other filing

A Form 990 for tax year 2018 is also available.

Coverage

Other list screening or federal responsibility records are incomplete in the available data.

Sources: Official website capture · IRS Business Master File · IRS Form 990-N · IRS filing history · Grant-readiness source coverage

The verdict

- The available evidence is not sufficient to produce an overall rating for this filing. This is not a warning sign.

Rating breakdown

    Details

    • What they do: 4 programs and campaigns described on the official site · 1 operating location identified
    • Postcard: tax year 2020 · gross receipts were within the e-Postcard filing limit
    • Contacts: How to reach this organization
    • Grant readiness: Federal tax and exclusion status, award history, and grant-maker relationships.
    • People: Everyone the filings name, and which of them the filings identify by more than a name.