Special Olympics Washington
Mission
Incorporated in 1975, Special Olympics Washington (SOWA) provides year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics Washington provides athletes continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympic athletes, and the community. The vision of Special Olympics is to help bring all persons with intellectual disabilities into the larger society under conditions whereby they are accepted, respected and given the chance to become useful and productive citizens. We are a catalyst for inclusion! Special Olympics Washington is the leader in sports, health, and community building, empowering children and adults with intellectual disabilities on and off the playing field. Through programming in sports, health, education and community building, Special Olympics is changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics is able to remove barriers and stigmas that people with intellectual disabilities face, so that they can share their talents and gifts with the community.
Vision
We are a catalyst for inclusion! Special Olympics Washington is the leader in sports, inclusive health, and community building, empowering children and adults with intellectual disabilities to be valued on and off the playing field.
Goals
- 1.To reach more people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities in more places, create more life-changing opportunities, and ignite support across the state. The plan is built on four initiatives that ultimately empower participants on and off the playing field by expanding the scope of our services beyond competition and sports.
- 2.Focus on core programs: sports and competition, Unified Schools, health, and leadership programs —to maximize mission impact and community engagement. We will scale back non-core programs, reallocating resources to strengthen essential initiatives, improve participant outcomes, and ensure sustainable growth. This approach enables us to deepen our impact while aligning with community needs.
- 3.Launch and expand programs to address emerging community needs through core mission delivery. Guided by constituent feedback, we will co-design initiatives that fill identified gaps, ensuring services remain relevant, accessible, and impactful. This approach enhances our ability to adapt and better serve our community
Seattle WA | EIN: 91-0962383
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Special Olympics Washington
Mission
Incorporated in 1975, Special Olympics Washington (SOWA) provides year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics Washington provides athletes continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympic athletes, and the community. The vision of Special Olympics is to help bring all persons with intellectual disabilities into the larger society under conditions whereby they are accepted, respected and given the chance to become useful and productive citizens. We are a catalyst for inclusion! Special Olympics Washington is the leader in sports, health, and community building, empowering children and adults with intellectual disabilities on and off the playing field. Through programming in sports, health, education and community building, Special Olympics is changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics is able to remove barriers and stigmas that people with intellectual disabilities face, so that they can share their talents and gifts with the community.
Vision
We are a catalyst for inclusion! Special Olympics Washington is the leader in sports, inclusive health, and community building, empowering children and adults with intellectual disabilities to be valued on and off the playing field.
Goals
- 1.To reach more people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities in more places, create more life-changing opportunities, and ignite support across the state. The plan is built on four initiatives that ultimately empower participants on and off the playing field by expanding the scope of our services beyond competition and sports.
- 2.Focus on core programs: sports and competition, Unified Schools, health, and leadership programs —to maximize mission impact and community engagement. We will scale back non-core programs, reallocating resources to strengthen essential initiatives, improve participant outcomes, and ensure sustainable growth. This approach enables us to deepen our impact while aligning with community needs.
- 3.Launch and expand programs to address emerging community needs through core mission delivery. Guided by constituent feedback, we will co-design initiatives that fill identified gaps, ensuring services remain relevant, accessible, and impactful. This approach enhances our ability to adapt and better serve our community
Seattle WA | EIN: 91-0962383
Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?
501(c)(3) organization
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Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
SCORE100%
Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
SCORE100%
Organizations report 'Yes' to confirm that no material diversion of assets, the unauthorized redirection of funds, occurred during their fiscal year.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
Financial Statements:Yes
SCORE100%
Has financial statements audited by an independent accountant to ensure accuracy.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
Audit Oversight Committee:Yes
SCORE100%
Has a committee responsible for selection and oversight of an independent accountant who produces the audit.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
No Loans Reported To or From Officers:No
SCORE0%
Does not provide loans to or from officers of the organization.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
Records Retention Policy:Yes
SCORE100%
Has a policy establishing guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
Tax Form Disclosed on Website:No
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Charities are expected to provide their tax forms on their website.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
| Score | Metric |
|---|---|
| 100% | Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 100% | No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes Organizations report 'Yes' to confirm that no material diversion of assets, the unauthorized redirection of funds, occurred during their fiscal year. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 100% | Financial Statements:Yes Has financial statements audited by an independent accountant to ensure accuracy. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 100% | Audit Oversight Committee:Yes Has a committee responsible for selection and oversight of an independent accountant who produces the audit. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 0% | No Loans Reported To or From Officers:No Does not provide loans to or from officers of the organization. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 100% | Records Retention Policy:Yes Has a policy establishing guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 0% | Tax Form Disclosed on Website:No Charities are expected to provide their tax forms on their website. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |