Mission
Special Olympics is a global sports movement of people creating a new world of inclusion and community, where every single person is accepted and welcomed, regardless of ability or disability. Through sports, health, education, and community programming, Special Olympics is addressing the inactivity, stigma, isolation, and injustice that people with intellectual disabilities face, while promoting social change.
Basic Information
Founded in
1968
EIN
52-0889518
Total Assets
$154.6 million
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance

Unified Sports
Unified Sports allows for athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to compete together.

Inclusive Health
Improving the health and well-being of people with intellectual disabilities.

The Revolution Is Inclusion
A campaign to end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities.
Impact Stats
Total number of participants
Over 5 million athletes and partners
Supports over 5 million athletes, unified partners, coaches and volunteers.
Number of competitions
46,000 competitions globally
Hosts nearly 46,000 competitions every year across the world.
Upcoming Events
2026 USA Games
June 20-26, 2026
On June 20 – 26, 2026, the brightest beacon of inclusion is coming to Minnesota.
Learn MoreWorld Winter Games Turin 2025
March 8-15, 2025
From March 8 – 15, 2025 over 1,500 athletes from 103 countries will compete in 8 disciplines.
Learn MoreImpact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
75
62
/100
Program Expense Ratio
84.65%
16
/20
Program Revenue Growth
36.57%
18
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.1762
16
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.8952
10
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
Category | Amount | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 139.5M | 100.90% |
Program Services | 4.984M | 3.60% |
Investment Income | -7.481M | -5.41% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | -212.2K | -0.15% |
Other Notable Sources | 113.9K | 0.08% |
Total Revenue | 138.3M | 100.00% |
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