Disability Advocates of Kent County
Advocate for & with people with disabilities and promote the development of a barrier-free society.
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To work alongside persons with disabilities as they seek to lead self-directed lives and to advocate for accessible and welcoming communities.
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Mission
Advocate for & with people with disabilities and promote the development of a barrier-free society.
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Disability Advocates of Kent County has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 86,572 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDisability Advocates of Kent County is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Grand Rapids, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 383114474. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 57 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Disability Advocates of Kent County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 383114474. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Disability Advocates of Kent County has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Disability Advocates of Kent County is located in Grand Rapids, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.
Based on official tax filings, Disability Advocates of Kent County has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Disability Advocates of Kent County is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 57 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Disability Advocates of Kent County. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Disability Advocates of Kent County holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
To work alongside persons with disabilities as they seek to lead self-directed lives and to advocate for accessible and welcoming communities. Disability Advocates of Kent County is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Disability Advocates of Kent County are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Disability Advocates of Kent County is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 383114474, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
DISABILITY ADVOCATES OF KENT COUNTY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (18)
Source: Public filings
18 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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5 articles found
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Disability Advocates Kent County celebrating Disability Awareness Day - WZZM13.com
Disability Advocates Kent County celebrating Disability Awareness Day - WZZM13.com
Ferris State, Disability Advocates of Kent County team up to boost accessibility for all through training, research - Ferris State University
What happens when disability rights run up against homeowner associations’ rules? - Second Wave Media
ADA at 33: Disability Advocates of Kent Co to celebrate landmark legislation anniversary - FOX 17 West Michigan News
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 57 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 57 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1993
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Disability Advocates of Kent County
- What is Disability Advocates of Kent County?
- Disability Advocates of Kent County is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Grand Rapids, United States. To work alongside persons with disabilities as they seek to lead self-directed lives and to advocate for accessible and welcoming communities.
- When was Disability Advocates of Kent County founded?
- Disability Advocates of Kent County was founded in 1993.
- Who leads Disability Advocates of Kent County?
- David Bulkowski serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Disability Advocates of Kent County located?
- Headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, United States.
- What is Disability Advocates of Kent County's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Disability Advocates of Kent County trustworthy?
- Disability Advocates of Kent County has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Disability Advocates of Kent County's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 383114474.
- What is Disability Advocates of Kent County's website?
- http://www.dakc.us