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Disability Advocates of Kent County

Advocate for & with people with disabilities and promote the development of a barrier-free society.

Advocacy & Civil Rights Grand Rapids, MI EIN 383114474 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Disability Advocates of Kent County

To work alongside persons with disabilities as they seek to lead self-directed lives and to advocate for accessible and welcoming communities.

Founded
Headquarters
Grand Rapids, MI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T20I
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1998

Mission

Advocate for & with people with disabilities and promote the development of a barrier-free society.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE T20I
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.03%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Disability 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. 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 has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 89/100.

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. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Disability Advocates of Kent County is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). 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.

Disability Advocates of Kent County has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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 a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Disability Advocates of Kent County's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. 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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

DA
David Bulkowski
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (18)

Source: Public filings

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Dave S•••••
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David B••••••••
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Elliot K••••
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Julia V••••••••••
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Kaitlin S•••••••
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Krista B•••••
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Lee M•••••••••
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Lindsey N••••••••
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Marcus F••••••••
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Miriam A•••••• C•••••
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Robert D•••
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Shontaye W••••••
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Sulari T••••••• W••••
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Tanya R•••
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Taylor V•••••••••
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$3.0M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$2.6M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$3.2M revenue
FY2023
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$3.3M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$4.2M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$2.6M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Disability Advocates of Kent County This page 89 $3.0 million -
Florida is for Veterans Inc 89 $3.0 million -
Northern Michigan Childrens Assessment Center 89 $2.0 million -
Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation 89 $2.8 million -
Hebrew Free Loan Association of San Francisco 89 $3.4 million -
Heritage Christian School 89 $1.0 million -
Cape Fear Clinic Inc 89 $2.1 million -
United Way of West Tennessee Inc 89 $4.9 million -
Community Transportation Association of America 89 $9.2 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

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, United States.
What is Disability Advocates of Kent County's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Disability Advocates of Kent County trustworthy?
Disability Advocates of Kent County has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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