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Disability Rights Michigan

The mission of disability rights michigan (drm) is to advocate and protect the legal rights of people with disabilities.

Human Services Lansing, MI EIN 382372756 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Disability Rights Michigan

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Founded
Headquarters
Lansing, MI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P82Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1982

Mission

The mission of disability rights michigan (drm) is to advocate and protect the legal rights of people with disabilities.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE P82Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.33%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Disability Rights Michigan is a registered human services nonprofit based in Lansing, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 382372756. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 53 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Disability Rights Michigan has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Disability Rights Michigan is located in Lansing, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.

Based on official tax filings, Disability Rights Michigan has $5M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Disability Rights Michigan is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 53 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Disability Rights Michigan. 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 Rights Michigan has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (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.

The mission of disability rights michigan (drm) is to advocate and protect the legal rights of people with disabilities. Disability Rights Michigan is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1981.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Disability Rights Michigan's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $5M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Disability Rights Michigan are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Disability Rights Michigan is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 382372756, 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

5 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.
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Leadership

MI
Michelle Lindsay
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

BR
Brian C•••••
TREASURER
DA
Davin H••••••
Director
HA
Hansen C•••••
Director
JA
Jane S••••
PRESIDENT
JI
Jill B••••
Director
JO
John M••••••••
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
KY
Kyle W•••••••
LEGAL DIRECTOR
MA
Malkia N•••••
Director
MA
Marie J••••••
Director
MA
Mark S•••••••••
1ST VICE PRESIDENT
MA
Mark W••••••••
SECRETARY
ME
Melody A••••
Director
MI
Michele B••••
Director
MI
Michelle L••••••
Executive Director
MI
Michelle R••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PA
Paul P•••••
2ND VICE PRESIDENT
SE
Selena S••••••
Director
TH
Thomas L•••••
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
TO
Tom L•••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$5.3M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$6.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$6.6M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$5.7M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$4.4M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Disability Rights Michigan This page 86 $5.3 million -
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Rosies House a Music Academy for Children Inc 93 $3.4 million 100%
Mountain Shadow Association 93 $1.6 million 86%
Bostons Bridge to Excellence Inc 93 $1.4 million 100%

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 - 53 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

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 Rights Michigan

What is Disability Rights Michigan?
Disability Rights Michigan is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Lansing, United States. The mission of disability rights michigan (drm) is to advocate and protect the legal rights of people with disabilities.
When was Disability Rights Michigan founded?
Disability Rights Michigan was founded in 1981.
Who leads Disability Rights Michigan?
Michelle Lindsay serves as Executive Director.
Where is Disability Rights Michigan located?
Headquartered in Lansing, United States.
What is Disability Rights Michigan's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Disability Rights Michigan trustworthy?
Disability Rights Michigan has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Rights Michigan's registration number?
IRS EIN: 382372756.
What is Disability Rights Michigan's website?
https://www.drmich.org