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Kentwood Community Foundation

Organized exclusively for chariatable and educational pruposses as described in section 501c3 of the Internal Revune code received 871,000 to buy and transfer park to city of Kentwood.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Kentwood Community Foundation

The Kentwood Community Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to fostering equity and economic opportunity in Kentwood, MI. Through charitable donations and community-driven initiatives, it supports local programs that improve education, culture, and social services. The foundation’s mission is to create a thriving, inclusive community where all residents can succeed.

Founded
Headquarters
Kentwood, MI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T31
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2016

Mission

Organized exclusively for chariatable and educational pruposses as described in section 501c3 of the Internal Revune code received 871,000 to buy and transfer park to city of Kentwood.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE T31
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 88%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Kentwood Community Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Kentwood, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 813884931. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. The organization reports $59K in annual revenue. 30 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Kentwood Community Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('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 90/100.

Kentwood Community Foundation is located in Kentwood, MI, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.

Based on official tax filings, Kentwood Community Foundation has $59K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Kentwood Community Foundation is classified as a 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 micro organization. It has $59K in annual revenue. The organization has 30 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Kentwood Community Foundation. 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.

Kentwood Community Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Kentwood Community Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Kentwood Community Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to fostering equity and economic opportunity in Kentwood, MI. Through charitable donations and community-driven initiatives, it supports local programs that improve education, culture, and social services. The foundation’s mission is to create a thriving, inclusive community where all residents can succeed. Kentwood Community Foundation is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Kentwood Community Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $59K is below the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Kentwood Community Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Kentwood Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 813884931, 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
$10K-$100K
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

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Stephen Kepley
President

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

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Betsy A•••
Director
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Jessica A•• T••••
SECRETARY DIRECTOR
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John S••••••••
TREASURER DIRECTOR
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Sanel F•••••
Director
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Stephen K•••••
President
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The H•••••••• B••• H•••••••
Director
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The H•••••••• S•••••• K•••••
PRESIDENT DIRECTOR
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The H•••••••• W•••••• K••••
VICE PRESIDENT DIRECTOR
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2023
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$0.0M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

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

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Kentwood Community Foundation This page 72 $59,243 -
Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra 90 $87,804 80%
San Marco Chamber Music Society 90 $68,252 95%
North St Paul-Maplewood Oakdale Rotary Club Foundation Inc 90 $57,817 93%
Humanist Global Charity 90 $52,245 85%
United Way of York 90 $44,007 91%
Naperville Sunrise Foundation 89 $89,136 85%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 30 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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 Kentwood Community Foundation

What is Kentwood Community Foundation?
Kentwood Community Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Kentwood, United States. The Kentwood Community Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to fostering equity and economic opportunity in Kentwood, MI. Through charitable donations and community-driven initiatives, it supports local programs that improve education, culture, and social services. The foundation’s mission is to create a thriving, inclusive community where all residents can succeed.
When was Kentwood Community Foundation founded?
Kentwood Community Foundation was founded in 2016.
Who leads Kentwood Community Foundation?
Stephen Kepley serves as President.
Where is Kentwood Community Foundation located?
Headquartered in Kentwood, United States.
What is Kentwood Community Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Kentwood Community Foundation trustworthy?
Kentwood Community Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Kentwood Community Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 813884931.
What is Kentwood Community Foundation's website?
http://www.kentwoodcommunityfoundation.org