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Nonprofit · EIN 38-1568260

KENT COUNTY OFFICE OF THE DEFENDER

Tax-exempt · ZEELAND, MI 49464

Financials

$6.5M$5.5M2023$6.2M$7.6M2024$48K$181K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KENT COUNTY OFFICE OF THE DEFENDER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$48,497$181,160-$132,663$1,928,417$520$1,927,897
December 31, 2024990$6,234,358$7,595,824-$1,361,466$2,032,894$14,149$2,018,745
December 31, 2023990$6,484,087$5,498,672$985,415$10,736,706$7,385,437$3,351,269
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$48,497
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$73,600
Other salaries and wages
$31,295
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$104,895
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,242
Occupancy
$9,620
Depreciation
$4,979
Program services (functional)
$30,853
Management and general (functional)
$150,307

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,032,894
Total assets, end of year
$1,928,417
Total liabilities, end of year
$520
Net assets, end of year
$1,927,897
Land, buildings and equipment
$13,451
Publicly traded securities
$637,880
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,927,897
Gross receipts
$48,497
Employees
0
Volunteers
6
Year formed
1951
State of legal domicile
MI

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ART GADOMSKIADMINISTRATOR
Officer
40$37,300
CHRISTOPHER DENNIEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$36,300
TONYA KRAUSE-PHELANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAVID NEFFMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARIE KESSLERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MATTHEW REENSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
NOAH JOSEPHMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
STACY PIASECKIMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CHRISTOPHER DENNIEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$156,350$13,962
LAURA JOYCEDEPUTY DIRECTOR
Officer
40$123,880$4,639
ART GADOMSKIADMINISTRATOR
Officer
40$100,898$7,653
TONYA KRAUSE-PHELANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DAVID NEFFMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARIE KESSLERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MATTHEW REENSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
NOAH JOSEPHMEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
STACY PIASECKIMEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CHRISTOPHER DENNIEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$131,129$12,606
LAURA JOYCEDEPUTY DIRECTOR
Officer
40$106,135$5,012
ART GADOMSKIADMINISTRATOR
Officer
40$82,067$6,898
ROBERT MIRQUE JRPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DAVID NEFFMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARIE KESSLERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MATTHEW REENSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
TRACEY BRAMEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
109 E MAIN AVE 110, ZEELAND, MI 49464-1723
In care of
% ARTUR GADOMSKI
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
CHRISTOPHER DENNIE, 109 E Main Ave 110, Zeeland, MI 49464
Signed the 990
CHRISTOPHER DENNIE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(616) 655-9911
Return prepared by
HUNGERFORD CPAS ADVISORS

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO SECURE JUSTICE FOR AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF RESIDENTS OF KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN, WHO ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN AND PAY FOR DEFENSE OF CRIMINAL ACTIONS, BY PROVIDING LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND COUNSEL FOR SUCH PERSONS, TO EMPLOY ATTORNEYS AND OTHER STAFF, AND TO PROVIDE SUCH ATTORNEYS AND STAFF WITH SUITABLE OFFICES AND THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT TO CARRY OUT THESE PURPOSES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • LEGAL DEFENSE OF INDIGENT PERSONS CHARGED WITH CRIMES.
    Expenses $30,853

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2026 990-N for KENT COUNTY OFFICE OF THE DEFENDER

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
38-1568260
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1951
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,928,417
Income (IRS master file)
$48,497

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$48,497$181,160$1,928,417XML
990December 2024$6,234,358$7,595,824$2,032,894XML
990December 2023$6,484,087$5,498,672$10,736,706XML
990December 2022$5,142,219$4,328,559$2,702,403IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 38-1568260).

Questions about KENT COUNTY OFFICE OF THE DEFENDER

What is the EIN of KENT COUNTY OFFICE OF THE DEFENDER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KENT COUNTY OFFICE OF THE DEFENDER is 38-1568260.
Is KENT COUNTY OFFICE OF THE DEFENDER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1951.
Are donations to KENT COUNTY OFFICE OF THE DEFENDER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KENT COUNTY OFFICE OF THE DEFENDER file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of KENT COUNTY OFFICE OF THE DEFENDER due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did KENT COUNTY OFFICE OF THE DEFENDER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of KENT COUNTY OFFICE OF THE DEFENDER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHRISTOPHER DENNIE.
Who are the officers and directors of KENT COUNTY OFFICE OF THE DEFENDER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $37,300 (ART GADOMSKI, ADMINISTRATOR).
How much revenue does KENT COUNTY OFFICE OF THE DEFENDER have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $48,497, expenses of $181,160 and total assets of $1,928,417 at year end.

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