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Nonprofit · EIN 38-6029205

WASHTENAW ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY ADVOCACY

Tax-exempt · ANN ARBOR, MI 48104

Financials

$262K$260K2023$298K$328K2024$229K$274K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WASHTENAW ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY ADVOCACY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$228,964$274,255-$45,291$352,433$42,050$310,383
December 31, 2024990$297,630$328,473-$30,843$392,196$36,522$355,674
December 31, 2023990$262,163$259,670$2,493$468,274$81,757$386,517
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$187,685
of which government grants
$187,685
Program service revenue
$27,635
Investment income
$13,644
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$202,406
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$218,546
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$7,734
Occupancy
$24,151
Travel
$1,148
Program services (functional)
$241,620
Management and general (functional)
$32,635

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$392,196
Total assets, end of year
$352,433
Total liabilities, end of year
$42,050
Net assets, end of year
$310,383
Publicly traded securities
$100,000
Net assets without donor restrictions
$310,383
Gross receipts
$228,964
Employees
8
Year formed
1949
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
EMILY ATKINSONU OF M BOARD
Trustee or director
–$0
JOELLE GURNOE-ADAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
SANDEE KOSKIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
BANSAL SHAHU OF M BOARD
Trustee or director
–$0
KRISTEN COLUMBUSPRESIDENT/CE
Officer
–$0
MATT HALLCHAIR
Officer
–$0
COLIN NORTHRUPVICE-CHAIR
Officer
–$0
BETH PELKEYTREASURER
Officer
–$0
JENNIFER REETSCONTROLLER
Officer
–$0
SARAH WORSHAMSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MATT HALLTREASURER
Trustee or director
–$0
KEVIN MC MAHONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DEB PURCELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
KRISTEN COLUMBUSPRESIDENT/CE
Officer
–$0
SANDEE KOSKICHAIR
Officer
–$0
SAMANTHA MADNICKU OF M BOARD
Officer
–$0
COLIN NORTHRUPDIRECTOR
Officer
–$0
BETH PELKEYTREASURER
Officer
–$0
JENNIFER REETSCONTROLLER
Officer
–$0
SARAH WORSHAMDIRECTOR
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MATT HALLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
KEVIN MC MAHONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
MARY ELLEN MAYODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DEB PURCELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
MELISSA EPSTEINCHAIR
Officer
–$0
BLAIR GERDESVICE CHAIR
Officer
–$0
KATHLEEN HOMANPRESIDENT CE
Officer
–$0
SANDEE KOSKISECRETARY
Officer
–$0
BETH PELKEYTREASURER
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1100 N MAIN ST STE 205, ANN ARBOR, MI 48104-1059
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
KRISTEN COLUMBUS
Signed the 990
KRISTEN COLUMBUS, PRESIDENT/CEO
Phone
(734) 662-1256
Return prepared by
STEFFORIA PETIK & CARLSON CPAS

Mission

WASHTENAW ASSOC FOR COMMUNITY ADVOCACY'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN COMMUNITY LIFE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ADVOCACY SERVICES - FIELDED OVER 1800 CALLS FOR INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES. PROVIDED EDUCATION ADVOCACY TO 22 SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS. PROVIDED INDIVIDUAL ADVOCACY TO 439 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO ASSIST THEM TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY BASED SUPPORTS FOR DAILY LIVING AND OTHER SERVICES THROUGH THE WASHTENAW COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM. (KIWANIS, ARC MI/MDE, NCI, CMH, AND WACA'S EDUCATION ADVOCACY)
  • WIPA (WORK INCENTIVES PLANNING AND ASSISTANCE) - PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 161 INDIVIDUALS TO UNDERSTAND THE BENEFITS AND RISKS OF GOING BACK TO WORK AND/OR INCREASING THEIR WORK INCOME. FIELDED AN ADDITIONAL 30 CONTACTS FOR INFORMATION AND REFERRAL REGARDING WIPA SERVICES. (ARC MI/WIPA)
  • LOCAL AND STATEWIDE ADVOCACY - PROVIDED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE ADVOCACY THROUGH TRAININGS, INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS AND SURVEYS, TO ENSURE THAT THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ARE SELF-DETERMINED, SAFE, AND APPROPRIATELY SUPPORTED. NUMBERS SERVED INCLUDE 73 INDIVIDUALS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE NATIONAL CORE INDICATORS SURVEY FUNDED BY WAYNE STATE UNIV, 355 INDIVIDUALS WHO PARTICIPATED IN WACA'S INFO AND REFERRAL PROGRAM, AND 194 INDIVIDUALS WHO PARTICIPATED IN INDIVIDUAL ADVOCACY AND SURVEYS (WIPA, EDUCATION, CMH, AND OTHER). TRUST SERVICES - TRUST MANAGEMENT AND INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT TO BENEFICIARIES WITH DISABILITIES. SERVED 6 TRUST BENEFICIARIES. (ARC MI TRUST SERVICES, WACA TRUST SERVICES)
    Expenses $241,620

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. 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

IRS record

EIN
38-6029205
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1953
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$352,433
Income (IRS master file)
$228,964

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$228,964$274,255$352,433XML
990December 2024$297,630$328,473$392,196IRS
990December 2023$262,163$259,670$468,274XML
990December 2022$240,339$239,631$417,239IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 38-6029205).

Questions about WASHTENAW ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY ADVOCACY

What is the EIN of WASHTENAW ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY ADVOCACY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WASHTENAW ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY ADVOCACY is 38-6029205.
Is WASHTENAW ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY ADVOCACY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1953.
Are donations to WASHTENAW ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY ADVOCACY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WASHTENAW ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY ADVOCACY file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of WASHTENAW ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY ADVOCACY 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 WASHTENAW ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY ADVOCACY 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 WASHTENAW ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY ADVOCACY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KRISTEN COLUMBUS.
Who are the officers and directors of WASHTENAW ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY ADVOCACY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WASHTENAW ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY ADVOCACY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $228,964, expenses of $274,255 and total assets of $352,433 at year end.

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