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EIN 01-0930965 · Bainbridge Is, WA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LEAD LIVES OF MEANING AND SELF-DETERMINATION. PROVIDING PERSONAL GROWTH AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION OPPORTUNITIES TO ACHIEVE OUR VISION THAT PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ARE ENGAGED AND VALUED BY THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$400,591
Spending
$433,627
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 62%
Employees
20

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $188,128 spent. VITALIZE KITSAP'S ACTIVITIES & ADVENTURES PROGRAM OFFERS DAILY, IN-PERSON ENRICHMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD). FOSTERING CONNECTION, COMMUNITY INCLUSION, AND PERSONAL GROWTH. MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN DIVERSE, PERSON-CENTERED EXPERIENCES SUCH AS ART, MUSIC, MOVEMENT, COOKING, NATURE WALKS, SERVICE PROJECTS, AND LOCAL OUTINGS. ACTIVITIES ARE ADAPTED TO MEET A WIDE RANGE OF ABILITIES AND NEEDS - SUPPORTING COMMUNICATION, SELF-EXPRESSION, PHYSICAL WELLNESS, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS. THE PROGRAM CREATES A RESPECTFUL, INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE PARTICIPANTS BUILD FRIENDSHIPS, EXPLORE INTERESTS, AND DEVELOP CONFIDENCE. IT ALSO PROVIDES ESSENTIAL RESPITE FOR CAREGIVERS - ENABLING THEM TO SUSTAIN EMPLOYMENT, MANAGE FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES, AND CARE FOR THEIR OWN WELLBEING. THIS PROGRAM IS CENTRAL TO VITALIZE KITSAP'S MISSION OF HELPING PEOPLE WITH I/DD THRIVE. VITALIZE KITSAP'S ACTIVITIES & ADVENTURES PROGRAM OFFERS DAILY, IN-PERSON ENRICHMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD). FOSTERING CONNECTION, COMMUNITY INCLUSION, AND PERSONAL GROWTH. MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN DIVERSE, PERSON-CENTERED EXPERIENCES SUCH AS ART, MUSIC, MOVEMENT, COOKING, NATURE WALKS, SERVICE PROJECTS, AND LOCAL OUTINGS. ACTIVITIES ARE ADAPTED TO MEET A WIDE RANGE OF ABILITIES AND NEEDS - SUPPORTING COMMUNICATION, SELF-EXPRESSION, PHYSICAL WELLNESS, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS. THE PROGRAM CREATES A RESPECTFUL, INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE PARTICIPANTS BUILD FRIENDSHIPS, EXPLORE INTERESTS, AND DEVELOP CONFIDENCE. IT ALSO PROVIDES ESSENTIAL RESPITE FOR CAREGIVERS - ENABLING THEM TO SUSTAIN EMPLOYMENT, MANAGE FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES, AND CARE FOR THEIR OWN WELLBEING. THIS PROGRAM IS CENTRAL TO VITALIZE KITSAP'S MISSION OF HELPING PEOPLE WITH I/DD THRIVE.
  2. $51,082 spent. VITALIZE KITSAP'S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM PROMOTES INCLUSION AND VISIBILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD) THROUGH MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC LIFE. MEMBERS ENGAGE IN VOLUNTEER SERVICE, COLLABORATIVE ARTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND RECREATIONAL OUTINGS WHICH FOSTER CONNECTION WITH THE BROADER COMMUNITY. THESE EXPERIENCES HELP REDUCE STIGMA AND CREATE MORE INCLUSIVE SPACES BY INCREASING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE OF I/DD. EACH ACTIVITY IS TAILORED TO PARTICIPANTS' INTERESTS AND SUPPORT NEEDS, WITH STAFF PROVIDING INDIVIDUALIZED ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY, SAFETY, AND SUCCESS. THE PROGRAM HELPS MEMBERS DEVELOP CONFIDENCE, ADVOCACY SKILLS, AND A SENSE OF BELONGING. IT ALSO STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY TIES BY ENCOURAGING PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL NONPROFITS, BUSINESSES, AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT VALUE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION. VITALIZE KITSAP'S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM PROMOTES INCLUSION AND VISIBILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD) THROUGH MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC LIFE. MEMBERS ENGAGE IN VOLUNTEER SERVICE, COLLABORATIVE ARTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND RECREATIONAL OUTINGS WHICH FOSTER CONNECTION WITH THE BROADER COMMUNITY. THESE EXPERIENCES HELP REDUCE STIGMA AND CREATE MORE INCLUSIVE SPACES BY INCREASING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE OF I/DD. EACH ACTIVITY IS TAILORED TO PARTICIPANTS' INTERESTS AND SUPPORT NEEDS, WITH STAFF PROVIDING INDIVIDUALIZED ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY, SAFETY, AND SUCCESS. THE PROGRAM HELPS MEMBERS DEVELOP CONFIDENCE, ADVOCACY SKILLS, AND A SENSE OF BELONGING. IT ALSO STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY TIES BY ENCOURAGING PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL NONPROFITS, BUSINESSES, AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT VALUE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.
  3. $4,247 spent. VITALIZE KITSAP'S SPECIALIZED HABILITATION, STARTED IN OCTOBER, HELPS ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD) BUILD ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-DETERMINATION. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED AND SMALL-GROUP INSTRUCTION IN AREAS SUCH AS COMMUNICATION, MONEY MANAGEMENT, PERSONAL SAFETY, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, AND COMMUNITY NAVIGATION. LESSONS ARE CUSTOMIZED TO EACH PERSON'S GOALS, ABILITIES, AND SUPPORT NEEDS. THESE ARE DELIVERED IN A RESPECTFUL, INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT. THE PROGRAM FOSTERS CONFIDENCE, COMPETENCE, AND GREATER PARTICIPATION IN EVERYDAY LIFE - AT HOME, IN THE COMMUNITY, AND IN RELATIONSHIPS. STAFF USE ADAPTIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT MEANINGFUL PROGRESS AND ENCOURAGE SELF-ADVOCACY. LIFE SKILLS IS A KEY PART OF VITALIZE KITSAP'S COMMITMENT TO EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH I/DD TO LEAD FULL, SELF- DIRECTED LIVES. VITALIZE KITSAP'S SPECIALIZED HABILITATION, STARTED IN OCTOBER, HELPS ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD) BUILD ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-DETERMINATION. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED AND SMALL-GROUP INSTRUCTION IN AREAS SUCH AS COMMUNICATION, MONEY MANAGEMENT, PERSONAL SAFETY, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, AND COMMUNITY NAVIGATION. LESSONS ARE CUSTOMIZED TO EACH PERSON'S GOALS, ABILITIES, AND SUPPORT NEEDS. THESE ARE DELIVERED IN A RESPECTFUL, INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT. THE PROGRAM FOSTERS CONFIDENCE, COMPETENCE, AND GREATER PARTICIPATION IN EVERYDAY LIFE - AT HOME, IN THE COMMUNITY, AND IN RELATIONSHIPS. STAFF USE ADAPTIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT MEANINGFUL PROGRESS AND ENCOURAGE SELF-ADVOCACY. LIFE SKILLS IS A KEY PART OF VITALIZE KITSAP'S COMMITMENT TO EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH I/DD TO LEAD FULL, SELF- DIRECTED LIVES.
  4. $83,851 spent. THE "OTHER" CATEGORY INCLUDES REVENUE, GRANTS, AND EXPENSES SHARED BETWEEN THE THREE EXEMPT PURPOSE ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
  5. THE "OTHER" CATEGORY INCLUDES REVENUE, GRANTS, AND EXPENSES SHARED BETWEEN THE THREE EXEMPT PURPOSE ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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