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Disability Service Provider Network Inc

EIN 23-7046390 · Madison, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DISABILITY SERVICE PROVIDER NETWORK, INC. (DSPN) IS A PRIVATE, STATEWIDE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. DSPN REPRESENTS THE INTERESTS OF DISABILITY SERVICE PROVIDERS THAT PROVIDE BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, INCLUDING CENTER-BASED AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, JOB TRAINING AND PLACEMENT, COMPETITIVE INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT, CARE MANAGEMENT, COMMUNITY BASED RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES (CBRFS), ADULT FAMILY HOMES (AFHS), SUPPORTED LIVING ARRANGEMENTS, DAY SERVICES, EARLY INTERVENTION, AND OTHER SERVICES THAT ENABLE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND ECONOMIC DISADVANTAGES TO LIVE AND WORK IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
14.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 62%
Employees
13
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$84,453, ceo to august 2024

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 June 30, 2025, 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 (3)
  1. $532,179 spent. DSPN PROVIDES QUALITY ASSURANCE, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND VENDOR TRAINING SERVICES UNDER A CONTRACT WITH THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. REQUIREMENTS OF THE CONTRACT INCLUDE: A) PROJECT COST ACCOUNTING AND CONTAINMENT; B) MAINTENANCE OF A CONTINUOUS QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM INCLUDING ANNOUNCED AND UNANNOUNCED INSPECTIONS; C) PROVIDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES TO VENDORS; AND D) PROVIDING ONGOING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO BOTH THE DEPARTMENT AND TO THE JANITORIAL AND LANDSCAPING VENDORS SERVICING THE SAFETY REST AREAS ALONG THE WISCONSIN HIGHWAY SYSTEM. VENDORS OF JANITORIAL AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES IN THIS PROJECT ARE NONPROFIT COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAMS (CRPS).
  2. $107,256 spent. ORGANIZATION, MARKETING, AND CONDUCT OF THE ANNUAL REHABILITATION AND TRANSITION CONFERENCE.
  3. $310,019 spent. MEMBERSHIP SERVICES INCLUDING ADVOCACY, COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1995.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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