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Dignity in Motion

EIN 92-0353316 · Kalamazoo, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak46 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE SERVICES AND GOODS TO SUPPORT THE UNHOUSED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE ORGANIZATION EMBRACES DIVERSITY AND VALUE INDIVIDUALS IRRESPECTIVE OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORGIN, AGE, DIABILITY, RELIGION OR SEX. OUR COMMITMENT IS TO ELIMINATE DISCRIMINATION, ENSURING ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS WHERE EVERYONE'S VOICE IS HEARD.

Income
$74,490
Spending
$78,043
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending January 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (housing, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending January 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending January 31, 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 (2)
  1. $18,587 spent. DIGNITY IN MOTION HAS REACHED A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE THROUGH OUR LARGEST AND MOST IMPACTFUL PROGRAM, BIKES FOR THE UNHOUSED. THIS INITIATIVE HAS CONSISTENTLY SERVED AS A VITAL LIFELINE FOR THE HOMELESS MEMBERS IN OUR COMMUNITY, EMPOWERING THEM WITH A MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION TO ACCESS ESSENTIAL SERVICES, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND SOCIAL CONNECTIONS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WE SUCCESSFULLY COLLECTED AND RECEIVED GENEROUS DONATIONS OF GENTLY USED BIKES FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS, LOCAL BIKE SHOPS AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. EACH BIKE WENT THROUGH REPAIR AND REHABILITATION PROCESS. ALSO, THESE BICYCLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH SECURE LOCKS AND RECHARGABLE FRONT AND BACK LIGHTS, ENSURING THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF OUR BENEFICIARIES DURING THEIR COMMUTES.
  2. $56,379 spent. DIGNITY IN MOTION HAS PARTNER WITH KALAMAZOO TOGETHER VOLUNTEERS FOR UNHOUSED IN DEVELOPING THE HEADS IN BEDS PROGRAMS. THIS PAST DECEMBER AND JANUARY DURING THE COLDEST WINTER WEATHER, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED SAFE AND WARM PLACES TO SLEEP FOR OVER 350 INDIVIDUALS.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending January 31, 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 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 January 2025.

    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 March 2023.

    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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