Denver, CO

ARC OF DENVER INC (dba AdvocacyDenver)

EIN 84-0614525

Health & Wellness Disability Services & Support Children & youth People with disabilities Patients & families

Mission

AdvocacyDenver promotes and protects the human rights of people with disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes. ([advocacydenver.org](https://www.advocacydenver.org/about-us/))

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About ARC OF DENVER INC (dba AdvocacyDenver)

Arc of Denver Inc (EIN 84-0614525) operates publicly as AdvocacyDenver and is a local chapter/affiliate of The Arc of the United States; the EIN 84-0614525 is associated with this organization in nonprofit filings and public tax records. ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/840614525?utm_source=openai))

AdvocacyDenver is a Denver-based civil-rights and advocacy organization serving children and teens with disabilities, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. Its programs include individual advocacy (adult and child), a Center for Special Education Law that provides legal representation, policy advocacy at city and state levels, and navigator/intake services for Denver residents. Recent organizational activity includes published legislative resources and policy positions in 2025–2026. ([advocacydenver.org](https://www.advocacydenver.org/about-us/))

Notable achievements

Longstanding local chapter (founded 1954)

Founded in 1954 as one of the earliest Arc chapters, the organization has sustained multi-decade advocacy work for inclusion and access for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. ([advocacydenver.org](https://www.advocacydenver.org/about-us/))

Modern rebrand to AdvocacyDenver

Formally changed its public name to AdvocacyDenver (dba) to emphasize civil-rights and systems-level advocacy while maintaining its affiliation with The Arc network (name change implemented in 2009). ([advocacydenver.org](https://www.advocacydenver.org/about-us/))

Recent policy influence and legal advocacy

In 2024–2026 the organization published a Colorado Legislative Report Card and advanced policy proposals and legal supports (including special education law representation) to protect disability rights in Denver and statewide. ([advocacydenver.org](https://www.advocacydenver.org/about-us/))

At a glance

Total assets: $4.9M
Annual revenue: $2.1M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 84-0614525
Location: Denver, CO
Website: www.advocacydenver.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Listed and summarized in national nonprofit data services (ProPublica/Philanthropy.org) under EIN 84-0614525, indicating regular Form 990 filings and public financial disclosure. ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/840614525?utm_source=openai))

Rated and profiled by Charity Navigator and other charity-evaluation platforms, reflecting public reporting and transparency practices. ([charitynavigator.org](https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/840614525?utm_source=openai))

Official local affiliate of The Arc network (The Arc of the United States / state chapter relationships), recognized for advocacy and systems-change work for people with I/DD. ([advocacydenver.org](https://www.advocacydenver.org/about-us/))

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