Transparency & Governance

Our details, on the record

Donors and families should be able to check who they are supporting. Everything below is current. If you need something we haven't published, ask and we'll send what we have.

Blake's Buddies & Friends, Inc. — a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization • EIN: 33-4640566 • Serving Arizona and Missouri

Organization information

Legal status
Blake's Buddies & Friends, Inc. — 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
EIN (Federal Tax ID)
33-4640566
Incorporated
April 9, 2025 — Arizona entity number 23811540
501(c)(3) recognition
September 2025
Mailing address
3336 E Chandler Heights Road Ste 117, Gilbert, AZ 85298
Service area
Arizona and Missouri
Director contact
Ken Lawler, Director — director@blakes-buddies.com
Phone
314-650-2234

How donations are used

Contributions fund three things: the cost of participation for individuals and families, the inclusive events and outings we host, and direct support and connection for caregivers. A necessary minority of funds covers operating basics such as insurance, filings, and payment processing fees.

All online gifts are processed by Givebutter, which issues an emailed receipt at the time of the donation. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, and no goods or services are provided in exchange for a contribution unless stated at the time of an event purchase.

We do not publish a fixed year-over-year percentage split, because our expense mix shifts with the event calendar. Current financial information is available upon request.

Governance statement

Blake's Buddies & Friends, Inc. is an incorporated nonprofit recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The organization is led by its Director, Ken Lawler, and operates under the oversight of its governing body in accordance with its bylaws and applicable state and federal nonprofit law.

Board composition, bylaws, and formal reports are not currently published on this website. These documents are available upon request — email director@blakes-buddies.com and we will provide what is available.

We do not sell, rent, or share donor or inquiry information with third parties. Information submitted through our forms is used only to respond to you and to administer the support or gift you asked about.

Blake’s Buddies & Friends, Inc. (EIN 33-4640566) is an Arizona and Missouri nonprofit supporting people with disabilities and autism. We are not affiliated with Blake’s Buddies Rescue Network (blakesbuddies.org), an Atlanta-area animal rescue.

Board of Directors

Blake’s Buddies & Friends, Inc. is governed by a volunteer board of directors.

  • Ken Raymond Lawler
  • Kent Allen Barbee
  • Laura Christine Lawler
  • Stephanie Beth Bardal

Form 990 filings and bylaws are available on request — email director@blakes-buddies.com.

Request documents or ask a question

Determination letter, bylaws, financial information, or anything else you need for due diligence — write to us and we'll respond with what we have.