Columbia Association Inc
501(c)(4)
84% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Columbia Association Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Columbia, Maryland, registered in 1970, with $86,059,768 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 84% of spending to programs.
6310 Hillside Ct Ste 100, Columbia, MD, 21046 EIN 52-0823992 Since 1970
Revenue (FY2024)
$86.1M
▲ 5.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$75.4M
Net assets
$140.5M
Employees
1,643
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating84% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Columbia Association Inc: 84% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating22 mo reserves · +12% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Columbia Association Inc: 22 mo reserves · +12% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Columbia Association Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Columbia Association Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Develops and operates recreation and community facilities provides community programs and assistance maintains and develops park land and open space in columbia, maryland.
What they do
The community operations department maintains cas buildings and facilities, community tot lots, pathways, parks, lakes, and rv storage area and provides landscaping and mowing of these areas for community use. in addition, the community operations department manages cas environmental stewardship initiatives and fosters community participation in green energy through a solar co-operative and ongoing collaboration with the regional utilities provider. mowing and general maintenance continue to be prioritized, including repairs and maintenance of tot lots, pathways and pedestrian bridges in the open space. keeping columbias open space clean and well maintained continued to be a high priority as people went outdoors to exercise, socialize and maintain their mental wellness safely.
The village community associations serve residents as a key source for programs, information, referral service and covenant enforcement, as well as providing space for meetings and special events 10 village community centers and 14 neighborhood centers. during the year, columbia association provided the ten village community centers and fourteen neighborhood centers to use rent-free building facilities to support community operations. no cash or property was transferred. in accordance with irs guidance, the value of the use of space is not included as a contribution or expense in parts viii or ix. columbia association continued to pay occupancy-related costs associated with the properties, which are included in part ix of this return.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $62.0M (FY2013) to $86.1M (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $41.7MNet assets $140.5M
Operating margin
12.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$182.2M
Total liabilities
$41.7M
Net assets
$140.5M
Salaries & benefits
$35.5M
47% of expenses
Board members
10
10 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,059,768▲5.3% | $75,426,944▲2.4% | $140,480,364▲8.3% | $182,228,197▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $81,743,447▲8.4% | $73,649,296▲8.2% | $129,725,686▲6.6% | $179,130,073▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $75,396,080▲2.9% | $68,086,768▲8.5% | $121,709,982▲6.6% | $175,615,475▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $73,239,829▲34.0% | $62,735,752▲21.3% | $114,215,751▲10.1% | $168,635,825▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $54,648,506▼17.9% | $51,738,724▼16.8% | $103,779,504▲20.7% | $161,724,749▲16.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $66,583,830▲3.0% | $62,155,042▲7.2% | $86,008,236▲5.5% | $139,167,147▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $64,658,022▲4.2% | $57,963,036▲2.2% | $81,547,449▲8.9% | $138,379,410▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $62,040,292 | $56,688,420▼4.1% | $74,860,213▲7.7% | $131,622,508▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $59,142,455▲7.4% | $69,531,728▲5.8% | $128,940,707▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $55,042,878▲2.0% | $65,713,096▲11.7% | $127,551,539▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $53,980,232▲1.7% | $58,804,476▲10.4% | $125,714,972▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $53,080,134 | $53,267,336 | $121,691,284 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Susan Krabbe — $265,211 (0.35% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Krabbe | Senior Vice President/cfo/secretary | 45 | $265,211 |
| John Kuchno | General Counsel/assistant Secretary | 45 | $231,194 |
| Dan Burns | Vice President, Community Programs Services | 45 | $229,656 |
| Mary L Schwartz | Treasurer | 45 | $223,249 |
| Dennis Mattey | Interim President/ceo/vp Community Operations | 45 | $206,130 |
| Monica Mcmellon-ajayi | Director of Human Resources, Diversity Inclusion | 45 | $194,885 |
| Armsby Carbon | Director of Information Technology | 45 | $194,416 |
| Jacqueline Tuma | Director of Audit and Advisory Services | 45 | $194,322 |
| Jeremy Scharfenberg | Vice President of Community Operations | 45 | $179,403 |
| Shawn Maclnnes | President/ceo | 45 | $179,092 |
| Leslie Barnett | Assistant Director, Community Programs Services | 45 | $173,286 |
| Timothy Pinel | Director of Communications Marketing | 45 | $171,151 |
| Lakey Boyd | President/ceo | — | $109,714 |
| Christopher Fuchs | Director | 10 | $1,508 |
| Eric Greenberg | Director | 10 | $1,508 |
| Polly Anderson | Director | 15 | $1,508 |
| Reginald Avery | Director | 8 | $1,508 |
| Ashley Vaughan | Director | 10 | $1,138 |
| Collin Sullivan | Director | 10 | $1,138 |
| Karin Emery | Director | 8 | $1,138 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Brown Contracting LLC | Construction | $1,519,499 |
| Clover Acquisitions LLC | Leasing | $1,293,974 |
| Highland Turf Inc | Construction | $1,099,973 |
| Corenic Construction Group | Construction | $931,019 |
| Fp 6315 Hillside Center LLC | Leasing | $908,547 |
Grants received · $26K total
3 grants to Columbia Association Inc totaling $26K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Association of Realtors | General support | 2024 | $12,352 |
| National Association of Realtors | General support | 2023 | $7,707 |
| National Association of Realtors | General support | 2022 | $6,000 |
Grants made · $3.7M in FY2024
37 grants totaling $3.7M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Columbia Association Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Long Reach Community Association Inc | Conducting day-to-day services, covenant enforcement, and operations of the community buildings. | $510,381 |
| Wilde Lake Community Association | Conducting day-to-day services, covenant enforcement, and operations of the community buildings. | $400,219 |
| Harpers Choice Community Association Inc | Conducting day-to-day services, covenant enforcement, and operations of the community buildings. | $398,357 |
| Oakland Mills Community Association Inc | Conducting day-to-day services, covenant enforcement, and operations of the community buildings. | $370,539 |
| Owen Brown Community Association Inc | Conducting day-to-day services, covenant enforcement, and operations of the community buildings. | $337,456 |
| Columbia Town Center Residential Community Association Inc | Conducting day-to-day services, covenant enforcement, and operations of the community buildings. | $336,671 |
| Hickory Ridge Community Association Inc | Conducting day-to-day services, covenant enforcement, and operations of the community buildings. | $325,876 |
| Kings Contrivance Community Assn | Conducting day-to-day services, covenant enforcement, and operations of the community buildings. | $314,801 |
| River Hill Community Association Inc | Conducting day-to-day services, covenant enforcement, and operations of the community buildings. | $314,271 |
| Dorseys Search Community Assoc Inc | Conducting day-to-day services, covenant enforcement, and operations of the community buildings. | $301,738 |
| Howard County Veterans Foundation Inc | Promote the social welfare of the people of columbia. | $80,000 |
| Downtown Columbia Partnership Inc | Promote the social welfare of the people of columbia. | $22,500 |
| Hoco Pride Inc | Promote the social welfare of the people of columbia. | $10,000 |
| Dorseys Search Community Assoc Inc | To support programs and community operations | — |
| Dorseys Search Community Assoc Inc | To support programs and community operations | — |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Columbia Association Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Columbia Association Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-0823992, based in Columbia, Maryland.
- What is Columbia Association Inc's EIN?
- Columbia Association Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-0823992.
- How much revenue does Columbia Association Inc report?
- Columbia Association Inc reported $86,059,768 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Columbia Association Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Columbia Association Inc spends about 84% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Columbia Association Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Columbia Association Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Columbia Association Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Columbia Association Inc's latest Form 990 is $265,211, paid to Susan Krabbe (Senior Vice President/cfo/secretary).
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Data for Columbia Association Inc (EIN 52-0823992) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.