Francis D Murnaghan Jr Appellate Advocacy Fellowship Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Baltimore, Maryland, registered in 2005, with $194,550 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2023)
$195K
▲ 51.2% vs prior year
Crime & Legal median: $309K
Expenses (FY2023)
$119K
Net assets
$1.9M
Employees
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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. Not scored for Francis D Murnaghan Jr Appellate Advocacy Fellowship Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Francis D Murnaghan Jr Appellate Advocacy Fellowship Inc: 192 mo reserves · +39% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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. Not scored for Francis D Murnaghan Jr Appellate Advocacy Fellowship Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Francis D Murnaghan Jr Appellate Advocacy Fellowship Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $94K (FY2013) to $195K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
38.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.9M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $194,550▲51.2% | $118,850▲2.0% | $1,899,792▲15.1% | $1,899,792▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $128,660▼49.0% | $116,548▲0.5% | $1,650,740▼19.2% | $1,650,740▼19.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $252,489▲154% | $115,985▼0.7% | $2,043,977▲13.5% | $2,043,977▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $99,429▼46.4% | $116,791▲7.5% | $1,801,654▲10.9% | $1,801,654▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $185,448▼10.8% | $108,636▼0.3% | $1,624,472▲20.1% | $1,624,472▲20.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $207,979▲40.3% | $108,952▲0.1% | $1,352,689▼5.8% | $1,352,689▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $148,264▼0.6% | $108,882▲2.0% | $1,435,583▲13.3% | $1,435,583▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $149,161▲13.4% | $106,758▼8.9% | $1,267,056▲5.0% | $1,267,056▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $131,519▲0.1% | $117,138▼27.6% | $1,206,890▼6.6% | $1,206,890▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $131,328▲39.7% | $161,724▲178% | $1,292,030▲0.4% | $1,292,030▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $94,022 | $58,229▼40.4% | $1,287,239▲21.0% | $1,287,239▲21.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $97,686▲103% | $1,063,827▲5.1% | $1,063,827▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $48,208 | $1,011,859 | $1,011,859 | 990 |
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4 grants to Francis D Murnaghan Jr Appellate Advocacy Fellowship Inc totaling $28K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associated Jewish Charities of Baltimore | General support | 2019 | $5,000 |
| Associated Jewish Charities of Baltimore | General support | 2018 | $5,500 |
| Associated Jewish Charities of Baltimore | General support | 2017 | $7,500 |
| The United Way of Central Maryland Inc | Designated and /or granted in support of agency programs | 2016 | $10,000 |
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Data for Francis D Murnaghan Jr Appellate Advocacy Fellowship Inc (EIN 20-0749993) 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.