Mar-lu-ridge Conference and Educational Center
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Mar-lu-ridge Conference and Educational Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Jefferson, Maryland, registered in 1988, with $1,027,558 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3200 Mar Lu Ridge Rd, Jefferson, MD, 21755 EIN 52-0807630 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.0M
▲ 5.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$855K
Net assets
$1.8M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 Mar-lu-ridge Conference and Educational Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating25 mo reserves · +17% 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 Mar-lu-ridge Conference and Educational Center: 25 mo reserves · +17% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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 Mar-lu-ridge Conference and Educational Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Mar-lu-ridge Conference and Educational Center: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $751K (FY2018) to $1.0M (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $82KNet assets $1.8M
Operating margin
16.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.9M
Total liabilities
$82K
Net assets
$1.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,027,558▲5.5% | $855,149▼5.9% | $1,792,703▲14.3% | $1,875,178▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $973,754▲52.6% | $908,638▲23.2% | $1,568,685▲6.0% | $1,783,430▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $638,174▼47.6% | $737,694▲7.4% | $1,479,260▼10.3% | $1,721,148▼9.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,217,356▲132% | $686,706▲15.5% | $1,650,032▲50.6% | $1,903,667▲34.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $525,785▼50.9% | $594,627▼32.4% | $1,095,379▼6.0% | $1,418,891▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,071,139▲42.6% | $880,206▲12.1% | $1,165,916▲20.2% | $1,365,759▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $751,279 | $785,342 | $970,062 | $1,202,165 | 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.
Grants received · $335K total
28 grants to Mar-lu-ridge Conference and Educational Center totaling $335K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $11,000 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2024 | $7,403 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $7,245 |
| Independent Charitable Gift Fund | General support | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | General support | 2023 | $18,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2023 | $12,500 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2023 | $8,743 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $6,121 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $40,000 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2022 | $12,893 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Religion | 2022 | $7,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2022 | $6,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $5,200 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Mar-lu-ridge Conference and Educational Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mar-lu-ridge Conference and Educational Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-0807630, based in Jefferson, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Mar-lu-ridge Conference and Educational Center's EIN?
- Mar-lu-ridge Conference and Educational Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-0807630.
- How much revenue does Mar-lu-ridge Conference and Educational Center report?
- Mar-lu-ridge Conference and Educational Center reported $1,027,558 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Mar-lu-ridge Conference and Educational Center have?
- CharityIndex grades Mar-lu-ridge Conference and Educational Center B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Mar-lu-ridge Conference and Educational Center (EIN 52-0807630) 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.