Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Baltimore, Maryland, registered in 1981, with $5,024,696 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
201 N Charles St Ste 1400, Baltimore, MD, 21201 EIN 52-1225979 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.0M
▲ 13.3% vs prior year
Crime & Legal median: $309K
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.6M
Net assets
$3.4M
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 Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service Inc— 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 rating9 mo reserves · +8% 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 Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service Inc: 9 mo reserves · +8% 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 Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service Inc— 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 Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 201 N Charles St Ste 1400, Baltimore, MD, 21201
- City
- Baltimore
- State
- Maryland
- Category
- Crime & Legal-Related
- Subcategory
- Legal Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.3M (FY2013) to $5.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.5MNet assets $3.4M
Operating margin
8.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.9M
Total liabilities
$2.5M
Net assets
$3.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,024,696▲13.3% | $4,616,740▲9.4% | $3,420,236▲16.9% | $5,909,442▲19.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,436,000▲5.2% | $4,219,677▲19.5% | $2,924,715▲11.0% | $4,937,393▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,215,422▲26.0% | $3,531,793▲18.8% | $2,636,034▲42.1% | $4,705,337▲86.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,346,394▼5.9% | $2,973,324▼1.8% | $1,854,743▲12.5% | $2,520,770▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,557,954▲21.4% | $3,026,442 | $1,648,458▲53.2% | $2,368,566▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,929,790▼0.1% | $3,026,357▲10.5% | $1,076,155▼8.3% | $2,059,460▲22.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,933,957▲52.9% | $2,739,354▲3.1% | $1,173,572▼38.2% | $1,683,359▼29.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,918,449▼7.1% | $2,656,664▲1.9% | $1,899,078▼27.7% | $2,377,399▼22.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,065,558▼29.3% | $2,608,232▲10.9% | $2,627,609▼16.5% | $3,069,943▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,922,566▲6.7% | $2,352,128▲15.8% | $3,147,513▲15.2% | $3,424,052▲19.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,738,860▲17.5% | $2,030,943▲1.2% | $2,732,710▲34.6% | $2,862,498▲34.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,330,113 | $2,006,171▲19.0% | $2,030,227▲21.3% | $2,125,959▲21.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,685,676▼1.6% | $1,673,684▼0.6% | $1,752,366▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,712,864 | $1,684,457 | $1,764,365 | 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 · $15.0M total
34 grants to Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service Inc totaling $15.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Legal Services Corp | General support | 2024 | $1,964,415 |
| Maryland Legal Services Corp | General support | 2023 | $2,059,648 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Capacity building | 2023 | $284,879 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $11,010 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $5,144 |
| Maryland Legal Services Corp | General support | 2022 | $1,564,569 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Greater Baltimore Medical Center | Fund an extensive education campaign in baltimore city to support older adult residents on proper legal support in the upkeep of their homes, bills, clean title and deed. | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Greater Baltimore Medical Center | Fund an extensive education campaign in baltimore city to support older adult residents on proper legal support in the upkeep of their homes, bills, clean title and deed. | 2022 | $20,000 |
| The United Way of Central Maryland Inc | Designated and or granted in support of agency programs | 2022 | $5,168 |
| Maryland Legal Services Corp | General support | 2021 | $1,135,076 |
| Greater Baltimore Medical Center | Fund an extensive education campaign in baltimore city to support older adult residents on proper legal support in the upkeep of their homes, bills, clean title and deed. | 2021 | $25,000 |
| AARP | Grant to support aarp's livable communities initiative | 2021 | $15,000 |
| The United Way of Central Maryland Inc | Designated and or granted in support of agency programs | 2021 | $8,418 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $8,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1225979, based in Baltimore, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service Inc's EIN?
- Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1225979.
- How much revenue does Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service Inc report?
- Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service Inc reported $5,024,696 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service Inc (EIN 52-1225979) 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.