Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc
90% goes to programs $39 to raise $100
Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Uppr Marlboro, Maryland, registered in 1969, with $127,986,933 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 90% of spending to programs.
5606 Dower House Rd, Uppr Marlboro, MD, 20772 EIN 52-0857690 Since 1969
Revenue (FY2024)
$128.0M
▲ 7.0% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$128.0M
Net assets
$41.4M
Employees
1,640
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 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →CProgram efficiency40% of the rating90% to programs · $39 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 Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc: 90% to programs · $39 to raise $100 earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · -0% 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 Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc: 4 mo reserves · -0% 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 Melwood Horticultural Training Center 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 Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
See schedule o and part iii, line 1to advocate for and empower people with disabilities by expanding opportunities to work and thrive in the community and to perform such other educational and charitable activities as may be necessary and appropriate in order to accomplish the foregoing purposes.
What they do
Community services:provides supportive services in community and facility based settings with an emphasis on maximizing community integration. community services supported people with disabilities in supported employment, personal support, day habilitation, or professional development training. all services are designed to enable people with disabilities to maximize their independence and inclusion within the community.
Therapeutic/recreational services:provides opportunities for people to camp, travel, or retreat. camp accomplish provides quality inclusive camping experiences for campers with and without disabilities in day and residential camp settings. access adventures is melwood's respite program designed for people with disabilities who are 18 years old or older. the recreation center is a 108-acre property in a country setting that supports events and retreats for groups of all sizes.
Contact & location
- Address
- 5606 Dower House Rd, Uppr Marlboro, MD, 20772
- City
- Uppr Marlboro
- State
- Maryland
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Services for Specific Populations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $80.7M (FY2013) to $128.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $18.0MNet assets $41.4M
Operating margin
-0.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$59.4M
Total liabilities
$18.0M
Net assets
$41.4M
Salaries & benefits
$73.0M
57% of expenses
Board members
8
8 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $127,986,933▲7.0% | $128,031,037▲8.3% | $41,373,533▼31.3% | $59,411,471▼22.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $119,605,215▲1.9% | $118,268,601▲6.7% | $60,212,987▲4.1% | $76,916,084▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $117,335,654▲4.7% | $110,829,427▲3.2% | $57,826,476▲13.6% | $72,804,747▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $112,084,599▼1.4% | $107,374,421▲0.1% | $50,901,478▲6.2% | $70,995,701▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $113,702,313▲7.1% | $107,273,543▼0.1% | $47,935,323▲20.6% | $66,648,346▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $106,125,192▼3.8% | $107,360,253▼2.6% | $39,742,163▼3.2% | $59,770,234▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $110,332,106▲21.5% | $110,218,233▲23.1% | $41,068,410▲37.5% | $57,368,186▲31.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $90,785,124▲1.1% | $89,532,879▲0.4% | $29,863,585▲4.9% | $43,554,662▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $89,833,694▼3.5% | $89,195,314▲0.5% | $28,463,267▲3.1% | $42,173,343▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $93,060,776▲10.9% | $88,731,954▲6.1% | $27,619,878▲18.3% | $41,409,478▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $83,917,811▲4.0% | $83,621,104▲5.8% | $23,354,535▲0.6% | $37,900,474▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $80,692,573 | $79,004,175▼6.8% | $23,206,242▲8.0% | $37,364,044▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $84,786,757▼0.4% | $21,487,914▲10.9% | $35,914,736▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $85,107,095▲24.5% | $19,379,784▲6.3% | $38,337,577▲16.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $68,383,323▲5.6% | $18,235,886▲13.5% | $33,037,023▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $64,742,975 | $16,060,665 | $31,980,526 | 990 |
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Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Larysa M Kautz — $516,708 (0.40% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larysa M Kautz | President & Ceo | 40 | $516,708 |
| Joseph Diaz | Chief Growth Officer | 40 | $353,291 |
| Scott T Gibson | Chief Operation Officer | 40 | $349,904 |
| Karl J Groninger | Chief Contract Operations | 40 | $336,227 |
| Farhan Irshad | Cfao and Treasurer | 40 | $328,758 |
| Brice Alexander | Svp, Contracts | 40 | $287,306 |
| Gregory A Arteen | Svp, Information System Group | 40 | $237,712 |
| Romell Buchanan | Svp, Finance | 40 | $233,549 |
| Emily Homer | Svp, Community Service | 40 | $218,593 |
| Christine E Roberts | Vp & Corporate Counsel | 40 | $217,003 |
| Derreous Ransom | Project Manager | 40 | $216,489 |
| Sharon Pardo | Vp Contract & Procurement | 40 | $209,150 |
| Heather Sherman | Vp, Fund Development | 40 | $201,619 |
| Jewelyn Cosgrove | Vp, Gov & Public Relations | 40 | $194,753 |
| Mary Awad | Corporate Secretary | 40 | $124,287 |
| Brad Spencer | Chair | 2 | — |
| David Egan | Director | 2 | — |
| Glenn S Miller Esq | Director | 2 | — |
| Jim Cook | Director | 2 | — |
| Raquel Tamez | Director | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Bolana Enterprises Inc | Building Cleaning/maintenance | $3,038,269 |
| Sourceamerica | Business Support | $3,009,375 |
| Tower Facility Management | Facility & Building Cleaning/maintenance | $2,525,212 |
| Ribeiro Construction | Construction Services | $1,187,515 |
| Rappahannock Goodwill | Building Cleaning/maintenance | $1,021,010 |
Grants received · $1.3M total
28 grants to Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc totaling $1.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sourceamerica | Refugee voc ed and training. training, compliance, & certification grant | 2024 | $52,154 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $17,563 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $146,250 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $12,500 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $5,000 |
| Sourceamerica | Refugee voc ed and training. training, compliance, & certification grant | 2022 | $363,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $21,000 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | People with disabilities | 2022 | $8,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $7,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $5,177 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | See schedule i, part iv | 2021 | $100,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Boosting covid-19 vaccination rates by elevating access, confidence, and equity through outreach in vulnerable and underserved communities | 2021 | $83,333 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $42,388 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $42,388 |
Grants made · $4.4M in FY2024
1 grant totaling $4.4M in FY2024. All grants made by Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Melwood Inc | Contribution | $4,440,658 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-0857690, based in Uppr Marlboro, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc's EIN?
- Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-0857690.
- How much revenue does Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc report?
- Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc reported $127,986,933 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc spends about 90% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc's latest Form 990 is $516,708, paid to Larysa M Kautz (President & Ceo).
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Data for Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc (EIN 52-0857690) 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.