Wind Crest Inc
89% goes to programs $11 to raise $100 Thin reserves
Wind Crest Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Catonsville, Maryland, registered in 2007, with $104,913,177 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 89% of spending to programs.
813 Maiden Choice Ln, Catonsville, MD, 21228 EIN 51-0549976 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
$104.9M
▲ 9.0% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$141.2M
Net assets
-$119.7M
Employees
1,546
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
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 →C+Program efficiency40% of the rating89% to programs · $11 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 Wind Crest Inc: 89% to programs · $11 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -35% 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 Wind Crest Inc: 0 mo reserves · -35% margin earns a F 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 Wind Crest Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Wind Crest Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Provide a home for seniors that satisfies their three primary needs.
Contact & location
- Address
- 813 Maiden Choice Ln, Catonsville, MD, 21228
- City
- Catonsville
- State
- Maryland
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Residential Care
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $30.3M (FY2013) to $104.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $690.4MNet assets -$119.7M
Operating margin
-34.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$570.7M
Total liabilities
$690.4M
Net assets
-$119.7M
Salaries & benefits
$41.9M
30% of expenses
Board members
13
9 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $104,913,177▲9.0% | $141,238,546▲25.4% | -$119,746,555▼43.1% | $570,660,408▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $96,292,689▼13.3% | $112,649,968▼12.7% | -$83,672,427▼19.0% | $552,098,400▼46.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $111,122,592▲9.1% | $129,012,279▲15.7% | -$70,333,100▼35.6% | $1,037,094,675▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $101,821,214▲14.9% | $111,506,294▲24.3% | -$51,850,235▼23.7% | $994,750,892▲23.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $88,596,617▲9.3% | $89,734,169▲1.1% | -$41,919,181▲2.1% | $805,840,158▲31.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $81,043,901▲13.3% | $88,770,941▲9.4% | -$42,811,294▼22.0% | $613,475,566▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $71,532,444▲16.9% | $81,166,581▲16.9% | -$35,100,344▼38.2% | $543,228,925▲18.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $61,175,300▲10.7% | $69,418,433▲10.8% | -$25,401,748▼48.2% | $458,774,971▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $55,262,894▲15.2% | $62,674,183▲21.1% | -$17,141,743▼76.2% | $391,637,893▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $47,957,636▲30.6% | $51,746,774▲26.0% | -$9,727,614▼63.9% | $376,994,849▲26.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $36,719,076▲21.4% | $41,067,964▲19.8% | -$5,934,003▼275% | $297,406,809▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $30,255,524 | $34,281,480▼1.8% | -$1,583,303▼164% | $256,109,564▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $34,896,217▲19.0% | $2,463,241▼70.2% | $250,683,842▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $29,316,716▲14.2% | $8,267,606▼34.9% | $241,303,507▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $25,668,284 | $12,691,946 | $232,861,818 | 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: Craig Erickson — $280,151 (0.20% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Erickson | Executive Director | 40 | $280,151 |
| Karen Lux | Director, Finance | 40 | $152,435 |
| Sara Stover | Director, Nursing | 40 | $141,079 |
| Tamara Bond | Physical Therapist | 40 | $122,509 |
| Joshua Stermer | Director, General Services | 40 | $119,796 |
| Yukari Harris | Speech Language Pathologist | 40 | $117,211 |
| Terri Dankelman | Manager, Home Support | 40 | $116,311 |
| Barbara C Bisgaier | Director | 0.1 | — |
| Chris Rathmann | Assistant Treasurer (thru 3/31/24) | 1 | — |
| Eileen G Erstad | Chair & President/treasurer | 2.4 | — |
| Ian Brown | Director | 0.1 | — |
| John Hall | Assistant Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Katherine Clupper | Director (beg 4/1/24) | 0.1 | — |
| Mark Embley | Assistant Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Mary D Colins | Vice Chair & Vp/secretary | 0.1 | — |
| Mary Moscato | Director (beg 4/1/24) | 0.1 | — |
| Michael W Roskiewicz | Director | 0.1 | — |
| Monty C Leonard | Director | 0.1 | — |
| Neal Gantert | Assistant Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Pamela Paulk | Director | 0.1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Erickson Senior Living LLC | Management - See Sch. O | $12,604,033 |
| Midwest Commercial Construction & Mgmt | Custom Interiors | $1,973,876 |
| Academy Roofing | Roofing | $1,650,592 |
| Ald Painting | Painting Services | $1,562,907 |
| Jpl Cares | Landscaping | $1,347,488 |
Grants received · $18K total
2 grants to Wind Crest Inc totaling $18K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $12,750 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2022 | $5,500 |
Grants made · $7,500 in FY2024
1 grant totaling $7,500 in FY2024. All grants made by Wind Crest Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Association Inc | General support | $7,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Wind Crest Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Wind Crest Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 51-0549976, based in Catonsville, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Wind Crest Inc's EIN?
- Wind Crest Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 51-0549976.
- How much revenue does Wind Crest Inc report?
- Wind Crest Inc reported $104,913,177 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Wind Crest Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Wind Crest Inc spends about 89% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Wind Crest Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Wind Crest Inc C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Wind Crest Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Wind Crest Inc's latest Form 990 is $280,151, paid to Craig Erickson (Executive Director).
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Data for Wind Crest Inc (EIN 51-0549976) 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.