JOB OPPORTUNITIES TASK FORCE INC: Form 990, tax year 2011

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Organization
JOB OPPORTUNITIES TASK FORCE INC (EIN 52-2278450)
Tax period
2011-07-01 to 2012-06-30
Filed
2013-05-14
IRS object ID
201311349349302806
Schema version
2011v1.5
Source
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Return header ReturnHeader

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Timestamp2013-05-14T11:03:53-05:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2012-06-30TaxPeriodEndDate

Preparer Firm PreparerFirm

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EIN520959934EIN

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Address Line1100 S CHARLES ST SUITE 1300AddressLine1
CityBALTIMORECity
StateMDState
ZIP Code21201ZIPCode
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Return Type990ReturnType
Tax Period Begin Date2011-07-01TaxPeriodBeginDate

Filer Filer

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EIN522278450EIN

Name Name

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Business Name Line1JOB OPPORTUNITIES TASK FORCE INCBusinessNameLine1
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Name ControlJOBONameControl
Phone4102348040Phone

US Address USAddress

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Address Line1217 EAST REDWOOD ST NO 1500AddressLine1
CityBALTIMORECity
StateMDState
ZIP Code21202ZIPCode

Officer Officer

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NameJASON PERKINS-COHENName
TitleEXECUTIVE DIRECTORTitle
Phone4102348040Phone
Date Signed2013-05-13DateSigned
Authorize Third Party1AuthorizeThirdParty

Preparer Preparer

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NameSUSAN KELLERName
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Phone4107275735Phone
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Tax Year2011TaxYear
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Form 990 IRS990

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Activity Or Mission DescriptionDEVELOP AND ADVOCATE POLICIES & PROGRAMS TO INCREASE THE SKILLS, JOB OPPORTUNITIES, AND INCOMES OF LOW-SKILL, LOW-INCOME WORKERS AND JOB SEEKERS.ActivityOrMissionDescription
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Mission DescriptionTHE MISSION OF JOTF IS TO DEVELOP AND ADVOCATE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS TO INCREASE THE SKILLS, JOB OPPORTUNITIES, AND INCOMES OF LOW-SKILL, LOW-INCOME WORKERS AND JOB SEEKERS.MissionDescription
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DescriptionADVOCACY: JOTF IS A LEADING VOICE ON WORKFORCE ISSUES IN MARYLAND, SUPPORTING A WIDE RANGE OF PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES AND BUDGET DECISIONS, INCLUDING INCREASED INVESTMENT IN ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING, EXPANDING THE EARNED INCOME CREDIT, REDUCING BARRIERS TO WORK FOR EX-OFFENDERS, AND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE REFORM. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: JOTF DESIGNS PROGRAMS THAT CREATE CAREER PATHWAYS FOR LOW-WAGE WORKERS. OUR PROGRAMS HELP MARYLANDERS REACH HIGHER-WAGE JOBS IN INDUSTRIES THAT NEED MORE SKILLED WORKERS. WE DESIGNED JUMPSTART, BALTIMORE'S PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM IN THE BUILDING TRADES, WHICH HELPS PARTICIPANTS BECOME LICENSED ELECTRICIANS, PLUMBERS, OR CARPENTERS. JUMPSTART TRAINED 66 INDIVIDUALS FOR A CAREER IN THE BUILDING TRADES. JOTF HAS MAINTAINED A JOB PLACEMENT RATE OF OVER 60% AND GRADUATES HAVE EXPERIENCED A 40% WAGE GAIN. PUBLIC EDUCATION: ONE OF JOTF'S MOST IMPORTANT ROLES IS TO CONVENE PUBLIC MEETINGS ON A RANGE OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL TOPICS RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT AND THE WORKFORCE. THESE MEETINGS ATTRACT EMPLOYERS, POLICYMAKERS, INTERESTED CITIZENS, AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICE TO RESIDENTS. RESEARCH: JOTF CONDUCTS RESEARCH TO INFORM POLICYMAKERS AND THE PUBLIC AND TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL PROGRAMS BASED ON BEST PRACTICES. OUR RESEARCH EXPLORES THE IMPACT OF SPECIFIC STATE AND LOCAL POLICIES ON THE WORKFORCE, AND PROVIDES TIMELY RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW THESE POLICIES CAN BETTER SERVE MARYLAND'S WORKERS, FAMILIES, EMPLOYERS, AND THE ECONOMY.Description
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (20 entries)

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PETER SHIRAS
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KISHA BROWN
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PATRICE CROMWELL
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DEBORAH EISENBERG
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MARION PINES
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Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

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Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

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Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

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Current Year Minus2243549CurrentYearMinus2
Current Year Minus1250961CurrentYearMinus1
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Current Year Minus24123CurrentYearMinus2
Current Year Minus111745CurrentYearMinus1
Current Year13106CurrentYear
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Current Year Minus260887CurrentYearMinus2
Current Year Minus162740CurrentYearMinus1
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovements

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Book Value227BookValue

Equipment Equipment

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Total Expenses2475566TotalExpenses
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Expenses Subtotal2475566ExpensesSubtotal
Expenses Not Rptd On Fin Stmt0ExpensesNotRptdOnFinStmt
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Form990 Schedule D Part XIV Form990ScheduleDPartXIV

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IdentifierDESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48:Identifier
Return ReferencePART X:ReturnReference
ExplanationTHE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS THE PROVISIONS OF ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES UNDER THE INCOME TAXES TOPIC OF THE CODIFICATION. THE CODIFICATION REQUIRES THE EVALUATION OF TAX POSITIONS, WHICH INCLUDE MAINTAINING ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS AND THE TAXABILITY OF ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME, AND DOES NOT ALLOW RECOGNITION OF TAX POSITIONS WHICH DO NOT MEET A MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT THRESHOLD OF BEING SUSTAINED BY THE APPLICABLE TAX AUTHORITY. MANAGEMENT DOES NOT BELIEVE IT HAS TAKEN ANY TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD NOT MEET THIS THRESHOLD. THE ORGANIZATION FILES FEDERAL INFORMATIONAL RETURNS AND IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY MAJOR TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS PRIOR TO 2008.Explanation

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

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Recipient Table RecipientTable (24 entries)

Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1CityAddressUS/CityStateAddressUS/StateZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCodeEIN Of RecipientEINOfRecipientIRC SectionIRCSectionAmount Of Cash GrantAmountOfCashGrantPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrant
ALLEGANY COUNTY HR DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION INC
125 VIRGINIA AVENUECUMBERLANDMD21502526065754501(C)(3)8500TO ENSURE LOW INCOME RURAL MD FAMILIES COMPLETE TAX RETURNS AT FREE TAX PREP SITES SUPPORTED BY THE RURAL FAMILIES PROGRAM AND THAT THEY CLAIM EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT; DEVELOP SAVINGS PROGRAMS; DEVELOP FINANCIAL PLANS TO ELIMINATE OR REDUCE FINANCIAL BURDENS.
BON SECOURS OF MARYLAND
26 NORTH FULTON AVENUEBALTIMOREMD21223521732800501(C)(3)10000TO SUPPLEMENT THE COSTS FOR THE RECIPIENT TO RUN A TAX PREPARATION SITE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY. COSTS MAY INCLUDE; STAFF; SUPPLIES; AND OVERHEADS.
CASA DE MARYLAND
2224 EAST FAYETTE STREETBALTIMOREMD21231521372972501(C)(3)12000TO SUPPLEMENT THE COSTS FOR THE RECIPIENT TO RUN A TAX PREPARATION SITE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY. COSTS MAY INCLUDE; STAFF; SUPPLIES; AND OVERHEADS.
CHESAPEAKE CARES FOOD PANTRY
6045 SOLOMONS ISLAND ROADHUNTINGTOWNMD20639521378847501(C)(3)10000TO ENSURE LOW INCOME RURAL MD FAMILIES COMPLETE TAX RETURNS AT FREE TAX PREP SITES SUPPORTED BY THE RURAL FAMILIES PROGRAM AND THAT THEY CLAIM EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT; DEVELOP SAVINGS PROGRAMS; DEVELOP FINANCIAL PLANS TO ELIMINATE OR REDUCE FINANCIAL BURDENS.
HARFORD COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC
1321 B WOODBRIDGE WAYEDGEWOODMD21040521306096501(C)(3)10000TO SUPPLEMENT THE COSTS FOR THE RECIPIENT TO RUN A TAX PREPARATION SITE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY. COSTS MAY INCLUDE; STAFF; SUPPLIES; AND OVERHEADS.
HARFORD COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC
1321 B WOODBRIDGE WAYEDGEWOODMD21040521306096501(C)(3)16000TO SUPPLEMENT THE COSTS FOR THE RECIPIENT TO RUN A TAX PREPARATION SITE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY. COSTS MAY INCLUDE; STAFF; SUPPLIES; AND OVERHEADS, MARKETING AND OUTREACH. TO ENSURE LOW INCOME RURAL MD FAMILIES COMPLETE TAX RETURNS AT FREE TAX PREP SITES SUPPORTED BY THE RURAL FAMILIES PROGRAM AND THAT THEY CLAIM EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT; DEVELOP SAVINGS PROGRAMS; DEVELOP FINANCIAL PLANS TO ELIMINATE OR REDUCE FINANCIAL BURDENS.
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF FREDERICK
209 MADISON STREETFREDERICKMD21701526001395501(C)(3)6000TO SUPPLEMENT THE COSTS FOR THE RECIPIENT TO RUN A TAX PREPARATION SITE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY. COSTS MAY INCLUDE; STAFF; SUPPLIES; AND OVERHEADS.
LIFESTYLES OF MARYLAND FOUNDATION INC
PO BOX 1794LA PLATAMD20646522183558501(C)(3)8000TO ENSURE LOW INCOME RURAL MD FAMILIES COMPLETE TAX RETURNS AT FREE TAX PREP SITES SUPPORTED BY THE RURAL FAMILIES PROGRAM AND THAT THEY CLAIM EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT; DEVELOP SAVINGS PROGRAMS; DEVELOP FINANCIAL PLANS TO ELIMINATE OR REDUCE FINANCIAL BURDENS.
SHORE UP
520 SNOW HILLSALISBURYMD21804520886996501(C)(3)17000TO ENSURE LOW INCOME RURAL MD FAMILIES COMPLETE TAX RETURNS AT FREE TAX PREP SITES SUPPORTED BY THE RURAL FAMILIES PROGRAM AND THAT THEY CLAIM EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT; DEVELOP SAVINGS PROGRAMS; DEVELOP FINANCIAL PLANS TO ELIMINATE OR REDUCE FINANCIAL BURDENS.
SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
3700 EASTERN AVENUEBALTIMOREMD21224521034466501(C)(3)10000TO SUPPLEMENT THE COSTS FOR THE RECIPIENT TO RUN A TAX PREPARATION SITE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY. COSTS MAY INCLUDE; STAFF; SUPPLIES; AND OVERHEADS.
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS OF CARROLL COUNTY
PO BOX 489WESTMINSTERMD21158521549551501(C)(3)13000TO ENSURE LOW INCOME RURAL MD FAMILIES COMPLETE TAX RETURNS AT FREE TAX PREP SITES SUPPORTED BY THE RURAL FAMILIES PROGRAM AND THAT THEY CLAIM EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT; DEVELOP SAVINGS PROGRAMS; DEVELOP FINANCIAL PLANS TO ELIMINATE OR REDUCE FINANCIAL BURDENS.
GARRETT COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE
104 EAST CENTER STREETOAKLANDMD21550520820662501(C)(3)13000TO SUPPLEMENT THE COSTS FOR THE RECIPIENT TO RUN A TAX PREPARATION SITE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY. COSTS MAY INCLUDE; STAFF; SUPPLIES; AND OVERHEADS, MARKETING AND OUTREACH.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY GOVERNMENT
101 MONROE STREET FLOOR 8ROCKVILLEMD20850526000980501(C)(3)11250TO ENSURE LOW INCOME RURAL MD FAMILIES COMPLETE TAX RETURNS AT FREE TAX PREP SITES SUPPORTED BY THE RURAL FAMILIES PROGRAM AND THAT THEY CLAIM EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT; DEVELOP SAVINGS PROGRAMS; DEVELOP FINANCIAL PLANS TO ELIMINATE OR REDUCE FINANCIAL BURDENS.
THE ASPEN INSTITUTE
ONE DUPONT CIRCLE NW SUITE 700WASHINGTONDC20036840399006501(C)(3)75500THE FINANCIAL STABILITY PATHWAY PROJECT IS A NETWORK OF DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDERS OFFERING FREE TAX PREPARATION, BENEFIT SCREENING, CREDIT COUNSELING, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL COACHING. DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDERS UTILIZE AN ONLINE SCREENING AND REFERRAL TOOL TO GUIDE PARTICIPANTS TO SERVICES THAT WILL HELP TO IMPROVE THEIR FINANCIAL STABILITY. PROVIDERS AND PARTICIPANTS ALSO PARTICIPATE IN VOLUNTARY RESEARCH SURVEYS.
BON SECOURS OF MARYLAND
26 NORTH FULTON AVENUEBALTIMOREMD21223521732800501(C)(3)9984THE FINANCIAL STABILITY PATHWAY PROJECT IS A NETWORK OF DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDERS OFFERING FREE TAX PREPARATION, BENEFIT SCREENING, CREDIT COUNSELING, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL COACHING. DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDERS UTILIZE AN ONLINE SCREENING AND REFERRAL TOOL TO GUIDE PARTICIPANTS TO SERVICES THAT WILL HELP TO IMPROVE THEIR FINANCIAL STABILITY. PROVIDERS AND PARTICIPANTS ALSO PARTICIPATE IN VOLUNTARY RESEARCH SURVEYS.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
1966 GREENSPRING DRIVE SUITE 200TIMONIUMMD21093520591538501(C)(3)15000THE FINANCIAL STABILITY PATHWAY PROJECT IS A NETWORK OF DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDERS OFFERING FREE TAX PREPARATION, BENEFIT SCREENING, CREDIT COUNSELING, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL COACHING. DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDERS UTILIZE AN ONLINE SCREENING AND REFERRAL TOOL TO GUIDE PARTICIPANTS TO SERVICES THAT WILL HELP TO IMPROVE THEIR FINANCIAL STABILITY. PROVIDERS AND PARTICIPANTS ALSO PARTICIPATE IN VOLUNTARY RESEARCH SURVEYS.
CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING
757 FREDERICK ROADBALTIMOREMD21228520846275501(C)(3)15000THE FINANCIAL STABILITY PATHWAY PROJECT IS A NETWORK OF DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDERS OFFERING FREE TAX PREPARATION, BENEFIT SCREENING, CREDIT COUNSELING, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL COACHING. DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDERS UTILIZE AN ONLINE SCREENING AND REFERRAL TOOL TO GUIDE PARTICIPANTS TO SERVICES THAT WILL HELP TO IMPROVE THEIR FINANCIAL STABILITY. PROVIDERS AND PARTICIPANTS ALSO PARTICIPATE IN VOLUNTARY RESEARCH SURVEYS.
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE
220 ARCH STREET OFFICE LEVEL 2BALTIMOREMD212011531526002033501(C)(3)23941THE FINANCIAL STABILITY PATHWAY PROJECT IS A NETWORK OF DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDERS OFFERING FREE TAX PREPARATION, BENEFIT SCREENING, CREDIT COUNSELING, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL COACHING. DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDERS UTILIZE AN ONLINE SCREENING AND REFERRAL TOOL TO GUIDE PARTICIPANTS TO SERVICES THAT WILL HELP TO IMPROVE THEIR FINANCIAL STABILITY. PROVIDERS AND PARTICIPANTS ALSO PARTICIPATE IN VOLUNTARY RESEARCH SURVEYS.
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
1513 UNIVERSITY AVENUE MECH ENGRMADISONWI53706391805963501(C)(3)10750THE FINANCIAL STABILITY PATHWAY PROJECT IS A NETWORK OF DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDERS OFFERING FREE TAX PREPARATION, BENEFIT SCREENING, CREDIT COUNSELING, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL COACHING. DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDERS UTILIZE AN ONLINE SCREENING AND REFERRAL TOOL TO GUIDE PARTICIPANTS TO SERVICES THAT WILL HELP TO IMPROVE THEIR FINANCIAL STABILITY. PROVIDERS AND PARTICIPANTS ALSO PARTICIPATE IN VOLUNTARY RESEARCH SURVEYS.
EX-PRISONERS AND PRISONERS ORAGANIZING FOR COMMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT
5 PLEASANT STREET FLOOR 3WORCESTERMA01609300327015501(C)(3)5000RESEARCH, CONSULTATION AND TRAININGS. CONSULTING WITH OUT FOR JUSTICECOALITION SUPPORT FOR JOTF AND ALLIES.
JACOB FANCE INSTITUTE UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE
1420 NORTH CHARLES STREETBALTIMOREMD21201526002033501(C)(3)40000TO CONDUCT AN ANALYSIS OF THE RED LINE MASS TRANSIT SYSTEM IN BALTIMORE CITY.
THE GAMALIEL FOUNDATION
203 NORTH WABASH AVENUE SUITE 808CHICAGOIL60601362657863501(C)(3)40000TO CORDINATE FOCUS GROUPS IN LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES ALONG THE RED LINE, IN BOTH EAST AND WEST BALTIMORE; BUILD A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT LANDSCAPE ALONG THE RED LINE USING FINDINGS TO PROMOTE POLICIES THAT HELP LOW-WAGE, LOW-SKILL WORKERS ADVANCE.
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
555555555GOVERNMENTAL85500FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCREASING AVAILABILITY OF QUALITY FREE COMMUNITY TAX PREPARATION FOR ALL WORKING INDIVIDUALS IN THE BALTIMORE REGION, AS WELL AS EITC AND TAX PREPARATION OUTREACH IN THE COMMUNITY.
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STATE OF MARYLAND
100 COMMUNITY PLACECROWNSVILLEMD21032555555555GOVERNMENTAL84000THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO CREATE OR SUPPORT ASSET BUILDING PROGRAMS INCLUDING EARNED INCOME CREDIT OUTREACH, FREE TAX PREPARATION, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, AND CASE MANAGEMENT. MARYLAND CASH IS COORDINATING THE TRAINING PROGRAM WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MD SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK.
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Total Nbr Of501 C3 And Govt Grants24TotalNbrOf501C3AndGovtGrants

Form990 Schedule I Part III Form990ScheduleIPartIII

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Type Of GrantVARIOUS INDIVIDUALSTypeOfGrant
Number Of Recipients97NumberOfRecipients
Amount Of Cash Grant228770AmountOfCashGrant

Form990 Schedule I Part IV Form990ScheduleIPartIV

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IdentifierPROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.:Identifier
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ExplanationSCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: SHOULD JOTF AWARD A GRANT TO ANOTHER ORGANIZATION, IT IS ALWAYS DRAFTED AND AGREED UPON WITH A SIGNED CONTRACT OR MOU. EVERY INVOICE OR REQUEST FOR PAYMENT THAT IS SUBMITTED BY THE GRANTEES IS REVIEWED AND AUTHORIZED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PROCESSED BY FINANCE, AND THEN SIGNED AGAIN BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND A BOARD MEMBER, ONLY THOSE WHO ARE LISTED AS SIGNATORIES.Explanation

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (4 entries)

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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11THE DRAFT 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE FINAL VERSION IS CIRCULATED TO THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CTHE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD COMPLETE AND SIGN A CONFLICT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WHICH IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ANY CONFLICTS ARE NOTED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD PRESIDENT IN CONSULTATION WITH THE BOARD'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ANNUAL RETURNS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

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