MARYLAND CENTER ON ECONOMIC POLICY INC
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $892K · expenses $986K · assets $540K
- EIN
- 90-0999151
- Address
- 1800 N CHARLES ST STE 310, BALTIMORE, MD 21201-5908
- Website
- WWW.MDECONOMY.ORG
- NTEE code
- V22
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- June 2014 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
THE MARYLAND CENTER ON ECONOMIC POLICY ADVANCES INNOVATIVE POLICY IDEAS TO FOSTER BROAD PROSPERITY AND HELP OUR STATE BE THE STANDARD-BEARER FOR RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC POLICY.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
1 person paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Orr | PRESIDENT & CEO | 2015-2024 | $133,505 | $1,123,583 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
29 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Richard | CHAIR | 2019-2024 | 4 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Brandon T Jones | VICE CHAIR | 2021-2024 | 4 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Nikia Sankofa | TREASURER | 2020-2024 | 4 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kevin Mchugh | SECRETARY | 2021-2024 | 4 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sable Frazier | DIRECTOR | 2022-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Alana R Glover | DIRECTOR | 2022-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Alejandro Gutierrez | DIRECTOR | 2022-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sarah Mogol | DIRECTOR | 2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Vonzella Mcqueen | DIRECTOR | 2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Keiona Gorham | DIRECTOR | 2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Angela Alvarez | DIRECTOR | 2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dr Cordell Francis (former) | DIRECTOR | 2022-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dr Shivonne Laird (former) | DIRECTOR (UNTIL OCTOBER 2023) | 2017-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Natasha Ramberg (former) | DIRECTOR | 2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ann Flagg (former) | Treasurer | 2020-2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kristina Williams (former) | Vice Chair | 2016-2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Joseph Morgan III (former) | Director | 2015-2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Philimena Owona (former) | Director | 2020-2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Damian Mosely (former) | Director | 2018-2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Melissa Sines (former) | Chairperson | 2016-2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Daniel Schlozman (former) | Fmr. Director | 2015-2020 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jennifer Vey (former) | Fmr. Director | 2015-2020 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kurt Sommer (former) | Fmr. Director | 2015-2020 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mike Beland (former) | Director | 2018-2019 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michael Beland (former) | CHAIRPERSON | 2015-2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Seema Iyer (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015-2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Damian Mosley (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016-2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Doug Lynott (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015-2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jon Shure (former) | CHAIRPERSON | 2015 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 12 people listed · 1 paid, $134K · 8 employees · 11 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN ORR | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $126,331 | $0 | $7,174 | $133,505 | 1 |
| COLIN RICHARD | CHAIR | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRANDON T JONES | VICE CHAIR | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NIKIA SANKOFA | TREASURER | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEVIN MCHUGH | SECRETARY | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SABLE FRAZIER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALANA R GLOVER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALEJANDRO GUTIERREZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SARAH MOGOL | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| VONZELLA MCQUEEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEIONA GORHAM | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANGELA ALVAREZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 11 people listed · 1 paid, $118K · 9 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN ORR | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $110,496 | $0 | $7,864 | $118,360 | 1 |
| COLIN RICHARD | CHAIR | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRANDON T JONES | VICE CHAIR | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NIKIA SANKOFA | TREASURER | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEVIN MCHUGH | SECRETARY | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SABLE FRAZIER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR CORDELL FRANCIS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALANA R GLOVER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR SHIVONNE LAIRD | DIRECTOR (UNTIL OCTOBER 2023) | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALEJANDRO GUTIERREZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NATASHA RAMBERG | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 10 people listed · 1 paid, $107K · 10 employees · 13 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN ORR | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $100,354 | $0 | $6,992 | $107,346 | 1 |
| COLIN RICHARD | CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRANDON T JONES | VICE CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NIKIA SANKOFA | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEVIN MCHUGH | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SABLE FRAZIER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR CORDELL FRANCIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALANA R GLOVER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR SHIVONNE LAIRD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ALEJANDRO GUTIERREZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 12 people listed · 1 paid, $120K · 8 employees · 11 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Orr | President & CEO | 40 | $107,171 | $0 | $12,488 | $119,659 | 1 |
| Ann Flagg | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dr Shivonne Laird | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kristina Williams | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Joseph Morgan III | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Philimena Owona | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Brandon Jones | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kevin McHugh | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Damian Mosely | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Melissa Sines | Chairperson | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Colin Richard | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nikia Sankofa | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 13 people listed · 1 paid, $121K · 7 employees · 12 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Orr | President & CEO | 40 | $105,256 | $0 | $15,411 | $120,667 | 1 |
| Ann Flagg | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Shivonne Laird | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kristina Williams | Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Joseph Morgan III | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Philimena Owona | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Daniel Schlozman | Fmr. Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jennifer Vey | Fmr. Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Damian Mosely | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Melissa Sines | Vice Chair& Sec | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Colin Richard | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Nikia Sankofa | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kurt Sommer | Fmr. Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 11 people listed · 1 paid, $118K · 6 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Orr | Executive Dir. | 40 | $97,969 | $0 | $19,608 | $117,577 | 1 |
| Mike Beland | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Shivonne Laird | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kristina Williams | Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Joseph Morgan III | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kurt Sommer | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Daniel Schlozman | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jennifer Vey | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Damian Mosely | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Melissa Sines | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Colin Richard | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 10 people listed · 1 paid, $107K · 6 employees · 8 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Orr | Executive Dir. | 40 | $94,229 | $0 | $12,513 | $106,742 | 1 |
| Mike Beland | Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Shivonne Laird | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kristina Williams | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Joseph Morgan III | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kurt Sommer | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Daniel Schlozman | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jennifer Vey | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Damian Mosely | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Melissa Sines | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 11 people listed · 1 paid, $108K · 6 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN ORR | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $95,923 | $0 | $12,382 | $108,305 | 1 |
| MICHAEL BELAND | CHAIRPERSON | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR SHIVONNE LAIRD | VICE CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KURT SOMMER | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOSEPH MORGAN III | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SEEMA IYER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAMIAN MOSLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DANIEL SCHLOZMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MELISSA SINES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JENNIFER VEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KRISTINA WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 11 people listed · 1 paid, $103K · 6 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN ORR | EXECUTIVE DI | 60 | $91,877 | $0 | $11,507 | $103,384 | 1 |
| MICHAEL BELAND | CHAIRPERSON | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JENNIFER VEY | VICE-CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DANIEL SCHLOZMAN | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KURT SOMMER | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SEEMA IYER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DOUG LYNOTT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOSEPH MORGAN III | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAMIAN MOSLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MELISSA SINES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KRISTINA WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 9 people listed · 1 paid, $88K · 4 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN ORR | EXECUTIVE DI | 60 | $84,000 | $0 | $4,038 | $88,038 | 1 |
| JON SHURE | CHAIRPERSON | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JENNIFER VEY | VICE-CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DANIEL SCHLOZMAN | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KURT SOMMER | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL BELAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SEEMA IYER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DOUG LYNOTT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOSEPH MORGAN III | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2024 · 1 grant to organizations · $30K
2023 · 1 grant to organizations · $15K
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $892,319 | $985,571 | $540,280 | $409,555 | $839,368 | $51,500 | $133,505 | 8 | 11 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,150,060 | $1,194,937 | $641,087 | $502,807 | $1,149,982 | $0 | $118,360 | 9 | 10 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $857,462 | $831,754 | $605,598 | $492,684 | $857,431 | $0 | $107,347 | 10 | 13 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $676,248 | $674,130 | $515,217 | $466,976 | $676,211 | $0 | $112,682 | 8 | 11 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $724,762 | $589,406 | $582,629 | $464,858 | $724,681 | $0 | $105,255 | 7 | 12 |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $593,973 | $513,098 | $355,084 | $329,502 | $593,859 | $0 | $97,969 | 6 | 10 |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $387,807 | $456,954 | $265,343 | $248,627 | $387,694 | $0 | $94,228 | 6 | 8 |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $377,235 | $421,245 | $341,861 | $317,774 | $377,125 | $0 | $95,923 | 6 | 10 |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $400,634 | $326,070 | $383,571 | $361,784 | $389,194 | $11,331 | $91,741 | 6 | - |
| 2015 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $361,098 | $271,398 | $309,467 | $287,220 | $361,098 | $0 | $84,000 | 4 | - |
Funders of this organization
27 grantors reported grants to this organization, $5,127,699 in all, tax years 2014 to 2024; the 25 largest shown (all 27). Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTER ON BUDGET AND POLICY PRIORITIES | Public charity | Exact | 2015-2024 | 22 | $1,461,250 | 2024 | $110,000 | show |
| ANNIE E CASEY FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Maryland Center on Economic Policy”, “MARYLAND CENTER ON ECONOMIC POLICY” | 2014-2015, 2019-2024 | 18 | $845,500 | 2024 | $110,000 | show |
| HOPEWELL FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2019-2022 | 4 | $465,000 | 2022 | $110,000 | show |
| EUGENE & AGNES E MEYER FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MARYLAND CENTER ON ECONOMIC POLICY” | 2019-2024 | 10 | $322,500 | 2024 | $131,000 | show |
| NATIONAL LOW INCOME HOUSING COALITION AND LOW INCOME HOUSING | Public charity | Exact | 2021-2024 | 4 | $310,000 | 2024 | $50,000 | show |
| LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE EDUCATION FUND INC | Public charity | Exact | 2022-2023 | 2 | $250,000 | 2023 | $125,000 | show |
| Our American Future Action | Public charity | Exact | 2023 | 1 | $250,000 | 2023 | $250,000 | show |
| GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2015-2022, 2024 | 9 | $240,000 | 2024 | $30,000 | show |
| JACOB AND HILDA BLAUSTEIN FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Maryland Center on Economic Policy” | 2016-2022 | 7 | $140,000 | 2022 | $20,000 | show |
| THE ZANVYL AND ISABELLE KRIEGER FUND INC | Public charity | Exact | 2020-2024 | 5 | $127,500 | 2024 | $35,000 | show |
| PUBLIC WELFARE FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Maryland Center on Economic Policy” | 2023 | 1 | $125,000 | 2023 | $125,000 | show |
| ALLIANCE FOR OPEN SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL INC | Public charity | Exact | 2021, 2023 | 2 | $125,000 | 2023 | $100,000 | show |
| FUND FOR CHANGE INC | Public charity | Exact | 2020-2024 | 5 | $115,000 | 2024 | $25,000 | show |
| HELEN J SERINI FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MARYLAND CENTER ON ECONOMIC POLICY” | 2020-2024 | 5 | $92,000 | 2024 | $20,000 | show |
| CASH CAMPAIGN OF MARYLAND INC | Public charity | Exact | 2021-2022 | 2 | $60,000 | 2022 | $30,000 | show |
| IF FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MARYLAND CENTER ON ECONOMIC POLICY” | 2017-2018 | 2 | $50,000 | 2018 | $25,000 | show |
| ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE | Public charity | Exact | 2022 | 1 | $26,250 | 2022 | $26,250 | show |
| FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE OPEN SOCIETY | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Maryland Center on Economic Policy” | 2021 | 1 | $25,000 | 2021 | $25,000 | show |
| SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND | Public charity | Exact | 2020 | 1 | $24,500 | 2020 | $24,500 | show |
| BALTIMORE CIVIC FUND INC | Public charity | Exact | 2022 | 1 | $24,395 | 2022 | $24,395 | show |
| BALTIMORE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2018 | 1 | $15,000 | 2018 | $15,000 | show |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES | Public charity | Exact | 2023 | 1 | $10,000 | 2023 | $10,000 | show |
| THE ABELL FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MARYLAND CENTER ON ECONOMIC POLICY” | 2023 | 1 | $10,000 | 2023 | $10,000 | show |
| NATIONAL WOMENS LAW CENTER ACTION FUND | Public charity | Exact | 2024 | 1 | $8,000 | 2024 | $8,000 | show |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHORE INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2017 | 1 | $5,000 | 2017 | $5,000 | show |
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| INSTITUTE FOR ECONOMICS AND PEACE | NY | V22 | $525,507 | $497,062 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $194,320 | Same NTEE code V22, revenue within 2x |
| VIRGINIA COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION | VA | V22 | $781,567 | $1,035,401 | President and CEO | $137,758 | Same NTEE code V22, revenue within 2x |
| PROMETHEAN ACTION | VA | V22 | $626,834 | $381,683 | DIRECTOR | $26,012 | Same NTEE code V22, revenue within 2x |
| PUGET SOUND SAGE | WA | V22 | $1,326,559 | $1,333,716 | EXECUTIVE DI | $131,870 | Same NTEE code V22, revenue within 2x |
| REAL CLEAR MEDIA FUND | IL | V22 | $762,336 | $465,148 | PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code V22, revenue within 2x |
| NATIONAL ACADEMY OF HUMAN RESOURCES FOUNDATION | NY | V22 | $1,578,024 | $1,231,410 | PRESIDENT | $300,000 | Same NTEE code V22, revenue within 2x |
| LEADERSHIP LEGACY LIFE FOUNDATION | DE | V22 | $1,106,362 | $1,113,318 | President (ex officio non-voting) | $185,131 | Same NTEE code V22, revenue within 2x |
| INTERNATIONAL FREEDOM EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | VA | V22 | $446,990 | $531,798 | Chairman | $0 | Same NTEE code V22, revenue within 2x |
| THE INSTITUTE FOR FINANCIAL MARKETS | DC | V22 | $1,413,733 | $1,271,317 | PRESIDENT | $452,345 | Same NTEE code V22, revenue within 2x |
| ECONOMIC POLICY INNOVATION CENTER INC | DC | V22 | $2,662,898 | $2,347,550 | PRESIDENT & CEO/DIRECTOR | $502,771 | Same NTEE code V22, revenue within 5x, similar name |
| ECONOMIC CLUB OF MINNESOTA | MN | V22 | $390,264 | $491,030 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $141,379 | Same NTEE code V22, revenue within 5x |
| ALABAMA COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION INC | AL | V22 | $283,461 | $237,399 | EXECUTIVE PROGRAM DIRECTOR | $30,316 | Same NTEE code V22, revenue within 5x |
| WISCONSIN COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION INC | WI | V22 | $224,428 | $280,524 | EXECUTIVE DI | $0 | Same NTEE code V22, revenue within 5x |
| SCHUMACHER CENTER FOR A NEW ECONOMICS | MA | V22 | $2,304,833 | $1,714,226 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code V22, revenue within 5x |
| DELAWARE COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION INC | DE | V22 | $368,572 | $330,183 | PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY | $32,500 | Same NTEE code V22, revenue within 5x |
| KANSAS COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION | KS | V22 | $254,761 | $264,657 | PRESIDENT & CEO | $111,729 | Same NTEE code V22, revenue within 5x |
| ECONOMIC AFFAIRS BUREAU INC | MA | V22 | $220,045 | $318,980 | CHAIR | $0 | Same NTEE code V22, revenue within 5x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $985,571 spent · pay $757,508 · grants $30,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $459,885 | $396,249 | $49,214 | $14,422 | 46.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $133,505 | $131,814 | $1,155 | $536 | 13.5% | |
| Other employee benefits | $97,962 | $96,722 | $847 | $393 | 9.9% | |
| Fees: other services | $57,987 | $54,645 | - | $3,342 | 5.9% | |
| Payroll taxes | $45,004 | $40,641 | $3,347 | $1,016 | 4.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $41,382 | $31,375 | $10,007 | - | 4.2% | |
| Information technology | $30,989 | $30,989 | - | - | 3.1% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $30,000 | $30,000 | - | - | 3.0% | |
| Occupancy | $26,541 | $20,123 | $6,418 | - | 2.7% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $21,152 | $20,884 | $183 | $85 | 2.1% | |
| Other (as described) | WEBSITE EXPENSES | $11,427 | $11,427 | - | - | 1.2% |
| Travel | $5,973 | $5,973 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,751 | $3,280 | - | $2,471 | 0.6% | |
| All other expenses | $4,316 | $4,165 | $151 | - | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | TELEPHONE | $3,559 | $2,698 | $861 | - | 0.4% |
| Office expenses | $3,351 | $3,351 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | UTILITIES | $3,028 | $2,296 | $732 | - | 0.3% |
| Other (as described) | DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS | $2,247 | $2,247 | - | - | 0.2% |
| Insurance | $1,512 | $1,146 | $366 | - | 0.2% | |
| Total | $985,571 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $1,194,937 spent · pay $856,716 · grants $15,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $559,279 | $500,930 | $11,484 | $46,865 | 46.8% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $156,052 | $142,701 | $7,044 | $6,307 | 13.1% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $118,360 | $94,688 | $11,836 | $11,836 | 9.9% | |
| Other employee benefits | $96,769 | $96,769 | - | - | 8.1% | |
| Payroll taxes | $59,975 | $52,631 | $2,088 | $5,256 | 5.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $38,770 | $30,645 | $8,125 | - | 3.2% | |
| Occupancy | $30,111 | $23,801 | $6,310 | - | 2.5% | |
| Information technology | $24,635 | $23,977 | $658 | - | 2.1% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $22,333 | $22,333 | - | - | 1.9% | |
| Other (as described) | WEBSITE EXPENSES | $19,300 | $19,300 | - | - | 1.6% |
| Fees: other services | $15,987 | $5,743 | $10,244 | - | 1.3% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $15,000 | $15,000 | - | - | 1.3% | |
| Office expenses | $13,079 | $12,377 | $575 | $127 | 1.1% | |
| Travel | $6,068 | $6,008 | $60 | - | 0.5% | |
| All other expenses | $4,962 | $4,558 | $404 | - | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | TRAINING/PROFESSIONAL D | $4,813 | $4,813 | - | - | 0.4% |
| Insurance | $4,528 | $3,579 | $949 | - | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | TELEPHONE | $2,634 | $2,082 | $552 | - | 0.2% |
| Other (as described) | UTILITIES | $2,282 | $1,804 | $478 | - | 0.2% |
| Total | $1,194,937 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $831,754 spent · pay $697,877 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $448,631 | $399,709 | $9,826 | $39,096 | 53.9% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $107,347 | $85,877 | $10,735 | $10,735 | 12.9% | |
| Other employee benefits | $77,075 | $67,317 | $2,850 | $6,908 | 9.3% | |
| Payroll taxes | $50,896 | $44,452 | $1,882 | $4,562 | 6.1% | |
| Occupancy | $26,040 | $13,020 | $10,416 | $2,604 | 3.1% | |
| Information technology | $24,393 | $22,248 | $2,145 | - | 2.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $23,924 | - | $23,924 | - | 2.9% | |
| Fees: other services | $15,564 | $2,551 | $13,013 | - | 1.9% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $13,928 | $12,165 | $515 | $1,248 | 1.7% | |
| Travel | $11,434 | $10,801 | $633 | - | 1.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,421 | $5,199 | $2,095 | $2,127 | 1.1% | |
| Office expenses | $6,878 | $3,438 | $2,753 | $687 | 0.8% | |
| Other (as described) | TRAINING/PROFESSIONAL D | $5,563 | $5,265 | $298 | - | 0.7% |
| All other expenses | $3,097 | $2,717 | $314 | $66 | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | TELEPHONE | $2,314 | $2,059 | $255 | - | 0.3% |
| Other (as described) | UTILITIES | $2,264 | $1,914 | $350 | - | 0.3% |
| Other (as described) | DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS | $1,515 | $1,495 | $20 | - | 0.2% |
| Insurance | $1,470 | $1,470 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Total | $831,754 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $674,130 spent · pay $568,516 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $339,239 | $309,530 | $7,557 | $22,152 | 50.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $112,682 | $37,185 | $38,312 | $37,185 | 16.7% | |
| Other employee benefits | $69,251 | $53,129 | $7,029 | $9,093 | 10.3% | |
| Payroll taxes | $33,839 | $25,961 | $3,435 | $4,443 | 5.0% | |
| Occupancy | $32,958 | $25,185 | $3,463 | $4,310 | 4.9% | |
| Office expenses | $26,042 | $19,885 | $2,754 | $3,403 | 3.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $20,900 | - | $20,900 | - | 3.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Miscellaneous | $14,242 | $5,512 | $827 | $7,903 | 2.1% |
| Pension plan contributions | $13,505 | $10,361 | $1,371 | $1,773 | 2.0% | |
| Fees: other services | $10,503 | $5,285 | $5,218 | - | 1.6% | |
| Travel | $969 | $744 | $98 | $127 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $674,130 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $589,406 spent · pay $447,452 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $268,673 | $253,634 | $8,517 | $6,522 | 45.6% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $105,255 | $85,257 | $15,788 | $4,210 | 17.9% | |
| Fees: other services | $80,589 | $73,000 | $5,699 | $1,890 | 13.7% | |
| Other employee benefits | $40,394 | $36,609 | $2,626 | $1,159 | 6.9% | |
| Occupancy | $25,068 | $22,747 | $1,610 | $711 | 4.3% | |
| Payroll taxes | $18,696 | $16,944 | $1,215 | $537 | 3.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $15,186 | - | $15,186 | - | 2.6% | |
| Office expenses | $14,801 | $8,245 | $5,783 | $773 | 2.5% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $14,434 | $13,082 | $938 | $414 | 2.4% | |
| Other (as described) | $4,259 | $3,619 | $525 | $115 | 0.7% | |
| Travel | $2,051 | $1,859 | $133 | $59 | 0.3% | |
| Total | $589,406 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $513,098 spent · pay $386,366 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $205,814 | $198,990 | $6,813 | $11 | 40.1% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $97,969 | $79,244 | $14,695 | $4,030 | 19.1% | |
| Fees: other services | $50,892 | $42,740 | $6,262 | $1,890 | 9.9% | |
| Other employee benefits | $45,761 | $41,912 | $3,240 | $609 | 8.9% | |
| Occupancy | $25,014 | $22,790 | $1,893 | $331 | 4.9% | |
| Payroll taxes | $22,741 | $20,829 | $1,610 | $302 | 4.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $14,646 | - | $14,646 | - | 2.9% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $14,081 | $12,897 | $997 | $187 | 2.7% | |
| Travel | $13,885 | $12,717 | $983 | $185 | 2.7% | |
| Office expenses | $11,674 | $5,711 | $2,100 | $3,863 | 2.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Miscellaneous | $9,808 | $8,984 | $694 | $130 | 1.9% |
| Fees: legal | $813 | - | $813 | - | 0.2% | |
| Total | $513,098 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $456,954 spent · pay $350,644 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $179,486 | $176,429 | $2,979 | $78 | 39.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $94,228 | $70,671 | $18,846 | $4,711 | 20.6% | |
| Other employee benefits | $43,573 | $41,289 | $1,521 | $763 | 9.5% | |
| Fees: other services | $30,320 | $4,379 | $24,051 | $1,890 | 6.6% | |
| Occupancy | $26,360 | $23,554 | $2,354 | $452 | 5.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $22,035 | $20,880 | $769 | $386 | 4.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $15,078 | - | $15,078 | - | 3.3% | |
| Office expenses | $13,636 | $6,551 | $3,652 | $3,433 | 3.0% | |
| Travel | $12,769 | $11,653 | $893 | $223 | 2.8% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $11,322 | $10,729 | $395 | $198 | 2.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Miscellaneous | $7,903 | $7,040 | $728 | $135 | 1.7% |
| Fees: legal | $244 | - | $244 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $456,954 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $421,245 spent · pay $322,470 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $157,044 | $156,362 | $546 | $136 | 37.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $95,923 | $71,942 | $19,185 | $4,796 | 22.8% | |
| Other employee benefits | $39,521 | $35,667 | $3,083 | $771 | 9.4% | |
| Fees: other services | $37,243 | $14,212 | $21,010 | $2,021 | 8.8% | |
| Occupancy | $19,896 | $18,103 | $1,434 | $359 | 4.7% | |
| Payroll taxes | $19,846 | $17,911 | $1,548 | $387 | 4.7% | |
| Office expenses | $14,088 | $8,139 | $5,773 | $176 | 3.3% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS | $13,025 | $11,674 | $1,099 | $252 | 3.1% |
| Pension plan contributions | $10,136 | $9,147 | $791 | $198 | 2.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $8,181 | - | $8,181 | - | 1.9% | |
| Other (as described) | TELEPHONE & UTILITIES | $4,524 | $4,083 | $353 | $88 | 1.1% |
| Insurance | $1,818 | $1,183 | $609 | $26 | 0.4% | |
| Total | $421,245 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $326,070 spent · pay $228,326 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $97,240 | $82,965 | $13,684 | $591 | 29.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $91,741 | $68,806 | $18,348 | $4,587 | 28.1% | |
| Fees: other services | $43,390 | $33,695 | $8,876 | $819 | 13.3% | |
| Occupancy | $18,713 | $15,226 | $3,002 | $485 | 5.7% | |
| Other employee benefits | $17,331 | $13,918 | $2,938 | $475 | 5.3% | |
| Payroll taxes | $16,362 | $13,141 | $2,773 | $448 | 5.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $7,650 | - | $7,650 | - | 2.3% | |
| Office expenses | $7,300 | $5,065 | $2,062 | $173 | 2.2% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS | $6,639 | $4,382 | $2,108 | $149 | 2.0% |
| Pension plan contributions | $5,652 | $4,539 | $958 | $155 | 1.7% | |
| Travel | $5,387 | $4,326 | $913 | $148 | 1.7% | |
| Other (as described) | TELEPHONE & UTILITIES | $4,297 | $3,451 | $728 | $118 | 1.3% |
| Other (as described) | AUTO | $2,931 | $2,354 | $497 | $80 | 0.9% |
| Insurance | $1,437 | $948 | $457 | $32 | 0.4% | |
| Total | $326,070 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990 · $271,398 spent · pay $192,743 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $84,000 | $63,000 | $16,800 | $4,200 | 31.0% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $72,936 | $63,035 | $9,801 | $100 | 26.9% | |
| Fees: other services | $19,327 | $18,067 | $457 | $803 | 7.1% | |
| Other employee benefits | $19,193 | $15,414 | $3,253 | $526 | 7.1% | |
| Occupancy | $16,435 | $13,199 | $2,786 | $450 | 6.1% | |
| Office expenses | $14,811 | $10,818 | $3,624 | $369 | 5.5% | |
| Payroll taxes | $12,575 | $10,099 | $2,131 | $345 | 4.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $8,895 | - | $8,895 | - | 3.3% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS | $4,780 | $3,499 | $1,162 | $119 | 1.8% |
| Travel | $4,110 | $3,300 | $697 | $113 | 1.5% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $4,039 | $3,243 | $685 | $111 | 1.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $3,500 | - | $3,500 | - | 1.3% | |
| Other (as described) | AUTO | $2,677 | $2,150 | $454 | $73 | 1.0% |
| Other (as described) | TELEPHONE & UTILITIES | $2,361 | $1,896 | $400 | $65 | 0.9% |
| Insurance | $1,759 | $212 | $1,540 | $7 | 0.6% | |
| Total | $271,398 | 100% |
Federal grants and contracts
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| Fiscal year | Grants and other assistance | Contracts | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
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| Year | Agency | Kind | Program | Description | Obligated |
|---|
State business registration
- Maryland Center on Economic Policy, Inc. DC, Foreign Nonprofit Corporation, Active - In Good Standing, formed 2014-10-09
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