Disability Rights Maryland Inc, operating under the name Maryland Disability Law Centerinc, is located in Baltimore, MD. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Maryland Disability Law Centerinc employed 60 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Maryland Disability Law Centerinc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Maryland Disability Law Centerinc generated $4.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.6m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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DRM ADVANCES THE HUMAN AND LEGAL RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, HELPING SECURE THEIR OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN COMMUNITY LIFE, AND DEFENDING THEIR RIGHTS TO SELF-DETERMINATION, DIGNITY, AND EQUALITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DURING THE PAST YEAR, DRM SUCCESSFULLY ASSISTED PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN ALL ASPECTS OF COMMUNITY LIFE, AND DEFENDING RIGHTS TO SELF-DETERMINATION, DIGNITY, EQUALITY, CHOICE AND FREEDOM FROM ABUSE AND NEGLECT. OUR ADVOCACY ENSURES THAT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES RECEIVE NEEDED SERVICES AND SUPPORTS, SUCH AS ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION. 2023 ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES HAVE INCREASED PROTECTIONS FROM BEING UNFAIRLY OR DISPROPORTIONATELY SUSPENDED OR EXPELLED FROM SCHOOL; PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES HAVE ACCESS TO NEEDED HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED IN THE HOME THAT ALLOW THEM TO REMAIN IN THE COMMUNITY AND AVOID INSTITUTIONALIZATION; RENTERS WITH DISABILITIES ARE PROTECTED FROM EVICTION AND RECEIVE REASONABLE MODIFICATIONS TO THEIR HOMES; AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ON MEDICAID HAVE HEALTH COVERAGE FOR ALL MEDICALLY NECESSARY TREATMENTS FOR GENDER DYSPHORIA IN ACCORDANCE WITH BEST MEDICAL PRACTICES. FURTHER, DRM'S COMPLAINT TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ON BEHALF OF PARATRANSIT RIDERS RESULTED IN A LETTER OF FINDING THAT WILL RESULT IN IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY OF PARATRANSIT SERVICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. DRM ALSO FILED TWO LAWSUITS ON BEHALF OF FOSTER CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES TO REMEDY SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCIES IN THE STATE'S OVERSIGHT AND ADMINISTRATION OF PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS TO CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE AND TO PREVENT CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE FROM BEING FORCED TO REMAIN IN HOSPITALS AND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS BEYOND MEDICAL NECESSITY AS A RESULT OF A LACK OF COMMUNITY PLACEMENTS AND SERVICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robin Murphy Fmr. Ex. Dir. | Officer | 34.56 | $147,206 |
Meghan Marsh Executive Dir. | Officer | 55.35 | $101,562 |
Leslie Margolis Managing Attorney | 38.99 | $97,393 | |
Luciene Parsley Litgation Counsel | 49.83 | $99,651 | |
Philisa Rogers Director Of Fin | Officer | 38.33 | $89,634 |
Jamar S Mancano ESQ Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $4,087,566 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $430,990 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,518,556 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $61,103 |
Investment income | $6,025 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $42,665 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,629,391 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $385,626 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $282,352 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,696,527 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $153,380 |
Other employee benefits | $407,150 |
Payroll taxes | $228,238 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,532 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $19,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $19,165 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $147,414 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $16,554 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $287,910 |
Travel | $8,958 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $46,502 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $18,521 |
Insurance | $23,013 |
All other expenses | $16,868 |
Total functional expenses | $4,627,360 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,970 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,814,248 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $399,826 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $38,469 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $31,185 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $545,268 |
Total assets | $2,835,966 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $231,311 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $109,618 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $576,860 |
Total liabilities | $917,789 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,832,725 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $85,452 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,835,966 |