Maryland Youth And The Law Inc, operating under the name Citizenship Law Related Education, is located in Baltimore, MD. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Citizenship Law Related Education employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Citizenship Law Related Education 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 06/2021, Citizenship Law Related Education generated $377.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $369.4k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.3%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE LAW RELATED EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE IN CONDUCTING PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MOCK TRIAL: EACH YEAR, OVER 120 HIGH SCHOOLS REGISTER TO COMPETE IN THE STATEWIDE HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION, SPONSORED BY THE MARYLAND STATE BAR ASSOCIATION. OVER 1,500 MARYLAND STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN CIVIL OR CRIMINAL TRIAL ENACTMENTS IN DISTRICT CIRCUIT COURTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. STUDENTS PORTRAY WITNESSES AND ATTORNEYS FOR THE PLAINTIFF (OR PROSECUTION) AND DEFENSE DURING THE COURSE OF THE COMPETITION SEASON.LOCAL COMPETITIONS ARE CONDUCTED WITHIN EIGHT JUDICIAL CIRCUITS, FOLLOWED BY REGIONAL, SEMI-FINAL AND STATE COMPETITIONS - THE LATTER OF WHICH TAKES PLACE IN OUR STATE'S HIGHEST COURT, THE MARYLAND COURT OF APPEALS. APPROXIMATELY 500 JUDGES AND ATTORNEYS VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME WITH MOCK TRIAL EACH YEAR. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1983, OVER 60,000 MARYLAND STUDENTS HAVE PARTICIPATED IN MOCK TRIAL. VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO READ MORE AND TO VIEW THE MOCK TRIAL CASE ARCHIVE.
LAW LINKS INTERNSHIP: LAW LINKS IS A PAID, FULL-TIME SUMMER INTERNSHIP FOR BALTIMORE CITY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ENTERING THEIR 11TH AND 12TH GRADE YEARS. STUDENTS INTERESTED IN GAINING PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE, OR WHO ARE CONSIDERING A LAW-RELATED CAREER PATH MAY WISH TO APPLY. THE INTERNSHIP WAS VIRTUAL IN FY2021 DUE TO COVID.CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A COMPETITIVE APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS. THOSE SELECTED ARE PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE, AN HOURLY WAGE, AND JOB TRAINING THROUGH THE LAW AND LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES LEADERSHIP, CRITICAL SKILLS, AND REAL-WORLD LEARNING.
BALTIMORE CITY TEEN COURT: BALTIMORE CITY TEEN COURT IS A VOLUNTARY ALTERNATIVE TO THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM FOR YOUTH OFFENDERS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 11-17, CHARGED WITH MINOR CRIMES. YOUTH ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE PROGRAM IF THEY ADMIT THEIR INVOLVEMENT IN THE OFFENSE AND HAVE FEWER THAN FOUR PRIOR ARRESTS.A TEEN COURT HEARING IS HELD TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE SANCTIONS (NOT GUILT OR INNOCENCE) FOR THE YOUTH OFFENDER. THESE SANCTIONS INCLUDE SERVING ON TEEN COURT JURIES AND PERFORMING COMMUNITY SERVICE. TRAINED STUDENT VOLUNTEERS SERVE AS JURORS AND COURT OFFICERS, EARNING SERVICE LEARNING HOURS NECESSARY FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION. ADULT VOLUNTEERS, INCLUDING ATTORNEYS, JUDGES, AND LAW SCHOOL STUDENTS, PRESIDE OVER THE HEARINGS. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1999, BALTIMORE CITY TEEN COURT HAS SERVED MORE THAN 1,800 YOUTH OFFENDERS, AND PROVIDED THOUSANDS OF HOURS OF COMMUNITY RESTITUTION WITHIN BALTIMORE CITY.
THE ORGANIZATION RAN THE SUMMER LAW ACADEMY, A ONE WEEK SUMMER CAMP, FOCUSING ON LAW EDUCATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dawn M Brown Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $85,983 |
Sara Arthur Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alice Chong Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Barry L Gogel Chairperson As Of 06/14/2021 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Erik Atas Vice Chairperson Chairperson Since 06/14/2021 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathleen Chapman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $268,692 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $108,376 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $377,068 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $3 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $377,071 |
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. | $86,648 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,887 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $162,543 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,055 |
Other employee benefits | $23,091 |
Payroll taxes | $16,848 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,300 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,000 |
Office expenses | $25,252 |
Information technology | $5,292 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,078 |
Travel | $770 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $62 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,415 |
Insurance | $2,774 |
All other expenses | $190 |
Total functional expenses | $369,351 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $227,001 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $49,747 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $101,127 |
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 | $906 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,655 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $381,436 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $38,540 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $38,540 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $289,066 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $53,830 |
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 | $381,436 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Maryland Youth And The Law Inc has recieved totaling $36,951.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Icivics Inc Cambridge, MA PURPOSE: Support of work directly related to changing/improving state policies and/or practice in K-12 civic learning aligned with CivXNow State Policy Menu | $20,000 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $16,851 |
Stanley S Ullman And Lania D Ullman Foundation Inc Owings Mills, MD PURPOSE: SOCIAL SERVICES | $100 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Graduate Management Admission Council Reston, VA | $230,212,828 | $77,127,681 |
Educational Commission For Foreign Medical Graduates Philadelphia, PA | $218,692,756 | $72,786,979 |
National Center For Research In Advanced Information & Digital Tec Washington, DC | $0 | $38,475,850 |
Common Application Inc Arlington, VA | $52,971,416 | $52,316,500 |
Longwood University Real Estate Foundation Farmville, VA | $322,438,396 | $31,911,007 |
Education Trust Inc Washington, DC | $60,384,663 | $28,594,144 |
Fwdus Education Fund Inc Washington, DC | $39,522,128 | $52,902,160 |
Chiefs For Change Washington, DC | $30,000,112 | $22,072,365 |
Achieving The Dream Inc Silver Spring, MD | $48,979,373 | $23,156,070 |
Camc Health Education And Research Institute Inc Charleston, WV | $10,132,150 | $15,955,209 |
Us Ignite Inc Washington, DC | $5,718,790 | $15,311,234 |
Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School Washington, DC | $27,086,728 | $12,170,772 |