The Meeting Ground
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $609.3k
- Investments
- $12.5k
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Elkton, MD
- Founding
- 02/1982
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 52-1227620
Organization Overview
The Meeting Ground is located in Elkton, MD. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (X99) the organization is classified as: Religion-Related N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Meeting Ground employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Meeting Ground 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, Meeting Ground generated $609.3k 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 (6.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $639.2k during the year ending 06/2021. 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
WE, THE COMMUNITY OF MEETING GROUND, RESPECT AND SERVE PERSONS AT RISK OF,OR EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS BY MEETING BASIC HUMAN NEEDS, CONNECTINGPEOPLE TO SERVICES, FOSTERING SPIRTIUAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, ANDADVOCATING FOR THOSE WHOSE VOICES NEED TO BE HEARD WITH THE GOAL OFCREATING A PATH TO A PLACE THEY CALL HOME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE MARY RANDALL CENTER IS A DAY PROGRAM FOR THOSE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND ARE COMPLETELY UNSHELTERED. IT PROVIDES A PLACE TO SHOWER, GET BREAKFAST AND LUNCH, DO LAUNDRY AND RECEIVE MAIL. CASE MANAGEMENT IS ALSO AVAILABLE TO HELP MOVE TOWARDS PERMANENT HOUSING. 343 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED THIS PAST YEAR.
WAYFARERS HOUSE IS A TRANSITIONAL SHELTER FOR SINGLE WOMEN AND HEADS OF HOUSEHOLDS WITH CHILDREN. IT OFFERS CASE MANAGEMENT TO SET GOALS TO MOVE FORWARD SO THAT PERMANENT HOUSING CAN BE OBTAINED. IN THE PAST YEAR, 35 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.
THE WINTER SHELTER WAS RUN WITH MOTEL VOUCHERS THIS PAST YEAR DUE TO COVID. MEETING GROUND ALWAYS PROVIDES THE EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR THE COUNTY, THEREFORE WAS AWARDED THIS FUNDING FOR THE MOTEL VOUCHERS SO THAT THOSE WHO ARE UNSHELTERED HAD A WARM BED DURING THE COLDEST MONTHS OF THE YEAR. IN THE PAST YEAR, 96 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED.
MEETING GROUND IS DEDICATED TO A MINISTRY WITH AND AMONG THE POOR, THE HOMELESS, THE SICK, AND THE OUTCAST BY PROVIDING SHELTER AND A PLACE OF REFUGE IN CECIL COUNTY, MARYLAND AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
THE MARY RANDALL CENTER IS A DAY PROGRAM FOR THOSE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND ARE COMPLETELY UNSHELTERED. IT PROVIDES A PLACE TO SHOWER, GET BREAKFAST AND LUNCH, DO LAUNDRY AND RECEIVE MAIL. CASE MANAGEMENT IS ALSO AVAILABLE TO HELP MOVE TOWARDS PERMANENT HOUSING. 343 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED THIS PAST YEAR.
WAYFARERS HOUSE IS A TRANSITIONAL SHELTER FOR SINGLE WOMEN AND HEADS OF HOUSEHOLDS WITH CHILDREN. IT OFFERS CASE MANAGEMENT TO SET GOALS TO MOVE FORWARD SO THAT PERMANENT HOUSING CAN BE OBTAINED. IN THE PAST YEAR, 35 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.
THE WINTER SHELTER WAS RUN WITH MOTEL VOUCHERS THIS PAST YEAR DUE TO COVID. MEETING GROUND ALWAYS PROVIDES THE EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR THE COUNTY, THEREFORE WAS AWARDED THIS FUNDING FOR THE MOTEL VOUCHERS SO THAT THOSE WHO ARE UNSHELTERED HAD A WARM BED DURING THE COLDEST MONTHS OF THE YEAR. IN THE PAST YEAR, 96 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED.
MEETING GROUND IS DEDICATED TO A MINISTRY WITH AND AMONG THE POOR, THE HOMELESS, THE SICK, AND THE OUTCAST BY PROVIDING SHELTER AND A PLACE OF REFUGE IN CECIL COUNTY, MARYLAND AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sheri Snyder Executive Director | Officer | 20 | $39,780 |
Victor Palma President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Schmook Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Larry Gaultney Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Heidi Gaultney Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Laura Cochran Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $489,244 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $98,811 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $588,055 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $8,686 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $7,698 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $3,854 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $609,292 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $39,780 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,802 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $238,570 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $21,987 |
| Payroll taxes | $29,163 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,976 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,206 |
| Advertising and promotion | $81 |
| Office expenses | $9,870 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $11,811 |
| Travel | $2,879 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $136 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $21,011 |
| Insurance | $16,736 |
| All other expenses | $1,356 |
| Total functional expenses | $639,185 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,879 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,095 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $482,796 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $690,181 |
| Investments—other securities | $12,512 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,201,463 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $24,806 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $29,546 |
| 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 | $54,352 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $410,669 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $736,442 |
| 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 | $1,201,463 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Meeting Ground has recieved totaling $6,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Delaware Community Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $6,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $538,702 |
| Earnings | $211,553 |
| Other Expense | $35,074 |
| Ending Balance | $715,181 |
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