The Womens Law Center Of Maryland Inc
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- Towson, MD
- Founding
- 02/1974
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 52-1238912
Organization Overview
The Womens Law Center Of Maryland Inc is located in Towson, MD. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (R05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Womens Law Center Of Maryland Inc employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Womens Law Center Of Maryland Inc 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, Womens Law Center Of Maryland Inc generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.1% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO ENSURE THE PHYSICAL SAFETY, ECONOMIC SECURITY, AND AUTONOMY OF WOMEN THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THE WOMEN'S LAW CENTER OF MD WORKS TOWARDS THIS GOAL BY PROVIDING DIRECT LEGAL REPRESENTATION, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES, AND LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROTECTION ORDER ADVOCACY & REPRESENTATION PROJECT (POARP): POARP PROVIDES REPRESENTATION TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AT PROTECTION ORDER HEARINGS IN BALTIMORE CITY, BALTIMORE COUNTY AND CARROLL COUNTY. THE PROJECT'S ATTORNEYS REPRESENT PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN ABUSED BY AN INTIMATE PARTNER (CURRENT OR PAST BOYFRIEND / GIRLFRIEND, CURRENT OR EX-SPOUSE) IN PROCEEDINGS TO OBTAIN PROTECTION ORDERS, ENFORCE PROTECTION ORDERS THROUGH CONTEMPT, AND MODIFY EXISTING PROTECTION ORDERS. MULTI-ETHNIC DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT (MEDOVI): THE CENTER PROVIDES ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES THOUGH MEDOVI. THIS PROJECT PROVIDES REPRESENTATION TO FOREIGN BORN VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT (VAWA) SELF-PETITIONS, VAWA BATTERED SPOUSE WAIVERS, INTERIM U-VISA APPLICATIONS TO VICTIMS AROUND THE STATE OF MARYLAND. THE MEDOVI STAFF WORK WITH FOREIGN BORN CLIENTS WHO HAVE BEEN ABUSED BY AN INTIMATE PARTNER. ANY PERSON WITH A LANGUAGE BARRIER CAN ACCESS THE SERVICE BECAUSE OF THE CENTER'S COMMITMENT TO SECURE AN APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE INTERPRETER. COLLATERAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR SURVIVORS PROJECT (CLAS) THE CLAS PROJECT PROVIDES ALL OF THE ABOVE SERVICES OF POARP AS WELL AS REPRESENTING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, IN COLLATERAL, PRIMARILY FAMILY-LAW RELATED ISSUES, AS TIME AND RESOURCES ALLOW. THESE COLLATERAL ISSUES INCLUDE ADVOCACY (SOMETIMES OUT OF COURT) AND REPRESENTATION IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS, LANDLORD/TENANT MATTERS, REPLEVIN CASES, AND CRIMINAL ACCOMPANIMENTS. REPRESENTATION INCLUDES THE FULL ARRAY OF LEGAL SERVICES, INCLUDING DISCOVERY, DEPOSITIONS, RETENTION OF EXPERTS WHEN NECESSARY, SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS, AND LITIGATION. BY RETAINING THE ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP AFTER THE PROTECTIVE ORDER HEARING FOR COLLATERAL ISSUES, CLAS IS ABLE TO PROVIDE CLIENT-CENTERED AND CULTURALLY SENSITIVE SERVICES AND TO PREVENT THE RE-TRAUMATIZATION OF CLIENTS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE FORCED TO RELIVE AND RETELL THEIR STORIES TO NEW ATTORNEYS, OR MORE OFTEN, CANNOT FIND REPRESENTATION AT ALL FOR THESE ON-GOING ISSUES.
EDUCATION: THE CENTER'S HOTLINE IS A FREE SERVICE TO PEOPLE WITH BASIC FAMILY LAW QUESTIONS SUCH AS "WHAT ARE THE GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE? OR "IF I LEAVE WITH THE KIDS, CAN I STILL GET CHILD SUPPORT?" THE VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS SCREEN THE CLIENTS FOR INCOME ELIGIBILITY AND COLLECT BASIC DATA REQUIRED BY THE FUNDING SOURCE, MARYLAND LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION. ATTORNEYS EXPERIENCED IN FAMILY LAW STAFF THE HOTLINE. THE EMPLOYMENT LAW HOTLINE IS A TELEPHONE SERVICE WHICH WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH LEGAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS IN THE WORKPLACE. THE HOTLINE WILL ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT MANY KINDS OF WORKPLACE PROBLEMS INCLUDING: DISCRIMINATION IN HIRING, FIRING, PROMOTIONS OR OTHER WORKING CONDITIONS; DISCRIMINATION BASED ON PREGNANCY; SEXUAL HARASSMENT; FAMILY OR MEDICAL LEAVE ISSUES; UNPAID WAGES; CONTRACT ISSUES; MINIMUM WAGE AND OVERTIME VIOLATIONS; ELIGIBILITY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE; OR, BEING PUNISHED BY THE EMPLOYER FOR HAVING ACTED TOGETHER WITH OTHER EMPLOYEES TO IMPROVE WORKING CONDITIONS.
JUDICARE PROJECT: THE JUDICARE PROJECT PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN CONTESTED CHILD CUSTODY AND FAMILY LAW CASES TO LOW-INCOME LITIGANTS IN BALTIMORE COUNTY. THE CENTER SCREENS POTENTIAL CLIENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY. CLIENTS ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM ARE PROVIDED AN ATTORNEY FOR THEIR CASE.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: LEGISLATIVE, AND MISCELLANEOUS SEMINARS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michelle Siri Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $97,439 |
Jessica Morgan Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $67,630 |
Sandy Daniels Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Meghan Marek ESQ President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kelly T Spencer ESQ Vice - President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Gina Snee Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $20,403 |
| Fundraising events | $9,174 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,137,033 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $143,207 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,309,817 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $11,835 |
| Investment income | $685 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $24,671 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,351,361 |
| 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. | $175,751 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,242 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $609,307 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,566 |
| Other employee benefits | $30,294 |
| Payroll taxes | $60,920 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $112,668 |
| Advertising and promotion | $298 |
| Office expenses | $41,142 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $38,188 |
| Travel | $2,479 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,898 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,927 |
| Insurance | $11,128 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,131,956 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $536,808 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $366,944 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $378,278 |
| 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 | $8,204 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,592 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,801 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,157 |
| Total assets | $1,303,784 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,912 |
| 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 | $96,915 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $123,827 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $957,072 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $222,885 |
| 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 | $1,303,784 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that The Womens Law Center Of Maryland Inc has recieved totaling $331,457.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Maryland Legal Services Corp Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $313,702 |
Associated Jewish Charities Of Baltimore Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,329 |
Americas Charities Chantilly, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,745 |
Open Society Institute New York, NY PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM | $4,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $181 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $27,105 |
| Earnings | -$172 |
| Ending Balance | $26,933 |
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|---|---|---|
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American Oversight Inc Washington, DC | $3,531,984 | $4,908,115 |
American Compass Inc Washington, DC | $1,285,116 | $1,789,364 |
The Womens Law Center Of Maryland Inc Towson, MD | $1,303,784 | $1,351,361 |
Phoenix Center For Advanced Legal & Economic Public Policy Studies Inc Washington, DC | $444,235 | $936,234 |
Progressives For Immigration Reform Washington, DC | $689,071 | $894,879 |
Sunwater Institute Rockville, MD | $127,358 | $96,181 |
Center For Countering Digital Hate Washington, DC | $860,457 | $1,471,247 |
Institute Of Intellectual Property & Social Justice Inc Rockville, MD | $473,708 | $658,023 |