Washington County Council Of Churches, operating under the name Hagerstown Area Religious Council, is located in Hagerstown, MD. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (X90) the organization is classified as: Interfaith Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hagerstown Area Religious Council 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 12/2023, Hagerstown Area Religious Council generated $316.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $315.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 29.3% per year over the past 4 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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OUR MISSION IS TO EMBODY MERCY, JUSTICE AND LOVE AS DIVERSE FAITH PARTNERS IN WASHINGTON COUNTY. THE COUNCIL IS A COALITION OF CHURCHES AND HOUSES OF FAITH IN THE HAGERSTOWN AREA OF WASHINGTON COUNTY MARYLAND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MICAH'S BACKPACK IS A PARTNERSHIP WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS MEALS FOR FOOD INSECURE CHILDREN EACH WEEKEND OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE BAGS INCLUDE TWO DINNERS, TWO LUNCHES, AND TWO BREAKFASTS, FRUIT, SNACKS AND OFTEN 100% FRUIT JUICE AND SHELF-STABLE MILK. VOLUNTEERS FROM 48 CHURCHES AND ORGANIZATIONS PACK THE BAGS AND DELIVER THEM TO SCHOOLS EACH WEEK, AND SCHOOLS DISTRIBUTE THEM TO THE STUDENTS. MICAH'S BACKPACK HAS GROWN TREMENDOUSLY IN THE PAST TWO YEARS - MORE THAN 16% - AND IS NOW SERVING 1,237 CHILDREN EACH WEEK OF THE SCHOOL YEAR IN 37 SCHOOLS (80% OF SCHOOLS IN WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD).
DONATED FUNDS WERE PASSED THROUGH THE COUNCIL OF CHURCHES FOR THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS THAT ARE UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF OUR ORGANIZATION: REFUGEE WELCOME NETWORK (REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT) SERVED 13 FAMILIES - 50 TOTAL PEOPLE - IN 2023 WITH HOUSING, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FOOD, TRANSPORTATION, AND CONNECTION TO OTHER LOCAL SERVICES; 5 SCHOLARSHIPS RANGING FROM $1,500-$5,000 WENT TO RACIALLY MINORITIZED STUDENTS PURSUING DEGREES IN EDUCATION THROUGH THE EQUITY IN EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP, WHICH WAS MANAGED BY OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION; AND ADDITIONAL FUNDS WERE DONATED AND REDISTRIBUTED TO AREA FOOD PANTRIES.
IN 2023 WE DID NOT ALLOCATE THE COSTS OF MAINTAINING AN OFFICE OR THE EMPLOYMENT OF AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO OUR TWO MAIN PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kathy Powderly Executive Director | 40 | $46,573 | |
Chris Serufusa President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Perman Vice President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kelly Conrad Secretary | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Richard Willson Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Todd Young Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $8,295 |
Fundraising events | $39,768 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $233,664 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $281,727 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $20 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $34,951 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $316,698 |
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. | $46,573 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $827 |
Payroll taxes | $3,563 |
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 | $271 |
Advertising and promotion | $503 |
Office expenses | $4,292 |
Information technology | $2,565 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $943 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,401 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $315,248 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $190,838 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $190,838 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $190,838 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $190,838 |