Maryland Nonprofits
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| Maryland Nonprofits | |
|---|---|
| Name | Maryland Nonprofits |
| Formation | 1970s |
| Type | Nonprofit association |
| Headquarters | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Region served | Maryland |
| Leader title | Executive Director |
Maryland Nonprofits is a statewide association that supports charitable organizations, foundations, and community-based groups across Baltimore, Montgomery County, Maryland, Prince George's County, Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, and Howard County, Maryland. It provides training on compliance with the Internal Revenue Code, guidance related to the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation, and resources for collaborations with institutions such as the University of Maryland, College Park, the Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Baltimore. The organization engages with policy processes at the Maryland General Assembly, interacts with federal agencies like the Internal Revenue Service, and partners with philanthropic entities including the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the Abell Foundation, and the Kresge Foundation.
History
The association traces roots to state-level nonprofit support initiatives from the 1970s connected to national movements such as the growth of the Council on Foundations, the expansion of the United Way of America, and the evolution of the National Council of Nonprofits. Early efforts involved convenings with actors from the Maryland State Arts Council, the Maryland Historical Trust, and the Maryland Humanities Council. During the 1990s the group deepened ties with the Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations and responded to legal shifts prompted by rulings from the United States Supreme Court and statutes influenced by debates in the United States Congress. In the 2000s it expanded programming to include workforce development collaborations with the Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative and disaster response coordination following events involving the Federal Emergency Management Agency and state emergency management offices.
Legal and Regulatory Framework
The association advises nonprofits on compliance with the Internal Revenue Code including provisions administered by the Internal Revenue Service and on state registration requirements under the Maryland Nonprofit Corporation Act as administered through the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation. It provides interpretation of charitable solicitation laws in relation to decisions by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, guidance on lobbying limits under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, and counsel regarding employment rules influenced by the Fair Labor Standards Act and decisions from the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. The group also interfaces with regulatory bodies such as the Maryland Attorney General's Charitable Trusts Unit and collaborates with standards-setting organizations like the Better Business Bureau and the Standards for Excellence Institute.
Organization and Types
Member organizations represent a cross-section from arts institutions like the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the Peale Museum to health-focused providers including MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society and the Maryland Hospital Association. Members include community development corporations similar to East Baltimore Development Inc., human services providers such as Catholic Charities of Baltimore and Maryland Food Bank, and educational nonprofits exemplified by the Maryland Public Charter School Network and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America affiliates in Maryland. The association’s governance often mirrors structures used by the BoardSource model and draws executive leadership from figures who have served with the Nonprofit Technology Network, the National Council of Nonprofits, and regional funders like the T. Rowe Price Foundation.
Funding and Financial Management
The organization helps members navigate revenue streams including grants from foundations like the Annie E. Casey Foundation, contracting with agencies such as the Maryland Department of Human Services, and philanthropic partnerships with the Abell Foundation and the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. It provides training on audit standards as promulgated by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and on compliance with the Single Audit Act for organizations receiving federal funds through programs administered by the United States Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The association also advises on investment policy issues that involve stewardship models used by endowments at institutions like the Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland Medical System.
Impact and Community Services
Through member networks, programs contribute to initiatives involving public health partners such as the Maryland Department of Health, housing collaborations tied to the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, and educational partnerships with the Maryland State Department of Education. Its convenings have supported responses to public crises alongside the Federal Emergency Management Agency, have promoted arts and culture with the Maryland State Arts Council, and have linked workforce training efforts to employers represented by the Maryland Department of Labor. Members' direct services include food distribution coordinated with the Maryland Food Bank, youth development through associations like the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and legal aid delivered by organizations akin to the Public Justice Center.
Challenges and Advocacy
The association advocates on fiscal and policy issues before the Maryland General Assembly and engages in campaigns concerning nonprofit fiscal sustainability, regulatory burden, and tax policy debates involving the United States Congress and the Internal Revenue Service. Ongoing challenges addressed include fundraising volatility experienced by arts groups such as the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, workforce retention issues highlighted by health providers like the Maryland Hospital Association, and compliance complexities for community organizations dealing with procurement rules at the Maryland Department of General Services. The group also participates in coalitions with civil rights and equity-focused organizations including the ACLU of Maryland and the Maryland Coalition for Trans Equality.
Notable Maryland Nonprofits
Examples of prominent member institutions and peer organizations include the Maryland Environmental Trust, Catholic Charities of Baltimore, the Annie E. Casey Foundation (Baltimore office), the Abell Foundation, the Maryland Food Bank, the Public Justice Center, Edgar Allen Poe House and Museum, MICA (Maryland Institute College of Art), and the Glenstone Museum in regional partnerships. Other notable organizations connected through networks include the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (Maryland affiliates), MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society, T. Rowe Price Foundation philanthropic programs, and statewide intermediaries like the Baltimore Community Foundation.