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Maple Springs Community Service Corporation

EIN 22-3883878 · Capitol Hgts, MD

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MSCSCs mission is to produce and promote charitable social and educational programming related to youth empowerment senior empowerment job readiness academic enrichment restorative justice outreach to returning citizens and health and wellness education.

Income
$149,749
Spending
$126,943
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
7.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 74%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 110% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (10)
  1. $17,069 spent. The Summer Steam Camp & Leadership Institute is a six-week program designed to engage children and young adults in a variety of enriching activities centered around Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics STEAM. The camp offers a unique opportunity to explore these subjects in an interactive and hands-on environment while also focusing on character building team building and skills development.
  2. $21,400 spent. The Scholarship program provides undergraduate applicants scholarship funds to help defray educational financial obligations.
  3. $2,550 spent. The Youth Development-Violence Interrupter Program is a community-based initiative designed to reduce and prevent violence by identifying and mediating potentially dangerous conflicts before they escalate. The program offers youth alternatives that encourages developing leadership and decision making skills to assist them with navigating the path to becoming a productive citizen in their communities.
  4. $2,016 spent. District 7 Scholarship Program benefits 1st year college students who live in the district.
  5. $12,151 spent. District 7 Prayer Breakfast Community gathering to promote unity and provide a forum for meaningful discussion and fellowship
  6. $42,653 spent. District 7 Care Program provides financial assistance for rental utility funeral and other expenses.
  7. $19,778 spent. Hope In Action is a collection of programs and workshops that promote youth empowerment
  8. $1,110 spent. Health & Wellness Initiative promoting healthy lifestyles for children adults and seniors
  9. $654 spent. Workforce Development Job Fair providing citizens with job readiness onsite interviews and skills training
  10. $3,238 spent. Scholarship Awards Event

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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