Transform Mid-Atlantic Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Transform Mid-Atlantic mobilizes the collective commitment of and capacity of higher education to actively advance our communities through civic and community engagement throughout the Maryland, DC and Delaware region. TMA serves its member institutions through networking, grants, resources and programs with the goal of developing deeper campus-community partnerships which improve community life.
- Income
- $695,808
- Spending
- $809,186
- Spent on programs
- 74%
- Reserves
- 19.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 67%
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 156
- Highest pay
- $161,289, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 19.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 16% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 15% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1574% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (3)
- $321,763 spent. CONVENING the MD, DC, DE, WV, & NORTHERN VA HIGHER EDUCATION COMMUNITY to ADVANCE the PUBLIC PURPOSES of HIGHER EDUCATION: As the largest higher education association in the Mid-Atlantic region, TMA regularly convenes member institution presidents, senior leaders, faculty, students, community leaders, and corporate partners, and other representatives to deepen the commitment of colleges and universities to their public missions that seek to (1) advance equitable and sustainable campus-community partnerships; (2) develop the next generation of engaged democratic and global citizens; and (3) catalyze positive social change through civic and community engaged programs, research, learning, and service. To accomplish this aspect of its mission, TMA hosts regular meetings for a Senior Advisory Group for Engagement, an annual Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Conference, institutes, a diverse array of engaging workshops and conversations, and professional development opportunities for member and non-member campus stakeholders and their community partners. Additionally, TMA facilitates an annual civic fellowship program for student leaders from throughout the region to participate in a year of leadership development through guest speaker sessions, a retreat, and capstone project.
- $218,103 spent. BUILDING CAMPUS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS to ADDRESS POVERTY and CREATE THRIVING COMMUNITIES: TMA provides 30-38 AmeriCorps VISTA sub-grants (VALUED AT OVER $2,100,000) to member institutions and non-profit organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region. Through this grant, the full-time TMA VISTA program coordinators develop and expand anti-poverty partnerships between higher education institutions together with community-based organizations, non-profits, local schools, and/or school systems. TMAs survey data estimates that MEMBER INSTITUTIONS STUDENTS CONTRIBUTE OVER $600,000,000 IN SERVICES TO THE REGION ANNUALLY. Projects include college access & completion, food security, workforce development, mentoring, financial literacy, veterans initiatives, creating heathy and sustainable communities, etc. Through its Taskforces, Equity Conversation Series, Civic Education Series, K12/P20 Education Groups, Institutes, and other professional development opportunities, TMA provides resources to institutionalize and celebrate an inclusive, diverse culture through which all members of our communities can serve, fully participating in civic and community engagement initiatives. TMA advises senior leaders and partners on how to use these programs and partnerships to measure and demonstrate the fulfillment of campus missions and strategic priorities vis--vis accreditation through MSCHE.
- $60,643 spent. PROVIDING RESOURCES, RECOGNITION, VISIBILITY, and NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS: TMA annually awards up to $100,000 in grants to campuses, individuals, and partnerships within its membership including: Faculty Development Mini-Grants, MLK and 9/11 Day of Service Grants funded by AmeriCorps, and other Mini-Grants. These funding opportunities are used by a diverse array of community-engaged practitioners, faculty, and other stakeholders to create innovative new programs, community-based courses, and collaborative intercampus partnerships. Annually, TMA honors the inspiring contributions and work of an outstanding group of faculty, administrators, students, and partnerships within its membership through the TMA AWARDS PROGRAM. Since 2009, hundreds of community-engaged individuals and leaders impact across the region has been recognized! Through partnerships with national and regional organizations including The Alliance for Campus Community Engagement (ACCE), the Coalition for Service-Learning, The Facing Project, Fulbright, Carnegie, All In, MSCHE, and others TMA offers a bevy of additional funding and resource-based offerings to its members, as well as opportunities to highlight and share the powerful impact of civic and community engagement programs through advocacy and storytelling projects. TMA offers socially responsible corporations partnership opportunities to engage in civic and community development impact with our higher education and community partners.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 November 6, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2009.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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