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Maryland Emergency Medicine Network

EIN 45-0519724 · Baltimore, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood73 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 9% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO FURTHER AND PROMOTE, EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES, THE DEVELOPMENT, COORDINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A STATE-WIDE EMERGENCY MEDICINE NETWORK TO ELEVATE THE STANDARD OF CARE PROVIDED BY EMERGENCY MEDICINE PHYSICIANS IN RURAL, URBAN AND HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS ACROSS THE STATE OF MARYLAND.

Income
$5.6 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
10%
Reserves
60.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 49%
Employees
177
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$773,205, member (thru 11/4/24)

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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 60.5 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 67% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 92% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    9% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    2 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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)
  1. $125,726 spent. PROVISION OF SERVICES AT THE LAUREL REGIONAL HOSPITAL, UM CAPITAL REGION HEALTH, AND BOWIE HEALTH CAMPUS. STAFF THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS AT BOTH HOSPITALS, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, WITH HIGH QUALITY EMERGENCY MEDICINE PHYSICIANS AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS. THIS ACTIVITY WAS DISCONTINUED AS OF JUNE 1, 2024.
  2. $31,247 spent. PROVISION OF SERVICES AT UPPER CHESAPEAKE MEDICAL CENTER AND HARFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. STAFF THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS AT BOTH HOSPITALS, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, WITH HIGH QUALITY EMERGENCY MEDICINE PHYSICIANS AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS. THIS ACTIVITY WAS DISCONTINUED AS OF JUNE 1, 2024.
  3. $20,611 spent. PROVISION OF SERVICES AT THE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF EASTON, UM SHORE MEDICAL CENTER AT CAMBRIDGE, UM SHORE MEDICAL CENTER AT CHESTERTOWN AND QUEEN ANNE'S EMERGENCY CENTER. STAFF THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS AT ALL 3 HOSPITALS/CENTERS, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, WITH HIGH QUALITY EMERGENCY MEDICINE PHYSICIANS, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, AND NURSE PRACTITIONERS. THIS ACTIVITY WAS DISCONTINUED AS OF JUNE 1, 2024.

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

  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 November 6, 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 June 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 July 2004.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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