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Planned Parenthood of Maryland Inc

EIN 52-0607930 · Baltimore, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION IS TO ENABLE ALL MARYLANDERS TO HAVE ACCESS TO A WIDE RANGE OF HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES. BY PROVIDING MEDICAL SERVICES, EDUCATION, TRAINING AND ADVOCACY, PPM SEEKS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, FAMILY PLANNING OPTIONS, AND SEXUALITY. ALL MONIES ARE USED FOR THESE PURPOSES.

Income
$22.6 million
Spending
$21.6 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 47%
Employees
214
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$330,032, ceo

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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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. $15.9 million spent. PATIENT SERVICES - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MEDICAL CARE FOR OVER 30,000 CLIENTS ANNUALLY, INCLUDING BIRTH CONTROL, PREGNANCY TESTING AND OPTIONS COUNSELING, REPRODUCTIVE WELLNESS EXAMS, SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTION TESTING AND TREATMENT, ABORTION CARE, AND VASECTOMY AND GENDER AFFIRMING CARE.
  2. $607,840 spent. COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND TRAINING - THE ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDES MEDICALLY ACCURATE SEXUALITY AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH, ADULTS, PARENTS AND PROFESSIONALS IN SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, FAITH-BASED INSTITUTIONS AND MORE. PROGRAMS COVER TOPICS INCLUDING BIRTH CONTROL, REPRODUCTIVE ANATOMY, HEALTHY DECISION MAKING, PUBERTY, SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES AND ABSTINENCE.
  3. $669,384 spent. PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND ADVOCACY - COMBINES GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, ISSUE MANAGEMENT, CORPORATE AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, INFORMATION DISSEMINATION AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS ADVICE. PROVIDERS AIM TO INFLUENCE PUBLIC POLICY, BUILD AND MAINTAIN A STRONG REPUTATION AND FIND COMMON GROUND WITH STAKEHOLDERS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1938.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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