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Edward a Myerberg

EIN 52-1047511 · Baltimore, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INSPIRE HEALTHY AGING THROUGH WELLNESS, CREATIVITY, AND CONNECTION. WE ARE AN INNOVATIVE HUB OF ACTIVITY THAT OFFERS COMPELLING PROGRAMS IN A WARM AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$280,444, 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

Fair: 65 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 40% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 50% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Good: 82 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 7 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

    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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

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

  • 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 (1)
  1. $1.2 million spent. THE EDWARD A. MYERBERG CENTER ENGAGES OLDER ADULTS IN FITNESS & WELLNESS, THE ARTS, HUMANITIES, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS. WITH A VARIETY OF OFFERINGS FOR MEMBERS OF ALL SKILLS, THE MYERBERG CENTER PROVIDES OVER 60 WEEKLY PROGRAMS. THE CENTER OFFERS ONE TO ONE PERSONAL TRAINING AND GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES IN A SAFE AND ENCOURAGING ATMOSPHERE WHERE SENIORS CAN REMAIN FIT AND INDEPENDENT. THE CENTER ALSO PROVIDES LIVE AND RECORDED VIRTUAL PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT GROUPS IN SUPPORT OF HOMEBOUND SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS.FITNESS CLASSES ARE AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF MAINTAINING HEALTH AND WELLNESS. WITH A VARIETY OF OFFERINGS, FOR MEMBERS OF ALL SKILLS, THE MYERBERG CENTER'S CLASSES ARE DESIGNED FOR OLDER ADULTS. LED BY HIGHLY EXPERIENCED TRAINERS AND PROFESSIONALS, AND RANGING FROM CARDIO AND STRENGTH TRAINING TO MIND-BODY, THE CENTER OFFERS 25 FITNESS CLASSES PER TRIMESTER. THE MYERBERG CENTER OFFERS ONE TO ONE PERSONAL TRAINING, AS WELL AS SMALL GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING. A FITNESS CENTER CAN BE AN INTIMIDATING PLACE FOR OLDER ADULTS. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN A PERSONAL TRAINER AND CLIENT CAN HELP MAKE A PERSON FEEL MORE COMFORTABLE IN THE FITNESS CENTER, REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, AND ASSIST MEMBERS IN REACHING THEIR PERSONAL GOALS. THERE IS A STRONG FOCUS IN ALL PERSONAL TRAINING SESSIONS ON BALANCE, STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY, WHICH ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY.THE MYERBERG CENTER OFFERS 12 FINE ART CLASSES PER TRIMESTER. ART CLASSES ENABLE OLDER ADULTS TO EXPLORE THEIR CREATIVITY. THESE CLASSES BECOME SOCIAL SUPPORT NETWORKS, AS MEMBERS AND GUESTS BOND AND FORM RELATIONSHIPS, WHILE CREATING BEAUTIFUL WORKS OF ART. IT HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED THAT ENGAGEMENT AND BUILDING SOCIAL NETWORKS IS CRITICAL IN ASSISTING OLDER ADULTS TO AGE IN PLACE.THE MYERBERG CENTER ALSO OFFERS 12 HUMANITIES CLASSES PER TRIMESTER. THESE HIGH-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE LED BY COLLEGE PROFESSORS, RABBIS, HISTORIANS, AND EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS. CLASS SUBJECTS INCLUDE LITERATURE, HISTORY, SOCIOLOGY, AND SCIENCE.THE MYERBERG CENTER IS HOME TO THE ONLY TECH-KNOWLEDGE HUB IN MARYLAND. IT WAS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER OLDER ADULTS TO EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY IN A SUPPORTIVE, ACCEPTING ENVIRONMENT. A TECHNOLOGY CONCIERGE IS AVAILABLE MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY FOR CLASSES AND ONE TO ONE INSTRUCTION.

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 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 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 September 1980.

    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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