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Center for a Healthy Maryland Inc

EIN 52-1110642 · Baltimore, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CENTER'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE, ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF MEDICAL CARE, PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND, EXPLORE THE HISTORY OF MEDICINE IN MARYLAND, AND PREVSERVE MEDCHI'S ARCHIVES.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 63%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$475,259, secretary

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 40 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 82% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 19 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (4)
  1. $554,074 spent. THE MARYLAND PHYSICIAN HEALTH PROGRAM IS A CONFIDENTIAL AND NONDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM THAT ASSISTS PHYSICIANS AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE, MENTAL HEALTH, EMOTIONAL AND COGNITIVE PROBLEMS. FAMILY MEMBERS ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING INTERVENTION, EVALUATION, MONITORING, AND TOXICOLOGY SCREENING AND ADVOCACY. THE PROGRAM ALSO CONSULTS WITH HOSPITALS REGARDING POLICIES, PROCEDURES, IDEAS AND STRATEGIES FOR THE INTERVENTION OF PHYSICIANS SUSPECTED OF, OR IDENTIFIED AS, HAVING A PROBLEM. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A CME PRESENTATION, THE SCOPE OF PHYSICIAN IMPAIRMENT, TO HOSPITAL STAFF AND RESIDENCY PROGRAMS. THESE HOSPITAL-BASED SERVICES ALLOW MARYLAND HOSPITALS TO MEET REGULATIONS SET BY THE JOINT COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS FOR ASSISTING PHYSICIANS WITH POTENTIALLY IMPAIRING PROBLEMS THROUGH A NONDISCIPLINARY PROCESS AND BY EDUCATING PHYSICIANS ABOUT ISSUES OF POTENTIALLY IMPAIRING PROBLEMS.
  2. $241,116 spent. PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM - THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO EXTEND PRACTICE KNOWLEDGE AMONG PHYSICIANS AND HEALTH KNOWLEDGE TO THE PUBLIC THAT IMPROVES QUALITY OF CARE AND HEALTH, BY CONDUCTING SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES IN EXCHANGE FOR ASSETS RECEIVED FROM VARIOUS GRANTORS. THIS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF INDIVIDUAL SUBPROGRAMS BASED ON GRANTOR SPECIFICATIONS AND SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES PERFORMED.
  3. $413,787 spent. THE PROFESSIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR PHYSICIANS, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, AND ALLIED HEALTH PROVIDERS LICENSED BY THE MARYLAND BOARD OF PHYSICIANS HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED AT THE DIRECTION OF THE MARYLAND LEGISLATURE FOR PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE IN NEED OF TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION FOR ALCOHOLISM, CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY, OR OTHER PHYSICAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS, AND WHO HAVE BEEN REFERRED BY THE BOARD FOR SERVICES. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION SERVICES. IT OFFERS INFORMATION, EVALUATION, AND REFERRAL FOR TREATMENT. STAFF IS ALSO AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE OR ARRANGE PRESENTATIONS ON TOPICS RELATED TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH.
  4. $86,677 spent. HISTORY OF MD MEDICINE PROGRAM - TO PRESERVE THE HISTORY OF MEDCHI AND RECOGNIZE THE CONTRIBUTION OF MARYLAND PHYSICIANS. THE PROGRAM ALSO FOCUSES ON OUTREACH EFFORTS TEACHING ABOUT THE HISTORY OF MEDICINE IN MARYLAND AND ONGOING PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS OF THE COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 April 1978.

    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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