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Washington County Human Development Council Inc

EIN 52-1123712 · Hagerstown, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S STATED PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE A DEINSTITUTIONALIZED LIVING ENVIRONMENT, PREEMPLOYMENT TRAINING, AND TRANSPORTATION TO DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS IN WASHINGTON AND FREDERICK COUNTIES OF MARYLAND.

Income
$12.2 million
Spending
$10.6 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
8.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
196
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$146,259, dsp

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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 (5)
  1. $3.2 million spent. ALTERNATIVE LIVING UNITS - PROVIDES THE USE OF HOUSING AND CONTINUING CARE IN THE FORM OF ALTERNATIVE LIVING UNITS IN A DEINSTITUTIONALIZED ENVIRONMENT WITH HOUSE PARENTS.
  2. $2.0 million spent. STAFF AUGMENTATION PROGRAM CONSISTS OF PROVIDING SERVICES TO CLIENTS WHO NEED ADDITIONAL SERVICES, SUCH AS ONE ON ONE SUPPORT, DUE TO THE SEVERITY OF THEIR DISABILITIES.
  3. $2.2 million spent. ADULT DAY & MEDICAL CENTER - PROVIDED DAY HABILITATION AND MEDICAL CARE FOR ADULT CLIENTS.
  4. $593,805 spent. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROVIDES VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR CLIENTS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S STORE. EXPENSES: 211,106 REVENUE: 135,416 COMMUNITY LEARNING SERVICES ARE ACTIVITIES, SPECIAL ASSISTANCE, SUPPORT, AND EDUCATION TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WHOSE AGE, DISABILITY, OR CIRCUMSTANCES CURRENTLY LIMITS THEIR ABILITY TO BE EMPLOYED AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. CLIENTS ARE ASSISTED IN DEVELOPING THE SKILLS AND SOCAL SUPPORTS NECESSARY TO GAIN, RETAIN, OR ADVANCE IN EMPLOYMENT. EXPENSES: 281,948 REVENUE: 605,407 OTHER PROGRAMS CONSIST OF PROVIDING INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT SERVICE, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, DAY MEDICAL CARE, HANDS-ON ASSISTANCE, AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS. EXPENSES: 100,751 REVENUE: 109,267
  5. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROVIDES VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR CLIENTS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S STORE. EXPENSES: 211,106 REVENUE: 135,416 COMMUNITY LEARNING SERVICES ARE ACTIVITIES, SPECIAL ASSISTANCE, SUPPORT, AND EDUCATION TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WHOSE AGE, DISABILITY, OR CIRCUMSTANCES CURRENTLY LIMITS THEIR ABILITY TO BE EMPLOYED AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. CLIENTS ARE ASSISTED IN DEVELOPING THE SKILLS AND SOCAL SUPPORTS NECESSARY TO GAIN, RETAIN, OR ADVANCE IN EMPLOYMENT. EXPENSES: 281,948 REVENUE: 605,407 OTHER PROGRAMS CONSIST OF PROVIDING INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT SERVICE, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, DAY MEDICAL CARE, HANDS-ON ASSISTANCE, AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS. EXPENSES: 100,751 REVENUE: 109,267

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 October 1978.

    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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