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Charles County Freedom Landing Inc

EIN 52-1390561 · La Plata, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak41 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHARLES COUNTY FREEDOM LANDING PROVIDES A RANGE OF SERVICES TO ASSIST ADULTS WITH SERIOUS PERSISTENT EMOTIONAL DISORDERS.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
-0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
23
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$88,689, executive 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

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    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 (4)
  1. $218,015 spent. RESIDENTIAL HOMES - PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING AND CARE FOR MENTALLY ILL. SERVICES INCORPORATE QUALITY LIVING ARRANGEMENTS WITH SUPERVISION FROM COUNSELORS ACCORDING TO THE RESIDENT'S NEED FOR SUPPORT AND DIRECTION.
  2. $709,557 spent. DAY REHABILITATION - ACTIVITY CENTER TO PROVIDE DAILY ACTIVITIES AND INTERACTION WITH OTHER CONSUMERS. SERVICES EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH SKILLS AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO REMAIN IN THEIR COMMUNITY. THE ABILITY TO BELONG, MAKE CHOICES AND DECISIONS THROUGH PROBLEM-SOLVING ARE THE ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES OF GROUP AND UNIT PARTICIPATION. INDIVIDUALS ARE INVOLVED IN A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES BASED ON THEIR NEEDS AND GOALS.
  3. $219,052 spent. WELLNESS AND RECOVERY COMMUNITY CENTER - PROVIDE A PLACE FOR THOSE DIAGNOSED WITH MENTAL ILLNESS/SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS TO SHARE AND LEARN FROM THEIR PEERS. OUR PLACE IS OPEN A MINIMUM OF 4 DAYS A WEEK. THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT FOR ATTENDANCE, OTHER THAN AGE OF 18 OR OLDER, DIAGNOSIS OF A MENTAL ILLNESS/SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER, AND A STRONG DESIRE TO LEARN AND SHARE WITH PEERS.
  4. $99,550 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES

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 November 1986.

    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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