Maryland Defense Counsel Inc
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What it says it does
THE ASSOCIATION IS A MARYLAND NON-STOCK CORPORATION FORMED TO BRING TOGETHER ATTORNEYS IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND WHO DEVOTE THE MAJORITY OF THEIR TIME TO THE DEFENSE OF DAMAGE SUITS OR OTHER CIVIL LITIGATION ON BEHALF OF INSURANCE COMPANIES OR OTHER DEFENDANTS (NOT INCLUDING SUBROGATION CASES). THE ASSOCIATION ANTICIPATES THAT BRINGING SUCH PERSONS INTO CLOSE ASSOCIATION WILL PROMOTE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND SERVE THE GENERAL INTERESTS OF THE PUBLIC.THE EARNINGS OF THE ASSOCIATION WILL NOT INURE TO THE BENEFIT OF ANY MEMBER OR MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION, EXCEPT THAT THE ASSOCIATION REIMBURSES MEMBERS FOR REASONABLE EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE MEMBERS ON BEHALF OF THE ASSOCIATION.
- Income
- $16,418
- Spending
- $38,261
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- SPONSORS CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SEMINARS ON A PERIODIC BASIS TO HELP EDUCATE THE LEGAL PROFESSION ON MATTERS OF CONCERN TO DEFENSE ATTORNEYS.
- PUBLISHES AND ELECTRONICALLY DELIVERS THE NEWSLETTER, "THE DEFENSE LINE," WHICH IS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS AND REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST TO DEFENSE ATTORNEYS IN MARYLAND.
- SPONSORS SOCIAL EVENTS ON A PERIODIC BASIS TO BRING MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION TOGETHER TO MEET AND SHARE COMMON ISSUES AND CONCERNS.
- CONTRACTS A LOBBYIST TO MONITOR LEGISLATION IN THE MARYLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHICH RELATES TO THE DEFENSE OF DAMAGE SUITS AND OTHER CIVIL LITIGATION.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1992.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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