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Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation

EIN 52-1767577 · Baltimore, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GEDCO IS A STRONG AND COMMITTED PARTNERSHIP OF DIVERSE FAITH BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS THAT ADDRESSES SOME OF THE MOST COMPLEX CHALLENGES FACING AMERICA'S URBAN COMMUNITIES IN THE 21ST CENTURY.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
26.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 63%
Employees
18
Volunteers
195
Highest pay
$154,491, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 26.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 48% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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 March 31, 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. $443,808 spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES - PROVIDES PROGRAMS TO STABILIZE FAMILIES, FOR BOTH SHORT AND LONGER TERMS, TO MEET EMERGENCY NEEDS AND FOSTER SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE ORGANIZATION GAVE OUT FARMERS' MARKET FOOD CERTIFICATES TO RECIPIENTS AND PEOPLE CAN COME ONCE EVERY 30 DAYS TO THE CARES FOOD PANTRY.KEY STATISTICS OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM FOR FY 2025 ARE AS FOLLOWS:-4,679 FAMILIES WERE PROVIDED FOOD PACKAGES-294 FAMILIES WERE PROVIDED EVICTION PREVENTION SUPPORT OF $129,854.-SEE SCHEDULE I FOR MORE DETAILS
  2. $491,439 spent. REAL ESTATE SERVICES - UNDERTAKES REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES DEVELOPING AN AFFORDABLE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY IN BALTIMORE CITY AT THE FORMER SITE OF MEMORIAL STADIUM KNOWN AS STADIUM PLACE.
  3. $253,411 spent. HOMELESS AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES - PROVIDES HOUSING TO HELP BALTIMORE CITY AND THE STATE OF MARYLAND TO MEET THEIR GOALS TO END HOMELESSNESS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE COMPREHENSIVE, PROVIDING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND LINKS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AIMED AT HELPING INDIVIDUALS TO ACHIEVE THE GREATEST LEVEL OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY POSSIBLE AND ACHIEVE POSITIVE GOALS. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES HARFORD HOUSE, AND MICAH HOUSE. DURING THE YEAR 50 INDIVIDUALS WERE PROVIDED PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING..
  4. $214,734 spent. SENIOR SERVICES - PROVIDES HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THAT HELP ALLEVIATE THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISES AND ALLOW ELDERS TO AGE IN THE COMMUNITY IN A DIGNIFIED ATMOSPHERE AND PROVIDE ACTIVITIES FOR WELLNESS. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES GALLAGHER MANSION, STADIUM PLACE, SENIOR NETWORK OF NORTH BALTIMORE, AND EPIPHANY HOUSE.OVER 400 PEOPLE ARE PROVIDED SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. MORE THAN 1,000 OLDER ADULTS PARTICIPATED IN PROGRAMMING AND RECEIVED INFORMATION AND RESOURCES AT SENIOR NETWORK OF NORTH BALTIMORE.GEDCO PROVIDES MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO SENIOR NETWORK OF NORTH BALTIMORE.GOVANS CENTER FOR RETIRED PERSONS, INC. OPERATES THE SENIOR CENTER UNDER THE NAME SENIOR NETWORK OF NORTH BALTIMORE (SNNB).SNNB'S MOST POPULAR CLASSES INCLUDE EXCERCISE PROGRAMS, BIBLE STUDY, AND BRIDGE. TRIPS INCLUDE DAY TRIPS ORGANIZED BY BALTIMORE CITY DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS AND OVERNIGHT TRIPS ORGANIZED BY SNNB. SNNB PROVIDES PROGRAMMING FOR MORE THAN 1,000 OLDER ADULTS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
  5. ASSET MANAGEMENT - GEDCO OWNS, IN PART OR THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS, 12 BUILDINGS. ASSET MANAGEMENT PROVIDES OVERSIGHT FOR THE OPERATIONS OF THESE PROPERTIES. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS HELP BRIDGE THE RESIDENTS WITH MUCH NEEDED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. THE PROPERTIES ARE MANAGED BY THIRD PARTY PROPERTY MANAGERS. GEDCO ASSUMED MANAGEMENT OF THE GHEM PROPERTIES (GALLAGHER MANSION, HARFORD HOUSE, EPIPHANY HOUSE AND MICAH HOUSE) EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2023.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 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 March 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 November 1992.

    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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