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Maryland Coalition of Families Inc

EIN 52-2214361 · Columbia, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

USING OUR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE CARING FOR LOVED ONES WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS, WE CONNECT, SUPPORT, AND EMPOWER MARYLAND'S FAMILIES AND ADVOCATE TO IMPROVE SYSTEMS THAT IMPACT INDIVIDUALS WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES.

Income
$6.6 million
Spending
$6.7 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 98%
Employees
102
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$195,395, 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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 69% 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

    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 (1)
  1. $5.9 million spent. MARYLAND COALITION OF FAMILIES (MCF) IS A STATEWIDE NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO PROVIDING SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND HOPE TO FAMILIES WHO HAVE A LOVED ONE WITH MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE OR PROBLEM GAMBLING CHALLENGES. THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATES TO IMPROVE SERVICES AND SYSTEMS THAT IMPACT INDIVIDUALS WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DISORDERS AND TO REDUCE STIGMA RELATED TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. MCF STAFF PROVIDES ONE-TO-ONE SUPPORT, RESOURCE CONNECTION AND SYSTEMS NAVIGATION AT NO COST TO FAMILIES.THE IMPACT OF THESE PROGRAMS IN FY24 INCLUDED: 4,690 FAMILIES WHO HAVE A LOVED ONE WITH MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE, OR PROBLEM GAMBLING CHALLENGES RECEIVED FAMILY PEER SUPPORT. THESE FAMILIES WERE CONNECTED WITH 19,424 COMMUNITY RESOURCES. STAFF PROVIDED 216 SUPPORT GROUP SESSIONS AND 82 EDUCATION WORKSHOPS.MCF ADVOCATED FOR IMPROVING SERVICES IN ALL SYSTEMS OF CARE FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, ADULTSAND FAMILIES THROUGH SYSTEM-LEVEL ADVOCACY, AND THROUGH PARTICIPATIONON STATE-LEVEL, PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEES.WE CONDUCTED TWO FAMILY LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO HELP PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS OF SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN WITH MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS TO ADVOCATE FOR THEIR CHILD, THEIR FAMILY, AND THEIR COMMUNITY. 29 PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS GRADUATED FROM THE PROGRAM AND JOINED MCF'S FAMILY LEADERSHIP ALUMNI GROUP DEDICATED TO BRINGING FAMILY VOICE INTO IMPORTANT CONVERSATIONS ABOUT CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.THE 22ND ANNUAL FAMILY DAY IN ANNAPOLIS WAS HELD TO BRING FAMILY MEMBERS, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDERS AND SYSTEM PARTNERS TO LEARN ABOUT IMPORTANT LEGISLATION AND BEST PRACTICES TO MEET WITH LEGISLATORS. PARTICIPANTS THEN ENGAGE IN APPOINTMENTS WITH THEIR LEGISLATORS. IN FY25 ALMOST 200 FAMILY MEMBERS, PARTNERS, AND OTHER KEY STAKEHOLDERS FROM ALL OVER MARYLAND TOOK PART IN THE EVENT. IN SUMMARY, MCF PROVIDED FAMILY PEER SUPPORT TO PARENTS AND OTHER CAREGIVERS IN ALL 24 JURISDICTIONS OF THE STATE.

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 March 2000.

    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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