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Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation

EIN 52-2359350 · Millersville, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ANNE ARUNDEL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (AAWDC) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT ENHANCES THE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY BY DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS. WE BUILD AND MAINTAIN A PIPELINE OF SKILLED TALENT TO MEET THE DEMAND OF BUSINESSES AND PREPARE RESIDENTS WITH THE IN-DEMAND SKILLS THAT LEAD TO FAMILY-SUSTAINING EMPLOYMENT.

Income
$12.1 million
Spending
$12.2 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 68%
Employees
246
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$230,849, president & ceo

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: 44 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 94% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $4.6 million spent. BLUEPRINT - ANNE ARUNDEL STUDENT CAREER EXCELLENCE (AASCE) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO PROVIDE CAREER COACHING TO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. IN FY24 THE PROGRAM LAUNCHED IN ALL MIDDLE SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTY, IN FY25 THE PROGRAM EXPANDED INTO ALL HIGH SCHOOLS AND ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTY.
  2. $2.7 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS - AAWDC WAS AWARDED ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO SUPPORT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES IN ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY THROUGH FOUR FOCUS AREAS INCLUDING BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES. THESE SERVICES SERVE THE BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS OF THE COUNTY AND REGION. THE FUNDING SUPPORTS CUSTOMIZED SERVICES TO HELP BUSINESSES BUILD, ATTRACT, RETAIN, AND UPSKILL THE TALENTED WORKFORCE NEEDED TO BE COMPETITIVE IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY. THE FUNDING ALSO SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP RESIDENTS START, TRANSITION, AND ADVANCE THEIR CAREER THROUGH CAREER COACHING, BARRIER REMEDIATION, SKILLS ENHANCEMENT TRAINING, AND JOB DEVELOPMENT.
  3. $2.6 million spent. WORKFORCE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) PROGRAMS - THROUGH THE AMERICAN JOB CENTER NETWORK WIOA FUNDING PROVIDES A WIDE VARIETY OF WORKFORCE SERVICE OPTIONS TO INDIVIDUALS, RANGING FROM SELF-DIRECTED JOB SEARCH TO INTENSIVE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ASSISTANCE TO OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING. SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS, INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY THE OPIOID CRISIS, AND OTHER TARGETED POPULATIONS ARE OFFERED THROUGH THIS FUNDING. SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO BUSINESSES TO ASSIST IN MEETING STAFFING NEEDS AND IN DEALING WITH MAJOR REDUCTIONS AND CLOSURES. SOURCES OF FUNDING INCLUDE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT FORMULA FUNDS AND DISCRETIONARY GRANTS FOR SPECIFIC WORKFORCE ISSUES.
  4. $788,246 spent. TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE - TANF - AAWDC DELIVERS AN EMPLOYMENT READINESS, PLACEMENT, AND RETENTION PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR THE ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS). THE PROGRAM SERVICES WORK-READY TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE (TCA) RECIPIENTS, TCA-CONNECTED NON-CUSTODIAL PARENTS, OPPORTUNITY TCA-RELATED YOUTH, AND OTHER DSS-CONNECTED CUSTOMERS.
  5. $528,945 spent. AAWDC RECEIVED ARPA FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF MARYLAND TO PROVIDE CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRY TRAINING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALSWHO WERE IMPACTED BY COVID-19 AND NEED TO CONNECT TO NEW EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES OR TRANSITION TO A NEW CAREER. A SPECIAL EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON BUILDINGAND EXPANDING PRE-APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING, REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP, AND YOUTH APPRENTICESHIPS IN ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY.

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 January 2002.

    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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