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Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission Inc

EIN 52-6065754 · Cumberland, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

A COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY THAT STRIVES TO ELIMINATE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL BARRIERS TO PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY STABILITY THROUGH SERVICES, ADVOCACY, AND COLLABORATION.

Income
$12.7 million
Spending
$13.9 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 92%
Employees
185
Volunteers
301
Highest pay
$141,628, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% 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 September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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 September 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. $8.0 million spent. HEALTH & NUTRITION- PROVIDES DAY CARE FOR MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED ADULTS AND PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. ALSO, PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND TRANSPORTATION FOR THE ELDERLY, TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND ELDERLY RESIDENTS. THE PROGRAMS INCLUDE HEAD START, EARLY HEAD START, ADULT DAY CARE, OLDER AMERICANS ACT, AND CHILD CARE AND FAMILY PROGRAMS.
  2. $3.4 million spent. HOUSING DEVELOPMENT - PROVIDES HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND THE ELDERLY. THE PROGRAMS INCLUDE GROUP SENIOR ASSISTED HOUSING.
  3. $668,832 spent. ENERGY SERVICES - PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL PAYMENTS FOR ENERGY COSTS FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. PROGRAMS INCLUDE OFFICE OF HOMEENERGY PROGRAM AND WEATHERIZATION.
  4. $651,982 spent. COMMUNITY WELFARE - PROVIDES SERVICES SUCH AS SHELTER AND FOOD FOR THE LOW INCOME RESIDENTS OF ALLEGANY COUNTY. PROGRAMS INCLUDE HOMELESS SERVICES, EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT PROGRAM, LEAD ABATEMENT, WORK EXPERIENCE AND FAMILY ASSET DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
  5. COMMUNITY WELFARE - PROVIDES SERVICES SUCH AS SHELTER AND FOOD FOR THE LOW INCOME RESIDENTS OF ALLEGANY COUNTY. PROGRAMS INCLUDE HOMELESS SERVICES, EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT PROGRAM, LEAD ABATEMENT, WORK EXPERIENCE AND FAMILY ASSET DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 April 1966.

    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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