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Totally Linking Care in Maryland Inc

EIN 86-3295441 · Leonardtown, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To improve the health of residents in Southern Maryland through meaningful partnership-led education, engagement, and empowerment.

Income
$6.9 million
Spending
$6.9 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
4
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$177,500, 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: 57 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 73% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% 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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $6.5 million spent. During the reporting period, Totally Linking Care in Maryland (TLC-MD )advanced several critical initiatives to strengthen the behavioral health crisis response system and improve access to care for residents of Prince George's County, Maryland. A primary accomplishment during the year was the continued expansion and operational support of Mobile Crisis Response Teams throughout Prince George's County. TLC-MD provided technical assistance, operational guidance, and strategic support to ensure these teams were effectively staffed, sustainably funded, and operationally equipped. This included assistance with workforce development, community outreach and marketing of services, and facilitating access to safe transportation vehicles to support crisis response and client transport across the county. TLC-MD also played an active role in state-level advocacy efforts related to behavioral health crisis services. The organization worked with Maryland state leaders and stakeholders to support the implementation and sustainability of the 988 Behavioral Health Crisis Hotline system, advocating for long-term funding mechanisms that would transition crisis services from reliance on short-term grant funding to a more stable and self-sustaining funding structure. In addition, TLC-MD supported the expansion of behavioral health services within hospital settings by providing funding and technical assistance to Mindola. This initiative was designed to improve care coordination for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises who present in hospital emergency departments. Services include discharge planning, linkage to community resources, and access to clinical and therapeutic supports to ensure continuity of care following hospitalization. Another significant achievement during the year was TLC-MD's leadership role in the development and implementation of the first Emergency Crisis Stabilization Facility in the State of Maryland. TLC-Maryland provided extensive technical assistance to the provider organization responsible for operating the facility, including support with licensing preparation, staffing strategy, securing additional grant funding, facility construction guidance, program development, and community engagement. The organization also worked closely with local government officials and community leaders to advocate for and promote the development of a comprehensive crisis response system in Prince George's County. Through these efforts, TLC-MD's continued to strengthen the region's behavioral health infrastructure, expand access to crisis services, and promote coordinated systems of care for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use crises. In Addition to the major accomplishment in the behavioral health arena, TLC-MD also successfully established a fully functional nationally recognized CDC Umbrella Hub Organization and currently has five community based organization which has allowed increase access to the evidenced-based National DPP which prevents the onset of diabetes.

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 2022.

    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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