Business Volunteers Maryland Inc
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Business Volunteers Maryland Inc at a glance
In short: Business Volunteers Maryland Inc gave $15K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,636
- -9.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,318
- -9.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,318
- Total assets
- $531,505
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Business Volunteers Maryland Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cornerstone Community Housing ($9K). Together the top 2 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $16K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Community Housing Baltimore, MD | Turtle Tank 2024 Award | $8,568 |
| South Creek Community Develop Baltimore, MD | Turtle Tank 2024 Award | $6,068 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $531,505 | $879,449 | $815,233 | $14,636 | 2 | $9,974 |
| 2023 | $540,578 | $910,168 | $884,935 | $16,188 | 2 | $4,833 |
| 2022 | $625,003 | $893,835 | $785,162 | $5,450 | 1 | $18 |
| 2021 | $335,662 | $754,268 | $738,188 | — | — | $14 |
| 2020 | $336,251 | $701,957 | $674,137 | — | — | $4 |
About Business Volunteers Maryland Inc
Based on IRS filings
Business Volunteers Maryland Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $532K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Business Volunteers Maryland Inc is led by Alissa Ganser, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 22 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alissa Ganser
President & CEO
COO → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$91K (2021) → $119K (2024)
Ron Causey
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Dodson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Dinkel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Pat Myers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Van Horn
Director
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jaime Kurman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Kosmides
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chichi Nyagah-Nash
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Woodruff
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Lee
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Medley Deleonibus
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Schollaert
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noelle Hewitt
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Greenblatt
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Kolp
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Webb
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Somerville
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Sedlak
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Rusyniak
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pete Mathews Sr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James D. Witty
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Julie Kernan (2020–2024) — President & CEO · Filing note: Until May 2024
- Former: David Kuntz (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Joe Durham (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: John Hoey (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Thomasina Poirot (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Wayne Gutridge (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: James Brinkley (2022) — Foundation Manager
- Former: Alexis Green (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Cynthia Berman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: John Wolf (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Matt Riggin (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Joseph Machicote (2020) — Director
- Former: Stacey Ullrich (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $119K, to Alissa Ganser (President & CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Business Volunteers Maryland Inc
How much does Business Volunteers Maryland Inc give each year?
Business Volunteers Maryland Inc gave $15K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $16K across 2 grants.
How large is Business Volunteers Maryland Inc?
Business Volunteers Maryland Inc reported $532K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $879K.
What is Business Volunteers Maryland Inc?
Business Volunteers Maryland Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Baltimore, MD. It holds $532K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Business Volunteers Maryland Inc operate?
Business Volunteers Maryland Inc has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is Business Volunteers Maryland Inc's EIN?
Business Volunteers Maryland Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1810831. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Business Volunteers Maryland Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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