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Cash Campaign of Maryland Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Baltimore, MD EIN: 81-4607977 Website

CASH Campaign of Maryland Inc is a Baltimore-based public charity that promotes economic advancement for low-to-moderate income individuals and families in Baltimore and across Maryland. Its work includes direct services, capacity-building, and policy and advocacy initiatives intended to strengthen family economic stability.

Cash Campaign of Maryland Inc at a glance

In short: Cash Campaign of Maryland Inc gave $319K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $20K). 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2025)
$318,542
-41.8% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
16
-15.8% vs 2024
Average grant
$19,909
-30.9% vs 2024
Median grant
$15,000
Total assets
$1,435,466
-48.3% vs 2024
New grantees (estimate)
0% first-time grantees (0 of 16, 2025; small sample)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

How to apply to Cash Campaign of Maryland Inc

Review Cycle
The application deadline was September 30, 2025, at midnight. This was a past application cycle.
Deadline
The application deadline was September 30, 2025, at midnight.
Contact

Mailing address: 575 S Charles St Ste 500, Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: (410) 528-8006
Website: https://cashmd.org

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Cash Campaign of Maryland Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Shore up Inc: $40KShore up Inc$40KCross Community Inc: $35KCross Community Inc$35KHuman Services Programs of Carroll County: $35KHuman Services Programs ofCarroll County$35KLifestyles of Maryland Inc: $30KLifestyles of Maryland Inc$30KUnited Way of Frederick County Inc: $30KUnited Way of Frederick CountyInc$30KAllegany County Human Resource Development Commission Inc: $28KAllegany County Human ResourceDevelopment Commission Inc$28KCASA De Maryland: $15KCASA De Maryland$15KCenter for Urban Families Inc: $15KCenter for Urban Families Inc$15KGarrett County Community Action: $15KGarrett County CommunityAction$15KMaking Change Inc: $15KMaking Change Inc$15K

The largest 2025 recipient was Shore up Inc ($40K). Together the top 10 received $258K.

Grant Size Distribution

78 grants across all recorded years

74<$50K2$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 78 (95%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

CASH describes its service area as Baltimore and across Maryland. Its website describes a network of tax-preparation services in Maryland communities, including Baltimore City and several counties. The listed 2025 grant purposes concern tax preparation for low-income taxpayers; the filing data does not specify recipient states.

Is Cash Campaign of Maryland Inc open to new grantees?

0%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 0 of 16 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count

  • 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K12 grants2019 6 grants2020 9 grants2021 15 grants2022 19 grants2023 19 grants2024 16 grants2025

From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2020) to $547K (2024). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $319K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Shore up Inc Provide Tax Prep for Low Income Taxpayers$40,000
Cross Community Inc Provide Tax Prep for Low Income Taxpayers.$35,000
Human Services Programs of Carroll County Provide Tax Prep for Low Income Taxpayers$35,000
Lifestyles of Maryland Inc Provide Tax Prep for Low Income Taxpayers$30,000
United Way of Frederick County Inc Provide Tax Prep for Low Income Taxpayers$30,000
Allegany County Human Resource Development Commission Inc Provide Tax Prep for Low Income Taxpayers$28,000
CASA De Maryland Provide Tax Prep for Low Income Taxpayers$15,000
Center for Urban Families Inc Provide Tax Prep for Low Income Taxpayers$15,000
Garrett County Community Action Provide Tax Prep for Low Income Taxpayers$15,000
Making Change Inc Provide Tax Prep for Low Income Taxpayers$15,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$1,435,466$3,173,696$3,771,342$318,54216$21,876
2024$2,773,981$9,553,623$10,167,201$547,38919$68,950
2023$2,744,875$5,635,229$5,293,703$522,43519$33,299
2022$2,021,613$3,068,101$2,520,316$359,41115$344
2021$1,565,207$2,174,273$2,066,912$156,0009$219
2020$1,468,603$2,208,669$1,730,745$95,0016$3,493
2019$848,070$1,861,942$2,097,002$218,00012$7,256

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

CASH states that it promotes economic advancement for low-to-moderate income individuals and families in Baltimore and across Maryland. It carries out this mission through direct-service programs, organizational and field capacity-building, and policy and advocacy initiatives.

Its stated services include free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, financial education and coaching, connections to financial services and products, benefits screening, volunteer recruitment and training, and a network of providers offering tax preparation and related services. In 2024, CASH reported that it and its partners prepared 19,057 free tax returns, served 8,458 people through financial education classes, and screened 245 households for benefits. It also reported training 645 practitioners and tracking 160 bills, with oral or written testimony on 79.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2025, CASH reported 16 grants totaling $318,542. Grants ranged from $6,500 to $40,000, with a median grant of $15,000. The largest reported awards included:

The stated purpose for these awards was to provide tax preparation for low-income taxpayers. CASH’s website also says it subgrants state and other leveraged funds to partners supporting free tax preparation services.

CASH’s 2025–26 VITA sub-grant application FAQ describes an application process using an online form. Awardees must attend required finance and site-manager training, operate sites for at least six weeks between January and April 15, and generally keep sites open at least eight hours per week. Grantees must maintain contact with CASH, submit invoices and end-of-season reports, and meet production metrics to receive the full award under the stated payment schedule.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists the following officers and directors:

  • Mary Jean Herron — Chair
  • Melanie Styles — Vice Chair
  • Michael Harris — Treasurer
  • Thomasina Hiers — Secretary
  • Joanna Smith-Ramani — Director
  • Laura Taylor — Director
  • Meg Woodside — Director
  • Peter Haukebo — Director
  • Traci Kodeck — Director
  • Kathleen Shipley — Director

Cash Campaign of Maryland Inc is led by Robin McKinney, CEO on every filing since 2019; 2 of 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Robin McKinney

    CEO

    On filings since 2019

    40 hrs/week

    $100K (2019) → $148K (2025)

  • Mary Jean Herron

    Chair

    Treasurer → Chair, 2022

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joanna Smith-Ramani

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Laura Taylor

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Meg Woodside

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Peter Haukebo

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Traci Kodeck

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kathleen Shipley

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kelly Katz

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sara Johnson

    COO

    On filings since 2019

    40 hrs/week

    $95K (2019) → $142K (2025)

  • Melanie Styles

    Vice Chair

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Thomasina Hiers

    Secretary

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Harris

    Treasurer

    Director → Treasurer, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (3)
  • Former: Martin Dukler (2019–2023) — Director
  • Former: Walkiria Pool (2019–2022) — Director
  • Former: Keely Donoway (2019–2020) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Robin McKinney — CEO: $148KRobin McKinneyCEO$148KSara Johnson — COO: $142KSara JohnsonCOO$142K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $148K, to Robin McKinney (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Cash Campaign of Maryland Inc

How much does Cash Campaign of Maryland Inc give each year?

Cash Campaign of Maryland Inc gave $319K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $547K across 19 grants.

What is Cash Campaign of Maryland Inc's typical grant size?

Cash Campaign of Maryland Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $19,909, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Does Cash Campaign of Maryland Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Cash Campaign of Maryland Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provide Tax Prep for Low Income Taxpayers" (15 grants).

Who are Cash Campaign of Maryland Inc's largest grantees?

Cash Campaign of Maryland Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Shore up Inc ($40,000), Cross Community Inc ($35,000) and Human Services Programs of Carroll County ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Cash Campaign of Maryland Inc?

Cash Campaign of Maryland Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.

What does Cash Campaign of Maryland Inc fund?

CASH states that it promotes economic advancement for low-to-moderate income individuals and families in Baltimore and across Maryland. It carries out this mission through direct-service programs, organizational and field capacity-building, and policy and advocacy initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Cash Campaign of Maryland Inc?

Cash Campaign of Maryland Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check cashmd.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

Where does Cash Campaign of Maryland Inc make grants?

CASH describes its service area as Baltimore and across Maryland. Its website describes a network of tax-preparation services in Maryland communities, including Baltimore City and several counties. The listed 2025 grant purposes concern tax preparation for low-income taxpayers; the filing data does not specify recipient states.

What is Cash Campaign of Maryland Inc's EIN?

Cash Campaign of Maryland Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4607977. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

Data update history

(8)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 24, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 1, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 10, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 31, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 31, 2025)
  7. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
  8. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025

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