Maryland Works Inc
To promote economic and workforce development strategies that assure full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment.
Maryland Works Inc at a glance
In short: Maryland Works Inc gave $38K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $38,383
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $12,794
- Median grant
- $14,540
- Total assets
- $2,740,107
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Maryland Works Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Penn Marr ($15K). Together the top 3 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2025) to $140K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Penn Marr Freeland, MD | Expansion | $15,000 |
| Elevate Spectrum Halethorpe, MD | Expansion | $14,540 |
| HNB Services LLC Cockeysville, MD | Employment works program | $8,843 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,740,107 | $2,475,848 | $2,354,177 | $38,383 | 3 | $83,878 |
| 2024 | $2,650,876 | $2,450,669 | $2,320,553 | — | — | $-1,278 |
| 2023 | $2,482,791 | $2,269,943 | $2,141,598 | $140,000 | 6 | — |
| 2022 | $2,296,467 | $2,139,978 | $1,675,530 | — | — | $18,277 |
| 2021 | $1,796,279 | $2,066,635 | $1,399,974 | — | — | $28,056 |
| 2020 | $1,343,241 | $1,709,128 | $1,707,583 | $70,000 | 7 | $2,468 |
About Maryland Works Inc
Based on IRS filings
Maryland Works Inc is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Columbia, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $38K. Net investment income was $84K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Maryland Works Inc is led by Mary Manzoni, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 1 of 17 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Manzoni
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $232K (2025)
Chip Woods
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christy Stuart
Treasurer
Director → At Large, 2022
At Large → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Freeman
At Large
Treasurer → Director, 2021
Director → At Large, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Miller
At Large
Director → At Large, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Carroll
Secretary
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kali Mallik
Emeritus
Director → Emeritus, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marsha Legg
Immediate Past Chair
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Kumar
Emeritus
Director → Emeritus, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Evans
Vice Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Haywood Evans
At Large
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Kules
At Large
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brent Debnam
At Large
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Kelter
At Large
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dirk Hill
At Large
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edwin Hirsch
At Large
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Stiles
At Large
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Michael Bullis (2020–2024) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Ed Hirsch (2022–2024) — At Large
- Former: Ramenta Cottrell (2022–2024) — At Large
- Former: Chris Kelter (2023–2024) — At Large
- Former: Drik Hill (2023–2024) — At Large
- Former: Jen Stiles (2023–2024) — At Large
- Former: Matt Rice (2021–2022) — At Large
- Former: Robert Hofmann (2020–2021) — Former President & CEO
- Former: Mat Rice (2020) — Director
- Former: Sterling France (2020) — Fmr. Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $232K, to Mary Manzoni (President & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Maryland Works Inc
How much does Maryland Works Inc give each year?
Maryland Works Inc gave $38K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Maryland Works Inc's typical grant size?
Maryland Works Inc's median grant in 2025 was $14,540, and its average grant was $12,794, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Maryland Works Inc give grants?
Maryland Works Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Maryland Works Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Maryland Works Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Maryland Works Inc?
Maryland Works Inc reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What is Maryland Works Inc?
Maryland Works Inc is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Columbia, MD. It holds $2.7M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Maryland Works Inc's EIN?
Maryland Works Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1408423. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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