The Maryland Association of Community
Dedicated to strengthening agencies to better support people with developmental disabilities and their families in their own communities through advocacy that promotes the highest standards of program excellence, fostering a climate that develops and nurtures a quality workforce that results in an increased capacity within Maryland communities to support people in inclusive settings.
The Maryland Association of Community at a glance
In short: The Maryland Association of Community gave $30K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,555,886
- +6.8% 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 The Maryland Association of Community funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kennedy Kreiger Institute ($10K). Together the top 3 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (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
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Kreiger Institute Baltimore, MD | To support and enhance competitive, integrated employment for people with developmental disabilities | $10,000 |
| Target Community and Educational Services Inc Westminster, MD | To support and enhance competitive, integrated employment for people with developmental disabilities | $10,000 |
| Weachieve Inc Silver Spring, MD | To support and enhance competitive, integrated employment for people with developmental disabilities | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,555,886 | $1,847,538 | $1,689,160 | $30,000 | 3 | $79,379 |
| 2024 | $2,392,528 | $1,684,627 | $1,373,726 | — | — | $28,189 |
| 2023 | $1,982,618 | $1,367,734 | $1,168,131 | — | — | $21,925 |
| 2022 | $1,741,936 | $1,230,389 | $1,007,550 | — | — | $8,211 |
| 2021 | $1,678,286 | $894,099 | $837,608 | — | — | $8,269 |
| 2020 | $1,582,916 | $1,451,159 | $1,438,086 | — | — | $18,118 |
| 2019 | $1,523,401 | $1,116,932 | $1,116,521 | — | — | $18,539 |
About The Maryland Association of Community
Based on IRS filings
The Maryland Association of Community is a public charity, based in Columbia, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $79K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Maryland Association of Community is led by Laura Howell, Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 3 of 22 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laura Howell
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$175K (2019) → $246K (2025)
Scott Evans
President
Treasurer → President - Elect, 2022
President - Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jermel Golder
Cheif Operating Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$106K (2024) → $122K (2025)
Renae Kosmides
Vice President of Education & Technical Assistance
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$109K (2025)
Greg Miller
Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Adams-Gilchrist
Member & Past President
President - Elect → President, 2022
President → Member & Past President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Planz
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Ferguson
Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathon Rondeau
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Callahan
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Freeman
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daria Cervantes
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Baynard
President Elect
Member → President Elect, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terra Gaillard
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ami Taubenfeld
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Plavier-Truitt
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Lear
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Gell
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Drumheller
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Kilkenny
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Najla Wortham
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Vaughn
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Renae Howard (2024) — Vice President of Education
- Former: Tracey Paliath (2024) — Vice President of Government Relations
- Former: Clarissa Mitchell (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: David Greenberg (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Mike Dyer (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Scott Hollingsworth (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Monica McCall (2019–2022) — Member
- Former: Shawn Kros (2019–2022) — Past President
- Former: Judi Olinger (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Sequaya Tasker (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Daphne Pallozzi (2019–2021) — Member
- Former: John Dumas (2019–2021) — Member
- Former: Keith Danos (2019–2021) — Member
- Former: Doug McQuade (2019–2020) — Member
- Former: Mat Rice (2019–2020) — Member
- Former: Chrissy Shawver (2020) — Memeber
- Former: Andre Burno Coates (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Don Rowe (2019) — Member
- Former: Kathleen Durkin (2019) — Member
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $246K, to Laura Howell (Chief Executive Officer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Maryland Association of Community
How much does The Maryland Association of Community give each year?
The Maryland Association of Community gave $30K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is The Maryland Association of Community's typical grant size?
The Maryland Association of Community's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Maryland Association of Community give grants?
The Maryland Association of Community gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does The Maryland Association of Community give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Maryland Association of Community's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Maryland Association of Community?
The Maryland Association of Community reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is The Maryland Association of Community's EIN?
The Maryland Association of Community's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1664511. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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 2019 (received by the IRS July 6, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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