Union Dorcas Society of Talbot County
Union Dorcas Society of Talbot County is a private foundation, based in Easton, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $59K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $2K.
Union Dorcas Society of Talbot County at a glance
In short: Union Dorcas Society of Talbot County gave $5K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $3K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $5,441
- +10.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $2,721
- -44.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,721
- Total assets
- $59,377
- +10.2% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Union Dorcas Society of Talbot County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Talbot County Health Department & Assoc Doctors ($4K). Together the top 2 received $5K.
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 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Union Dorcas Society of Talbot County gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+4%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 179% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $5K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Talbot County Health Department & Assoc Doctors Easton, MD | Support the needy regarding health issues or finanical assistance | $4,441 |
| Upper Shore Aging Inc Easton, MD | Support the needy regarding health issues or finanical assistance | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $59,377 | $12,616 | $7,113 | $5,441 | 2 | $5,441 | $2,391 | $3,034 |
| 2022 | $53,874 | $11,664 | $6,295 | $4,914 | 1 | $4,914 | $3,864 | $2,832 |
| 2021 | $48,505 | $17,050 | $5,996 | $4,746 | 1 | — | $2,050 | $2,630 |
| 2020 | $37,460 | $7,239 | $6,215 | $5,237 | 1 | — | $1,029 | $1,946 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Union Dorcas Society of Talbot County reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Union Dorcas Society of Talbot County is led by Patti Phillips, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 16 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Patti Phillips
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Murphy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claudia Knox
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Norris
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Raughley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Westphal
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Anthony
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Matthews
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Strickland
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Petey Fox
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Lane
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Snyder
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Newnam
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katy Stafford
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Haddaway
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Pierce
Vice President
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Sue Peirce (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Suzan Newman (2020–2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Union Dorcas Society of Talbot County
How much does Union Dorcas Society of Talbot County give each year?
Union Dorcas Society of Talbot County gave $5K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
How large is Union Dorcas Society of Talbot County?
Union Dorcas Society of Talbot County reported $59K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Union Dorcas Society of Talbot County operate?
Union Dorcas Society of Talbot County has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is Union Dorcas Society of Talbot County's EIN?
Union Dorcas Society of Talbot County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6037125. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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