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Nonprofit · EIN 52-0817684

WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC

Tax-exempt · HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740

Financials

$16.3M$16.3M2022$7.7M$7.6M2023$7.6M$7.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$7,616,432$7,415,390$201,042$4,792,585$3,072,116$1,720,469
September 30, 2024990$7,713,260$7,585,863$127,397$4,613,284$3,093,857$1,519,427
September 30, 2023990$16,275,532$16,310,911-$35,379$4,567,593$3,175,563$1,392,030
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$6,418,479
of which government grants
$6,314,022
Program service revenue
$726,379
Investment income
$36,620
Other revenue
$434,954

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$3,935,657
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$479,171
Other salaries and wages
$1,234,462
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,145,001
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$394,865
Travel
$147,547
Depreciation
$289,266
Program services (functional)
$6,995,231
Management and general (functional)
$420,159

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,613,284
Total assets, end of year
$4,792,585
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,072,116
Net assets, end of year
$1,720,469
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,030,890
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,703,691
Net assets with donor restrictions
$16,778
Gross receipts
$7,616,432
Employees
42
Volunteers
62
Year formed
1965
State of legal domicile
MD

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
TIM FISHEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$141,846$30,274
ERIK NICHOLSFINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$108,154$2,641
THERESA SEARCYCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
40$23,270$582
SEAN GRIFFITHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JULIE FRITSCHCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JEREMY JAKOBYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MATT SCHINDLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ASHLEY ROUSHVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SUSAN GROVETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SHERIFF BRIAN ALBERTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LYNETTE CUNNINGHAMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DWAYNE FREEMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TAMMY SWISHERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PEGGY MASONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ERIK NICHOLSFINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$111,226$6,469
TIM FISHEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$56,769$19,786
SEAN GRIFFITHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JULIE FRITSCHCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JEREMY JAKOBYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TOBY LONGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KATHLEEN SUDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ASHLEY ROUSHVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SUSAN GROVETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SHERIFF BRIAN ALBERTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WAYNE KEEFERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LYNETTE CUNNINGHAMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DWAYNE FREEMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TAMMY SWISHERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHELLEY MCINTIREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PEGGY MASONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KEITH FANJOYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
GEORGE NEWMANEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - 10/22 - 3/23
Officer
40$101,561$16,979
ERIK NICHOLSFINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$95,383$10,908
SEAN GRIFFITHCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CHIEF PAUL KIFER JRVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JULIE FRITSCHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SHERIFF BRIAN ALBERTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JEFFREY CLINEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LYNETTE CUNNINGHAMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DWAYNE FREEMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SUSAN GROVEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JEREMY JAKOBYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TOBY LONGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHELLEY MCINTIREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ASHLEY ROUSHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KATHLEEN SUDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TIM FISHEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - 7/23 - 9/23
Officer
40$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
117 SUMMIT AVE, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-5508
In care of
% GEORGE NEWMAN III
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TIM FISHER, 117 SUMMIT AVENUE, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
Signed the 990
KIMBERLY SHUNNEY, CFO
Phone
(301) 797-4161
Return prepared by
RKL LLP

Mission

TO PROVIDE ENCOURAGEMENT, GUIDANCE, AND ASSISTANCE TO THE PEOPLE OF OUR COMMUNITY IN THE MOBILIZATION OF RESOURCES TO COMBAT POVERTY. THE COUNCIL'S GOAL IS TO INCREASE THE CAPACITIES OF INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS TO DEAL WITH THEIR OWN PROBLEMS WITHOUT THE NEED OF FURTHER ASSISTANCE.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • COMMUNITY RESOURCES - FOCUSES ON EMERGENCY SERVICES TO ALLEVIATE IMMEDIATE CRISES FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. PROGRAM STAFF LINK CUSTOMERS TO AGENCY PROGRAMS OR REFER THEM TO OTHER AGENCIES WHO PROVIDE SIMILAR SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY. SERVICES INCLUDE PAYMENTS FOR UTILITIES, RENT AND PRESCRIPTIONS, FOOD AND HYGIENE ITEMS, AND LINKING CUSTOMERS WITH SHELTERS. PROGRAM STAFF ALSO COORDINATE FEDERAL AND STATE ASSISTANCE WITH HEATING AND ELECTRIC VENDORS ON BEHALF OF ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS. PROGRAM STAFF PROVIDE ADVOCACY TO ARRANGE PAYMENT PLANS, RECONNECT SERVICES AND REDUCE SECURITY DEPOSITS.
    Expenses $3,904,116 · grants $3,437,758
  • TRANSPORTATION - THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A COORDINATED HUMAN SERVICE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY, LOW INCOME PERSONS, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES DISABILITY TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSIT TO AND FROM ELIGIBLE MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS THAT ARE NOT COVERED BY THE COUNTY'S PARA-TRANSIT PROGRAM.
    Expenses $804,809 · revenue $284,274
  • CASE MANAGEMENT - THE ORGANIZATION'S CASE MANAGERS PROVIDE INTENSIVE SERVICES TO CUSTOMERS TO ASSIST THEM IN MOVING TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY. SUCH SERVICES INCLUDE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND REVIEW OF BUDGETS, LINKAGE WITH OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND ASSISTANCE WITH LONG-TERM GOALS TO ATTAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
    Expenses $2,286,306 · grants $497,899
  • COMMUNITY HOUSING RESOURCES - SERVICES THAT ASSIST LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME CUSTOMERS TO REMAIN IN THEIR CURRENT HOMES OR OBTAIN BETTER HOUSING SITUATIONS. ASSISTANCE VARIES FROM A SHORT-TERM SHELTER STAY TO PREPARATION FOR FIRST-TIME HOME OWNERSHIP. THE ORGANIZATION IS A HUD APPROVED HOUSING COUNSELING AGENCY, PROVIDING PRE-PURCHASE COUNSELING, MORTGAGE DEFAULT COUNSELING, AND LANDLORD-TENANT MEDIATION AND INFORMATION SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION IS ALSO RECOGNIZED AS A COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION THAT IDENTIFIES AND DEVELOPS HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE COUNTY.
    revenue $442,105

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-0817684
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1966
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,792,585
Income (IRS master file)
$7,616,432

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$7,616,432$7,415,390$4,792,585XML
990September 2024$7,713,260$7,585,863$4,613,284XML
990September 2023$16,275,532$16,310,911$4,567,593XML
990September 2022$16,951,585$16,849,135$8,729,620IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-0817684).

Questions about WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC

What is the EIN of WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC is 52-0817684.
Is WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
Are donations to WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names TIM FISHER.
Who are the officers and directors of WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $141,846 (TIM FISHER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,616,432, expenses of $7,415,390 and total assets of $4,792,585 at year end.

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