Nonprofit · EIN 52-0857690
MELWOOD HORTICULTURAL TRAINING CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · UPPR MARLBORO, MD 20772
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $127,986,933 | $128,031,037 | -$44,104 | $59,411,471 | $18,037,938 | $41,373,533 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $119,605,215 | $118,268,601 | $1,336,614 | $76,916,084 | $16,703,097 | $60,212,987 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $117,335,654 | $110,829,427 | $6,506,227 | $72,804,747 | $14,978,271 | $57,826,476 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,895,730
- of which government grants
- $1,449,373
- Program service revenue
- $124,130,285
- Investment income
- $484,264
- Net rental income
- $13,468
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $27,798
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$10,684
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $4,956
- Other revenue
- $476,654
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,440,658
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $2,948,953
- Other salaries and wages
- $54,241,763
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $72,988,090
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $167,685
- Accounting fees
- $168,218
- Occupancy
- $6,395,620
- Travel
- $457,620
- Depreciation
- $2,102,952
- Program services (functional)
- $114,786,859
- Management and general (functional)
- $12,121,364
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,122,814
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $76,916,084
- Total assets, end of year
- $59,411,471
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $18,037,938
- Net assets, end of year
- $41,373,533
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $21,513,732
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,537,969
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $41,371,533
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,000
- Gross receipts
- $128,475,953
- Employees
- 1,640
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 1963
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LARYSA M KAUTZ | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $516,708 | $53,787 |
| SCOTT T GIBSON | CHIEF OPERATION OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $349,904 | $51,388 |
| JOSEPH DIAZ | CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $353,291 | $37,221 |
| KARL J GRONINGER | CHIEF CONTRACT OPERATIONS Key employee | 40 | $336,227 | $8,055 |
| FARHAN IRSHAD | CFAO AND TREASURER Officer | 40 | $328,758 | $3,313 |
| BRICE ALEXANDER | SVP, CONTRACTS Key employee | 40 | $287,306 | $9,915 |
| GREGORY A ARTEEN | SVP, INFORMATION SYSTEM GROUP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $237,712 | $42,748 |
| ROMELL BUCHANAN | SVP, FINANCE Key employee | 40 | $233,549 | $29,824 |
| CHRISTINE E ROBERTS | VP & CORPORATE COUNSEL Officer | 40 | $217,003 | $41,473 |
| HEATHER SHERMAN | VP, FUND DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $201,619 | $41,606 |
| EMILY HOMER | SVP, COMMUNITY SERVICE Key employee | 40 | $218,593 | $21,975 |
| DERREOUS RANSOM | PROJECT MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $216,489 | $10,107 |
| SHARON PARDO | VP CONTRACT & PROCUREMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $209,150 | $13,572 |
| JEWELYN COSGROVE | VP, GOV & PUBLIC RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $194,753 | $13,921 |
| MARY AWAD | CORPORATE SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $124,287 | $24,918 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAD SPENCER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE WEISS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TASHA AUSTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JIM COOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GLENN S MILLER ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RAQUEL TAMEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TROY DUNN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID EGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LARYSA M KAUTZ | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $464,905 | $48,089 |
| SCOTT T GIBSON | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $300,333 | $35,970 |
| FARHAN IRSHAD | CHIEF FINANCIAL & ADMIN. OFFICER Officer | 40 | $299,842 | $29,803 |
| REBECCA D CHERAQUIT | CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER (THRU 9/2023) Key employee | 40 | $275,752 | $19,978 |
| KARL J GRONINGER | CHIEF CONTRACT OPERATIONS Key employee | 40 | $266,179 | $4,586 |
| GREGORY A ARTEEN | SVP, INFORMATION SYSTEM GROUP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $225,023 | $32,974 |
| HEATHER SHERMAN | VP, FUND DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $190,723 | $30,826 |
| CHRISTINE E ROBERTS | VP & CORPORATE COUNSEL Officer | 40 | $186,727 | $32,138 |
| ROMELL BUCHANAN | SVP, FINANCE Key employee | 40 | $198,327 | $20,386 |
| BRICE ALEXANDER | SVP, CONTRACTS Key employee | 40 | $194,080 | $4,733 |
| CYNTHIA GERVAIS | VP, EMPLOYEE SUCCESS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $184,467 | $13,268 |
| EMILY HOMER | SVP, COMMUNITY SERVICE Key employee | 40 | $177,666 | $16,062 |
| JEWELYN COSGROVE | VP, GOV & PUBLIC RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $182,317 | $6,159 |
| MARK HEGARTY | VP, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $175,232 | $2,353 |
| MARY AWAD | CORPORATE SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $121,823 | $19,397 |
| BRAD SPENCER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA THRALL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE WEISS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN CALLAHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE COVINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY FREEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNA KANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SELONIA MILES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GLENN S MILLER ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAQUEL TAMEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TASHA AUSTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM COOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DON HATHWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LARYSA M KAUTZ | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $443,980 | $35,684 |
| SCOTT T GIBSON | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $283,213 | $28,051 |
| FARHAN IRSHAD | CHIEF FINANCIAL & ADMIN. OFFICER Officer | 40 | $254,154 | $23,284 |
| KARL J GRONINGER | CHIEF CONTRACT OPERATIONS Key employee | 40 | $246,678 | $4,097 |
| GREGORY A ARTEEN | SVP, INFORMATION SYSTEM GROUP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $215,965 | $25,603 |
| REBECCA D CHERAQUIT | CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $212,516 | $21,985 |
| CHRISTINE E ROBERTS | VP & CORPORATE COUNSEL Officer | 40 | $177,786 | $29,786 |
| ELBERT OUZTS III | VP, FINANCE Key employee | 40 | $202,554 | $4,921 |
| CYNTHIA GERVAIS | VP, EMPLOYEE SUCCESS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $183,713 | $13,489 |
| ANGELA HAM | CONTROL MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $172,664 | $8,118 |
| MARK HEGARTY | VP, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $174,687 | $2,235 |
| JEWELYN COSGROVE | VP, GOV & PUBLIC RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $172,862 | $3,834 |
| MARY AWAD | CORPORATE SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $117,961 | $18,563 |
| BRAD SPENCER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA THRALL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MYRON T THOMAS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN CALLAHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE COVINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY FREEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNA KANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SELONIA MILES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GLENN S MILLER ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAQUEL TAMEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE WEISS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBB WONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5606 DOWER HOUSE RD, UPPR MARLBORO, MD 20772-3604
- In care of
- % JESSICA MADDOX-NICHOLS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LARYSA KAUTZ, 5606 DOWER HOUSE ROAD, UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20772
- Signed the 990
- ROMELL BUCHANAN, CFO
- Phone
- (301) 599-8000
- Website
- WWW.MELWOOD.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RSM US LLP
Mission
TO ADVOCATE FOR AND EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES BY EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK AND THRIVE IN THE COMMUNITY AND TO PERFORM SUCH OTHER EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS MAY BE NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THE FOREGOING PURPOSES.
Program accomplishments
- EMPLOYMENT SERVICES:CONTRACT SERVICES FULFILLS MELWOOD'S MISSION BY EMPLOYING HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN OVER 70 DIFFERENT FEDERAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT SITES THROUGHOUT THE DC REGION. IN THESE INCLUSIVE WORK SETTINGS, PEOPLE EARN LIVING WAGES, HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE AND PAY TAXES TO BE FULLY CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. CONTRACT SERVICES GENERATE A MARGIN THAT ENABLES MELWOOD TO SUPPORT THE WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES AND INVEST IN FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT.Expenses $104,685,218 · grants $4,440,658 · revenue $111,332,585
- COMMUNITY SERVICES:PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES IN COMMUNITY AND FACILITY BASED SETTINGS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON MAXIMIZING COMMUNITY INTEGRATION. COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORTED PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, PERSONAL SUPPORT, DAY HABILITATION, OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING. ALL SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO ENABLE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO MAXIMIZE THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND INCLUSION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $8,707,460 · revenue $12,551,587
- THERAPEUTIC/RECREATIONAL SERVICES:PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO CAMP, TRAVEL, OR RETREAT. CAMP ACCOMPLISH PROVIDES QUALITY INCLUSIVE CAMPING EXPERIENCES FOR CAMPERS WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES IN DAY AND RESIDENTIAL CAMP SETTINGS. ACCESS ADVENTURES IS MELWOOD'S RESPITE PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE 18 YEARS OLD OR OLDER. THE RECREATION CENTER IS A 108-ACRE PROPERTY IN A COUNTRY SETTING THAT SUPPORTS EVENTS AND RETREATS FOR GROUPS OF ALL SIZES.Expenses $1,394,181 · revenue $246,113
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-0857690
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1969
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P820)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $59,411,471
- Income (IRS master file)
- $128,475,953
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $127,986,933 | $128,031,037 | $59,411,471 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $119,605,215 | $118,268,601 | $76,916,084 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $117,335,654 | $110,829,427 | $72,804,747 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $112,084,599 | $107,374,421 | $70,995,701 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 52-0857690).
Questions about MELWOOD HORTICULTURAL TRAINING CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of MELWOOD HORTICULTURAL TRAINING CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MELWOOD HORTICULTURAL TRAINING CENTER INC is 52-0857690.
- Is MELWOOD HORTICULTURAL TRAINING CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
- Are donations to MELWOOD HORTICULTURAL TRAINING CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MELWOOD HORTICULTURAL TRAINING CENTER 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 MELWOOD HORTICULTURAL TRAINING CENTER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MELWOOD HORTICULTURAL TRAINING CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MELWOOD HORTICULTURAL TRAINING CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LARYSA KAUTZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of MELWOOD HORTICULTURAL TRAINING CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 23 people; 15 received compensation from the organization, the highest $516,708 (LARYSA M KAUTZ, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does MELWOOD HORTICULTURAL TRAINING CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $127,986,933, expenses of $128,031,037 and total assets of $59,411,471 at year end.
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