- Revenue 2024
- $19,132,607
- Expenses 2024
- $18,125,507
Program services were 89.0% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
As filed
- Subsection
- 03
- NTEE code
- F41Z
- Classification
- 1200
- Street
- 6700 FREETOWN RD
These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).
Mission and programs · 2024
Mission
PROVIDE 24-HOUR ACCESS TO QUALITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, CRISIS INTERVENTION AND HOMELESS SERVICES TO INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY CONSUMERS IN NEED.
Activities or mission (Part I)
SEE SCH O
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EMERGENCY SHELTER: THE 33-BED FAMILY SHELTER AND 18-BED MEN'S SHELTER PROVIDES EMERGENCY HOUSING TO FAMILIES AND SINGLE ADULTS WITH THE GOAL OF HELPING RESIDENTS PERMANENTLY RESOLVE THEIR HOUSING CRISIS. EACH RESIDENT DEVELOPS A PLAN WHICH ADDRESSES THEIR PARTICULAR NEEDS AND CHALLENGES. MAXIMUM LENGTH OF STAY IS 6 MONTHS AND IS DEPENDENT ON THE RESIDENT'S CONTINUED PROGRESS TOWARDS ACHIEVING THE IDENTIFIED GOALS. COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS TREATMENT, IN-HOUSE EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT PROGRAM, FINANCIAL LITERACY AND PARENTING PROGRAMS, VOLUNTARY SAVINGS AND DEBT MANAGEMENT, HEALTH SERVICES, ASSISTANCE APPLYING FOR SOCIAL SERVICES AND SOCIAL SECURITY FOR ELIGIBLE PERSONS, AND ASSISTANCE LOCATING PERMANENT HOUSING. TRANSPORTATION AND LIMITED FINANCIAL SUPPORT ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. STAFFING INCLUDES CASE MANAGERS, RESIDENTIAL ASSISTANTS, DRIVERS AND KITCHEN STAFF. VOLUNTEERS ASSIST WITH MEALS, MENTORING, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, TUTORING AND FUNDRAISING. IN FY2024, THE FAMILY SHELTER SERVED 163 PEOPLE AND PROVIDED 12,931 BED-NIGHTS. THE MEN'S SHELTER SERVED 51 MEN AND PROVIDED 6,429 BED-NIGHTS. THE MAJORITY OF ADULTS IN SHELTER HAVE A MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS, PHYSICAL DISABILITY OR SERIOUS HEALTH ISSUES, OR AN ADDICTION PROBLEM. IN FY2025, THE EXPANDED EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVED 238 CLIENTS, AN INCREASE FROM THE 214 TOTAL CLIENTS SERVED IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR.
Expenses $3,365,265 · Grants $295,382 · Revenue $108,101
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CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES INCLUDE 24-HOUR HOTLINES AND WALK-IN COUNSELING FOR ANYONE IN NEED OF IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE. THE HOTLINES INCLUDE A GENERAL CRISIS LINE AND THE MARYLAND CRISIS HOTLINE WHICH IS A SUICIDE PREVENTION LINE THAT BECOMES A DISASTER RESPONSE LINE DURING STATEWIDE EMERGENCIES. GRASSROOTS ALSO PARTICIPATES IN THE NATIONAL LIFE LINE, A NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE. GRASSROOTS ANSWERS HOTLINES AND PROVIDES BACK-UP FOR OTHER AGENCIES THAT REQUIRE A 24-HOUR RESPONSE. IN FY2024, STAFF ANSWERED 78,528 CRISIS CALLS. WALK-IN COUNSELING IS PROVIDED ON SITE, 24-HOURS. THERE WERE 1,473 WALK-IN CONTACTS IN FY2023. ALSO, 135 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED TREATMENT FROM STATE OPIOID RESPONSE PROGRAM. IN FY2025, NEW AND EXPANDED SERVICES: OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC (OMHC) EXPANSION: GRASSROOTS WAS AWARDED A $430,000 GRANT FROM THE MARYLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH RESOURCES COMMISSION (CHRC) TO EXPAND THE OMHC. THIS EXPANSION PROVIDES FREE MENTAL HEALTH CARE THROUGHOUT MARYLAND, INCLUDING THERAPY, STABILIZATION WITH PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATIONS, AND WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT. HARM REDUCTION PROGRAM: A NEW HARM REDUCTION ACCESS GRANT FROM THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION WAS AWARDED. THIS PROGRAM ENHANCES PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST SUPPORT AND PROVIDES NEW SERVICES. THE VOLUME OF SERVICES INCREASED, WITH 87,358 CRISIS LINE CALLS AND 58,482 CHATS/TEXTS ANSWERED IN FY2025, UP FROM 78,528 CALLS IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR. THE CENTER ALSO HANDLED 1,872 MENTAL HEALTH AND URGENT CARE VISITS AND 2,053 FACE-TO-FACE CONTACTS.
Expenses $11,795,259 · Grants $6,057 · Revenue $9,682,524
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THE MOBILE CRISIS TEAM CONSISTS OF TWO MASTER'S LEVEL MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WHO RESPOND WITH THE POLICE TO PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCIES, FAMILY CRISES, TRAUMATIC DEATH SITUATIONS, AND OTHER CRITICAL EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY. TEAM MEMBERS HAVE AUTHORITY TO SIGN A PETITION FOR EMERGENCY EVALUATION WHICH ALLOWS THE POLICE TO IMMEDIATELY TAKE AN INDIVIDUAL TO THE HOSPITAL ON AN INVOLUNTARY BASIS FOR PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION. THE TEAM RESPONDS WITH THE POLICE TO PRIVATE RESIDENCES, WORKPLACES, ACCIDENT SCENES, PUBLIC LOCATIONS, AND PROVIDES ASSESSMENT, CRISIS INTERVENTION COUNSELING, ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, FACILITATION OF HOSPITALIZATION, AND SPECIALIZED ASSISTANCE IN TRAUMATIC DEATH SITUATIONS. IN FY2024, THE TEAM RESPONDED TO 1,171 COMMUNITY EMERGENCIES. THE TEAM RESPONDED TO 911 COMMUNITY RESPONSES IN FY2025. THIS IS A DECREASE FROM THE 1,171 RESPONSES REPORTED IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR (FY2024). THE DOCUMENTS DO NOT PROVIDE A REASON FOR THIS DECREASE.
Expenses $832,992 · Revenue $901,455
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OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: THE DAY RESOURCE CENTER LOCATED IN JESSUP, MARYLAND, SERVES THE HOMELESS POPULATION LIVING OUTSIDE IN HOWARD COUNTY. LAST YEAR THE PROGRAM SERVED 1,371 INDIVIDUALS. EMERGENCY MOTEL PROGRAM SERVES UP TO TEN FAMILIES PER DAY IN AREA MOTELS, WHILE A CASE MANAGER WORKS WITH THEM TO RESOLVE THEIR HOMELESS SITUATION. IN FY2024 THE PROGRAM SERVED 160 PEOPLE. THE EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO HOUSEHOLDS IN HOWARD COUNTY THAT ARE LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME, HAVE BEEN FINANCIALLY IMPACTED BY THE CORONAVIRUS, AND ARE AT IMMINENT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. THE COLD WEATHER SHELTER PROVIDES ADDITIONAL BEDS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FAITH COMMUNITY. EACH PARTICIPATING CONGREGATION HOSTS THE SHELTER FOR ONE OR TWO WEEKS AND GRASSROOTS PROVIDE STAFFING AND MANAGEMENT OF THE PROGRAM. IN FY2024 THE PROGRAM SERVED 73 HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING 14 FAMILIES AND 21 CHILDREN. IN FY 2024, THE CODE BLUE SHELTER SERVED 92 CLIENTS AND PROVIDED 277 BED NIGHTS. IN FY2025, NEW AND EXPANDED SERVICES: DAY RESOURCE CENTER (DRC): THE DRC SERVED A RECORD-SETTING 1,553 CLIENTS. A NEW SERVICE WAS ADDED: DEDICATED CASE MANAGEMENT HOURS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS OBTAIN BIRTH CERTIFICATES, IDS, AND SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS TO ACHIEVE HOUSING. CODE BLUE SHELTER: THIS PROGRAM SAW A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN USE, SERVING 258 CLIENTS IN FY2025, COMPARED TO 92 IN THE PRIOR YEAR. THE EMERGENCY MOTEL PROGRAM SERVED 86 CLIENTS IN FY2025, A DECREASE FROM THE 160 PEOPLE SERVED IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR.
Expenses $133,594 · Grants $109,027
As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Officers and directors · 2024
As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.
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Kristine HarshawKRISTINE HARSHAW
BOARD PRESIDENT
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Chitra RaghuCHITRA RAGHU
BOARD VICE-PRESIDENT THRU 10/2024
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Craig WyattCRAIG WYATT
BOARD TREASURER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Nancy WeismanNANCY WEISMAN
BOARD SECRETARY
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Gail MakodeGAIL MAKODE
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Mary LaskyMARY LASKY
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Jen MaherJEN MAHER
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Captain Terrence BennCAPTAIN TERRENCE BENN
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Janet Hosford-Lamb MSW LCSW-CJANET HOSFORD-LAMB MSW LCSW-C
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Jimmy PatelJIMMY PATEL
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Tyree P AyersTYREE P AYERS
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Liz WilkinsonLIZ WILKINSON
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Kay KagziKAY KAGZI
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Mariana IzraelsonMARIANA IZRAELSON
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $187,486
- From this org
- $183,810
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $3,676
- Hours/week
- 45
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $157,210
- Bonus
- $26,600
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $3,676
- Nontaxable benefits
- $0
- Filer's total
- $187,486
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Sweetie H DoychinovSWEETIE H DOYCHINOV
NURSE PRACTITIONER
- Total calculated
- $153,607
- From this org
- $153,607
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Hours/week
- 40
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $152,857
- Bonus
- $750
- Other
- $0
- Deferred
- $0
- Nontaxable benefits
- $0
- Filer's total
- $153,607
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Dorothy HowardDOROTHY HOWARD
CULINARY MANAGER
- Total calculated
- $123,375
- From this org
- $123,375
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Hours/week
- 40
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Laura WilleminLAURA WILLEMIN
SR. DIR. CLINICAL & CRISIS SERVICES
- Total calculated
- $121,107
- From this org
- $121,107
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Hours/week
- 40
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Nancy L CampbellNANCY L CAMPBELL
SR. DIR. OF OPERATIONS & CORP. COMPLIANCE
- Total calculated
- $126,395
- From this org
- $118,714
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $7,681
- Hours/week
- 40
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Emmanuel BawuahEMMANUEL BAWUAH
CARE CONTROL SUPERVISOR
- Total calculated
- $116,023
- From this org
- $115,821
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $202
- Hours/week
- 50
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Sarah McCoySARAH MCCOY
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OMHC & MCT
- Total calculated
- $120,276
- From this org
- $109,775
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $10,501
- Hours/week
- 45
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Marijka VasburghMARIJKA VASBURGH
DEPUTY DIRECTOR 988 TEXT & CHAT
- Total calculated
- $117,105
- From this org
- $108,856
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $8,249
- Hours/week
- 45
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Amy L BustillosAMY L BUSTILLOS
DIR. OF NURSING
- Total calculated
- $116,011
- From this org
- $107,964
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $8,047
- Hours/week
- 40
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Shannel A BlakeSHANNEL A BLAKE
CARE CONTROL SPECIALIST
- Total calculated
- $101,806
- From this org
- $101,806
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Hours/week
- 40
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Brianna L ReisBRIANNA L REIS
CARE CONTROL SUPERVISOR
- Total calculated
- $103,784
- From this org
- $100,887
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $2,897
- Hours/week
- 40
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.
Filings
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2024
- Revenue
- $19,132,607
- Expenses
- $18,125,507
- Contributions
- $8,338,826
- Grants paid
- $410,466
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2023
- Revenue
- $13,569,990
- Expenses
- $13,454,890
- Contributions
- $6,910,000
- Grants paid
- $497,558
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2022
- Revenue
- $11,748,867
- Expenses
- $9,689,579
- Contributions
- $6,370,768
- Grants paid
- $741,368
The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.
Other returns filed
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2021 · 990
- Revenue
- $10,744,348
- Expenses
- $9,888,233
- Assets (EOY)
- $6,282,830
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2020 · 990
- Revenue
- $7,692,920
- Expenses
- $6,919,289
- Assets (EOY)
- $5,233,995
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2019 · 990
- Revenue
- $5,203,358
- Expenses
- $5,126,874
- Assets (EOY)
- $5,223,955
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2018 · 990
- Revenue
- $4,106,343
- Expenses
- $4,050,138
- Assets (EOY)
- $4,275,821
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2017 · 990
- Revenue
- $3,858,245
- Expenses
- $4,002,340
- Assets (EOY)
- $4,276,513
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2016 · 990
- Revenue
- $3,657,297
- Expenses
- $3,916,611
- Assets (EOY)
- $4,381,102
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2015 · 990
- Revenue
- $3,495,209
- Expenses
- $3,620,357
- Assets (EOY)
- $4,606,406
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2014 · 990
- Revenue
- $3,376,421
- Expenses
- $3,520,240
- Assets (EOY)
- $4,788,807
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2013 · 990
- Revenue
- $3,175,223
- Expenses
- $3,318,103
- Assets (EOY)
- $4,975,174
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2012 · 990
- Revenue
- not reported
- Expenses
- $3,095,040
- Assets (EOY)
- $5,047,187
Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all. Showing the 10 most recent; the API carries the rest.
Grants made
No itemized grants to organizations. Schedule I is filed only by organizations that granted more than $5,000 to a recipient, so most filers have none.
Grants received
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2023 LIFELINE SERVICES
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2022 LIFELINE SERVICES
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2024 GENERAL SUPPORT
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2022 DESIGNATED AND OR GRANTED IN SUPPORT OF AGENCY PROGRAMS
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2022 GENERAL SUPPORT
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2023 GENERAL SUPPORT
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2024 For grant recipient's exempt purposes
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2022 HOUSING, SHELTER
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2023 For grant recipient's exempt purposes
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2022 For grant recipient's exempt purposes
The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.
Other IRS files
Auto-Revocation List
Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.
Publication 78
Listed as of 13 October 2026, under deductibility PC.
These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.
What this page reflects
The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 1 November 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.