Nonprofit · EIN 16-1779280
SHORE LEGAL ACCESS INC
Tax-exempt · EASTON, MD 21601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,499,255 | $2,487,016 | $12,239 | $1,705,050 | $751,149 | $953,901 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,900,348 | $2,083,897 | -$183,549 | $1,648,453 | $765,206 | $883,247 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,588,655 | $1,690,410 | -$101,755 | $1,804,399 | $780,371 | $1,024,028 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,485,479
- of which government grants
- $678,208
- Program service revenue
- $4,325
- Investment income
- $9,451
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $114,085
- Other salaries and wages
- $950,215
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,303,859
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $582,163
- Accounting fees
- $22,399
- Occupancy
- $90,820
- Travel
- $15,804
- Depreciation
- $26,117
- Program services (functional)
- $2,137,487
- Management and general (functional)
- $247,027
- Fundraising (functional)
- $102,502
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,648,453
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,705,050
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $751,149
- Net assets, end of year
- $953,901
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $86,836
- Publicly traded securities
- $427,195
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $741,364
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $212,537
- Gross receipts
- $2,499,255
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 14
- Year formed
- 2006
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEREDITH GIRARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $110,000 | $3,323 |
| TANISHA ARMSTONG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARLETTE KELLY BRIGHT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA BURNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH THOMAS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLAND BROWNLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONCELLA WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY ABESKA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM DELIBERTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL STARLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENIFER GOOLIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGEL PEREZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDACE HENRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEREDITH GIRARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $100,000 | $4,220 |
| ANTHONY RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $29,750 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY ABESKA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLAND BROWNLEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANISHA ARMSTONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLINTON PETTUS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA BURNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH THOMAS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONCELLA WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HILLARY LINDEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARLETTE KELLY BRIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL STARLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN SELDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENIFER GOOLIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGEL PEREZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEREDITH GIRARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $100,000 | $1,521 |
| ANTHONY RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $16,500 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY ABESKA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLAND BROWNLEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANISHA ARMSTONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLINTON PETTUS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAWES HARPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDITH SHOWALTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA BURNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM MCCOMB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH THOMAS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONCELLA WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HILLARY LINDEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY RAMSEY GRANILLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARLETTE BRIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 499 IDLEWILD AVE STE 102, EASTON, MD 21601-4049
- In care of
- % MEREDITH GIRARD
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MEREDITH GIRARD, 499 IDLEWILD AVE STE 102, EASTON, MD 21601
- Signed the 990
- MEREDITH GIRARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (410) 690-8128
- Return prepared by
- Alta CPA Group
Mission
SHORE LEGAL ACCESS PRO BONO CONNECTS LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO NEED CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES WITH VOLUNTEERS ATTORNEYS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES.
Program accomplishments
- FAMILY LAW PROJECT- CONNECTS LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE INVOLVED IN DIFFICULT FAMILY MATTERS SUCH AS DIVORCE AND CHILD CUSTODY WITH AN ATTORNEY WHO CAN GUIDE THEM THROUGH THESE LEGAL PROCESSES AND OFTEN PROVIDE REPRESENTATION IN COURT.Expenses $471,023
- HOUSING PROJECT -THIS PROJECT PROVIDES LEGAL ADVICE ON A VARIETY OF FINANCIAL PROBLEMS FACED BY LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING FORECLOSURE, CONSUMER DEBT, BANKRUPTCY, AND VARIOUS OTHER REAL PROPERTY ISSUES. BY HELPING RESOLVE THESE MATTERS, CLIENTS ARE BETTER ABLE TO REMAIN EMPLOYED, REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES AND PROVIDE FOR THEIR FAMILIES.Expenses $684,423
- WORKFORCE PROGRAM - SLAS WORKFORCE PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON IMPROVING THE EASTERN SHORE WORKFORCE THROUGH CRIMINAL RECORD EXPUNGEMENT SERVICES, POLICY ADVOCACY TO ADVANCE SYSTEMIC CHANGES IMPACTING THE WORKFORCE, AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT IN SUPPORT OF PUBLIC INTEREST CAREER PATHWAYS. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PAID INTERNSHIPS, STAFF TRAINING, AND OUTREACH TO THE REGIONS YOUTH AND STUDENTS ABOUT PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN PUBLIC INTEREST LAW.Expenses $532,871
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
- 16-1779280
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,705,050
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,499,255
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,499,255 | $2,487,016 | $1,705,050 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,900,348 | $2,083,897 | $1,648,453 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,588,655 | $1,690,410 | $1,804,399 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,527,408 | $1,379,088 | $1,253,234 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 16-1779280).
Questions about SHORE LEGAL ACCESS INC
- What is the EIN of SHORE LEGAL ACCESS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SHORE LEGAL ACCESS INC is 16-1779280.
- Is SHORE LEGAL ACCESS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to SHORE LEGAL ACCESS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SHORE LEGAL ACCESS 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 SHORE LEGAL ACCESS 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 SHORE LEGAL ACCESS 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 SHORE LEGAL ACCESS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MEREDITH GIRARD.
- Who are the officers and directors of SHORE LEGAL ACCESS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $110,000 (MEREDITH GIRARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SHORE LEGAL ACCESS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,499,255, expenses of $2,487,016 and total assets of $1,705,050 at year end.
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