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Nonprofit · EIN 52-0909351

GRASSROOTS CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER INC

Tax-exempt · COLUMBIA, MD 21044

Financials

$11.7M$9.7M2022$13.6M$13.5M2023$19.1M$18.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GRASSROOTS CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$19,132,607$18,125,507$1,007,100$10,936,442$3,002,088$7,934,354
June 30, 2024990$13,569,990$13,454,890$115,100$10,957,366$4,030,112$6,927,254
June 30, 2023990$11,748,867$9,689,579$2,059,288$10,713,456$3,901,301$6,812,155
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$8,338,826
of which government grants
$6,896,413
Program service revenue
$10,692,080
Investment income
$69,645
Other revenue
$32,056

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$410,466
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$200,140
Other salaries and wages
$11,913,325
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$14,353,415
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$54,440
Occupancy
$374,808
Travel
$81,402
Depreciation
$253,219
Program services (functional)
$16,127,110
Management and general (functional)
$1,906,576
Fundraising (functional)
$91,821

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$10,957,366
Total assets, end of year
$10,936,442
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,002,088
Net assets, end of year
$7,934,354
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,401,106
Net assets without donor restrictions
$7,750,428
Net assets with donor restrictions
$183,926
Gross receipts
$19,132,607
Employees
269
Volunteers
1,232
Year formed
1969
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MARIANA IZRAELSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
45$183,810$3,676
SWEETIE H DOYCHINOVNURSE PRACTITIONER
Highest-paid employee
40$153,607$0
NANCY L CAMPBELLSR. DIR. OF OPERATIONS & CORP. COMPLIANCE
Highest-paid employee
40$118,714$7,681
DOROTHY HOWARDCULINARY MANAGER
Highest-paid employee
40$123,375$0
LAURA WILLEMINSR. DIR. CLINICAL & CRISIS SERVICES
Highest-paid employee
40$121,107$0
SARAH MCCOYDEPUTY DIRECTOR OMHC & MCT
Highest-paid employee
45$109,775$10,501
MARIJKA VASBURGHDEPUTY DIRECTOR 988 TEXT & CHAT
Highest-paid employee
45$108,856$8,249
EMMANUEL BAWUAHCARE CONTROL SUPERVISOR
Highest-paid employee
50$115,821$202
AMY L BUSTILLOSDIR. OF NURSING
Highest-paid employee
40$107,964$8,047
BRIANNA L REISCARE CONTROL SUPERVISOR
Highest-paid employee
40$100,887$2,897
SHANNEL A BLAKECARE CONTROL SPECIALIST
Highest-paid employee
40$101,806$0
KRISTINE HARSHAWBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
CHITRA RAGHUBOARD VICE-PRESIDENT THRU 10/2024
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CRAIG WYATTBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
NANCY WEISMANBOARD SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
9 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GAIL MAKODEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARY LASKYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JEN MAHERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CAPTAIN TERRENCE BENNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JANET HOSFORD-LAMB MSW LCSW-CBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JIMMY PATELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TYREE P AYERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LIZ WILKINSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KAY KAGZIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MARIANA IZRAELSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
45$163,363$4,880
MAHOGANY MCKINNEYMCT CLINICIAN
Highest-paid employee
40$129,409$1,452
LAURA WILLEMINDIR. OF CLINICAL & CRISIS
Highest-paid employee
40$117,500$1,620
SARAH MCCOYDEPUTY DIRECTOR OMHC & MCT
Highest-paid employee
45$103,200$11,468
MARCIA REICHERTDIR. OF FINANCE & ACCOUNTING
Highest-paid employee
40$110,033$3,881
MARIJKA VASBURGHDEPUTY DIRECTOR 988 TEXT & CHAT
Highest-paid employee
45$103,721$9,425
EMMANUEL BAWUAHHOTLINE SUPERVISOR
Highest-paid employee
50$105,563$1,219
CRAIG WYATTBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
LISA KITTLEMANBOARD MEMBER THRU 09/23
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHITRA RAGHUBOARD VICE-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KRISTINE HARSHAWBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
GAIL MAKODEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARY LASKYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JEN MAHERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NANCY WEISMANBOARD SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CAPTAIN TERRENCE BENNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JANET HOSFORD-LAMB MSW LCSW-CBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JIMMY PATELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TYREE P AYERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MARIANA IZRAELSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
45$139,869$1,633
LAURA WILLEMINDIR. OF CLINICAL & CRISIS SERVICES
Highest-paid employee
1$103,922$1,504
DOTTIE PAXTONBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JOE STELLONEBOARD VICE - PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
CRAIG WYATTBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
LIBBY BOSWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LISA KITTLEMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHITRA RAGHUBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KRISTINE HARSHAWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GAIL MAKODEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARY LASKYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JEN MAHERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NANCY WEISMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CAPTAIN TERRENCE BENNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JANET HOSFORD-LAMB MSW LCSW-CBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JIMMY PATELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TYREE P AYERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CAPTAIN JUSTIN BAKERBOARD MEMBER THRU 12/22
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NICHOLAS LANGHAUSERBOARD MEMBER THRU 09/22
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6700 FREETOWN RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-4137
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MARIANA IZRAELSON, 6700 FREETOWN ROAD, COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Signed the 990
MARIANA IZRAELSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(410) 531-6006
Return prepared by
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Mission

PROVIDE 24-HOUR ACCESS TO QUALITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, CRISIS INTERVENTION AND HOMELESS SERVICES TO INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY CONSUMERS IN NEED.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-0909351
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
1973
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$10,936,442
Income (IRS master file)
$19,132,607

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$19,132,607$18,125,507$10,936,442XML
990June 2024$13,569,990$13,454,890$10,957,366XML
990June 2023$11,748,867$9,689,579$10,713,456XML
990June 2022$10,744,348$9,888,233$6,282,830IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 52-0909351).

Questions about GRASSROOTS CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER INC

What is the EIN of GRASSROOTS CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GRASSROOTS CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER INC is 52-0909351.
Is GRASSROOTS CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
Are donations to GRASSROOTS CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GRASSROOTS CRISIS INTERVENTION 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 GRASSROOTS CRISIS INTERVENTION 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 GRASSROOTS CRISIS INTERVENTION 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 GRASSROOTS CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MARIANA IZRAELSON.
Who are the officers and directors of GRASSROOTS CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 11 received compensation from the organization, the highest $183,810 (MARIANA IZRAELSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does GRASSROOTS CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $19,132,607, expenses of $18,125,507 and total assets of $10,936,442 at year end.

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