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Nonprofit · EIN 82-5509289

GREATER BAYBROOK ALLIANCE INC

Tax-exempt · BALTIMORE, MD 21225

Financials

$2.9M$2M2022$3.2M$3.5M2023$3.4M$3.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GREATER BAYBROOK ALLIANCE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$3,361,787$3,230,849$130,938$1,746,006$464,947$1,281,059
June 30, 2024990$3,158,511$3,502,380-$343,869$1,942,337$792,216$1,150,121
June 30, 2023990$2,856,291$1,958,614$897,677$1,836,543$342,553$1,493,990
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,263,476
of which government grants
$2,210,884
Program service revenue
$92,832
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$5,479

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$730,888
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$140,000
Other salaries and wages
$741,172
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,009,805
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,851
Accounting fees
$74,983
Travel
$7,433
Depreciation
$2,643
Program services (functional)
$2,634,240
Management and general (functional)
$481,594
Fundraising (functional)
$115,015

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,942,337
Total assets, end of year
$1,746,006
Total liabilities, end of year
$464,947
Net assets, end of year
$1,281,059
Land, buildings and equipment
$428,615
Net assets without donor restrictions
$569,859
Net assets with donor restrictions
$711,200
Gross receipts
$3,361,787
Employees
16
Volunteers
12
Year formed
2018
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
Meredith ChaikenCEO
Officer
35$122,100$15,500
Naisha VinsonPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Kellie GaitherVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Matthew HugelSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Moke WolfeTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
David BohannonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Sean McDanielDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Shannon NysDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Aisha HillardDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Sophia HenryDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Sandra Lovo IemusDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Herelys ParksDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Nina ThemelisDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Meredith ChaikenExecutive Dir.
Officer
35$133,227
Naisha VinsonPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Kellie GaitherVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Daniel McGintySecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Moke WolfeTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
David BohannonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Lisa BowlingDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Michael FurbishDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Aisha HillardDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Matthew HugelDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Sophia HenryDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Sandra Lovo IemusDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Hannah ThompsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Nina ThemelisDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Meredith ChaikenExecutive Dir.
Officer
35$134,293
Ryan MoranPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Moke WolfeTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
David BohannonSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Kellie GaitherDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Daniel McGintyDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Lisa BowlingDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Michael FurbishDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Greg SawtellDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Naisha VinsonDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Sophia HenryDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Sandra Lovo IemusDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Stephanie WhiteDirector
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3430 2ND ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21225-1603
In care of
% MEREDITH JAN CHAIKEN
Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
3430 2nd Street Suite 300, BALTIMORE MD 21225
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MEREDITH CHAIKEN
Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
Meredith Chaiken, 3430 2nd Street Suite 300, BALTIMORE MD 21225
Signed the 990
MEREDITH CHAIKEN, CEO
Phone
(410) 929-2270
Return prepared by
C E A SCHOLTES AND ASSOCIATES

Mission

Greater Baybrook Alliance GBA is a non-profit community development organization whose mission is to act as a catalyst and conduit for equitable development and reinvestment in the Brooklyn, Brooklyn Park, Curtis Bay neighborhoods and empower our residents to strengthen the Baybrook community.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Capital Construction, Investment, and Rehabilitation: GBA implements meaningful capital improvement projects that address disinvestment in Baybrooks neighborhoods such as upgrades to public parks, green spaces, and recreational amenities; improvements to residential blocks; and physical interventions in crime-facilitating spaces using a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design framework. Through this work, GBA catalyzes attractive retail corridors and safer residential neighborhoods, prompting investment in residential markets and contributing to a stronger and healthier Baybrook.
    Expenses $1,145,507 · grants $590,618
  • Community-Based Violence Reduction: GBA is advancing the Baybrook Violence Reduction Plan (BVRP) through collaborative activities in high-risk areas, supporting resident-led events and programs that positively activate properties and locations that facilitate violence and by training resident leaders to address and report crime and quality-of-life concerns on their blocks and among their neighbors.
    Expenses $717,046
  • Small Business Support: GBA provides small business support through retail improvement grants which are used for vacancy remediation, tenant fit-out, and facade improvements. GBA provides assistance for project design, scope development, contractor solicitation, permitting, and construction management. GBA also offers a loan fund for legacy and emerging entrepreneurs in Baybrook and is supporting the emerging Baybrook Business Association (BBA).
    Expenses $415,054
  • VIPP
    Expenses $356,633 · grants $140,270
  • BAYBROOK REVITALIZATION FUND
    revenue $92,832

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
82-5509289
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
2018
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,746,006
Income (IRS master file)
$3,361,787

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$3,361,787$3,230,849$1,746,006XML
990June 2024$3,158,511$3,502,380$1,942,337IRS
990June 2023$2,856,291$1,958,614$1,836,543XML
990June 2022$2,189,637$1,881,031$809,253IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: Meredith Chaiken
June 30, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 82-5509289).

Questions about GREATER BAYBROOK ALLIANCE INC

What is the EIN of GREATER BAYBROOK ALLIANCE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GREATER BAYBROOK ALLIANCE INC is 82-5509289.
Is GREATER BAYBROOK ALLIANCE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
Are donations to GREATER BAYBROOK ALLIANCE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GREATER BAYBROOK ALLIANCE 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 GREATER BAYBROOK ALLIANCE 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 GREATER BAYBROOK ALLIANCE 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 GREATER BAYBROOK ALLIANCE INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MEREDITH CHAIKEN.
Who are the officers and directors of GREATER BAYBROOK ALLIANCE INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $122,100 (Meredith Chaiken, CEO).
How much revenue does GREATER BAYBROOK ALLIANCE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,361,787, expenses of $3,230,849 and total assets of $1,746,006 at year end.

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