Nonprofit · EIN 84-2964880
BARRIER-FREE INC
Also known as BARRIER-FREE
Tax-exempt · SYKESVILLE, MD 21784
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $332,782 | $278,094 | $54,688 | $99,095 | $0 | $99,095 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $265,191 | $278,764 | -$13,573 | $44,569 | $161 | $44,408 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $233,570 | $242,060 | -$8,490 | $58,008 | $27 | $57,981 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $72,149
- of which government grants
- $24,370
- Program service revenue
- $259,028
- Investment income
- $1
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,604
- Other revenue
- $1,604
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $154,346
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $167,010
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $45,868
- Program services (functional)
- $218,150
- Management and general (functional)
- $59,944
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $44,407
- Total assets, end of year
- $99,095
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $99,095
- Gross receipts
- $340,315
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2019
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Burr | Executive Director Key employee | 50 | $53,140 |
| Suzanne Rodgers | Board President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Katie Alleman | Board Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jennifer Shillingburg | Board Member Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sandra Roll | Board Treasurer Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Isaac Corbitt | Board Vice President Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Burr | Executive Director Key employee | 50 | $55,730 |
| Suzanne Rodgers | Board President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Wanda Liriano | Board Vice President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Katie Alleman | Board Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jennifer Shillingburg | Board Member Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sandra Roll | Board Treasurer Key employee | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzanne Rodgers | Board President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Currently Vacant | Board Vice President Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Sandra Roll | Board Treasurer Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Laura Stall | Board Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jennifer Shillingburg | Board Member Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7520 MAIN ST, SYKESVILLE, MD 21784-7306
- In care of
- % LAUREN BURR
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 13069 Martz Street, Clarksburg MD 20871
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Suzanne Rodgers, 589 Old Stage Road, Frederick, MD 21703
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Lauren M Burr, 13069 Martz Street, Clarksburg MD 20871
- Signed the 990
- Sandra Roll, Treasurer
- Phone
- (301) 799-8669
- Website
- www.barrierfreemd.com
Mission
Art, self-advocacy and social programs for neurodivergent adults
Program accomplishments
- Our social skills studio supports the development of life skills and social skills through an integrated-arts model with a focus on interpersonal interaction, community integration, and group collaboration. We serve 35 individuals in this setting.Expenses $92,144 · grants $23,060 · revenue $119,966
- Our theater programs follow a multi-step approach where individuals of all abilities come together to create original one-act musicals promoting self-advocacy and social connection. There are 40 actors involved in the theater programs.Expenses $33,425 · grants $6,309 · revenue $32,897
- We work one-on-one with neurodiverse individuals with integrating into society and achieving maximum independence. There are currently six individuals participating in individual skill coaching.Expenses $70,333 · revenue $88,638
- We engage in monthly social outings; such as haunted mazes, dinner theater productions, amusement parks; with our participants practice the skills learned in the studio.Expenses $22,248 · revenue $17,257
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-2964880
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A65)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $99,095
- Income (IRS master file)
- $340,315
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $332,782 | $278,094 | $99,095 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $265,191 | $278,764 | $44,569 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $233,570 | $242,060 | $58,008 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Lauren M Burr | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Lauren Burr | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 84-2964880).
Questions about BARRIER-FREE INC
- What is the EIN of BARRIER-FREE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BARRIER-FREE INC is 84-2964880.
- Is BARRIER-FREE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to BARRIER-FREE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BARRIER-FREE 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 BARRIER-FREE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BARRIER-FREE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BARRIER-FREE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Suzanne Rodgers.
- Who are the officers and directors of BARRIER-FREE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $53,140 (Lauren Burr, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does BARRIER-FREE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $332,782, expenses of $278,094 and total assets of $99,095 at year end.
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