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Nonprofit · EIN 87-4561268

BAYBROOK REVITALIZATION FUND INC

Tax-exempt · BALTIMORE, MD 21225

Financials

$145K$3K2022$0$89K2023$276K$113K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BAYBROOK REVITALIZATION FUND INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$276,155$113,242$162,913$327,932$112,081$215,851
June 30, 2024990-EZ$0$89,207-$89,207$53,789$851$52,938
June 30, 2023990-EZ$145,000$2,855$142,145$142,145–$142,145
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$275,000
of which government grants
$250,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$1,155

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$3,713
Depreciation
$188
Program services (functional)
$102,816
Management and general (functional)
$10,426

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$53,789
Total assets, end of year
$327,932
Total liabilities, end of year
$112,081
Net assets, end of year
$215,851
Land, buildings and equipment
$645
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,108
Net assets with donor restrictions
$214,743
Gross receipts
$276,155
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2022
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 / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
MEREDITH CHAIKENCEO
Officer
5$0$122,100$15,500
NAISHA VINSONPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
LISA BOWLINGSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
KELLIE GAITHERTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
DANIEL MCGINTYDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
SHANNON NYSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NAISHA VINSONPresident1$0
LISA BOWLINGSecretary1$0
KELLIE GAITHERTreasurer1$0
MEREDITH CHAIKENExecutive Dir.5$0
DANIEL MCGINTYDirector1$0
SHANNON NYSDirector1$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NAISHA VINSONPresident2$0
LISA BOWLINGVice President2$0
KELLIE GAITHERTreasurer2$0
MEREDITH CHAIKENExecutive Dir.5$0
DANIEL MCGINTYDirector2$0
SHANNON NYSDirector2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3601 S HANOVER ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21225-1704
In care of
% MEREDITH CHAIKEN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MEREDITH CHAIKEN, 3601 HANOVER STREET, BALTIMORE, MD 21225
Signed the 990
MEREDITH CHAIKEN, CEO
Phone
(410) 804-1555
Return prepared by
C E A SCHOLTES AND ASSOCIATES

Mission

Baybrook Revitalization Fund, Inc. BRF is a non-profit community development organization, whose mission is to provide innovative financial and community development services to underserved businesses, organizations, and residents to drive revitalization and build local wealth in distressed neighborhoods in the greater Baltimore region.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Financial services - BRF provides flexible capital to underserved entrepreneurs, with a focus on Black, Latino, and businesses that operate in an undercapitalized census tract in greater Baltimore. Our initial geographic focus is in the Brooklyn, Brooklyn Park, and Curtis Bay communities. In the long term, we expect to serve entrepreneurs in the greater Baltimore region. BRF Board members, staff, volunteers, independent contractors, and partners will conduct this activity. 66 percent of time and 66 percent of overall expenses will be allocated to this activity, which primarily will be funded by donations, grants, and fees. This activity furthers BRF's charitable exempt purposes by supporting an equitable and thriving small business community, which contributes to neighborhood revitalization and building local wealth in distressed neighborhoods in the greater Baltimore region.
    Expenses $67,859 · revenue $1,155
  • Development services - BRF provides business technical assistance to legacy and emerging businesses, including business planning, financial projections, operations, credit building, and marketing assistance. Free technical assistance includes workshops and 1:1 coaching, as well as access to specialized professional services such as accounting, legal services, graphic design, or HR experts. BRF Board members, staff, volunteers, independent contractors, and partners will conduct this activity initially in the Brooklyn, Brooklyn Park, and Curtis Bay communities. In the long term, we expect to serve entrepreneurs in the greater Baltimore region. 34 percent of time and 34 percent of overall expenses will be allocated to this activity, which primarily will be funded by donations and grants. This activity furthers BRF's charitable exempt purposes by fostering an equitable and thriving small business community, which contributes to neighborhood revitalization and building local wealth in distressed neighborhoods in the greater Baltimore region.
    Expenses $34,957

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-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
87-4561268
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
2024
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$327,932
Income (IRS master file)
$276,155

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$276,155$113,242$327,932XML
990-EZJune 2024$0$89,207$53,789IRS
990-EZJune 2023$145,000$2,855$142,145XML

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 87-4561268).

Questions about BAYBROOK REVITALIZATION FUND INC

What is the EIN of BAYBROOK REVITALIZATION FUND INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BAYBROOK REVITALIZATION FUND INC is 87-4561268.
Is BAYBROOK REVITALIZATION FUND INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to BAYBROOK REVITALIZATION FUND INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BAYBROOK REVITALIZATION FUND 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 BAYBROOK REVITALIZATION FUND 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 BAYBROOK REVITALIZATION FUND 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 BAYBROOK REVITALIZATION FUND INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MEREDITH CHAIKEN.
Who are the officers and directors of BAYBROOK REVITALIZATION FUND INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BAYBROOK REVITALIZATION FUND INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $276,155, expenses of $113,242 and total assets of $327,932 at year end.

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