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501(c)(3)
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Form 990

The Family Tree Inc

EIN 52-1110645Baltimore, MD 21218Founded 1976WebsiteIRS Tax Year 2022 · Period ending June 30, 2023
Mission Statement

THE FAMILY TREE LEADS MARYLAND IN PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE, CONNECTS CARING COMMUNITIES, AND BUIDS STRONG FAMILIES TO IMPROVE SOCIETY FOR GENERATIONS.

IRS Tax Year 2022

Period ending June 30, 2023

Tax years 2023, 2024 filings not yet available. This is the most recent filing on record.

Total Revenue

$6.0M

-6.7%YoY

Total Expenses

$5.7M

+21.1%YoY

Net Assets

$8.4M

+4.5%YoY

Employees

73

+32.7%YoY

Volunteers

94

Grants Paid

$292K

Program Expense Ratio

78.5%

Fundraising Efficiency

982.9%

This nonprofit profile presents IRS Form 990 tax filing data for The Family Tree Inc (EIN: 52-1110645), based on the 2022 tax year annual return filed with the Internal Revenue Service.

Sections below include financial summaries (revenue, expenses, and net assets), program accomplishments, officer and key employee compensation, detailed executive pay breakdowns, governance policies and audit information, related tax-exempt organizations. All figures are reported in USD as filed.

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RoundPaper IndicatorsTax Year 2022

Financial Health

Revenue declined -6.7% to $6.0M
Program spending ratio of 78.5% — good
17.9 months of operating reserves — strong cushion
Expenses increased +21.1% year-over-year

Transparency

Conflict of interest policy adopted
Whistleblower policy in place
Financial statements independently audited
5-member board, 2 independent

Compensation

Top compensation: $4,027,911 (PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT/CEO, LBH)
Top exec pay is 71.1% of total expenses — elevated
Schedule J filed for 6 individuals — detailed disclosure
No executive perks reported

Program Effectiveness

1 program reported
78.5% of spending goes to programs
1 program generates revenue — self-sustaining activity
$292K in grants paid to other organizations
94 volunteers engaged

Financial Stability

Debt-to-asset ratio of 4.5% — low leverage
3.8 months cash runway
Revenue diversification: moderately diversified
Net assets consistently growing over recent filings

Risk Flags

No insider or excess benefit transactions
No material diversion or misuse reported
No family/business relationships on board

Indicators derived from IRS Form 990 data. Not financial advice.

Organization Summary

The Family Tree Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Baltimore, MD, founded in 1976. It is classified under NTEE code Z99 (Unknown), within the Unknown & Unclassified category. The organization has held tax-exempt status since 1978. In its 2022 filing, the organization reported $6.0M in total revenue, a 6.7% decrease from the prior year, and $5.7M in total expenses. The organization employed 73 people and engaged 94 volunteers. NEIL MELTZER FROM 123, PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT/CEO, LBH, is the highest-compensated individual at $4,027,911. The organization runs 1 program, totaling $4.4M in program expenses. 5 of 6 recommended governance policies are in place.

The Family Tree Inc is classified under NTEE code Z99 (Unknown), which falls within the Unknown & Unclassified category. Its foundation type is 15.

Programs(Tax Year 2022)

1 record

Programs Overview

The Family Tree Inc operates 1 program, with total program expenses of $4.4M. The Family Tree Inc's largest program accounts for 100% of total program spending.

1
Program 1Expenses: $4,444,218

THE FAMILY TREE LEADS MARYLAND IN PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE, CONNECTS CARING COMMUNITIES, AND BUILDS STRONG FAMILIES TO IMPROVE SOCIETY FOR GENERATIONS. THE FAMILY TREE EDUCATES AND EMPOWERS PARENTS TO HELP THEM MAKE GOOD DECISIONS WHEN RAISING THEIR FAMILIES - THE ULTIMATE RESULT IS TO HELP CHILDREN. MORE THAN 29,000 PEOPLE RECEIVE HELP THROUGH EVIDENCED-BASED PROGRAMS AND PARENTING CLASSES EACH YEAR. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY FOR LEGISLATION THAT PREVENTS CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. THE FAMILY TREE IS A 4-STAR RATED CHARITY BY CHARITY NAVIGATOR AND THE MARYLAND CHAPTER OF PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AMERICA.

Financial Overview(Tax Years 2019–2022)

4 records

Financial Highlights

Over the past 4 years, The Family Tree Inc's revenue has grown from $3.1M to $6.0M, a 89.7% increase. Program expenses represent 78% of total spending.

Revenue decreased 6.7% year-over-year, while expenses grew 21.1%. net assets rose to $8.4M, up 4.5% from the prior year. the organization added 18 employees.

The Family Tree Inc derives 79% from contributions and grants, with 3% from program services, with 5% from investment income.

Revenue is primarily driven by contributions and grants (79%), with investment income at 5% and program service revenue at 3%.

The Family Tree Inc allocates 78% to programs, 13% to management and general, 8% to fundraising.

Revenue declined by 6.7% and expenses grew by 21.1% year over year.

The Family Tree Inc distributed $292K in grants to other organizations and individuals, representing 5% of total expenses.

Over 4 filings from 2019–2022, The Family Tree Inc grew revenue from $3.1M to $6.0M (+89.7%) while maintaining a program expense ratio of 78%. During this period, the organization grew from 67 to 73 employees.

The Family Tree Inc holds $8.8M in total assets against $393K in liabilities (debt-to-asset ratio of 4%). The organization has 17.9 months of operating reserves. Cash and equivalents of $1.8M cover approximately 3.8 months of expenses.

Revenue

YearTotal RevenueContributionsGov't GrantsProgram RevenueInvestment
2022$6.0M$4.7M$3.4M$154K$288K
2021$6.4M$4.5M$3.1M$168K$318K
2020$3.6M$3.2M$2.4M$76K$135K
2019$3.1M$2.4M$1.5M$124K$143K

Expenses

YearTotal ExpensesProgramManagementFundraisingGrants Paid
2022$5.7M$4.4M$742K$476K$292K
2021$4.7M$3.6M$633K$457K$362K
2020$4.0M$3.1M$538K$365K$0
2019$4.0M$3.1M$506K$380K$0

Program Expense Ratio

78.5%

Admin Expense Ratio

13.1%

Fundraising Efficiency

982.9%

Operating Reserve

17.9 mo

People & Compensation(Tax Year 2022)

46 records

Compensation Summary

The Family Tree Inc reported compensation for 46 officers and key employees. Total officer compensation was $11.0M, representing 195.1% of total expenses. 5 individuals received total compensation exceeding $500,000.

The Family Tree Inc's highest-compensated individual received $4.0M in total compensation. Total officer compensation of $11.0M represents 195.1% of total expenses. 5 individuals received total compensation exceeding $1,000,000.

NameTitleTypeHours/wkComp from OrgRelated OrgsTotal
NEIL MELTZER FROM 123PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT/CEO, LBH
OfficerDirector
1.00$0$3,617,972$4,027,911
DAVID KRAJEWSKI FROM 123VP/TREASURER, EVP/CFO, LBH
Officer
1.00$0$1,734,148$2,261,085
LESLIE SIMMONS FROM 223DIRECTOR, EVP/COO, LBH
Director
1.00$0$1,643,643$1,908,539
DANIEL BLUM 123 - 223DIRECTOR, SVP, LBH
Director
1.00$0$1,002,822$1,106,162
JASON H WEINER FROM 123VP/SECRETARY, GEN CNCL, LBH
Officer
1.00$0$930,684$1,076,887
ADAM ROSENBERG FROM 123DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE DIR, CFH
Director
1.00$0$244,009$294,085
PATRICIA CRONINEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40.00$132,955$0$136,008
MARY HILL FRANCIOLIDIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Highest Comp
40.00$119,541$0$119,628
PHIL SARACINOFINANCE DIRECTOR
Officer
40.00$119,447$0$119,534
SALLY BAUERDIRECTOR
Director
2.00$0$0$0
DOUGLAS BRINKLEYDIRECTOR
Director
2.00$0$0$0
PAUL R COOPERDIRECTOR
Director
2.00$0$0$0
BRAD DOWNSDIRECTOR
Director
2.00$0$0$0
PETER FILLATDIRECTOR
Director
2.00$0$0$0
W KYLE GOREDIRECTOR
Director
2.00$0$0$0
THOMAS A HAUSERDIRECTOR
Director
2.00$0$0$0
CHARLENE HAYESDIRECTOR
Director
2.00$0$0$0
SARAH B KAHLDIRECTOR
Director
2.00$0$0$0
PAT KIRKDIRECTOR
Director
2.00$0$0$0
ELLEN MACKSDIRECTOR
Director
2.00$0$0$0
GARY MARINODIRECTOR
Director
2.00$0$0$0
THOMAS P MCDONALDDIRECTOR
Director
2.00$0$0$0
HUNTER MCINTYREDIRECTOR
Director
2.00$0$0$0
MIKE MEDINGERDIRECTOR
Director
2.00$0$0$0
JOHN MEYERHOFF MDDIRECTOR
Director
2.00$0$0$0
SEAN MURPHYDIRECTOR
Director
2.00$0$0$0
ERIK NACHBAHRDIRECTOR
Director
2.00$0$0$0
LINDA ROBESONDIRECTOR
Director
2.00$0$0$0
CHARLES M ROEBUCK IIIDIRECTOR
Director
2.00$0$0$0
ANN ROSENBERGDIRECTOR
Director
2.00$0$0$0
STEVE SHAWDIRECTOR
Director
2.00$0$0$0
BETSY SHERMANDIRECTOR
Director
2.00$0$0$0
JOSHUA F SLATERDIRECTOR
Director
2.00$0$0$0
XANDY WAESCHEDIRECTOR
Director
2.00$0$0$0
BRIAN WEATHERFORDDIRECTOR
Director
2.00$0$0$0
STEFANIE WOODHOUSEDIRECTOR
Director
2.00$0$0$0
SARAH WOODSDIRECTOR
Director
2.00$0$0$0
LOIS M SHOFER PHDDIRECTOR
Director
2.00$0$0$0
TOM PELTIER FROM 123PRES., CHAIR
OfficerDirector
2.00$0$0$0
CHRISTOPHER JOHNSONFROM 1231st VP,VICE CHAIR
OfficerDirector
2.00$0$0$0
ANDREW MICHAELTREASURER
OfficerDirector
2.00$0$0$0
SCOTT ROBINSONSECRETARY
OfficerDirector
2.00$0$0$0
SARAH SHECKELLS2nd VP
OfficerDirector
2.00$0$0$0
JEANNE AARSANDDIRECTOR
Director
2.00$0$0$0
STEPHANIE ADLERDIRECTOR
Director
2.00$0$0$0
RICHARD BARTH PHD MSWDIRECTOR
Director
2.00$0$0$0

Compensation Breakdown

Schedule J detail — base, bonus, benefits, and executive perks

NEIL MELTZER FROM 123

Base Salary

Bonus

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

Nontaxable Benefits

DAVID KRAJEWSKI FROM 123

Base Salary

Bonus

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

Nontaxable Benefits

LESLIE SIMMONS FROM 223

Base Salary

Bonus

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

Nontaxable Benefits

DANIEL BLUM 123 - 223

Base Salary

Bonus

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

Nontaxable Benefits

JASON H WEINER FROM 123

Base Salary

Bonus

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

Nontaxable Benefits

ADAM ROSENBERG FROM 123

Base Salary

Bonus

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

Nontaxable Benefits

Governance & Compliance(Tax Year 2022)

Governance Snapshot

The Family Tree Inc has 5 of 6 recommended governance policies in place, including conflict of interest, whistleblower, document retention. Its board has 5 members, 2 of whom are independent.

The Family Tree Inc's financial statements are audited, an audit committee oversees the process, the organization is subject to a federal grant audit (Single Audit).

Policies & Oversight

Conflict of interest policy
Whistleblower policy
Document retention policy
CEO compensation review process
Other officer compensation review
990 provided to governing body
Board members5
Independent members2

Audit & Financial Oversight

Financial statements audited
Independent audit
Audit committee
Federal grant audit required

Grants Awarded(Tax Year 2022)

1 record

Grantmaking Summary

The organization also provided grants to individuals (75 recipients) totaling $292K, including housing assisstance to program participants.

Grants to Individuals

TypeRecipientsAmount
HOUSING ASSISSTANCE TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS75$292K

Fundraising & Events(Tax Year 2022)

Fundraising Overview

The Family Tree Inc held fundraising events including Great chefs ($912K) and Run/walk ($73K).

Named Events

great chefs

Gross: $911,741

run/walk

Gross: $73,476

Professional fundraisers: No

Supplemental Financial Data(Tax Year 2022)

Schedule D Highlights

The endowment stands at $1.1M.

Filing History(Tax Years 1978–2022)

4 records

Showing the 4 Form 990 filings currently in our system.

Tax YearFormPeriodRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2022
990
2022-07-01 – 2023-06-30$6.0M$5.7M$8.4M
2021
990
2021-07-01 – 2022-06-30$6.4M$4.7M$8.1M
2020
990
2020-07-01 – 2021-06-30$3.6M$4.0M$6.9M
2019
990
2019-07-01 – 2020-06-30$3.1M$4.0M$6.7M
1978–2018No filings acquired yet

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Family Tree Inc do?

THE FAMILY TREE LEADS MARYLAND IN PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE, CONNECTS CARING COMMUNITIES, AND BUIDS STRONG FAMILIES TO IMPROVE SOCIETY FOR GENERATIONS.

How much revenue does The Family Tree Inc have?

The Family Tree Inc reported $5,960,558 in total revenue for tax year 2022, down 6.7% from the prior year.

Who is the highest-paid executive at The Family Tree Inc?

NEIL MELTZER FROM 123, PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT/CEO, LBH, received $4,027,911 in total compensation as of tax year 2022.

Is The Family Tree Inc a 501(c)(3)?

Yes, The Family Tree Inc is classified as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

Where is The Family Tree Inc located?

The Family Tree Inc is headquartered in Baltimore, MD 21218.

How many employees does The Family Tree Inc have?

The Family Tree Inc has 73 employees and 94 volunteers as of tax year 2022.

What type of nonprofit is The Family Tree Inc?

The Family Tree Inc is classified under NTEE code Z99 (Unknown), within the Unknown & Unclassified category. It is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

Is The Family Tree Inc audited?

Yes, The Family Tree Inc's financial statements are audited, and the organization has an audit committee.

How much does The Family Tree Inc spend on fundraising?

The Family Tree Inc reported $476,136 in fundraising expenses for tax year 2022, which represents 8.4% of total expenses.

Does The Family Tree Inc give grants?

Yes, The Family Tree Inc distributed $292,286 in grants to other organizations and individuals in tax year 2022.

Does The Family Tree Inc hold fundraising events?

The Family Tree Inc reports fundraising event activities.

Data Source

Prepared by: BDO USA, MCLEAN, VA

IRS Form 990 electronic filings via the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. All financial figures are as reported in USD.

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