SHORE LEGAL ACCESS INC

EIN: 161779280 501(c)(3) Human Services

EASTON, MD

Total Revenue
$2,499,255
Total Expenses
$2,487,016
Total Assets
$1,705,050
Net Assets
$953,901
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
MEREDITH GIRARD
Phone
4106908128
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SHORE LEGAL ACCESS INC, founded in 2006, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $2.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

SHORE LEGAL ACCESS PRO BONO CONNECTS LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO NEED CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES WITH VOLUNTEERS ATTORNEYS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES.

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,485,479
Program Service Revenue $4,325
Investment Income $9,451
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,499,255

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,303,859
Fundraising Expenses $102,502
Program Expenses $2,137,487
Other Expenses $1,183,157
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,487,016

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,499,255 $1,900,348 +0.3%
Expenses $2,487,016 $2,083,897 +0.2%
Net Income $12,239 $-183,549 -1.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
23
Volunteers
14

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$113,323
Total Directors
15
$113,323
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MEREDITH GIRARD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 040.00
Officer Director
$110,000 $3,323 $113,323
TANISHA ARMSTONG PRESIDENT 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ARLETTE KELLY BRIGHT VICE PRESIDENT 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA BURNER SECRETARY 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RUTH THOMAS TREASURER 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HOLLAND BROWNLEY DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY SMITH DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONCELLA WILSON DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIMOTHY ABESKA DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY RODRIGUEZ DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM DELIBERTO DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL STARLING DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENIFER GOOLIE DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGEL PEREZ DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CANDACE HENRY DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $2,499,255 $2,487,016 $1,705,050 $12,239
2024 $1,900,348 $2,083,897 $1,648,453 $-183,549
2023 $1,588,655 $1,690,410 $1,804,399 $-101,755
2022 $1,527,408 $1,379,088 $1,253,234 $148,320
2021 $1,431,044 $1,234,040 $1,121,807 $197,004
2020 $1,206,275 $1,192,577 $936,228 $13,698
2019 $1,029,641 $1,031,007 $836,903 $-1,366
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