Solutions in Hometown Connections

EIN: 821942936 501(c)(3) Human Services

Greenbelt, MD

Total Revenue
$1,305,499
Total Expenses
$1,118,403
Total Assets
$853,904
Net Assets
$566,672
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
Kate Talbot
Phone
3016151034
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Solutions in Hometown Connections, founded in 2017, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.1M left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

SHC engages refugees and immigrants to build better communities. Family-friendly programs foster confidence and independence. A network of volunteer tutors and community groups compliment programs and provide individuals and families with personalized support.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $836,920 Revenue: $123,203

English Language Learner Program: 40% of SHC students report no prior formal schooling and are not literate in their native language. In 2025, 586 unique individuals enrolled in the Program across...

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English Language Learner Program: 40% of SHC students report no prior formal schooling and are not literate in their native language. In 2025, 586 unique individuals enrolled in the Program across concurrent sessions. Welcome Workshops held at partner locations or on the SHC mobile classroom build English skills, practical life skills, and the confidence needed for broader community engagement. SHC provides early-childhood enrichment activities for all in-person programming and offers twice-weekly online Pre-school for children ages 35.

Program 2
Expenses: $61,468

English Together: English Together is a literacy-based instructional program designed to serve parents of school-aged children in local public schools. Classes include English language learning...

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English Together: English Together is a literacy-based instructional program designed to serve parents of school-aged children in local public schools. Classes include English language learning instruction and may include either, parent engagement content to encourage and enable parents to become more involved in their childs education or community resource content which introduces parents to community, cultural and technology resources so they may become involved members of their community. Some English Together classes may also incorporate a Kindergarten Readiness component, which is designed to help parents equip their pre-school-aged children with the skills and resources needed to come to kindergarten fully ready to learn.

Program 3
Expenses: $45,382

Citizenship Preparation Program: The Citizenship Preparation Program includes classes taught by professionally certified ESL instructors, one on one tutoring, field trips, and activities to promote...

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Citizenship Preparation Program: The Citizenship Preparation Program includes classes taught by professionally certified ESL instructors, one on one tutoring, field trips, and activities to promote civic engagement. SHCs English Language and Citizenship Preparation programs empower women with limited formal education who often encounter hurdles accessing English programs, workforce opportunities, citizenship preparation and connecting to the wider community. Students develop the confidence to engage in their new communities and with their new neighbors. Since 2021 more than 170 students enrolled in the program have successfully become US Citizens.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,179,054
Program Service Revenue $123,203
Investment Income $2,653
Other Revenue $589
TOTAL REVENUE $1,305,499

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,207
Salaries & Benefits $854,293
Fundraising Expenses $11,700
Program Expenses $943,770
Other Expenses $258,903
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,118,403

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,305,499 $1,012,394 +0.3%
Expenses $1,118,403 $924,808 +0.2%
Net Income $187,096 $87,586 +1.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
42
Volunteers
225

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
6
$165,385
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Merritt Groeschel Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$85,577 $0 $85,577
Kate Talbot Co-Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$79,808 $0 $79,808
Loan Nguyen Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LouEllen Stedman Board Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Arabella Meyer Secretary 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Aliya Husain Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Farah Nageer-Kanthor Vice President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sarah Harding Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alan J Sachs Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marcie Bane President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Aimee Olivo Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Caroline Baxter Board Member 1.00
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 $1,305,499 $1,118,403 $853,904 $187,096
2024 $1,012,394 $924,808 $710,509 $87,586
2023 $712,868 $533,144 $339,684 $179,724
2022 $456,086 $469,114 $153,028 $-13,028
2021 $200,308 $170,847 $127,601 $29,461
2020 $149,788 $147,104 $95,832 $2,684
2019 $147,885 $66,106 $93,148 $81,779
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