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Barrier-Free Inc

Art, self-advocacy and social programs for neurodivergent adults

Arts & Culture Sykesville, MD EIN 842964880 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Barrier-Free Inc

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. 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. 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. 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.

Founded
Headquarters
Sykesville, MD
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A65
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

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IRS Tax-Deductible since 2020

Mission

Art, self-advocacy and social programs for neurodivergent adults

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A65
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.08%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($218,150)
100% to programs beats the peer average (93%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

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Barrier-Free Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Sykesville, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 842964880. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $333K in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Barrier-Free Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

Barrier-Free Inc is located in Sykesville, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.

Based on official tax filings, Barrier-Free Inc has $333K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 93% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Barrier-Free Inc is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $333K in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Barrier-Free Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Barrier-Free Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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. 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. 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. We engage in monthly social outings; such as haunted mazes, dinner theater productions, amusement parks; with our participants... Barrier-Free Inc is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Barrier-Free Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $333K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Barrier-Free Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Barrier-Free Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 842964880, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

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Leadership

SA
Sandra Roll
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

BR
Britt B•••
Board President
JE
Jennifer S•••••••••••
Board Member
LA
Laura S••••
Board Secretary
LA
Lauren B•••
Board Vice President
SA
Sandra R•••
Board Treasurer
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Barrier-Free Inc This page 93 $332,782 100%
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%
Border Crossing 93 $261,798 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 12 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Barrier-Free Inc

What is Barrier-Free Inc?
Barrier-Free Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Sykesville, United States. 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. 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. 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. 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.
When was Barrier-Free Inc founded?
Barrier-Free Inc was founded in 2019.
Who leads Barrier-Free Inc?
Sandra Roll serves as Treasurer.
Where is Barrier-Free Inc located?
Headquartered in Sykesville, United States.
What is Barrier-Free Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Barrier-Free Inc trustworthy?
Barrier-Free Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Barrier-Free Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 842964880.
What is Barrier-Free Inc's website?
http://www.barrierfreemd.com