Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center Inc
Provide 24-hour access to quality behavioral health, crisis intervention and homeless services to individual and family consumers in need.
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Grassroots offers free, 24-hour mental health, substance use, housing and crisis support. Call us at 410-531-6677 or 988, or walk in to our crisis center.
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Mission
Provide 24-hour access to quality behavioral health, crisis intervention and homeless services to individual and family consumers in need.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 51,422 health charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Established in 1969, it predates 86% of the health charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGrassroots Crisis Intervention Center Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Columbia, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1969 and has been operating for 57 years. Its EIN is 520909351. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $19M in annual revenue. 59 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 520909351. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center Inc is located in Columbia, MD, United States. The organization was established in 1969 and has been active for 57 years.
Based on official tax filings, Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center Inc has $19M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 85% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $19M in annual revenue. The organization has 59 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Grassroots offers free, 24-hour mental health, substance use, housing and crisis support. Call us at 410-531-6677 or 988, or walk in to our crisis center. Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1969.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $19M is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 520909351, 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
GRASSROOTS CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (21)
Source: Public filings
21 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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7 articles found
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Howard County Executive Ball Cuts Ribbon on Significant Expansion at Grassroots Emergency Shelter - Howard County (.gov)
How a 988 Crisis Center Helps People With Mental and Behavioral Health Emergencies - The Pew Charitable Trusts
Crisis center prepares to double staff to handle call volume from '988' hotline - WBAL-TV
10 things you didn’t know about Grassroots’ executive director - Baltimore Sun
Grassroots director to retire after 27 years - Baltimore Sun
Student walkathon for Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center [Pictures] - Baltimore Sun
Mental Health Team Answers in a Crisis - The Washington Post
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 59 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 59 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1969
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center Inc
- What is Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center Inc?
- Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Columbia, United States. Grassroots offers free, 24-hour mental health, substance use, housing and crisis support. Call us at 410-531-6677 or 988, or walk in to our crisis center.
- When was Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center Inc founded?
- Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center Inc was founded in 1969.
- Who leads Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center Inc?
- Mariana Izraelson serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center Inc located?
- Headquartered in Columbia, MD, United States.
- What is Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center Inc trustworthy?
- Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 520909351.
- What is Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center Inc's website?
- http://www.grassrootscrisis.org