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Marriage and Relationship Education Center Inc

To raise awareness in the community of the benefits to society of a strong and healthy marriage and family.

Education Westminster, MD EIN: 505715605 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Marriage and Relationship Education Center Inc

Couples programs attendance: 314. Provided programs to prepare unwed and newlywed couples for marriage. Provided classes for struggling marriages to improve their relationship. Organized date nights for couple bonding. Marriage Conference: Attendance 46 provided strategies for building stronger marital relationships through improved communication skills using Adventures in Marriage curriculum. Student programs attendance: 1594. Taught relationship skills and character building classes in public school classrooms and to community organizations. Mentoring programs attendance: 10. Prepared church leaders for marriage mentoring to couples in need in order to strengthen existing marriages.

Founded
Headquarters
Westminster, MD
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2007

Mission

To raise awareness in the community of the benefits to society of a strong and healthy marriage and family.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B99
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 18%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 17.63%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 20.9% of total expenses ($40,356 of $193,147).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.18
Program$0.18

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Marriage and Relationship Education Center Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Marriage and Relationship Education Center Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
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  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
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  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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Marriage and Relationship Education Center Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Westminster, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 505715605. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $229K in annual revenue. 41 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Marriage and Relationship Education Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 505715605. 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.

Marriage and Relationship Education Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Marriage and Relationship Education Center Inc is located in Westminster, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years. Its registered address is 255 Clifton Blvd Ste 204, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Marriage and Relationship Education Center Inc has $229K in annual revenue. It allocates 18% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Marriage and Relationship Education Center Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $229K in annual revenue. The organization has 41 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Marriage and Relationship Education Center Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Marriage and Relationship Education 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 18% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.

Couples programs attendance: 314. Provided programs to prepare unwed and newlywed couples for marriage. Provided classes for struggling marriages to improve their relationship. Organized date nights for couple bonding. Marriage Conference: Attendance 46 provided strategies for building stronger marital relationships through improved communication skills using Adventures in Marriage curriculum. Student programs attendance: 1594. Taught relationship skills and character building classes in public school classrooms and to community organizations. Mentoring programs attendance: 10. Prepared church leaders for marriage mentoring to couples in need in order to strengthen existing marriages. Marriage and Relationship Education Center Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 18% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $229K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Marriage and Relationship Education Center Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Marriage and Relationship Education Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 505715605, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
18% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
6

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Amy G••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 41 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 41 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2006
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Marriage and Relationship Education Center Inc

What is Marriage and Relationship Education Center Inc?
Marriage and Relationship Education Center Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Westminster, United States. Couples programs attendance: 314. Provided programs to prepare unwed and newlywed couples for marriage. Provided classes for struggling marriages to improve their relationship. Organized date nights for couple bonding. Marriage Conference: Attendance 46 provided strategies for building stronger marital relationships through improved communication skills using Adventures in Marriage curriculum. Student programs attendance: 1594. Taught relationship skills and character building classes in public school classrooms and to community organizations. Mentoring programs attendance: 10. Prepared church leaders for marriage mentoring to couples in need in order to strengthen existing marriages.
When was Marriage and Relationship Education Center Inc founded?
Marriage and Relationship Education Center Inc was founded in 2006.
Who leads Marriage and Relationship Education Center Inc?
Amy Gilford serves as Executive Director.
Where is Marriage and Relationship Education Center Inc located?
Headquartered in Westminster, MD, United States.
What is Marriage and Relationship Education Center Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 18% of expenses go to program services.
Is Marriage and Relationship Education Center Inc trustworthy?
Marriage and Relationship Education Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Marriage and Relationship Education Center Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 505715605.
What is Marriage and Relationship Education Center Inc's website?
https://www.mrecenter.org