SOLUTIONS IN HOMETOWN CONNECTIONS Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

SOLUTIONS IN HOMETOWN CONNECTIONS

EIN 82-1942936 · Ethnic & Immigrant Centers (P84)

What they do

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.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $84.40 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders12 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

72.29%of revenue went to mission work84.4% of expenses · Program services

0.90%of revenue went to fundraising1.0% of expenses

$85.67spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

12.48%of revenue went to management and office costs14.6% of expenses

$0.76in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

90.3%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $85,577 for MERRITT GROESCHEL (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2025

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$1,305,499

Mission workProgram services$943,77072.29% of revenue84.4% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$162,93312.48% of revenue14.6% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$11,7000.90% of revenue1.0% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$187,09614.33% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$1,118,40385.67% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2025CurrentExpense mix: 84.4% mission · 14.6% management · 1.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 85.67% of revenue

2024Expense mix: 83.6% mission · 15.3% management · 1.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 91.35% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 74.7% mission · 23.2% management · 2.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 74.79% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 86.8% mission · 9.5% management · 3.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 102.86% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 82.9% mission · 11.0% management · 6.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 85.29% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 54.7% mission · 40.7% management · 4.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 98.21% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 37.1% mission · 59.0% management · 3.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 44.70% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$1,305,499

Expenses$1,118,403

Annual surplus $187,096 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$943,770 · 84.4% of expenses

Management and office costs$162,933 · 14.6% of expenses

Fundraising$11,700 · 1.0% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$1,305,499

Expenses$1,118,403

Assets$853,904

Income$1,305,499

Contributions$1,179,054

Mission work (program services)$943,770

Fundraising$11,700

Management and general$162,933

Accounting fees$30,788

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2025

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

MERRITT GROESCHELEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $85,577

KATE TALBOTCO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $79,808

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (12)

MERRITT GROESCHELEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

KATE TALBOTCO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

AIMEE OLIVOBOARD MEMBER

ALAN J SACHSBOARD MEMBER

ALIYA HUSAINTREASURER

ARABELLA MEYERSECRETARY

CAROLINE BAXTERBOARD MEMBER

FARAH NAGEER-KANTHORVICE PRESIDENT

LOAN NGUYENBOARD MEMBER

LOUELLEN STEDMANBOARD MEMBER

MARCIE BANEPRESIDENT

SARAH HARDINGBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2018
Location: 6411 IVY LN STE 703, GREENBELT, MD 20770-1411
County: Prince George's
In care of: % KATE TALBOT
Primary officer: KATE TALBOT, Co-Executive Director

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@shconnections.orgPhone Phone(301) 615-1034

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2025
Tax period began: January 1, 2025
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: MULLINS PC
NTEE classification: Ethnic & Immigrant Centers (P84)
IRS tax category: Ethnic & Immigrant Centers