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Vegetarian Resource Group

  • Baltimore, MD
  • Tax-exempt since Jan. 1983
  • EIN: 52-1279034

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$215k (2023)

Expenses
$270k (2023)

Total Assets
$912k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$58.3k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$215,325
Expenses
$270,329
Net Income
-$55,004
Net Assets
$854,139
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $160,154
74.4%
Program Services $21,046
9.8%
Investment Income $33,002
15.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $321
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $802
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $85,600
31.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $912,446
Total Liabilities $58,307
Net Assets $854,139
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Charles Stahler (Co Director) $34,798 $0 $0
Debra Wasserman (Co Director) $34,798 $0 $0
Reed Mangels Phd Rd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jerome Marcus Md (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brad Scott Mba (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carole Hamlin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Smeltz Phd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 11, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$239,030
Expenses
$252,255
Net Income
-$13,225
Net Assets
$898,525
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $192,777
80.6%
Program Services $20,424
8.5%
Investment Income $25,124
10.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $106
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $599
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $90,970
36.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $940,885
Total Liabilities $42,360
Net Assets $898,525
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Charles Stahler (Co Director) $34,000 $0 $2,081
Debra Wasserman (Co Director) $34,000 $0 $2,081
Reed Mangels Phd Rd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jerome Marcus Md (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brad Scott Mba (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carole Hamlin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Smeltz Phd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 25, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$219,673
Expenses
$234,638
Net Income
-$14,965
Net Assets
$957,410
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $175,856
80.1%
Program Services $20,346
9.3%
Investment Income $22,870
10.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$3
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $604
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $71,000
30.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $37,110
15.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,003,693
Total Liabilities $46,283
Net Assets $957,410
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Charles Stahler (Co Director) $35,500 $0 $1,738
Debra Wasserman (Co Director) $35,500 $0 $1,738
Reed Mangels Phd Rd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jerome Marcus Md (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brad Scott Mba (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carole Hamlin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Smeltz Phd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 7, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$205,265
Expenses
$225,608
Net Income
-$20,343
Net Assets
$990,080
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $153,876
75.0%
Program Services $26,289
12.8%
Investment Income $24,509
11.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $3
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $588
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $68,000
30.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $37,255
16.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,043,500
Total Liabilities $53,420
Net Assets $990,080
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Charles Stahler (Co Director) $34,000 $0 $2,183
Debra Wasserman (Co Director) $34,000 $0 $2,183
Reed Mangels Phd Rd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jerome Marcus Md (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brad Scott Mba (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carole Hamlin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Smeltz Phd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 27, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$473,376
Expenses
$228,629
Net Income
$244,747
Net Assets
$991,216
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $413,573
87.4%
Program Services $40,115
8.5%
Investment Income $19,458
4.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$344
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $574
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $72,286
31.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $33,750
14.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,031,753
Total Liabilities $40,537
Net Assets $991,216
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Debra Wasserman (Co Director) $34,000 $0 $2,143
Charles Stahler (Co Director) $34,000 $0 $2,143
Reed Mangels Phd Rd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jerome Marcus Md (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brad Scott Mba (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0
Carole Hamlin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Smeltz Phd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 5, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$196,155
Expenses
$263,028
Net Income
-$66,873
Net Assets
$712,140
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $99,346
50.6%
Program Services $74,899
38.2%
Investment Income $20,130
10.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$45
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,825
0.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $72,286
27.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $37,216
14.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $766,092
Total Liabilities $53,952
Net Assets $712,140
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Debra Wasserman (Co Director) $34,000 $0 $2,143
Charles Stahler (Co Director) $34,000 $0 $2,143
Reed Mangels Phd Rd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jerome Marcus Md (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brad Scott Mba (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0
Carole Hamlin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Smeltz Phd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 27, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$223,597
Expenses
$275,518
Net Income
-$51,921
Net Assets
$797,491
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $141,699
63.4%
Program Services $60,358
27.0%
Investment Income $19,608
8.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$72
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,004
0.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $72,286
26.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $45,583
16.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $875,225
Total Liabilities $77,734
Net Assets $797,491
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Debra Wasserman (Co Director) $34,000 $0 $2,143
Charles Stahler (Co Director) $34,000 $0 $2,143
Reed Mangels Phd Rd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jerome Marcus Md (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brad Scott Mba (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0
Carole Hamlin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Smeltz Phd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 18, 2018

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$209,620
Expenses
$295,942
Net Income
-$86,322
Net Assets
$847,448
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $99,109
47.3%
Program Services $87,644
41.8%
Investment Income $21,163
10.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $75
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,629
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $72,386
24.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $49,215
16.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $932,664
Total Liabilities $85,216
Net Assets $847,448
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Debra Wasserman (Co Director) $34,000 $0 $2,193
Charles Stahler (Co Director) $34,000 $0 $2,193
Reed Mangels Phd Rd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jerome Marcus Md (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brad Scott Mba (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0
Carole Hamlin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Smeltz Phd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 10, 2017

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$374,230
Expenses
$299,318
Net Income
$74,912
Net Assets
$933,355
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $278,665
74.5%
Program Services $72,722
19.4%
Investment Income $19,812
5.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,031
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $72,404
24.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $52,433
17.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,018,536
Total Liabilities $85,181
Net Assets $933,355
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Debra Wasserman (Co Director) $34,000 $0 $2,202
Charles Stahler (Co Director) $34,000 $0 $2,202
Reed Mangels Phd Rd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jerome Marcus Md (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brad Scott Mba (Board Memeber) $0 $0 $0
Carole Hamlin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Smeltz Phd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 9, 2016

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PDF (2 of 2)
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$261,164
Expenses
$299,342
Net Income
-$38,178
Net Assets
$858,024
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $145,425
55.7%
Program Services $90,378
34.6%
Investment Income $22,001
8.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,360
1.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $73,792
24.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $55,461
18.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $941,051
Total Liabilities $83,027
Net Assets $858,024

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$259,624
Expenses
$322,200
Net Income
-$62,576
Net Assets
$896,202
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $138,892
53.5%
Program Services $87,845
33.8%
Investment Income $29,087
11.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,800
1.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $74,438
23.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $67,226
20.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $985,930
Total Liabilities $89,728
Net Assets $896,202

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$302,992
Expenses
$351,686
Net Income
-$48,694
Net Assets
$958,778
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $162,930
53.8%
Program Services $98,003
32.3%
Investment Income $37,438
12.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$35
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,656
1.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,482
19.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $80,609
22.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,042,838
Total Liabilities $84,060
Net Assets $958,778

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$325,075
Expenses
$369,637
Net Income
-$44,562
Net Assets
$1,007,472
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $156,354
48.1%
Program Services $121,559
37.4%
Investment Income $41,836
12.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $17
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,309
1.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $80,216
21.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $80,517
21.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,098,919
Total Liabilities $91,447
Net Assets $1,007,472

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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