Liabilities / Assets
49th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
EIN 52-1677764 • 501(c)6 • Columbia, SC
Profile
The association is a maryland non-stock corporation formed to bring together attorneys in the state of maryland who devote the majority of their time to the defense of damage suits or other civil litigation on behalf of insurance companies or other defendants (not including subrogation cases). The association anticipates that bringing such persons into close association will promote the efficiency of the legal profession and serve the general interests of the public.the earnings of the association will not inure to the benefit of any member or members of the association, except that the association reimburses members for reasonable expenses incurred by the members on behalf of the association.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
49th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Liabilities / Revenue
51st percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
79th percentile
Higher net margin than 79% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
77th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
95th percentile
Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
98th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$34,201
Up $15,421 (+82%) from 2023
Liabilities
Flat$0
Flat from 2023
Net Assets
Up$34,201
Up $15,421 (+82%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$83,464
Up $57,649 (+223%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$68,043
Up $28,775 (+73%) from 2023
Net Income
Up$15,421
Up $28,874 (+215%) from 2023
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
The association is a maryland non-stock corporation formed to bring together attorneys in the state of maryland who devote the majority of their time to the defense of damage suits or other civil litigation on behalf of insurance companies or other defendants (not including subrogation cases). The association anticipates that bringing such persons into close association will promote the efficiency of the legal profession and serve the general interests of the public.the earnings of the association will not inure to the benefit of any member or members of the association, except that the association reimburses members for reasonable expenses incurred by the members on behalf of the association.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| SPONSORS CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SEMINARS ON A PERIODIC BASIS TO HELP EDUCATE THE LEGAL PROFESSION ON MATTERS OF CONCERN TO DEFENSE ATTORNEYS. | $0 | $0 |
| PUBLISHES AND ELECTRONICALLY DELIVERS THE NEWSLETTER, "THE DEFENSE LINE," WHICH IS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS AND REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST TO DEFENSE ATTORNEYS IN MARYLAND. | $0 | $0 |
| SPONSORS SOCIAL EVENTS ON A PERIODIC BASIS TO BRING MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION TOGETHER TO MEET AND SHARE COMMON ISSUES AND CONCERNS. | $0 | $0 |
| CONTRACTS A LOBBYIST TO MONITOR LEGISLATION IN THE MARYLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHICH RELATES TO THE DEFENSE OF DAMAGE SUITS AND OTHER CIVIL LITIGATION. | $0 | $0 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHERYL A TIROCCHI | Immediate Past President | - | $0 | - | - |
| AMY E ASKEW | President | - | $0 | - | - |
| ZACHARY A MILLER | President Elect | - | $0 | - | - |
| RACHEL L GEBHART | Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
| ANTHONY M CONTI | Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Current Year Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost | $15,100 |
| Total Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost | $6,184 |
“Description: interest income. Amount: 11.”
“Description: bank fees. Amount: 1,988. Description: conferences, conventions, meetings. Amount: 3,695. Description: insurance. Amount: 1,701. Description: web design. Amount: 12,507. Description: legislative and lobbying. Amount: 15,100. Description: office. Amount: 542. Description: management fees. Amount: 17,951. Description: program expenses. Amount: 9,033. Description: sponsporships. Amount: 1,000. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 63,517.”
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| IRS990EZ/AddressChangeInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm | 0 | ANTHONY M CONTI |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 4103853649 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 1 WINDSOR COVE STE 305 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | COLUMBIA |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | SC |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 29223 |
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| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 34201 |
| IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt | 0 | 29500 |
| IRS990EZ/DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt | 0 | 15421 |
| IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt | 0 | 4350 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 18780 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 34201 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 83464 |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartVInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 11 |
| IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MembershipDuesAmt | 0 | 40800 |
| IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 18780 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 34201 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 18780 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 34201 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 0 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 1 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 2 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 3 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 4 | 1.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | SHERYL A TIROCCHI |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 1 | AMY E ASKEW |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 2 | ZACHARY A MILLER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 3 | RACHEL L GEBHART |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 4 | ANTHONY M CONTI |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | PRESIDENT |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | PRESIDENT ELECT |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | SECRETARY |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 4 | TREASURER |
| IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Organization501cInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationFiled990TInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 63517 |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | THE ASSOCIATION IS A MARYLAND NON-STOCK CORPORATION FORMED TO BRING TOGETHER ATTORNEYS IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND WHO DEVOTE THE MAJORITY OF THEIR TIME TO THE DEFENSE OF DAMAGE SUITS OR OTHER CIVIL LITIGATION ON BEHALF OF INSURANCE COMPANIES OR OTHER DEFENDANTS (NOT INCLUDING SUBROGATION CASES). THE ASSOCIATION ANTICIPATES THAT BRINGING SUCH PERSONS INTO CLOSE ASSOCIATION WILL PROMOTE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND SERVE THE GENERAL INTERESTS OF THE PUBLIC.THE EARNINGS OF THE ASSOCIATION WILL NOT INURE TO THE BENEFIT OF ANY MEMBER OR MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION, EXCEPT THAT THE ASSOCIATION REIMBURSES MEMBERS FOR REASONABLE EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE MEMBERS ON BEHALF OF THE ASSOCIATION. |
| IRS990EZ/PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt | 0 | 176 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 13153 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | SPONSORS CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SEMINARS ON A PERIODIC BASIS TO HELP EDUCATE THE LEGAL PROFESSION ON MATTERS OF CONCERN TO DEFENSE ATTORNEYS. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 1 | PUBLISHES AND ELECTRONICALLY DELIVERS THE NEWSLETTER, "THE DEFENSE LINE," WHICH IS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS AND REPORTS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST TO DEFENSE ATTORNEYS IN MARYLAND. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 2 | SPONSORS SOCIAL EVENTS ON A PERIODIC BASIS TO BRING MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION TOGETHER TO MEET AND SHARE COMMON ISSUES AND CONCERNS. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 3 | CONTRACTS A LOBBYIST TO MONITOR LEGISLATION IN THE MARYLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHICH RELATES TO THE DEFENSE OF DAMAGE SUITS AND OTHER CIVIL LITIGATION. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ScheduleBNotRequiredInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd | 0 | MD |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 68043 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 83464 |
| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | WWW.MDDEFENSECOUNSEL.ORG |
| IRS990ScheduleC/AggregateReportedDuesNtcAmt | 0 | 28963 |
| IRS990ScheduleC/AgreeCarryoverPriorYearInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleC/DuesAssessmentsAmt | 0 | 40800 |
| IRS990ScheduleC/NonDedLbbyngPltclCyovAmt | 0 | -8916 |
| IRS990ScheduleC/NonDeductibleLbbyngPltclCYAmt | 0 | 15100 |
| IRS990ScheduleC/NonDeductibleLbbyngPltclTotAmt | 0 | 6184 |
| IRS990ScheduleC/OnlyInHouseLobbyingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleC/SubstantiallyAllDuesNondedInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleC/TaxableAmt | 0 | -22779 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | DESCRIPTION: INTEREST INCOME. AMOUNT: 11. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | DESCRIPTION: BANK FEES. AMOUNT: 1,988. DESCRIPTION: CONFERENCES, CONVENTIONS, MEETINGS. AMOUNT: 3,695. DESCRIPTION: INSURANCE. AMOUNT: 1,701. DESCRIPTION: WEB DESIGN. AMOUNT: 12,507. DESCRIPTION: LEGISLATIVE AND LOBBYING. AMOUNT: 15,100. DESCRIPTION: OFFICE. AMOUNT: 542. DESCRIPTION: MANAGEMENT FEES. AMOUNT: 17,951. DESCRIPTION: PROGRAM EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 9,033. DESCRIPTION: SPONSPORSHIPS. AMOUNT: 1,000. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 63,517. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 4 - OTHER INVESTMENT INCOME |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER EXPENSES |
| TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl/DeclarationDesc | 0 | THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT. |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd | 0 | 1 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | ANTHONY CONTI |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | TREASURER |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 4433929405 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2025-03-12 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | MARYLAND DEFENSE COUNSEL INC |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | MARY |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN | 0 | 521677764 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum | 0 | 4109634278 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 1 WINDSOR COVE 305 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | COLUMBIA |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | SC |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 29223 |
| ReturnHeader/IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd | 0 | 0 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN | 0 | 520959934 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | ELLIN & TUCKER CHARTERED |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 400 EAST PRATT ST SUITE 200 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm | 0 | BALTIMORE |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | MD |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 21202 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 4107275735 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm | 0 | SUSAN KELLER |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2025-03-13T13:28:50-05:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2023-05-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2024-04-30 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2023 |
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