EIN 27-1219231

So What Else

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
129
Year formed
2009
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
So what else provides food security, access to basic necessities, and high-quality out-of-school time programs in literacy to improve the lives of children and families living in underserved communities in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. They organized food and disaster relief assistance for the DC metro and Baltimore regions by initiating food and supply deliveries, setting up a distribution center for needy families, and providing youth development programs. Their programs also include grants to organizations that support their mission.
Total revenues
$2,313,233
2022
Total expenses
$2,254,390
2022
Total assets
$823,897
2022
Num. employees
129
2022

Program areas at So What Else

Organized food and disaster relief assistance for the dc metro and baltimore regions. Initiated food and supply deliveries and food recovery services. Set up food and supply distribution center to needy families in our community. Also provided youth development services through after school programs and summer camps.
Grants to organziations that support our mission.

Grants made by So What Else

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Business Volunteers MarylandCharitable$8,950

Who funds So What Else

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Philanthropic TrustPublic, Societal Benefit$435,500
Alice and Eugene Ford FoundationProvide Activities To Under Served Local Youth$150,000
West Baltimore Renaissance FoundationGeneral Support$125,000
...and 36 more grants received totalling $1,547,802

Personnel at So What Else

NameTitleCompensation
Dave SilbertFounder and Executive Director
David SilbertExecutive Director$91,821
Megan JoeExecutive Director of Hunger Relief
Christine GarrahanOperations Director, Baltimore
Goldie RossOperations Director , DC
...and 18 more key personnel

Financials for So What Else

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,063,155
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$249,919
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$159
Total revenues$2,313,233

Form 990s for So What Else

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-09-19990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-11990View PDF
2019-122021-03-01990View PDF
2018-122020-01-31990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
October 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 20 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $125,000 from West Baltimore Renaissance Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Alice and Eugene Ford Foundation
November 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Stichman Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1 Preserve Pkwy
Rockville, MD 20852
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
Montgomery County, MD
Website URL
sowhatelse.org/ 
Phone
(240) 602-0486
IRS details
EIN
27-1219231
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2009
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T00: Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations: General
NAICS code, primary
624230: Emergency and Relief Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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