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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2016 | (b) 2017 | (c) 2018 | (d) 2019 | (e) 2020 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2016 | (b) 2017 | (c) 2018 | (d) 2019 | (e) 2020 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2016 | (b) 2017 | (c) 2018 | (d) 2019 | (e) 2020 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 4,035 | 4,348 | 4,125 | 3,375 | 318,101 | 333,984 |
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | 4,505,346 | 4,679,772 | 5,197,623 | 5,188,349 | 7,160,445 | 26,731,535 |
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | 4,509,381 | 4,684,120 | 5,201,748 | 5,191,724 | 7,478,546 | 27,065,519 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | 0 | |||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | 127,311 | 29,559 | 9,798 | 14,428 | 14,229 | 195,325 |
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | 127,311 | 29,559 | 9,798 | 14,428 | 14,229 | 195,325 |
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 26,870,194 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2016 | (b) 2017 | (c) 2018 | (d) 2019 | (e) 2020 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 4,509,381 | 4,684,120 | 5,201,748 | 5,191,724 | 7,478,546 | 27,065,519 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 37,106 | 16,955 | 54,061 | |||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 37,106 | 16,955 | 54,061 | |||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | 2,904 | 11,617 | 7,285 | 6,651 | 4,906 | 33,363 |
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | 4,512,285 | 4,695,737 | 5,209,033 | 5,235,481 | 7,500,407 | 27,152,943 |
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2020 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2020 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2020 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020: | ||||
| a From 2015....... | ||||
| b From 2016....... | ||||
| c From 2017....... | ||||
| d From 2018....... | ||||
| e From 2019....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2020 distributable amount | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2015 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2020 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2020 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2020, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2020. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2021. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2016..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2020..... | ||||
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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 | EFFECTIVE JUNE 16, 2020 QUALITY MATTERS WAS RECLASSIFIED AS A PUBLIC CHARITY DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 509(A)(2). THIS RECLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVELY TERMINATED QUALITY MATTERS' STATUS AS A TYPE I SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TO MARYLANDONLINE, INC. ACCORDINGLY, QUALITY MATTERS FILED AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, REPLACED MOL DIRECTORS WITH QUALITY MATTERS DIRECTORS, AND HAS ALSO AMENDED ITS BYLAWS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE RETURN WAS PREPARED BY THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS AND REVIEWED BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT. A FINAL COPY OF THE RETURN WAS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD BEFORE IT WAS FILED WITH THE IRS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | CONFLICT OF INTEREST COMPLIANCE FORMS ARE DISTRIBUTED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS FOR BOARD MEMBERS TO REVIEW AND SIGN. A PERSON WHO HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN NOR IS PERMITTED TO HEAR THE BOARD'S OR COMMITTEE'S DISCUSSION OF THE MATTER, EXCEPT TO DISCLOSE MATERIAL FACTS AND TO RESPOND TO QUESTIONS. SUCH PERSON CANNOT ATTEMPT TO EXERT HIS OR HER PERSONAL INFLUENCE WITH RESPECT TO THE MATTER, EITHER AT OR OUTSIDE THE MEETING. A PERSON WHO HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO A CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION VOTED ON AT A MEETING IS NOT COUNTED IN DETERMINING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM FOR PURPOSES OF THE VOTE. THE PERSON HAVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY NOT VOTE ON THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION AND IS NOT PRESENT IN THE MEETING ROOM WHEN THE VOTE IS TAKEN, UNLESS THE VOTE IS BY SECRET BALLOT. SUCH PERSON'S INELIGIBILITY TO VOTE IS REFLECTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS PARAGRAPH, A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF QM QUALITY MATTERS HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WHEN HE OR SHE STANDS FOR ELECTION AS AN OFFICER OR FOR RE-ELECTION AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IN THE EVENT IT IS NOT CLEAR THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT DISCLOSES THE CIRCUMSTANCES TO THE CHAIR OR THE CHAIR'S DESIGNEE, WHO DETERMINES WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS THAT IS SUBJECT TO THIS POLICY. EACH STAFF/EMPLOYEE (RESPONSIBLE PERSON) ANNUALLY COMPLETES A DISCLOSURE FORM IDENTIFYING ANY RELATIONSHIPS, POSITIONS, OR CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH THE RESPONSIBLE PERSON IS INVOLVED THAT HE OR SHE BELIEVES COULD CONTRIBUTE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISING. ANY SUCH INFORMATION REGARDING BUSINESS INTERESTS OF A RESPONSIBLE PERSON OR A FAMILY MEMBER ARE TREATED AS CONFIDENTIAL AND GENERALLY MADE AVAILABLE ONLY TO THE QUALITY MATTERS BOARD CHAIR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND ANY COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO ADDRESS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE IS NECESSARY IN CONNECTION WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS POLICY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A | QUALITY MATTERS (QM) PROVIDES FOR NON-FIXED COMPENSATION FOR ALL ITS EMPLOYEES IN THE FORM OF DISCRETIONARY BONUSES BASED ON PERFORMANCE. EMPLOYEES ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THEIR SUPERVISOR. REVIEWS ARE APPROVED BY THE QM MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CHIEF PLANNING OFFICER. AFTERWARDS, ALL SALARY INCREASES AND DISCRETIONARY BONUSES ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE QM BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND REFLECTED IN THE BOARD-APPROVED FISCAL BUDGET. NON-FIXED AMOUNTS CANNOT EXCEED THE APPROVED BUDGET UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD. QM USES SEVERAL SALARY COMPARABILITY TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO ENSURE THAT THE SALARIES AND BONUSES PAID TO ITS EMPLOYEES ARE FAIR AND REASONABLE IN RELATION TO THE SERVICES PROVIDED TO QM. THESE TOOLS AND RESOURCES INCLUDE: PAYSCALE.COM, INDEED.COM, AND CAREERBUILDERS.COM. QM WILL CONSULT THESE RESOURCES AND TOOLS PERIODICALLY TO ENSURE THAT SALARIES AND BONUSES PAID TO ITS EMPLOYEES ARE FAIR AND REASONABLE IN RELATION TO THE SERVICES RENDERED. THE BOARD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING AND APPROVING COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND DOCUMENTING THE RESULTS IN THE BOARD MINUTES. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE SALARIES OF ALL OTHER OFFICERS. THE LAST SALARY REVIEW TOOK PLACE IN DECEMBER 2020. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A: | DIANA ZILBERMAN RECEIVED COMPENSATION FOR FACILITATION OF ONLINE TRAINING WORKSHOPS AND REVIEW OF QM COURSE REVIEWS. HER COMPENSATION WAS UNRELATED TO HER DUTIES AS A BOARD MEMBER. |
| FORM 990, PART X, LINE 24: | ON MAY 19, 2020, QUALITY MATTERS RECEIVED LOAN PROCEEDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $589,700 UNDER THE PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM. THE PROMISSORY NOTE CALLS FOR MONTHLY PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAYMENTS AMORTIZED OVER THE TERM OF THE PROMISSORY NOTE WITH A DEFERRAL OF PAYMENTS FOR THE FIRST TEN MONTHS. UNDER THE CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT (CARES ACT), THE PROMISSORY NOTE MAY BE FORGIVEN BY THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN WHOLE OR IN PART. QUALITY MATTERS HAS USED THE PROCEEDS FOR PURPOSES CONSISTENT WITH THE PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM AND BELIEVES THAT ITS USE OF THE LOAN PROCEEDS WILL MEET THE CONDITIONS FOR FORGIVENESS OF THE LOAN. QUALITY MATTERS INTENDS TO APPLY FOR FORGIVENESS AFTER COMPLETING THE 24-WEEK PERIOD. IF FORGIVENESS IS GRANTED, QUALITY MATTERS WILL RECORD REVENUE FROM DEBT EXTINGUISHMENT DURING THE PERIOD THAT FORGIVENESS IS APPROVED. |
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