Form 990 Return of Organization Exempt From Income TaxUnder section 501(c), 527, or 4947(aXl) of the Internal Revenue Code

(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)Departmer,• of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service (77) ► The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state repo rting requirements

A For the 2007 calendar year, or tax year beginning 7/01

B Check if applicable CPlease use

Address change IRS label The Damascus House, Inc .or not

2007. and endinD Employer Identification Number

52-1233813Name change ortjrpe . 4203 Ritchie Highway E Telephone number

Initial returnsee

specificBaltimore, MD 21225

410-789-7446

TerminationInstruc-tions . F

Accountingmethod • 1-1 Cash }{Accrual

Amended return Other ( specify) 0"

Application pending • Section 501 (cX3) organizations and 4947(aXl) nonexempt H andI are not appli cable to section 527 organizations

charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A H (a) is this a group return for affiliates' Yes a Noi(Form 990 or 990-EZ).

H (b) If 'Yes ,' enter number of affiliates 0'G Web site: 0' N/A H (C) Are all affiliates included? E]Yes F1

No

U Organization type

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(if 'No,' attach a list See instructions )

(check only one) 501(c) 3 '4 (insert no) 4947(a)(1) or 1 1 527 H (d) Is this a separate return filed by an

-K Check here if the organization is not a 509(a)(3) supporting organization and its organization covered by a group rulings Yes X No

gross receipts are normally not more than $25,000 A return is not required, but if the I Group Exemption Number 01organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return

M Check ► W if the organization is not required

L Gross recei p ts Add lines 6b, 8b, 9b, and 10b to line 12 ► 513,294. to attach Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF)

IxPartil ":_h Revenue . Exoenses . and Chanaes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (See the instructions.)1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received

a Contributions to donor advised funds

b Direct public support (not included on line 1a)

1 a

1 b 1, 823.

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c Indirect public support (not included on line 1a) 1 c

d Government contributions (grants) (not included on line 1a) l d 29, 630.e

1aTotal

throughIld) (cash $ 31, 453 . noncash $ ) 1 e 31,453.2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts (from Part VII, line 93) 2 469, 566.3 Membership dues and assessments 3

4 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 4

5 Dividends and interest from securities 5 11,757.

6a Gross rents 6a

b Less rental expenses 6b

c Net rental income or (loss) Subtract line 6b from line 6a 6c

R 7 Other investment income (describe 7Ev 8a Gross amount from sales of assets other

(A) Securities (B) Other

N than inventory 8a ^

E b Less cost or other basis and sales expenses 8b

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c Gain or (loss) (attach schedule) 8c - U

d Net gain or (loss) Combine line 8c, columns (A) and (B)

c

0

9 Special events and activities (attach schedule) If any amount is from gaming , check here

a Gross revenue (not including $ of contributions

reported on line 1b) 9a

b Less direct expenses other than fundraising expenses 9b

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=

c!JCc

EN, UT

c Net income or (loss) from special events Subtract line 9b from line 9a 9c

10a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances 10 a

b Less cost of goods sold 10 b

c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (attach schedule) Subtract line 10b from line 10a 10c

s 11 Other revenue (from Part VII, line 103) 11 518 .

@,z 12 Total revenue . Add lines le, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6c, 7, 8d, 9c, IOc, and 11 12 513, 294.

13 Program services (from line 44, column (B)) 13 400,868.

14 Management and general (from line 44, column (C)) 14 43, 323.15 Fundraising (from line 44, column (D)) 15

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V 16 Payments to affiliates (attach schedule) 16

Es 17 Total expenses . Add lines 16 and 44, column (A) 17 444,191.

5 A 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year Subtract line 17 from line 12 18 69, 103.E 5 19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 73, column (A)) 19 337,641.T T 20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (attach explanation) See Statement 1 20 57, 603.

S 21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year Combine lines 18, 19, and 20 21 464,347.

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BAA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. TEEA0109L 12/27/07 Form 990 (2007)

OMB No 1545-0047

2007pen taPublicInspection;

6/30 ,2008

Form 990 (2007) The Damascus House, Inc. 52-1233813 Page 2Part II .-, Statement of Functional Expenses All organizations must complete column (A) Columns (B), (C)f and (D) are required

for section 501(c)(3) and (4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts but optional r others (See instruct)l

Do not include amounts reported on line (A) Total (B) Program (C) Management (D) Fundraising6b, 8b, 9b, )Ob, or 16 of Part I services and general

7

22a Grants paid from donor advised=7 7-777-1

"'funds (attach sch) F i

(cash $ u'I' rf^ .:^ r

non-cash

If this amount includesforeign grants, check here 22a

22 b Other grants and allocations (att sch)

(cash

non-cash 511

If this amount includes.,;

foreign grants, check here 22b

23 Specific assistance to individualsl

.`(attach schedu e) 23

24 Benefits paid to or for members(attach schedule) 24 ..a = ;LL,` •:•M `" `+,'`,I?

25a Compensation of current officers,directors, key employees, etc listedin Part V-A 25a 55,000. 38,500. 16,500. 0.

b Compensation of former officers,directors, key employees, etc listedin Part V-B 25b 0 . 0. 0. 0.

c Compensation and other distributions, notincluded above, to disqualified persons (asdefined under section 4958(f)(1)) and personsdescribed in section4958( c)(3)(B) 25 c 0. 0. 0. 0.

26 Salaries and wages of employees notincluded on lines 25a, b, and c 26 195, 000. 194, 989. 11.

27 Pension plan contributions notincluded on lines 25a, b, and c 27

28 Employee benefits not included onlines 25a - 27 28 15,338. 14,297. 1,041.

29 Payroll taxes 29 25,595. 23,856. 1,739.30 Professional fundraising fees 30

31 Accounting fees 31 12,443. 12,443.32 Legal fees 32

33 Supplies 33 8,619. 8,212. 407.34 Telephone 34 1, 847. 1,847.35 Postage and shipping 35

36 Occupancy 36 58,445. 48, 411. 10,034.37 Equipment rental and maintenance 37

38 Printing and publications 38

39 Travel 39 5 , 119. 4, 771. 348.40 Conferences, conventions , and meetings 40

41 Interest 41

42 Depreciation, depletion, etc (attach schedule) 42 9, 396. 8,758. 638.43 Other expenses not covered above (itemize)

a Miscellaneous------------------- 43a 1,072. 935. 137.b Other Professional Fee------------------- 43b 13,438. 13,413. 25.c Program Expense 43c 42,879. 42,879.d-------------------

43d

e-------------------43e

f -------------------43f

9-------------------43g

44 Total functional expenses . Add lines 22athrow h 43g (Or anizations completing columns

( t(B)- D),carry hese totals to lines 13-15) 44 444,191. 400,868. 43,323. 0.Joint Costs . Check 110.

17 if you are following SOP 98-2

Are any joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation reported in (B) Program services2 -EJ Yes XI NoIf 'Yes,' enter (i) the aggregate amount of these joint costs $ , (ii) the amount allocated to Program services$ , (iii) the amount allocated to Management and general $ , and (iv) the amount allocated

to Fundraising $

BAA TEEaoio2L oaioaio7 Form 990 (2007)

Form 990 (2007) The Damascus House, Inc. 52-1233813 Page 3Partill -' 1 Statement of Program Service Accomplishments (See the instructions.)

Form 990 is available for public inspection and, for some people, serves as the primary or sole source of information about a particularorganization How the public perceives an organization in such cases may be determined by the information presented on its return Therefore,please make sure the return is complete and accurate and fully describes, in Part III, the organization's programs and accomplishments

What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? ► See S tatement 2 Program Service Expenses_All organizations must describe their exempt purpose achievements in a clear and concise manner State the number of (R(4) organization^s^a)nd

a ndclients served, publications issued, etc Discuss achievements that are not measurable (Section 501(c)(3) and (4) organ- 4947(x )(1) trusts, butizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must also enter the amount o f grants and allocations to others) optional for others )

a Halfway house services (food, ioding and counselincL)_for-the----- -----------rehabilitation-of-alcoholics and drg_addicts_ _------------------------ ------------------

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----------------------------------------------------(Grants and allocations $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants check here ► 400,868.

b-----------------------------------------------------

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----------------------------------------------------(Grants and allocations $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ►

C -----------------------------------------------------

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----------------------------------------------------(Grants and allocations $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here

d-----------------------------------------------------

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----------------------------------------------------(Grants and allocations $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here

e Other program services

(Grants and allocations $ ) If this amount includes foreign g rants, check here ►f Total of Program Service Expenses (should equal line 44, column (B), Program services) ► 400,868.

BAA Form 990 (2007)

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Form 990 (2007) The Damascus House, Inc. 52-1233813 Page 4Part IV ' Balance Sheets (See the instructions.)

Note : Where required, attached schedules and amounts within the description (A) (B)bolumn should be for end-of-year amounts only Beginning of year End of year

45 Cash - non-interest-bearing 47, 629. 45 60, 940.46 Savings and temporary cash investments 224, 963. 46 303, 513.

47a Accounts receivable 47a

b Less allowance for doubtful accounts 47b 47c

48a Pledges receivable 48a

b Less allowance for doubtful accounts 48b 48c

49 Grants receivable 49, 666. 49 78,091.

50 a Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, and keyemployees (attach schedule) 50a

b Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1))and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) (attach schedule) 50 b

A =

s 51 a Other notes and loans receivablee (attach schedule) 51 a

s b Less allowance for doubtful accounts 51 b 51 c

52 Inventories for sale or use 52

53 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 7,205. 53 12,234.

54a Investments - publicly-traded securities FMVCost 54a

b Investments - other securities (attach sch)

B B

Cost FMV 54b

55a Investments - land, buildings, & equipment basis 55a

reciationb Less accumulated de 't' J'p(attach schedule) 55b 55c

56 Investments - other (attach schedule) 56

57a Land, buildings, and equipment basis 57a 95, 059.

l db Less accumu ate depreciation(attach schedule) Statement 3 57b 85,490. 18, 965. 57c 9,569.

58 Other assets, including program-related investments

(describe )------------------------------

58

59 Total assets (must equal line 74) Add lines 45 through 58 348, 428. 59 464,347.

60 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 10,787. 60

61 Grants payable 61

L 62 Deferred revenue 62

Aff d k63 f d t t ticers, irec ors, rus ees, anLoans rom o ey

employees (attach schedule) 63Li 64a Tax-exempt bond liabilities (attach schedule) 64aTE b Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule) 64b

s 65 Other liabilities (describe )-----------------------

65

66 Total liabilities . Add lines 60 through 65 10,787. 66 0.

Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 67

N through 69 and lines 73 and 74

A 67 Unrestricted 337, 641. 67 464, 347.s 68 Temporarily restricted 68

TS 69 Permanently restricted 69

o Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here ► and complete lines

70 through 74F

N 70 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds 70

D 71 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, and equipment fund 71BAL 72 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 72A

N 73 Total net assets or fund balances Add lines 67 through 69 or lines 70 throu h

5

. g72 (Column (A) must equal line 19 and column (B) must equal line 21) 337, 641. 73 464,347.

74 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances . Add lines 66 and 73 348,428. . 74 464,347.

BAA Form 990 (20(,")

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Form 990 (2007) The Damascus House, Inc. 52-1233813 Page 5Part IV-A ; Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements with Revenue per Return (See the

Instructions.)

a Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements a N/Ab Amounts included on line a but not on Part I, line 12

1 Net unrealized gains on investments b1

2Donated services and use of facilities b2

3Recoveries of prior year grants b3

40ther (specify) -------------------------------

---------------------------------------Add lines b1 through b4 b

c Subtract line b from line a c

d Amounts included on Part I, line 12, but not on line a:

1 Investment expenses not included on Part I, line 6b d1

2Other (specify)------------------------------

d2

:..,

Add lines dl and dZ d

e Total revenue (Part I, line 12) Add lines c and d 0- 1 e

:P.att ; IV=B,., Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements with Expenses per Return

a Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements a N/A

b Amounts included on line a but not on Part I, line 17

1 Donated services and use of facilities bl

=y'

2Prior year adjustments reported on Part I, line 20 b2

3Losses reported on Part I, line 20 b3

40ther (specify)------------------------------

b4

Add lines b1 through b4 b

c Subtract line b from line a c

d Amounts included on Part I, line 17, but not on line a:

1 Investment expenses not included on Part I, line 6b d1

20ther (specify)------------------------------

---------------------------------------d2

Add lines dl and d2. d

e Total expenses (Part I, line 17) Add lines c and d ► e

Part V-A:' Current Officers , Directors , Trustees , and Key Employees (List each person who was an officer, director, trustee,or key employee at any time during the year even if they were not compensated ) (See the instructions )

(A) Name and address

(B) Title and average hoursper week devoted

to position

(C) Compensation(if not paid ,enter -0-)

(D) Contributions toemployee benefitplans and deferredcompensation plans

(E) Expenseaccount and other

allowances

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---------------------See Statement 4 55,000. 1,476. 0.

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BAA TEEA0 05L 08/02107 Form 990 (2007)

Form 990 (2007) The Damascus House, Inc. 52-1233813 Page 6Part' V-A. Current Officers , Directors , Trustees , and Key Employees continued Yes No75a Enter the total number of officers, directors , and trustees permitted to vote on organization business at board meetings 010 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

b Are any officers , directors , trustees, or key employees listed in Form 990 , Part V-A, or highest compensated employeeslisted in Schedule A, Part I, or highest compensated professional and other independent contractors listed in Schedule

II h f l l h ? If 'Y t thatP t II A B l t d t h th th b t ' hA tt t t:s`4

f- Y kor - ami y or usiness re ions ips emenar - , re a e o eac o er roug a es, a ac, a s aidentifies the individuals and explains the relationship ( s) See Statement 5 75b X

c Do any officers , directors, trustees , or key employees listed in form 990, Part V-A, or highest compensated employees^listed in Schedule A, Part I , or highest compensated professional and other independent contractors listed in Schedule

lt II A II B f th h th th t t dA P t t t t t bl;y{ = -, r•,4=.,.,

- or - , receive compensa ion rom any o er org aniza ions , w er ax exemp or are re a e, ar e axa e , ato the organization '? See the instructions for the definition of 'related organization' 75c X

If 'Yes,' attach a statement that includes the information described in the instructions s:-r= L

d Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? 75d X

Part V-6 Former Officers , Directors , Trustees , and Key Employees That Received Compensation or OtherBenefits (If any former officer, director, trustee, or key employee received compensation or other benefits (described below)during the year, list that person below and enter the amount of compensation or other benefits in the appropriate column Seethe instructions )

(A) Name and address (B) Loans andAdvances

(C) Compensation(if not paid,enter -0-)

(D) Contributions toemployee benefitplans and deferredcompensation plans

(E) Expenseaccount and other

allowances

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'Part VI , Other Information (See the instructions. Yes No

d th k h th f76 D t t t t d d t t t ?ivie organiza ion ma ange in i s ac ies or me con ing ac ivii e a c o s o uc iesIf 'Yes,' attach a detailed statement of each change 76 X

77 Were any changes made in the organizing or governing documents but not reported to the IRS? 77 X

If 'Yes,' attach a conformed copy of the changes

78a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year covered by this return? 78a X

b If 'Yes,' has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year'? 78b NIA

79 W th l l t l thd t d t t b t t t t d -erminaere a iqui ion, ion, ion, or su an con rac ion uringas a isso u s ia eyear? If 'Yes,' attach a statement 79 X

th80 I th t l t th b t th t t d t d th hd tan ion wi ewi e or na ionwia e organiza ion re e (o er y associa a s a e organiza ion) roug commons amembership, governing bodies, trustees, officers, etc, to any other exempt or nonexempt organization2 80a X

b If 'Yes,' enter the name of the organization ► N/A-----------------

- _ _ _ _ - - _ and check whether it is exempt or nonexempt

81 a Enter direct and indirect political expenditures (See line 81 instructions) 81a l 0. .

b Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this ear' 81 b N ABAA Form 990 (2007)

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82 a Dio the or ganization receive donated services or the use of materials, equipment , or facilities at no charge or atsubstantially less than fair rental value? 82a X

b If 'Yes,' you may indicate the value of these items here Do not include this amount asrevenue in Part I or as an expense in Part it (See instructions in Part III ) 82b 18 , 000.

83a Did the organization comply with the public inspection requirements for returns and exemption applications' 83a X

b Did the organization comply with the disclosure requirements relating to qu id pro quo contributions ? 83b N A

84a Did the organization solicit any contributions or gifts that were not tax deductible? 84a X

b If 'Yes,' did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were-.1"i.

' '-not tax deductible 84b N A

85a 501 (c)(4), (5), or (6) Were substantially all dues nondeductible by members? 85a N A

b Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? 85b N A

If 'Yes' was answered to either 85a or 85b, do not complete 85c through 85h below unless the organization received a -waiver for proxy tax owed for the prior year ;•F

c Dues, assessments, and similar amounts from members

t85

d Section 162(e) lobbying and political expenditures

e Aggregate nondeductible amount of section 6033(e)(1)(A) dues notices

f Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (line 85d less 85e)

g Does the organization elect to pay the section 6033(e) tax on the amount on line 85f'

h If section 6033(e)(1 )(A) dues notices were sent, does the organization agree to add the amount on line 85f to its reasonable estimate ofdues allocable to nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures for the following tax year?

86 501(c)(7) organizations Enter a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on

line 12 86a

b Gross receipts, included on line 12, for public use of club facilities 86b

87 501(c)(12) organizations Enter a Gross income from members or shareholders 87a

rr:

N

A

85h NA- •r^

N/AN/A^ •;w.^

;.N/A

b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sourcesagainst amounts due or received from them ) 87b N/A k ';`Z xx

88 a At any time during the year, did the organization own a 50% or greater interest in a taxable corporation or partnership ,or an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301 7701-2 and 301 7701 -37If 'Yes,' complete Part IX 88a X

b At any time during the year, did the organization, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the meaning ofsection 512(b)(13)'' If 'Yes,' complete Part XI

89a 501 (c)(3) organizations Enter Amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under

section 4911 ► 0 . , section 4912 _ 0 . , section 4955 9-- - - - _ _ _ _ _ 0.

b 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transactionduring the year or did it become aware of an excess benefit transaction from a prior year? If 'Yes,' attach a statementexplaining each transaction

c Enter Amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during theyear under sections 4912, 4955 , and 4958 0.

d Enter Amount of tax on line 89c, above , reimbursed by the organization 0.

e All organizations At any time during the tax year , was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

f All organ izations Did the organization acquire a direct or indirect interest in any applicable insurance contract?

88bl I X

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89b X

10

89e

89f

X

X

g For supporting organizations and sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds Did the supportingorganization, or a fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during -- - -the year' 89g X

90a List the states with which a copy of this return is filed ► None--------------------------------------

b Number of employees employed in the pay period that includes March 12, 2007(See instructions) 190bl 6

91 a The books are in care of ► Management Telephone number ► 410-789-7446

Located at ► 4203 Ritchie Hig iwar,_Baltimore, MD ZIP + 4 ► 21225------------ --------------------- ---------

b At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over afinancial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?

If 'Yes,' enter the name of the foreign country I-__________________________________

See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22 .1, Report of Foreign Bank andFinancial Accounts

BAA

Yes No

91b X

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Form 990 (2007) The Damascus House, Inc. 52-1233813 Page 8'Part VI .: Other Information (continued) Yes No

c At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside of the United States? 1 91 c X

If 'Yes,' enter the name of the foreign country l_

92 Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990 In lieu of Form 1041- Check here NJA

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year -1 92 N/A

Part V11 41 Analysis of Income-Producing Activities (See the Instructions-)

Note: !otherw

93

a

b

c

d

e

f

994

95

96

97

a

b

98

99

100

101

102

103

b

c

d

e

104

105 Total (add line 104, columns (B), (D), and (E))

Note : Line 105 olus line Ia. Part I. should eoual the amount on line 12. Part

111- 481,841.

Part VIII • Relationshi p of Activities to the Accom plishment of Exempt Purposes (See the Instructions.Line No .

WExplain how each activity for which income is reported in column (E) of Part VII contributed importantly to the accomplishmentof the organization ' s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes)

93a Fees paid by client for treatment of drug or alcohol addiction.

Part IV Information Regarding Taxable Subsidiaries and Disregarded Entities (See the instructions(A)

Name , address , and EIN of corporation ,partnership , or disregarded entity

N/A

Part X Information Reaardina Tran

(B)

Percentage ofownership interest

%0-00

sfers Associat

N

d wita Did the organization , during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay

b Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or In

Note : If 'Yes' to (b). file Form 8870 and Form 4720 (see Instructions

Unrelated business income Excluded by se ction 512 , 513, or 514

Inter gross amounts unlessse Indicated

(A)Business code

(B)Amount

(C)Exclusion code

(D)Amount

Related (o r exemptfunction Income

Program service revenue

Client Fees 469,566.

Medicare /Medicaid payments

Fees & contracts from government agencies

Membership dues and assessments

Interest on savings & temporary cash invmnts

Dividends & interest from securities 14 11,757.

Net rental income or (loss ) from real estate

debt-financed property

not debt-financed property

Net rental income or (loss ) from pers prop

Other investment income

Gain or ( loss) from sales of assetsother than inventory

Net income or ( loss) from special events

Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory

Other revenue a ^Y.,'.'- •y -:,;_ : `•+ - - =Xi>4 - r^i-,' - _ ;' n .E'•``", v,s., s p• " `Ca'1_

_•:^.-T _ '^', 4'. _ _ iS>>_A„A Y.-. % • ^3_. ^. , `:^.

Miscellaneous 1 518.

Subtotal ( add columns (B), (D), and ( E)) 12,275 . 1 469,566 .

BAA

Form 990 (2007) The Damascus House, Inc. 52-1233813 Page 9:Part°. Xlr; Information Regarding Transfers To and From Controlled Entities . Complete only If the

organization is a controlling organization as defined in section 512(b)(73)

Yes No

106 Did the reporting organization make any transfers to a controlled entity as defined in section 512(b)(13) of the Code? If'Yes,' complete the schedule below for each controlled entity X

(A)Name , address , of each

controlled entity

(B)Employer Identification

Number

(C)Description of

transfer(D)

Amount of transfer

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Yes No

107 Did the reporting organization receive any transfers from a controlled entity as defined in section 512(b)(13) of the Code? If'Yes,' complete the schedule below for each controlled entity X

(A)Name , address, of each

controlled entity

(B)Employer Identification

Number

(C)Description of

transfer(D)

Amount of transfer

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108 Did the organization have a binding written contract in effect on August 17, 2006, covering the interest , rents , royalties, andannuities described in question 107 above? X

Please

Under penalties of perlu ry I declare that I have examined this return , including accompanying schedules and statements and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it istrue, correct, and complete Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is ba don all information of which preparer has any knowledge

10- -5-- /3 - v 9SignHere

Signature of officer Date

►Type or print name and toe

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Preparer ' ssig nature pk,^ Date Check if

selfemployed ► F^

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jparer' s Firm ' s name (or T . R. Klein & CompanyUse ours if sel-

ployed), ► 2809 BOSTON STem EIN ► 52-1602955Only Z

IPdres4s , andBaltimore, MD 21224 Phone no ► (410) 675-2727

BAA Form 990 (2007)

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SCHEDULE AOrganization Exempt Under

(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Section 501(c)(3)(Except Private Foundation ) and Section 501(e ), 501(f), 501(k),

501(n ), or 4947(a)(1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust

Supplementary Information - (See separate instructions.)Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service ► MUST be completed by the above organizations and attached to their Form 990 or 990-EZ.

OMB No 1545-0047

2007

Name of the organization Employer identification number

The Damascus Hou s e , Inc. 52-1233813I'Part ' I Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Employees Other Than Officers , Directors, and Trustees

(See Instructions. List each one. If there are none, enter 'None.')

(a) Name and address of eachemployee paid more

than $50 , 000

(b) Title and averagehours per week

devoted to position

(c) Compensation (d) Contributionsto employee benefitplans and deferred

compensation

(e) Expenseaccount and other

allowances

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otal number of other em p loyees p aidover $50.000 ► 0

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"P.artll"^`nAn^ Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for Professional Services(See Instructions. List each one (whether individuals or firms). If there are none, enter 'None.')

(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation

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Total number of others receiving over$50.000 for professional services ► 0

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;Part [I,---.B, Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for Other Services(List each contractor who performed services other than professional services, whether individuals orfirms. If there are none, enter 'None.' See instructions.)

(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $50,000 ( b) Type of service (c) Compensation

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Total number of other contractors receivingover $50,000 for other services ► 0

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BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 and Form 990-EZ. Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007 The Damascus House, Inc. 52-1233813 Page 2

I.Part:Ill Statements About Activities (See instructions) Yes No

1 Wring the year, has the organization attempted to influence national, state, or local legislation, including any attemptto influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum? If 'Yes,' enter the total expenses paid

or incurred in connection with the lobbying activities $ N/A

(Must equal amounts on line 38, Part VI-A, or line i of Part VI-B) 1 X

Organizations that made an election under section 501(h) by filing Form 5768 must complete Part VI-A Other _ =)organizations checking 'Yes' must complete Part VI-B AND attach a statement giving a detailed description of thelobbying activities : r1

2 During the year, has the organization, either directly or indirectly, engaged in any of the following acts with anysubstantial contributors, trustees, directors, officers, creators, key employees, or members of their families, or with anytaxable organization with which any such person is affiliated as an officer, director, trustee, majority owner, or principal ,;ss'{beneficiary? (If the answer to any question is 'Yes,' attach a detailed statement explaining the transactions) j

a Sale, exchange, or leasing of property? 2a X

b Lending of money or other extension of credit? 2b X

c Furnishing of goods, services, or facilities? 2c XSee Form 990, Part V

d Payment of compensation (or payment or reimbursement of expenses if more than $1,000)7 2d X

e Transfer of any part of its income or assets 2e X

3a Did the organization make grants for scholarships , fellowships , student loans , etc'? (If 'Yes,' attach anexplanation of how the organization determines that recipients qualify to receive payments) 3a X

b Did the organization have a section 403(b) annuity plan for its employees? 3b X

c Did the organization receive or hold an easement for conservation purposes , including easementsto preserve open space , the environment , historic land areas or historic structures'? If'Yes,' attach a detailed statement 3c X

d Did the organization provide credit counseling , debt management , credit repair , or debt negotiation services? 3d X

4a Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds ? If 'Yes,' complete lines 4b through 4g If 'No ,' complete lines4fand4g 4a X

b Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? 4b N A

CDid the organization make a distribution to a donor , donor advisor , or related person? cFN A

d Enter the total number of donor advised funds owned at the end of the tax year ► N/A

e Enter the aggregate value of assets held in all donor advised funds owned at the end of the tax year ► N/A

f Enter the total number of separate funds or accounts owned at the end of the tax year (excluding donor advisedfunds included on line 4d) where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment ofamounts in such funds or accounts

g Enter the aggregate value of assets held in all funds or accounts included on line 4f at the end of the tax year 01

0

0.

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007 The Damascus House, Inc. 52-1233813 Page 3

,Part7V Reason for Non-Private Foundation Status (See instructions.)

I certify that the organization is not a private foundation because it is (Please check only ONE applicable box )

5 A church, convention of churches , or association of churches Section 170(b)(1)(A)(i)

6 F] A school Section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(ii) (Also complete Part V )

7 1-1 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization Section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii)

8 F] A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit Section 170 (b)(1)(A)(v)

9 A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital Section 1 70 (b)(1)(A)(iii) Enter the hospital's name, city,

and state--------------------------------------------------------

10 An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit Section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv)(Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A )

11 a Xq An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general publicSection 170 (b)(1)(A)(vi) (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A )

11 b A community trust Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A )

12 An organization that normally receives (1) more than 33.113% of its support from contributions , membership fees, and gross receiptsfrom activities related to its charitable , etc, functions - subject to certain exceptions , and (2) no more than 33-1/3% of its supportfrom gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by theorganization after June 30, 1975 See section 509(a )(2) (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A )

13An organization that is not controlled by any disqualified persons (other than foundation managers ) and otherwise meets therequirements of section 509(a)(3) Check the box that describes the type of supporting organization -

FType I (Type II (Type III-Functionally Integrated (Type III -Other

Provide the following information about the supported organizations . (See instructions )

(a)Name(s) of supported

organization (s)

(b)Employer identification

number (EIN)

(c)Type of

organization (describedin lines 5 through 12above or IRC section)

(d)Is the supported

organization listed inthe supportingorganization'sgoverningdocuments?

(e)Amount ofsupport

Yes No

Total - 0.

14 n An organization organized and operated to test for public safety Section 509(a)(4) (See instructions )

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007 The Damascus House, Inc. 52-1233813 Page 4

Part IV-A Support Schedule (Complete only if you checked a box on line 10, 11, or 12. ) Use cash method of accounting.

Note : You may use the worksheet In the instructions for converting from the accrual to the cash method of accounting

Calendar year (or fiscal year (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)beginning in) 2006 2005 2004 2003 Total

15 Gifts, grants, and contributionsreceived (Do not includeunusual grants See line 28) 286, 105. 3S2,744. 298, 978. 283, 788. 1, 221, 615.

16 Membership fees received 0.

17 Gross receipts from admissions,merchandise sold or services performed,or furnishing of facilities in any activitythat is related to the organization'scharitable, etc, purpose 0.

18 Gross income from interest, dividends,amts recd from payments on securitiesloans (sec. 512(a)(5)), rents, royalties,income from similar sources, andunrelated business taxable income (lesssec 511 taxes) from businesses acquiredbythe organzation after June 30, 1975 10,260. 1,803. 2,361. 2,671. 17,095.

19 Net income from unrelated businessactivities not included in line 18 0.

20 Tax revenues levied for theorganization's benefit andeither paid to it or expendedon its behalf 0.

21 The value of services orfacilities furnished to theorganization by a governmentalunit without charge Do notinclude the value of services orfacilities generally furnished tothe public without charge 0.

22 Other income Attach aschedule Do not includegain or (loss) from sale ofca p ital assets See Stmt 5 200. 200.

23 Total of lines 15 through 22 296, 365. 354, 547. 301, 339. 286, 659. 1,238, 910.24 Line 23 minus line 17 296, 365. 354, 547. 301, 339. 286, 659. 1,238, 910.25 Enter 1 % of line 23 2,964. 3,545. 3,013. 2, 8 67. 's26 Organizations described on lines 10 or 11: a Enter 2% of amount in column (e), line 24 01 26a 24,778.

b Prepare a list for your records to show the name of and amount contributed by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly 'supported organization) whose total gifts for 2003 through 2006 exceeded the amount shown in line 26a Do not file this list with your - -- -return. Enter the total of all these excess amounts 26b

c Total support for section 509(a)(1) test Enter line 24, column (e) 26c 1,238,910.

d Add Amounts from column (e) for lines 18 17, 095. 19

22 200. 26b 26d 17,295.e Public support (line 26c minus line 26d total) 26e 1,221,615.

f Public support percentage (line 26e (numerator) divided by line 26c (denominator)) ► 26f 98.60 %27 Organizations described on line 12: N/A

a For amounts included in lines 15, 16, and 17 that were received from a 'disqualified person,' prepare a list for your records to show thename of, and total amounts received in each year from, each 'disqualified person ' Do not file this list with your return . Enter the sum ofsuch amounts for each year

(2006) (2005) (2004) (2003)------------ ------------ ------------ -------------

bFor any amount included in line 17 that was received from each person (other than 'disqualified persons'), prepare a list for your recordsto show the name of, and amount received for each year, that was more than the larger of (1) the amount on line 25 for the year or (2)$5,000 (Include in the list organizations described in lines 5 through 11 b, as well as individuals ) Do not file this list with your return.After computing the difference between the amount received and the larger amount described in (1) or (2), enter the sum of thesedifferences (the excess amounts) for each year

(2006) (2005) (2004) (2003)------------ ------------ ------------ -------------

c Add Amounts from column (e) for lines 15 16

17 20 21 27c

d Add Line 27a total and line 27b total 27d

e Public support (line 27c total minus line 27d total) 27e

f Total support for section 509(a)(2) test Enter amount from line 23, column (e) ► 27f

g Public support percentage pine 27e (numerator) divided by line 27f (denominator)) 27 %

h Investment income percentage ine 18 , column a numerator divided by line 27f (denominator)) 27h %

28 Unusual Grants : For an organization described in line 10, 11, or 12 that received any unusual grants during 2003 through 2006, prepare alist for your records to show, for each year, the name of the contributor, the date and amount of the grant, and a brief description of thenature of the grant Do not file this list with your return . Do not include these grants in line 15

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007 The Damascus House, Inc . 52-1233813 Page 5Part V '7y Private School Questionnaire (See Instructions.)

(To be completed ONLY by schools that checked the box on line 6 in Part IV) N/AYes No

29 Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,other governing instrument , or in a resolution of its governing body? 29

"30 Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its brochures,catalogues , and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions , programs,and scholarships' 30

31 Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media duringthe period of solicitation for students , or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program , in a way thatmakes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? 31

If 'Yes,' please describe, if ' No,' please explain ( If you need more space, attach a separate statement)

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a Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty , and administrative staff' 32a

b Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a raciallynondiscriminatory basis' 32b

c Copies of all catalogues , brochures , announcements, and other written communications to the public dealingwith student admissions , programs , and scholarships? 32c

dCopies of all material used by the organization or on its behalf to solicit contributions' 32d

If you answered 'No' to any of the above , please explain (If you need more space , attach a separate statement )

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33 Does the organization discriminate by race in any way with respect to

a Students' rights or privileges?

b Admissions policies?

c Employment of faculty or administrative staff?

d Scholarships or other financial assistance?

e Educational policies'

f Use of facilities?

g Athletic programs?

h Other extracurricular activities?

If you answered 'Yes' to any of the above, please explain (If you need more space, attach a separate statement )

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34a Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency?

b Has the organization ' s right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended'

If you answered 'Yes' to either 34a or b, please explain using an attached statement

35 Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements ofsections 4 01 through 4 05 of Rev Proc 75-50, 1975-2 C B 587, covering racialnondiscrimination? If 'No,' attach an explanation.

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007 The Damascus House, Inc. 52-1233813 Page 6Part'NNA-_' Lobbying Expenditures by Electing Public Charities (See instructions)

(To be completed ONLY by an eligible organization that filed Form 5768) N/A

Check ► a fl if the organi zation belongs to an affi lia ted group Chec k ► b fl if you checked 'a' and 'limited control' provisions apply

Limits on Lobbyin g Expenditures (a)Affiliated group(b)

To be completed

(The term 'expenditures' means amounts paid or incurredtotals for all electing

organizations

36 Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grassroots lobbying) 36

37 Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) 37

38 Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 36 and 37) 38

39 Other exempt purpose expenditures 39

40 Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 38 and 39) 40

41 Lobbying nontaxable amount Enter the amount from the following table -

If the amount on line 40 is - The lobbying nontaxable amount is -

Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on line 400Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000

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Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000 41

Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000 °

Over $17,000,000 $1,000,000

42 Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 41) 42

43 Subtract line 42 from line 36 Enter -0- if line 42 is more than line 36 43

44 Subtract line 41 from line 38 Enter -0- if line 41 is more than line 38 44

Caution : If there is an amount on either line 43 or line 44, you must file Form 4720FD' 2 ^r`•-st -F-RSiv-0x o- _^--r,, L. .^ r n. •'.w 4 _, `F'w,^^i^

4 -Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)(Some organizations that made a section 501 (h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below

See the instructions for lines 45 through 50 )

Lobbying Expenditures During 4 -Year Averaging Period

Calendar year (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)(or fiscal year 2007 2006 2005 2004 Totalbeginning in) 1,

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Part7_V1=Bj Lobbying Activity by Nonelecting Public Charities(For reporting only by organizations that did not complete Part VI-A) (See instructions) N/A

During the year, did the organization attempt to influence national, state or local legislation, including anyattempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of Yes No Amount

a Volunteers-'17bPaid staff or management (Include compensation in expenses reported on lines c through h.) •' = r?ti;;. ''`";Erb

c Media advertisements

d Mailings to members, legislators, or the public

e Publications, or published or broadcast statements

f Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes

g Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body

In Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any other means

i Total lobbying expenditures (add lines c through h.)

If 'Yes' to any of the above, also attach a statement giving a detailed description of the lobbying activities

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007 The Damascus House, Inc. 52-1233813 Page 7Part VII , Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable

Exempt Organizations (See instructions)

51 Did the reporting organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c)of the Code (other than section 501 (c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations

a Transfers from the reporting organization to a noncharitable exempt organization of Yes No

(i)Cash

(ii)Other assets

b Other transactions

51a(i) Xa (ii) X

(i)Sales or exchanges of assets with a noncharitable exempt organization b () X

(ii)Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization b (ii) X

(ii)Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets b (ii) X

(v) Reimbursement arrangements b (iv) X

(v)Loans or loan guarantees b (v) X

(vi)Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations b (vi) X

c Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees c Xd If the answer to any of the above is 'Yes,' complete the following schedule Column (b) should always show the fair market value ofthe goods, other assets, or services given by the reportin organization If the organization receivedless than fair market value inany transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received

(a) (b) (c) (d)Line no Amount involved Name of noncharitable exempt organization Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements

N/

52a Is the organization directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizationsdescribed in section 501 (c) of the Code (other than section 501 (c)(3 )) or in section 527? ► n Yes XX No

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BAA Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007

2007 ' Federal Statements Page 1

Client DAMASCUS The Damascus House , Inc. 52-1233813

4/21 /09 05 22PM

Statement 1Form 990 , Part I, Line 20Other Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

Prior Period Adjustment $ 57,603.Total $ 57,603.

Statement 2Form 990, Part IIIOrganization ' s Primary Exempt Purpose

Halfway House for Alcoholics and Drug Addicts.

Statement 3Form 990 , Part IV , Line 57Land , Buildings , and Equipment

Accum. BookCategory Basis Deprec. Value

Automobiles / Transportation Equipment $ 57,658. $ 57,658. $ 0.Furniture and Fixtures 37,401. 27,832. 9,569.

Total $ 95,059. $ 85,490. $ 9,569.

Statement 4Form 990, Part V-AList of Officers , Directors , Trustees, and Key Employees

Title and Contri- ExpenseAverage Hours Compen- bution to Account/

Name and Address Per Week Devoted sation EBP & DC Other

Carroll Matanoski Executive Direc $ 55,000. $ 1,476. $ 0.4203 Ritchie Highway 40.00Baltimore, MD 21225

Richard Brady President 0. 0. 0.516 Pasture Brook Road 1.00Severn, MD 21144

Sandra Cage Vice President 0. 0. 0.7865 Leymar Road 1.00Glen Burnie, MD 21060

Michael Bartleheim Director 0. 0. 0.469 Century Vista 1.00Arnold, MD 21012

Trisha Lightstein Secretary 0. 0. 0.8104 Sprague Drive 1.00Pasadena, MD 21122

2007 ' Federal Statements Page 2

Client DAMASCUS The Damascus House, Inc. 52-1233813

5/11 /09 02 46PM

Statement 4 (continued)Form 990, Part V-AList of Officers , Directors , Trustees , and Key Employees

Title and Contri- ExpenseAverage Hours Compen- bution to Account/

Name and Address Per Week Devoted sation EBP & DC Other

Bonnie Brady Director $ 0. $ 0. $ 0.516 Pasture Brook Road 1.00Severn, MD 21144

Bertha Bartleheim Director 0. 0. 0.469 Century Vista 1.00Arnold, MD 21012

Gene Payne Director 0. 0. 0.5622 Harbor Valley Drive 1.00Baltimore, MD 21225

Arnie Lightstein Director 0. 0. 0.8104 Sprague Drive 1.00Pasadena, MD 21122

Don Johnston Director 0. 0. 0.8223 Quarterfield Road 1.00Severn, MD 21144

Sue Johnston Director 0. 0. 0.8223 Quarterfield Road 1.00Severn, MD 21144

Total $ 55,000. $ 1,476. $ 0.

Statement 5Form 990 , Part V-A, Line 75bCompensation Paid to Related Individuals

Name and Relationship

Richard and Bonnie Brady are married,Michael and Bertha Bartleheim married,Don and Susan Johnston married,Arnie and Trisha Lightstein married.

2007 ' Federal Statements Page

Client DAMASCUS

5/1 1 /09

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Statement 6Schedule A, Part IV-A, Line 22Other Income

Description (a) 2006 (b) 2005 (c) 2004 (d) 2003 (e) Total

Miscellaneous $ 0. $ 0. $ 0. $ 200. $ 200.Total $ 0. $ 0. $ 0. $ 200. $ 200.

Form 8868 Application for Extension of Time To File an(Rev April 2007) Exempt Organization Return OMB No 1545-1709

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Se rvice File a separate application for each return

• If you are filing foi an Automatic 3-Month Extension , complete only Part I and check this box u

• If you are filing for an Additional ( not automatic ) 3-Month Extension , complete only Part II (on page 2 of this form)

Do not complete Part // un/essyou have already been granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Form 8868

-Part I• f, Automatic 3-Month Extension of Time. Only submit original (no copies needed).

Section 501(c) corporations required to file Form 990-T and requesting an automatic 6-month extension - check this box and complete Part qI only

All other corporations (including 1120-C filers), partnerships, REMICS, and trusts must use Form 7004 to request an extension of time to fileIncome tax returns

Electronic Filing (e-file). Generally, you can electronically file Form 8868 if you want a 3-month automatic extension of time to file one of thereturns noted below (6 months for section 501(c) corporations required to file Form 990-T) However, you cannot file Form 8868 electronically if(1) you want the additional (not automatic) 3-month extension of (2) you file Forms 990-BL, 6069, or 8870, group returns, or a composite orconsolidated Form 990-T Instead, you must submit the fully completed and signed page 2 (Part II) of Form 8868 For more details on theelectronic filing of this form, visit www irs gov/e file and click on e-file for Charities & Nonprofits

Name of Exempt Organization Employer roentifrcation number

Type orprint

File by thedue date forfiling yourreturn Seeinstructions

The Damascus House, IncNumber , street, and room or suite number IT a P 0 oox , see instructions

4203 Ritchie HighwayCity, town or post office, state , and ZIP code For a Toreign address , see instructions

(Baltimore, MD 21225Check type of return to be filed (file a separate application for each return)

"7 Form 990 Form 990-T (corporation) Form 4720

Form 990-BL Form 990-T (section 401(a) or 408(a) trust) Form 5227

H Form 990-EZ Form 990-T (trust other than above) Form 6069

Form 990-PF Form 1041-A Form 8870

52-1233813

• The books are in the care of '- Mana ement

Telephone No 0410-789-7446FAX No. ____

• If the organization does not have an office or place of business in the United States, check this box L

• if this is for a Group Return , enter the organization ' s four digit Group Exemption NumDel (GEN) If this is for the whole group,

check this box 0' 0 If it is for part of the group , check this box and attach a list with the names and EINs of all members

the extension will cover

1 I request an automatic 3-month (6 months for a section 501 ( c) corporation required to file Form 990 - T) extension of time

until _ 2/15 _ _ , 20 09 , to file the exempt organization return for the organization named above

The extension is for the organization ' s return for

1-1 calendar year 20 or

[J tax year beginning _ 7/01_ 20 07 and ending - 6/30- 20 08

2 If this tax year is for less than 12 months, check reason 7 Initial return Final return Change in accounting period

3a If this application is for Form 990-BL, 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069 , enter the tentative tax, less anyno nrefundable credits S ee Instru ctions

b If this application is for Form 990-PF or 990-T, enter any refundable credits and estimated tax paymentsmade i nclude any prior year overpayment allowed as a credit

c Balance Due. Subtract line 3b from line 3a Include your payment with this form, or, if required,deposit with FTD coupon or, if required, by using EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System)See instructions.

$ 0.

$ 0.

$ 0.

Caution . If you are going to make an electronic fund withdrawal with this Form 8868, see Form 8453-EO and Form 8879-EO forpaymen t instructi ons

BAA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see instructions . Form 8868 (Rev 4-2007

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Form 8868 (Rev A-2007) Pay• If you are filing for an Additional (not automatic) 3-Month Extension , complete only Part 11 and check this box ► F-I

Note . Only complete Part II if you have already been granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Form 8868^Lj

• If you are filing for an Automatic 3-Month Extension . complete only Part I (on Dage 1)

Part II 1 Add iti onal ( not automatic) 3-Month Extension of Time . You must fi le ortalnal and one copyName of Exemol Organization I Employer identification number

Type orprint The Damascus House, Inc.

Number street and room or suite number If a ° 0 box see instructions

152-1233813=oi IRS use only

°de by the -extendeddue date forfiling the 4203 Ritchie Highway -return Seeinstructions City town or post office, state and ZIP code For a toreign address, see instructions

Baltimore, MD 21225 - -

Check type of return to be filed (File a separate application for each return)

Form 990 Form 990-PF Form 1041-A Form 6069fl Form 990-BL Form 990-T (section 401(a) or 408(a) trust) Form 4720 Form 8870fl Form 990-EZ Form 990-T (trust other than above) Form 5227

STOP! Do not complete Part II if you were not already granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Form 8868.

• Tne books are in care of ► Management

Telephone No ► 410-789-7446 FAX No ►----------------- -----------------

• If the organization does not have an office or place of business in the United States, check this box ► C• If this is for a Group Return, enter the organization's four digit Group Exemption Number (GEN) It this is for the

whole group, check this box ► r If it is for part of the group, check this box ► P1 and attach a list with the names and EINs of allmembers the extension is for

4 I request an additional 3-month extension of time until 5/15 20 09---------

5 For calendar year or other tax year beginning 7/01_ _ _ _ _ , 20 07 , and ending- 6/30_ _ _ _ _ 20 086 If this tax year is for less than 12 months, check reason H Initial return P1 Final return EChange in accounting period7 State in detail why you need the extension TaxiDaver resnectfully reests additional rime to- - - -- ----- --- --- ------- --- -

_gather_information_necessarv to file a-complete and accurate tax return.- ------- -- --------------------------------

8a If this application is for Form 990-BL, 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter the tentative tax, less anynonrefundable credits See instructions 8a S

b If this application is for Form 990-PF, 990-T, 4720 or 6069, enter any refundable credits and estimated taxpayments made Include any prior year overpayment allowed as a credit and any amount paid previously .with Form 8868 8b S

c Balance Due . Subtract line 8b from line Be Include your payment with this form, or, if required, depositwith FTD coupon or. if required, by using EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System) See Instrs Sc S

Signature and VerificationUnger penalties of p ury 1 declare that I have amned this form including accompanying schedules and statements and to the nest of my knowledge and belief, it is truecorrec :, and comp, t and that I am uthon t prepare this form

Signature / / Title ► Date ► /y Or

Notice to Applicant . (To be Completed by the IRS)

R We have approved this application Please attach this form to the organization's returnWe have not approved this application However, we have granted a 10-day grace period from the later of the date shown below or thedue date of the organization's return (including any prior extensions) This grace period is considered to be a valid extension of time forelections otherwise required to be made on a timely filed return Please attach this form to the organization's returnWe have not approved this application After considering the reasons stated in item 7, we cannot grant your request for an extension oftime to file We are not granting a 10-day grace period

R We cannot consider this application because it was filed after the extended due date of the return for which an extension was requestedOther

ByDirector Date

Alternate Mailing Address . Enter the address if you want the copy of this application for an additional 3-month extension returned to anaddress different than the one entered above

Name

T.R. Klein & CompanyType or Number and street (include suite , room or apartment number ) or a P O box number

print2809 BOSTON STCity or town , province or state , and country ( including postal or ZIP code)

Baltimore, MD 21224BAA FIFZ0502L 05/01/07 Form 8868 (Rev 4-2007)