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United Way of Central Maryland CEO resigned as the charity faced losses, layoffs and delayed grants
Franklyn Baker resigned after nearly a decade as president and CEO. The leadership change followed a fiscal 2025 loss reported at approximately $7.5 million, the July layoff of 20 employees and delays in payments promised to some grantees. Carmen Del Guercio was appointed interim president and CEO, and the board said it would conduct a national search. The announcement did not say whether Baker’s departure was connected to the financial difficulties.
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Donor relevance
Why this matters
The combination of executive turnover, a substantial annual loss, staff reductions and delayed downstream grants may affect the organization’s capacity and the community nonprofits that rely on its funding.
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Who reported or established this
citybiz reported the resignation and financial figures using the charity’s announcement, federal tax filing and audit information.
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What remains unverified
No Halo has not established why Baker resigned, whether all delayed grants have been paid, the charity’s current liquidity, or whether its restructuring has stabilized operations.
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Organization response
Baker said that, after reflection, it was the right time for the organization to begin its next chapter. The board appointed an interim CEO and announced plans for a national search and longer-term strategic planning.
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How No Halo records this event
Event type: Governance Leadership Change. Current state: Reported. No Halo preserves the current procedural state rather than treating every mention as a finding.
Published September 15, 2026 · Last verified September 17, 2026. See an error or a later outcome? Submit a correction or right of reply.