Maryland School For The Blind
- Assets
- $195.2m
- Revenue
- $44.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 429
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
- Founding
- 11/1934
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 52-0584118
Organization Overview
Maryland School For The Blind is located in Baltimore, MD. The organization was established in 1934. According to its NTEE Classification (B28) the organization is classified as: Special Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Maryland School For The Blind employed 429 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Maryland School For The Blind is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Maryland School For The Blind generated $44.7m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $32.3m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EDUCATE AND FACILITATE FUNCTIONAL INDEPENDENCE FOR YOUTH WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE MARYLAND SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND PROVIDES GENERAL AND FUNCTIONAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS. THE GENERAL ACADEMIC PROGRAM SERVES STUDENTS WHO ARE ON AN ACADEMIC DIPLOMA TRACK AND DESIGNED TO ADDRESS LEARNING ISSUES AND FACILITATE A SUCCESSFUL RETURN TO THEIR LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEM. THE FUNCTIONAL ACADEMIC PROGRAM IS COMPRISED OF PROGRAMS TO MEET THE EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF THE STUDENTS WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED. IN THE SCHOOL'S GENERAL AND FUNCTIONAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO 107 STUDENTS, 31 OF WHICH WERE RESIDENTIAL. ALL GRADUATING STUDENTS FULFILLED THEIR TRANSITION PLANS TO ADDITIONAL SCHOOLING, BECOME MEMBERS OF THE WORK FORCE UPON GRADUATION.
THE MARYLAND SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND'S PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE BLIND WITH AUTISM SERVES STUDENTS WITH COMMUNICATION AND RELATING DISORDERS INCLUDING THOSE ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON FUNCTIONAL LIFE SKILLS, COMMUNICATION AND LEARNING IS SUPPORTED IN A HIGHLY STRUCTURED, SENSORY CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENTS. IN THE SCHOOL'S PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE BLIND WITH AUTISM SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO 30 STUDENTS, OF WHICH 13 WERE RESIDENTIAL. ALL GRADUATING STUDENTS FULFILLED THEIR TRANSITION PLANS TO WORK OR DAY PROGRAMS UPON GRADUATION.
THE MARYLAND SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND'S PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE BLIND WITH MULTIPLE DISABLITIES SERVES STUDENTS WITH SEVER AND PROFOUND DISABLITIES WITH EMPHASIS ON FUNCTIONAL AND LIFE SKILLS. THIS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM TAKES INTO CONSIDERATION THE COMPLEX HEALTH AND PHYSICAL NEEDS OF EACH STUDENT, WHILE DEVELOPING AGE-APPROPRIATE ADAPTIVE SKILLS TO INCREASE INDEPENDENCE. IN THE SCHOOL'S PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE BLIND WITH MULTIPLE DISABLITIES, SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO 46 STUDENTS, OF WHICH 14 WERE RESIDENTIAL. ALL GRADUATING STUDENTS FULFILLED THEIR TRANSITION PLANS TO WORK OR DAY PROGRAMS.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES THAT FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
William Hair Msb Superintendent, & CEO | Officer | 38 | $187,343 |
Ruth Ann Hynson Director Of Outreach | 38 | $148,608 | |
Maureen Bisesi-Althoff Director Of Residential And Related Services | 38 | $148,343 | |
Josh Irzyk Director Of Education/principal | 38 | $145,836 | |
Karen Frank Principal Ec Coordinator | 38 | $140,124 | |
Carol Seckington Principal | 38 | $135,164 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Mt Washington Pediatric Hospital Therapy Services | 6/29/21 | $138,825 |
Lewis Contractors Construction Manager | 6/29/21 | $10,260,293 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $6,593,989 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,455,476 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $341,653 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,049,465 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $34,755,823 |
| Investment income | $1,724,141 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $153,009 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $44,682,438 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $399,573 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $28,216 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $18,317,397 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,749,073 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,328,555 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,281,853 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $35,042 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $72,124 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $66,100 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $143,139 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,217,134 |
| Advertising and promotion | $42,098 |
| Office expenses | $1,318,868 |
| Information technology | $34,687 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $969,379 |
| Travel | $195,697 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $43,872 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,610,311 |
| Insurance | $337,701 |
| All other expenses | $4,242 |
| Total functional expenses | $32,269,345 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $152 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $8,922,564 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,586,517 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $61,141 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $43,785 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $115,351,760 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $66,323,810 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $864,253 |
| Total assets | $195,153,982 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,877,597 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $19,683,631 |
| Other liabilities | $4,306,983 |
| Total liabilities | $25,868,211 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $160,746,680 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,539,091 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $195,153,982 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Maryland School For The Blind has recieved totaling $9,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Huether Foundation Inc Phoenix, MD PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
Rogers Wilbur Foundation Inc Crownsville, MD PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $2,000 |
Charitable Marine Society Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $47,142,792 |
| Earnings | $12,363,646 |
| Net Contributions | $316,104 |
| Other Expense | $6,501,268 |
| Ending Balance | $66,323,810 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Reach Cyber Charter School Harrisburg, PA | $58,067,662 | $132,734,834 |
Mastery Schools Of Camden Inc Philadelphia, PA | $73,798,386 | $68,691,904 |
Grafton School Incorporated Winchester, VA | $59,407,353 | $59,458,949 |
Childrens Institute Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | $161,136,560 | $38,389,576 |
Maryland School For The Blind Baltimore, MD | $195,153,982 | $44,682,438 |
Western Pennsylvania School For Blind Children Pittsburgh, PA | $69,573,969 | $29,978,055 |
Overbrook School For The Blind Philadelphia, PA | $240,732,911 | $37,096,319 |
Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf Pittsburgh, PA | $151,023,004 | $35,138,209 |
The Benedictine School For Exceptional Children Inc Ridgely, MD | $11,283,116 | $24,781,335 |
Lab School Of Washington Washington, DC | $60,963,136 | $23,245,137 |
Depaul Community Resources Roanoke, VA | $12,194,514 | $23,378,306 |
Phillips Programs Annandale, VA | $24,790,311 | $22,425,625 |