The Maryland School for the Blind
The Maryland School for the Blind reported $52.6 million in revenue and $43.8 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $87.38 went to program services, $11.85 to management and general costs and $0.77 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 82.1% of the total. Government grants made up 6.4%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $271,596 (MSB SUPERINTENDENT, & CEO). 13 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 16% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $44MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $53M- Contributions & grants (non-government)$1.96 $1.0M
- Government grants$6.39 $3.4M
- Program service revenue$82.06 $43M
- Investment income$9.59 $5.0M
Other revenue was negative: −$54,748. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 87.4% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 11.8% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.08 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 8.4% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 6.4% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 82.1% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $271,596 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.62% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 13 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 60.0 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 25 of 25 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseThe organization's academic and vocational program provides individualized academic instruction for diploma-track students and vocational training for those pursuing a certificate of program completion. The program supports students' academic, social and career development to prepare them for successful transition to local schools, post-secondary education, and employment. A residential component is available to address educational needs that cannot be met through day programming alone
The organization's essential skills learning program provides specialized, comprehensive instruction for students with multiple and significant support needs who are working toward a certificate of program completion. Instruction focuses on functional life skills and multi-sensory learning and incorporates the expanded core curriculum and individualized supports aligned with iep goals to promote independence and meaningful educational progress. A residential component is available to support students whose educational needs cannot be adequately addressed through non-residential services
The organization's intensive program delivers highly individualized academic, behavioral and therapeutic support for students with complex needs. The program emphasizes development of social, adaptive and behavioral skills to promote student progress, inclusion and meaningful participation in school and community settings. Services are provided through a multidisciplinary team approach and may include a residential component
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSB SUPERINTENDENT, & CEO Officer, 38.00 hrs/week | $212,095 | $0 | $59,501 | $271,596 |
| DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL AN Highest compensated employee, 38.00 hrs/week | $173,648 | $0 | $56,121 | $229,769 |
| VICE PRESIDENT/CFO Officer, 38.00 hrs/week | $166,309 | $0 | $28,009 | $194,318 |
| PRINCIPAL Highest compensated employee, 38.00 hrs/week | $169,641 | $0 | $23,700 | $193,341 |
| COORDINATOR OF INFANT AND Highest compensated employee, 38.00 hrs/week | $167,257 | $0 | $22,102 | $189,359 |
| DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION/PRIN Highest compensated employee, 38.00 hrs/week | $168,582 | $0 | $16,014 | $184,596 |
| ASST. PRINCIPAL/CAREER ED Highest compensated employee, 38.00 hrs/week | $155,804 | $0 | $23,211 | $179,015 |
13 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from The Maryland School for the Blind (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $506K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b25 · 25 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5438
- Volunteers Part I, line 6145
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| LEWIS CONTRACTORS Construction manager | $10,427,233 |
| SC&H GROUP Accounting and it consulting | $528,979 |
| BEARCOM Voice, security and data solutions | $133,307 |
| PAVION Fire protection and security | $120,859 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 7 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
15 private foundations reported grants to The Maryland School for the Blind totaling $356K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of The Maryland School for the Blind's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, The Maryland School for the Blind reported that 87.4% of its $43.8 million in expenses went to program services, 11.8% to management and general and 0.8% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does The Maryland School for the Blind pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation The Maryland School for the Blind reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $271,596, for the role of MSB SUPERINTENDENT, & CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does The Maryland School for the Blind get its money?
Of $52.6 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 8.4% came from contributions and grants (including 6.4% from government grants) and 82.1% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is The Maryland School for the Blind a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 52-0584118 as a 501(c)(3) organization (school), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202610929349300211 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202501089349300305 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202431029349300803 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202331289349302283 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202241189349300919 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202111199349301511 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 52-0584118: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.