The Benedictine School for Exceptional Children
The Benedictine School for Exceptional Children reported $29.5 million in revenue and $31.1 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $86.60 went to program services, $13.18 to management and general costs and $0.22 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 95.2% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $226,301 (HOUSE COUNSELOR). 15 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 20% 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 $31MFor 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 $30MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 86.6% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 13.2% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.2% | 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 | 2.9% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 95.2% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $226,301 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.73% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 15 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 3.5 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 14 of 14 | 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 expenseAdult services: since 1982, benedictine's adult services program has supported community living, employment and community engagement for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Licensed/approved by the maryland developmental disabilities administration (dda) under the community pathways waiver, benedictine is proud to carry on a tradition of excellence based on the belief in the dignity of all people. At benedictine we follow a person centered approach to help empower the people we support in achieving their greatest potential. The community living program assists adults with…
School residential services: our school direct care residential program is offered in a continuum of settings including campus residential suites and community based group homes. All students are provided guidance in the areas of self-care, home life skills, recreation and leisure, and social skills. Coordination of services from school to our residential program provides consistency and 24/7 reinforcement and application of key skills, learning and behavior objectives. Students benefit from the supportive and integrated services provided by our clinical team in both our educational and…
School education: our school offers a year-round educational program for students with developmental & intellectual disabilities and autism ages 5-21. We believe each student's greatest potential is achieved through a collaborative, holistic team approach building on the abilities, strengths and interests of each child. Each student's unique needs are met with high staff to student ratios and a multidisciplinary approach using research-based methods and techniques implementing msde approved curriculum. Educational programming is highly individualized with students placed in one of our three…
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSE COUNSELOR Highest compensated employee, 126.00 hrs/week | $209,297 | $0 | $17,004 | $226,301 |
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer, 30.00 hrs/week | $205,394 | $0 | $6,211 | $211,605 |
| DSP ADULT RESIDENTIAL Highest compensated employee, 102.00 hrs/week | $136,218 | $0 | $30,210 | $166,428 |
| HOUSE COUNSELOR Highest compensated employee, 105.00 hrs/week | $144,305 | $0 | $10,572 | $154,877 |
| VP OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $123,887 | $0 | $29,182 | $153,069 |
| ON-CALL COORDINATOR Highest compensated employee, 87.00 hrs/week | $128,428 | $0 | $17,045 | $145,473 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 27.00 hrs/week | $128,498 | $0 | $4,098 | $132,596 |
15 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from The Benedictine School for Exceptional Children (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $344K (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–1b14 · 14 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 4No
- 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 5506
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| COMPREHENSIVE NURSING SERVICES Nursing services | $214,918 |
| MULLEN SONDBERG WIMBISH & STONE PA Audit services | $120,678 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 2 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
2 private foundations reported grants to The Benedictine School for Exceptional Children totaling $5,300 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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Of every $100 The Benedictine School for Exceptional Children spent in FY2025, $86.60 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of The Benedictine School for Exceptional Children's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, The Benedictine School for Exceptional Children reported that 86.6% of its $31.1 million in expenses went to program services, 13.2% to management and general and 0.2% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does The Benedictine School for Exceptional Children pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation The Benedictine School for Exceptional Children reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $226,301, for the role of HOUSE COUNSELOR (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does The Benedictine School for Exceptional Children get its money?
Of $29.5 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 2.9% came from contributions and grants (including 0.5% from government grants) and 95.2% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is The Benedictine School for Exceptional Children a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 52-0787237 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 202621359349302197 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202511359349314341 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202411359349300921 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202341329349303154 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202241329349302734 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202111359349300211 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 52-0787237: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.