THE MARYLAND SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

EIN: 520584118 501(c)(3) Education

BALTIMORE, MD

Total Revenue
$52,613,676
Total Expenses
$43,827,247
Total Assets
$240,250,879
Net Assets
$219,082,353
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1853
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
W ROBERT HAIR
Phone
4104445000
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE MARYLAND SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND, founded in 1853, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $52.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $8.8M, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

AS A STATEWIDE RESOURCE CENTER, THE SCHOOL PROVIDES OUTREACH, EDUCATIONAL AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR STUDENTS TO REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL BY PREPARING THEM TO BE AS SUCCESSFUL, INDEPENDENT, AND WELL-ROUNDED CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES AS POSSIBLE. THE MARYLAND SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND, SERVING AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF MARYLAND'S SPECIAL EDUCATION CONTINUUM, WILL EXCEED STUDENT-ACHIEVEMENT EXPECTATIONS BY SETTING HIGH STANDARDS AND PROVIDING BEST-PRACTICE PROGRAMS IN STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES. TO ACHIEVE ITS MULTIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES, THE SCHOOL IS COMMITTED TO SAFETY, WELLNESS, FAIRNESS, RESPECT, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, ETHICAL STANDARDS AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OF PROGRAM QUALITY, PROFESSIONALISM, CUSTOMER SERVICE AND STEWARDSHIP OF FUNDS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $16,467,161 Revenue: $18,583,590

THE ORGANIZATION'S ACADEMIC AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION FOR DIPLOMA-TRACK STUDENTS AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR THOSE PURSUING A CERTIFICATE OF PROGRAM...

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THE 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.

Program 2
Expenses: $9,190,974 Revenue: $10,372,236

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...

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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.

Program 3
Expenses: $4,595,487 Revenue: $5,186,118

THE ORGANIZATION'S INTENSIVE PROGRAM DELIVERS HIGHLY INDIVIDUALIZED ACADEMIC, BEHAVIORAL AND THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH COMPLEX NEEDS. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL...

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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.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,401,672
Program Service Revenue $43,217,652
Investment Income $5,049,100
Other Revenue $-54,748
TOTAL REVENUE $52,613,676

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $33,131,180
Fundraising Expenses $339,452
Program Expenses $38,295,724
Other Expenses $10,696,067
TOTAL EXPENSES $43,827,247

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $52,613,676 $61,655,244 -0.1%
Expenses $43,827,247 $41,423,511 +0.1%
Net Income $8,786,429 $20,231,733 -0.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
25
Independent Members
25
Employees
438
Volunteers
145

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$465,914
Total Directors
25
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARION N MULLAUER CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RAYMOND BROWN 1ST VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN MALINOWSKI 2ND VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATI PENNEY TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RENEE WINSKY SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CRAIG BALLEW BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY ROSE COOK BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR LORRAINE COSTELLA BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL EIDELMAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR NANCY GRASMICK BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SENATOR GUY GUZZONE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN HUYNH BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES KNELL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK POTTER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACK PUMPHREY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR KAREN RIGAMONTI BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LOU SMITH BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DELEGATE STEPHANIE SMITH BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER TRAPANI BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB TRAVERS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RABBI LAUREN TUCHMAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JOANNE WAELTERMANN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT WALES BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE WRIGHT BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBIN ZIMELMAN ESQ BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM HAIR MSB SUPERINTENDENT, & CEO 38.00
Officer
$212,095 $59,501 $271,596
KIBIAN VAZQUEZ VICE PRESIDENT/CFO 38.00
Officer
$166,309 $28,009 $194,318
MAUREEN BISESI-ALTHOFF DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL AN 38.00
Highest
$173,648 $56,121 $229,769
KAREN FRANK COORDINATOR OF INFANT AND 38.00
Highest
$167,257 $22,102 $189,359
JOSH IRZYK DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION/PRIN 38.00
Highest
$168,582 $16,014 $184,596
CAROL SECKINGTON PRINCIPAL 38.00
Highest
$169,641 $23,700 $193,341
DAREEN BARRIOS ASST. PRINCIPAL/CAREER ED 38.00
Highest
$155,804 $23,211 $179,015
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $52,613,676 $43,827,247 $240,250,879 $8,786,429
2024 $61,655,244 $41,423,511 $231,199,823 $20,231,733
2023 $46,645,924 $39,581,046 $202,422,062 $7,064,878
2022 $40,552,467 $36,401,340 $190,147,240 $4,151,127
2021 $44,682,438 $32,269,345 $195,153,982 $12,413,093
2020 $45,187,983 $32,445,835 $177,654,443 $12,742,148
2019 $51,299,501 $34,023,691 $165,208,550 $17,275,810
2018 $44,439,123 $33,161,935 $148,967,812 $11,277,188
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