THE BENEDICTINE SCHOOL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN INC

EIN: 520787237 501(c)(3) Education

RIDGELY, MD

Total Revenue
$32,338,347
Total Expenses
$27,681,587
Total Assets
$19,889,027
Net Assets
$10,572,672
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1959
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
VICTORIA BRENNAN
Phone
4106342112
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

THE BENEDICTINE SCHOOL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN INC, founded in 1959, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $32.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $27.7M left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SO THEY CAN ACHIEVE THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL. WE ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION THROUGH THE VALUES OF DIGNITY, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, AND EXCELLENCE. AT BENEDICTINE, WE APPROACH "LEARNING" AS SOMETHING THAT DOES NOT END IN OUR SCHOOL PROGRAM BUT CONTINUES THROUGHOUT A PERSON'S LIFE. WE INSTILL A PHILOSOPHY OF LIFELONG LEARNING IN ORDER TO HELP PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL WHICH THEN LEADS TO THE MOST PRODUCTIVE AND MEANINGFUL LIFE POSSIBLE FOR EACH PERSON.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $11,114,550 Revenue: $14,724,535

ADULT SERVICES: SINCE 1982, BENEDICTINE'S ADULT SERVICES PROGRAM HAS SUPPORTED COMMUNITY LIVING, EMPLOYMENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES...

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ADULT 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, FAMILY SUPPORTS AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTS WAIVERS, 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 INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN HOMES AND APARTMENTS IN CAROLINE AND TALBOT COUNTIES AND ANNAPOLIS. MEANINGFUL DAY SERVICES, OPERATED OUT OF OUR RIDGELY AND EASTON LOCATIONS, OFFERS PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO FIND AND SUSTAIN EMPLOYMENT, DEVELOP CAREERS, AND ENGAGE IN OTHER ACTIVITIES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THESE SERVICES FOCUS ON DISCOVERING INTERESTS, BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS, AND PROMOTING SKILL DEVELOPMENT. SUPPORTS ARE INDIVIDUALLY TAILORED WITH THE BELIEF THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITIES, CAN BE PRODUCTIVE AND ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $7,021,501 Revenue: $5,876,370

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...

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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 RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS. OUR PROFESSIONALS COLLABORATE WITH THE ENTIRE TEAM TO BEST UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF EACH STUDENT AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO HELP STUDENTS THRIVE. FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IS ENCOURAGED THROUGH PHONE CALLS, MAIL, VIDEO CALLS, AND VISITS. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMMING IS OFFERED UP TO 365 DAYS A YEAR. BENEDICTINE IS AN APPROVED PROVIDER OF AUTISM WAIVER RESIDENTIAL HABILITATION SERVICES.

Program 3
Expenses: $5,367,115 Revenue: $5,443,850

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...

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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 SIGNATURE CLASSES: FUNCTIONAL ACADEMICS, ACADEMIC & BEHAVIOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, AND TOTAL COMMUNICATIONS. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION ARE ALIGNED WITH THE MARYLAND COLLEGE AND CAREER-READY STANDARDS. STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO MULTIPLE CAMPUS-BASED AND COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AS WELL AS ACCESS TO JOB COACHING AND ASSESSMENTS THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,599,178
Program Service Revenue $26,044,755
Investment Income $155,606
Other Revenue $538,808
TOTAL REVENUE $32,338,347

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $45,137
Salaries & Benefits $22,350,932
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $24,194,554
Other Expenses $5,285,518
TOTAL EXPENSES $27,681,587

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $32,338,347 $26,448,883 +0.2%
Expenses $27,681,587 $25,834,610 +0.1%
Net Income $4,656,760 $614,273 +6.6%
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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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
455
Volunteers
5

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
6
$342,251
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
6
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARGARET MADDEN PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTORIA BRENNAN VICE PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THERESA BRADLEY TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SISTER MARY AGNES DUGAN OSB SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK M BILBROUGH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CANDACE CHIARUTTINI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BENJAMIN J DENIHAN JR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH B FOLSTEIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW HOFFMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM E HUFFNER MD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREGORY S HVIDING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE T MILLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES R MILLS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN O'NEILL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT EVANS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 30.00
Officer
$209,654 $6,128 $215,782
APRIL FRANKTON CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 29.00
Officer
$122,730 $3,739 $126,469
JULIE HICKEY EDUCATION DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$123,922 $25,437 $149,359
KIMBERLY WALKER HOUSE COUNSELOR 106.00
Highest
$141,312 $28,910 $170,222
SHARON WALBERT HOUSE COUNSELOR LEAD 138.00
Highest
$227,961 $13,621 $241,582
MARIE TRUITT HOUSE COUNSELOR 94.00
Highest
$122,515 $11,167 $133,682
JOSEPH THOMAS HOUSE COUNSELOR 94.00
Highest
$122,598 $22,806 $145,404
CLAUDIA CUNNINGHAM CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER 3.00
Highest
$118,538 $19,147 $137,685
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $32,338,347 $27,681,587 $19,889,027 $4,656,760
2023 $26,448,883 $25,834,610 $16,884,056 $614,273
2022 $27,885,954 $24,845,136 $11,783,330 $3,040,818
2021 $24,781,335 $26,349,324 $11,283,116 $-1,567,989
2020 $24,641,762 $27,509,838 $12,144,929 $-2,868,076
2019 $25,508,959 $26,600,738 $11,252,349 $-1,091,779
2018 $25,088,493 $26,207,715 $11,085,327 $-1,119,222
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