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The Maryland School for the Blind is a private school and is tax exempt under Internal Revenue Service regulations. It is funded mainly through a grant from the Maryland State Department of Education. Donations are received from individuals, corporations, foundations, and community groups.

 
 
 
 
 
 
      FY 2003 FY 2004 FY 2005 FY 2006
  Revenues *        $  17,986,529  $19,999,564  $21,973,401  $ 22,650,160
                   
    Maryland State Appropriation       12,653,498    13,688,788    14,205,415     15,427,759
    Program Services           1,759,885      2,049,139      3,244,844      3,494,757
    Sponsored Projects           1,078,287      1,209,883      1,214,157         681,371
    Private Gifts & Bequests            776,805         972,456      1,018,513      1,187,330
    Investment Income              768,990         745,767        803,643         466,165
    Contribution from Endowment            671,410      1,029,000      1,147,008      1,095,199
    Other Revenues              277,654         304,531        339,821         297,579
                   
    * Investment related revenues and consolidated entities not included.    
                   
  Expenses **        $  17,986,529  $19,999,564  $21,973,401  $ 22,650,160
                   
    Instruction           6,428,741      7,515,415      8,205,041      7,975,268
    Educational Support           2,822,893      3,152,137      3,865,255      3,940,547
    Residential Services           2,133,420      2,372,362      2,705,332      2,976,065
    Nutrition, Research & Instructional        
      Resource Center           1,257,615      1,323,965      1,163,977      1,231,006
    General Administration         1,743,246      1,985,539      2,412,459      2,968,806
    Facilities             2,498,579      2,736,084      2,576,859      2,743,489
    Depreciation           1,102,035         914,062      1,044,478         814,979
                   
    ** Expenses of consolidated entities not included.      
                   
For additional information, contact:          
  Robin L. Churchill, CPA, Chief Financial Officer        
  410-444-5000              
  robinc@mdschblind.org

The Maryland School for the Blind

3501 Taylor Avenue | Baltimore, MD 21236
phone 410 444-5000 | fax 410 319-5700
info@mdschblind.org