Financial Information
How we operate

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 2007 Revenues *      $22,992,894 Maryland State Appropriation        16,430,057 Program Services         4,061,847 Sponsored Projects            685,649 Private Gifts & Bequests         1,399,838 Investment Income Used for Operations            128,940 Other Revenues            286,563 * All investment related revenues and consolidated entities not included. Expenses **      $22,992,894 Instruction         8,280,845 Educational Support         4,619,071 Residential Services         3,230,104 Nutrition, Research & Instructional   Resource Center         1,172,100 General Administration         2,836,070 Facilities         2,854,704 Depreciation***     ** Expenses of consolidated entities not included.   For additional information, contact: Robin L. Churchill, CPA, Chief Financial Officer 410-444-5000 robinc@mdschblind.org