Kennedy Krieger Education and Community Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Baltimore, Maryland, registered in 1992, with $68,227,861 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 89% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$68.2M
▼ 8.3% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2023)
$68.2M
Net assets
$20.9M
Employees
655
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Kennedy Krieger Education and Community Services Inc: 89% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Kennedy Krieger Education and Community Services Inc: 4 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Kennedy Krieger Education and Community Services Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Kennedy Krieger Education and Community Services Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Operate special ed schools & provide community outreach for children & families w/ special needs.
Kennedy krieger's community services include a wide range of programs and services that are family focused and maximize the potential of each child within their home and community environments. (1) the maryland center for developmental disabilities (mcdd) links the community to vital services, research and information to improve the lives of people with disabilities. its mission is to provide leadership that advances the inclusion of people with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities. mcdd is proud to be a university center for excellence in developmental disabilities education, research, and service (ucedd) and a member of the association of university centers on disabilities (aucd). (2) core foundations provides person-centered services that foster personal growth, promote meaningful relationships, and empower people with disabilities to achieve independence at their home, workplace and community. we develop a customized program in partnership with each individual to support their independence. we support individuals with disabilities to obtain and maintain meaningful employment and community engagement for lifelong success. the person-centered approach requires an individualized plan, daily schedule, and goals for each individual. core foundations is a licensed developmental disabilities administration (dda) adult service provider for the state of maryland and a community-based program. all services are provided within the individual's community setting. core foundations staff will meet the individual at a pre-determined meeting location in the community. (3) kennedy krieger's therapeutic foster care (tfc) program, offers a continuum of services for children with special needs who require temporary or permanent out-of-home placement. tfc offers domestic foster care and adoption services that are primarily funded through the maryland department of human resources (dhr). therapeutic foster care serves more than 100 children each year.
Revenue grew from $50.9M (FY2013) to $68.2M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
0.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$21.5M
Total liabilities
$617K
Net assets
$20.9M
Salaries & benefits
$51.1M
75% of expenses
Board members
11
9 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $68,227,861▼8.3% | $68,152,091▲11.6% | $20,905,149▼13.7% | $21,522,328▼12.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $74,437,412▲31.7% | $61,081,077▲5.6% | $24,235,549▲95.8% | $24,486,021▲92.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $56,513,487▲17.4% | $57,860,729▲20.6% | $12,379,214▼10.7% | $12,748,711▼11.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $48,121,720▼11.7% | $47,959,331▼12.2% | $13,866,656▲1.2% | $14,340,565▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $54,511,089▼2.0% | $54,605,171▼0.6% | $13,704,267▼3.9% | $14,140,708▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $55,614,907▼0.9% | $54,924,525▼0.5% | $14,267,724▲5.1% | $14,654,928▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $56,147,235▲3.1% | $55,175,106▲3.8% | $13,577,342▲7.7% | $13,807,921▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $54,441,710▲4.5% | $53,145,113▲2.2% | $12,605,213▲11.5% | $12,750,568▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $52,117,000▼1.2% | $52,018,480▲0.1% | $11,308,616▲0.9% | $11,381,987▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $52,727,433▲3.5% | $51,962,688▲5.6% | $11,210,096▲7.3% | $11,262,458▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $50,932,672 | $49,193,304▼0.6% | $10,445,351▲21.1% | $10,752,644▲21.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $49,467,663▲0.6% | $8,628,149▼23.0% | $8,858,727▼21.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $49,159,295▼4.0% | $11,206,293▲11.2% | $11,209,347▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $51,231,452▲0.5% | $10,076,813▲6.1% | $10,081,336▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $50,992,425 | $9,499,018 | $9,509,400 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Gabrielle Blackman — $242,235 (0.36% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabrielle Blackman | Program Director | 40 | $242,235 |
| Aaron Parsons Ed D | Vp School Programs | 40 | $240,515 |
| Linda Myers Ed D | Vp School Programs | 40 | $240,032 |
| David Stone | Avp School Programs | 40 | $182,381 |
| Patrick Seay | Avp School Programs | 40 | $175,400 |
| Bradley L Schlaggar Md Phd | President & Ceo | 5 | $163,253 |
| James M Anders Jr | Coo/administrator/secretary | 5 | $162,761 |
| Robert Harrell | Program Director | 40 | $157,810 |
| Terry Scott | Program Director | 40 | $135,657 |
| Nancy S Grasmick Ed D | Chairperson | 16 | $89,628 |
| Michael J Neuman | Svp Finance/treasurer | 5 | $86,722 |
| Raymond Short | Svp - Human Resources | 5 | $74,551 |
| Valerie Bonham | Vp - General Counsel (part Year) | 5 | $58,599 |
| Joshua Becker | Director | 1 | — |
| Matthew A Gotlin | Director | 1 | — |
| Michele Guyton Phd | Director | 1 | — |
| Richard W Cass | Director | 1 | — |
| Ronald R Peterson | Vice Chairperson | 1 | — |
| Sandra Berman | Director | 1 | — |
| Seyed Ali Fatemi Md Mba | Chief Medical Officer, Former Off. | 0 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Maxim | Temporary Staffing | $697,244 |
| Complete Healthcare Staffing | Temporary Staffing | $528,834 |
| Trisource | Temporary Staffing | $223,618 |
| Charm City Therapy | Temporary Staffing | $147,377 |
3 grants to Kennedy Krieger Education and Community Services Inc totaling $50K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland Medical System Corporation | Sponsor | 2023 | $10,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2019 | $15,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2018 | $25,000 |
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Data for Kennedy Krieger Education and Community Services Inc (EIN 52-1753040) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.