Maryland Agricultural Education

Organization Overview

Maryland Agricultural Education is located in Havre De Grace, MD. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (B11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Maryland Agricultural Education employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Maryland Agricultural Education is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Maryland Agricultural Education generated $1.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $992.7k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.6%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2016, Maryland Agricultural Education has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $240,640. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES THE UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE IN EVERYONE'S DAILY LIVES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SUPPORTING AGRICULTURE IN EDUCATION AT THE SECONDARY AND POST-SECONDARY LEVELS HAS HELPED FILL A LEADERSHIP AND RESOURCE VOID WITHIN THE MARYLAND AGRICULTURE COMMUNITY. FOUR STAFF MEMBERS WORK EXCLUSIVELY IN THIS AREA OF EDUCATION AND HAVE HELPED GROW PROGRAMS FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL TO THE UNIVERSITY LEVEL. THIS INCLUDES TWO STAFF MEMBERS WHO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF FFA IN MARYLAND.


MOBILE SCIENCE CLASSROOMS AND MARYLAND AGRICULTURE SHOWCASE - THE LABS GO TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ACROSS THE STATE AND THE SHOWCASE GOES TO FAIRS AND FESTIVALS ACROSS THE STATE.


AG IN THE CLASSROOM COURSES: TEACHERS FROM AROUND MARYLAND ATTEND A SEMESTER LONG COURSE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE CONTENT-BASED, HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES READY FOR CLASSROOM USE AND DIRECT CONTACT WITH AGRICULTURE RESOURCE PROFESSIONALS. TEACHERS RECEIVE THREE IN-SERVICE CREDITS FROM MSDE WITH THE SUBMISSION OF TWO LESSON PLANS AND STUDENT WORK.


OTHER PROGRAM ACTIVITES INCLUDE SPONSORING VARIOUS SEMINAR/WORKSHOPS, PROVIDING EDUCATORS AND OTHERS IN THE AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY AN OPPORTUNITY TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY AND THEREBY PROMOTING AGRICULTURE TO CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND BUSINESSES.FARM BASED EDUCATION - AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS VISITING FARMS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION COLLABORATED WITH THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH THE MID-ATLANTIC FARM BASED EDUCATOR NETWORK. THIS FEE-FREE NETWORK IS ORGANIZED TO SHARE INFORMATION, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, AND PLAN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS FOR FARM BASED EDUCATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Susanne Richards Zilberfarb
Executive Director
$115,000
Joseph J Dymek
President
$0
Richard Blevins
Vice President
$0
Anne Mcginnis-Jones
Treasurer
$0
Gail Yeiser
Secretary
$0
Amy M Cawley
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$16,439
Related organizations$0
Government grants $162,168
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$200,708
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$379,315
Total Program Service Revenue$601,857
Investment income $57,895
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $89,407
Net Income from Fundraising Events $9,987
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,138,461

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Maryland Agricultural Education has awarded $30,000 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

LEAD MD FOUNDATION INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Queenstown, MD

PURPOSE: AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP

$5,000

MARYLAND FFA FOUNDATION INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Eldersburg, MD

PURPOSE: PROMOTION OF AGRICULTURE IN MD

$5,000

MARYLAND FFA FOUNDATION INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Eldersburg, MD

PURPOSE: PROMOTION OF AGRICULTURE IN MD

$5,000

LEAD MD FOUNDATION INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Queenstown, MD

PURPOSE: AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP

$5,000

MARYLAND PUBLIC TELEVISION FOUNDATION INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Owings Mills, MD

PURPOSE: PROMOTION OF AGRICULTURE IN MD

$5,000

MARYLAND PUBLIC TELEVISION FOUNDATION INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Owings Mills, MD

PURPOSE: PROMOTION OF AGRICULTURE IN MD

$5,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Maryland Agricultural Education has recieved totaling $1,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Miller Family Foundation Inc

Ellicott City, MD

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$1,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$384,613
Earnings$98,484
Admin Expense$3,115
Net Contributions$10,673
Grants$2,000
Ending Balance$488,655

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