THE MARYLAND STATE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION EMPOWERS MEMBERS TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THEIR PROFESSIONAL LIVES IN ORDER TO ELEVATE THE QUALITY OF PUBLIC EDUCATION FOR ALL STUDENTS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$56.0M
+11.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+19.4% YoY
Grant Count
36
+16.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
+2.8% YoY
About Maryland State Education Association
Based on IRS filings
Maryland State Education Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Employment, based in ANNAPOLIS, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $56.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 36 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $1.4M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $55,950,580 | $50,420,632 | $45,309,810 |
| Revenue | $27,386,297 | $26,024,884 | $26,467,904 |
| Expenses | $23,726,988 | $21,699,248 | $22,573,304 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,370,185 | $866,230 | $407,167 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Montgomery County Education Association ($332,487), Teachers Association of Baltimore County ($129,893), Prince George's County Educators' Association ($110,793).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALLEGANY COUNTY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION CUMBERLAND, MD | MEMBERSHIP, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, EARLY CAREER EDUCATOR | $17,525 |
| ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS AND SUPERVISORS OF ALLEGANY COU CUMBERLAND, MD | REGULATORY COMPLIANCE | $6,000 |
| ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS AND SUPERVISORS OF CARROLL COU WESTMINSTER, MD | REGULATORY COMPLIANCE | $6,000 |
| CALVERT ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF PRINCE FREDERICK, MD | MEMBERSHIP, INNOVATIVE MEMBERSHIP, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING, SPECIAL REQUEST, FIELD SERVICE, SPARKS TRAINING | $24,950 |
| CALVERT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION PRINCE FREDERICK, MD | MEMBERSHIP, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING, LOCAL AFFILIATE BOARD RETREAT | $38,226 |
| CAROLINE COUNTY EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION EASTON, MD | REGULATORY COMPLIANCE | $12,000 |
| CARROLL COUNTY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION WESTMINSTER, MD | MEMBERSHIP, INNOVATIVE MEMBERSHIP, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING, SPECIAL REQUEST, FIELD SERVICE, EARLY CAREER EDUCATOR | $23,174 |
| CARROLL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES WESTMINSTER, MD | MEMBERSHIP, INNOVATIVE MEMBERSHIP, SPECIAL REQUEST, FIELD SERVICE | $12,949 |
| CECIL COUNTY CLASSROOM TEACHERS ASSOCIATION NORTH EAST, MD | MEMBERSHIP, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, PUBLIC ADVOCACY | $11,505 |
| CECIL EDUCATION SUPPORT PERSONNEL ASSOCIATION NORTH EAST, MD | MEMBERSHIP, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE | $7,150 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL BOST | PRESIDENT (THROUGH 7/31/2024) | 50 | $33,289 |
| PAUL LEMLE | PRESIDENT (EFF. 8/1/2024) | 50 | — |
| THERESA DUDLEY | VICE PRESIDENT (THROUGH 7/31/2024) | 50 | $51,063 |
| ANZER NIKKI WOODWARD | VICE PRESIDENT (EFF. 8/1/2024) | 50 | — |
| COLLEEN MORRIS | TREASURER | 5 | $6,667 |
| JUSTIN HEID | MEMBER-AT-LARGE (THROUGH 7/31/2024) | 4 | — |
| VERONICA HENDERSON | MEMBER-AT-LARGE (THROUGH 7/31/2024) | 4 | — |
| NEIL BECKER | MEMBER-AT-LARGE (THROUGH 7/31/2024) | 4 | — |
| RONNIE BEARD | MEMBER-AT-LARGE | 4 | — |
| FELIXBERTO LAZARO | MEMBER-AT-LARGE (THROUGH 7/31/2024) | 4 | — |
| IVORY SMITH SR | MEMBER-AT-LARGE | 4 | — |
| DANILLYA WILSON | MEMBER-AT-LARGE | 4 | — |
| SONIA D'URBANO | MEMBER-AT-LARGE (EFF. 8/1/2024) | 4 | — |
| JAMES HENDERSON | MEMBER-AT-LARGE (EFF. 8/1/2024) | 4 | — |
| RUSSELL LEONE | MEMBER-AT-LARGE (EFF. 8/1/2024) | 4 | — |
| TONY MARTINET | MEMBER-AT-LARGE (EFF. 8/1/2024) | 4 | — |
| MICHELLE ALEXANDER | NEA DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| TANYA MARTIN | NEA DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| MATTHEW GRESICK | NEA DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| KRISTY ANDERSON | GENERAL COUNSEL | 50 | $208,250 |
| SEAN JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $248,796 |
| ADAM MENDELSON | ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $197,001 |
| SARAH WILKERSON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 50 | $216,420 |
| PAULA VOELKER | ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $187,915 |
| GERALDINE DUVAL | ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $176,276 |
| BERNADETTE MADDOX | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 50 | $185,933 |
| DAMON FELTON | ASSISTANT COUNSEL | 50 | $170,340 |
| JOSHUA ARDISON | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 50 | $184,684 |
| ELAINE CRAWFORD | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 50 | $148,803 |
| SAMANTHA ZWERLING | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 50 | $162,322 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maryland State Education Association?
Maryland State Education Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Employment, based in ANNAPOLIS, MD. It holds $56.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Maryland State Education Association?
As of 2024, Maryland State Education Association holds $56.0M in total assets with $27.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 36 grants totaling $1.3M in 2024.
Where does Maryland State Education Association operate?
Maryland State Education Association has awarded grants in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia.
What size grants does Maryland State Education Association award?
In 2024, Maryland State Education Association awarded 36 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $36K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Maryland State Education Association's EIN?
Maryland State Education Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0607919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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