The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts Incorporated
Mascd's mission is to promote practical and effective soil, water, and related natural resouces programs to all citizens through individual conservation districts on a voluntary basis through leadership, education, cooperation and local direction.
The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts Incorporated at a glance
In short: The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts Incorporated gave $84K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $84,184
- +750.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,837
- +70.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,374
- Total assets
- $1,012,061
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts Incorporated
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts Incorporated
Cecil SCD Scholarship
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Frederick SCD Scholarship
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Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Garrett SCD Scholarship
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts Incorporated funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Queen Anne SCD ($26K). Together the top 5 received $84K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 37 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts Incorporated gives
- Giving fell 63% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $225K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $84K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Anne SCD Centreville, MD | — | $26,298 |
| MPT Foundation Owings Mills, MD | Conservation Project | $18,250 |
| Kent SCD Chestertown, MD | Conservation Project | $17,374 |
| Talbot SCD Easton, MD | — | $12,262 |
| Sand County Foundation Madison, WI | — | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,012,061 | $465,571 | $405,144 | $84,184 | 5 | $41,288 |
| 2024 | $910,615 | $362,623 | $329,442 | $9,900 | 1 | $24,578 |
| 2023 | $842,928 | $413,398 | $412,103 | $107,125 | 10 | $13,671 |
| 2022 | $822,124 | $513,445 | $451,511 | $225,258 | 11 | $20,215 |
| 2021 | $829,150 | $480,631 | $380,570 | $167,612 | 10 | $79,123 |
About The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts Incorporated
Based on IRS filings
The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts Incorporated is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Greenwood, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $84K. Net investment income was $41K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts Incorporated is led by John Swaine III, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 26 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Swaine III
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jen Nelson
Executive Di
Executive Director - → Executive Di, 2022
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$14K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Carl Robinette
Supervisor
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Rice
Supervisor
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harry Strite
Supervisor
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Bruce Yerkes
Supervisor
President → Supervisor, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Stanton
Supervisor
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Brendel
Supervisor
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee McDaniel
Supervisor
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike McGinnis
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Cooper
Supervisor
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Fitzgerald
Supervisor
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Freeman
Supervisor
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Sowers
Supervisor
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Miller
Supervisor
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jefferson Towers
Supervisor
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Scott
Supervisor
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Van Funk
Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beson Tiralla
Supervisor
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Hudson
Supervisor
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Tregoning
Supervisor
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Palmer
Supervisor
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Dell
Supervisor
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Parreco
Supervisor
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Guy
Supervisor
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Brian Riddle (2021–2024) — Supervisor
- Former: David Hudson (2021–2024) — Supervisor
- Former: Robert Butz (2021–2024) — Supervisor
- Former: Steve White (2021–2024) — Supervisor
- Former: Thomas Briscoe (2021–2024) — Supervisor
- Former: R. Calvert Steuart (2022–2024) — Supervisor
- Former: Scott Hipkins (2022–2024) — Supervisor
- Former: Donald Maring (2024) — Supervisor
- Former: D. Wheatley Neal (2021–2023) — Supervisor
- Former: Myron Frock (2021–2023) — Supervisor
- Former: William Giese Jr. (2021–2023) — Supervisor
- Former: Chris Brown (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Bobby Rakestraw (2021) — Supervisor
- Former: Lindsay Thompson (2021) — Executive Director -
- Former: Rcalvert Steuart (2021) — Supervisor
- Former: Thomas Unruh (2021) — Supervisor
- Former: Tod Salisbury (2021) — Supervisor
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $55K, to JEN Nelson (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts Incorporated
How much does The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts Incorporated give each year?
The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts Incorporated gave $84K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
What is The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts Incorporated's typical grant size?
The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts Incorporated's median grant in 2025 was $17,374, and its average grant was $16,837, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts Incorporated give grants?
The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts Incorporated gives mostly in Maryland: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (12%).
Who are The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts Incorporated's largest grantees?
The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts Incorporated's largest 2025 grantees include Queen Anne SCD ($26,298), MPT Foundation ($18,250) and Kent SCD ($17,374), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts Incorporated?
The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts Incorporated reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $466K.
What is The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts Incorporated?
The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts Incorporated is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Greenwood, DE. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts Incorporated's EIN?
The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7003994. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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