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Nonprofit · EIN 52-1900328

MARYLAND ASSOC FOR ENVIRONMENTAL & OUTDOOR EDUCATION INC

Tax-exempt · EDGEWATER, MD 21037

Financials

$519K$524K2022$784K$768K2023$665K$673K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MARYLAND ASSOC FOR ENVIRONMENTAL & OUTDOOR EDUCATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$665,396$673,157-$7,761$251,133$113,401$137,732
September 30, 2024990$784,432$768,470$15,962$224,664$81,884$142,780
September 30, 2023990$518,566$523,847-$5,281$173,617$53,107$120,510
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$571,188
of which government grants
$406,227
Membership dues
$10,570
Program service revenue
$97,086
Investment income
-$2,878
Net gain from sales of assets
-$3,483
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$125,907
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$82,400
Other salaries and wages
$201,937
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$316,637
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$28,124
Occupancy
$6,707
Travel
$5,912
Depreciation
$4,528
Program services (functional)
$593,048
Management and general (functional)
$76,462
Fundraising (functional)
$3,647

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$224,664
Total assets, end of year
$251,133
Total liabilities, end of year
$113,401
Net assets, end of year
$137,732
Land, buildings and equipment
$19,940
Publicly traded securities
$31,564
Net assets without donor restrictions
$137,732
Gross receipts
$677,339
Employees
6
Volunteers
55
Year formed
1993
State of legal domicile
MD

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Laura Johnson CollardExecutive Director
Officer
40$82,400
Josh SchmidtTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Bob HoytChair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Melanie ParkerSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Katrina JonesDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Martin PoretskyDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Andrea KaneVice Chair
Trustee or director
2$0
Gary AllenDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Lee DerbyAdvisory Council Liason
Trustee or director
2$0
Robert SummersDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Laura Johnson CollardExecutive Director
Officer
40$79,879
Gary AllenDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Andrea KaneVice Chair
Trustee or director
2$0
Robert SummersDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Melissa Boyle AcutiAdvisory Council Liason
Trustee or director
2$0
Martin PoretskyDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Katrina JonesDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Josh SchmidtTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Kevin MaxwellChair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Melanie ParkerSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Laura Johnson CollardExecutive Director
Officer
40$76,725
Gary AllenDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Andrea KaneVice Chair
Trustee or director
2$0
Robert SummersDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Melissa Boyle AcutiAdvisory Council Liason
Trustee or director
2$0
Martin PoretskyDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Katrina JonesDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Josh SchmidtTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Kevin MaxwellChair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Melanie ParkerSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1103, EDGEWATER, MD 21037-7103
In care of
% LAURA JOHNSON COLLARD
Signed the 990
LAURA JOHNSON COLLARD, Executive Director
Phone
(410) 777-9530
Return prepared by
Cheryl J Gallina CPA

Mission

MAEOE encourages,engages and empowers the community to understand, responsibly use and promote the natural world. MAEOE is a nonprofit educational association, serving thousands of teachers, natural resource managers, nature center staff and others with dynamic training programs.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Green School Act of 2019: To increase the number of green schools in the state in support of the States (Maryland) efforts to mitigate climate change and meet the States environmental education goals. This was Year 5 of the States appropriation. Funding provides grants for teachers working to lead green school activities including student actions, transportation, professional development. There is also funding for stipends for teachers leading green school teams. Professional development and symposiums were held to provide skills and knowledge for educators about Green School participation and how outdoor time can improve mental health and well-being of students and teachers. The approprirations also offsets costs for the annual youth summit, an annual evaluation, and maintenance of an online application.
    Expenses $273,018 · revenue $273,018
  • The Maryland Environmental Literacy Advisory Network (MELAN) initiative has established regional networks that support a statewide strategy for enviornmental literacy. The regional networks inlcude the Eastern Shore, Western Maryland and Southern Maryland along with two topic-specific networks (Higher Education and Latinx). Work continued to collect data for a national landscape analysis for use in a national directory.
    Expenses $104,565 · revenue $104,565
  • Annual Conference: In February 2025, MAEOE held the 40th Annual Conference with the theme Celebrating Nature, Education & the Outdoors Together. The keynote speaker was Symone Barkley, NOAA, who facilitated a panel of students and young professionals talking about the Future of Enviornmental Education. This year MAEOE held a Sustainable Schools summit for 60 facilities staff Local Education Agencies. Presentations focused on conservation of engergy, water, clean air and transportation. Approximately 400 participants from Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware and the District of Columbia took part in three days of workshops, sessions and networking. The conference provided more than 50 sessions.
    Expenses $63,168 · revenue $70,462
  • MAEOE continues to participate in the Anacostia Watershed Society Treating and Teaching program funded by the Clean Water Partnership in Prince Georges County. As a steering committee member, MAEOE was a co-facilitator in two trainings for teachers and facilities staff to enhance environmental literacy. Five workshops were held at schools to encourage the use of outdoor learning spaces.
    Expenses $48,280 · revenue $48,280
  • MAEOE received a grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to promote tree plantings at schools throughout Maryland. MAEOE provided two virtual professional development workshops for educators.
    Expenses $32,489 · revenue $32,489
  • Other Programs
    Expenses $27,405
  • SFI Grant - MAEOE staff worked to create connections to develop Marylands Project Learning Tree network. Project Learning Tree resources were used to provide three trainings about Green Careers and outdoor learning best practices.
    Expenses $14,500 · revenue $14,500
  • MAEOE served as the fiduciary for the Higher Education Environmental Literacy (HEEL) program. As part of this program, two workshops were held for higher education faculty, equipping them with resources and guidance to incorporate environmental literacy into their syllabi for interdisciplinary pre-service teachers.
    Expenses $10,979 · revenue $10,979
  • Maryland Green School Program: MAEOE manages and operates the Maryland Green School and Green Center programs. In 2024/25 there were 693 Maryland Green Schools and 40 Green Centers that participated in MAEOE programs involving and engaging approximately 80,000 students, teachers, parents and citizens. MAEOE awards Maryland Green School status through a rigorous application process. Applications are reviewed every year with stakeholder input. In 2024/25 we provided virtual and in person workshops for Green Centers, Green leaders, formal and non-formal educators. Green Centers and Green Leaders assist teachers and students in implementing sustainable environmental practices and completing the Maryland Green School application process.
    Expenses $9,787 · revenue $16,200
  • Maryland Youth Summit: In 2025, 2,000 students and teachers attended the Youth Summit at Sandy Point State Park. MAEOE awarded 117 schools who achieved Green School status. The summit celebrates the Green School Awards with hands-on activities and a Green Career Fair for students. Approximately 40 exhibits were provided by environmental organizations and businesses.
    Expenses $8,857 · revenue $5,034

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-1900328
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1995
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Unknown (Z99Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$251,133
Income (IRS master file)
$677,339

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$665,396$673,157$251,133XML
990September 2024$784,432$768,470$224,664XML
990September 2023$518,566$523,847$173,617XML
990September 2022$403,127$436,201$188,123IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-1900328).

Questions about MARYLAND ASSOC FOR ENVIRONMENTAL & OUTDOOR EDUCATION INC

What is the EIN of MARYLAND ASSOC FOR ENVIRONMENTAL & OUTDOOR EDUCATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MARYLAND ASSOC FOR ENVIRONMENTAL & OUTDOOR EDUCATION INC is 52-1900328.
Is MARYLAND ASSOC FOR ENVIRONMENTAL & OUTDOOR EDUCATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
Are donations to MARYLAND ASSOC FOR ENVIRONMENTAL & OUTDOOR EDUCATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MARYLAND ASSOC FOR ENVIRONMENTAL & OUTDOOR EDUCATION INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of MARYLAND ASSOC FOR ENVIRONMENTAL & OUTDOOR EDUCATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MARYLAND ASSOC FOR ENVIRONMENTAL & OUTDOOR EDUCATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of MARYLAND ASSOC FOR ENVIRONMENTAL & OUTDOOR EDUCATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $82,400 (Laura Johnson Collard, Executive Director).
How much revenue does MARYLAND ASSOC FOR ENVIRONMENTAL & OUTDOOR EDUCATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $665,396, expenses of $673,157 and total assets of $251,133 at year end.

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