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Morse Hill Outdoor Education Center Inc

EIN 04-3496944 • 501(c)3 • Amherst, MA

Profile

To provide education and training to children and adults through outdoor activities.

65 Wentworth DrAmherst, MA 01002

n/A

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

97th percentile

4.46x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

88th percentile

0.23x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

26th percentile

-15%

Higher net margin than 26% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

14th percentile

-81%

Faster asset growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

40th percentile

-12%

Faster revenue growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$5,209

Down $22,043 (-81%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$23,256

Down $6,813 (-23%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

-$18,047

Down $15,230 (-541%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$99,867

Down $13,863 (-12%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$115,097

Down $4,688 (-3.9%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$15,230

Down $9,175 (-152%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2011: $7,433Liabilities 2011: $23,2562011Assets 2012: $10,293Liabilities 2012: $23,2562012Assets 2013: $13,974Liabilities 2013: $23,2562013Assets 2014: $2,147Liabilities 2014: $23,4952014Assets 2015: $13,131Liabilities 2015: $23,2792015Assets 2016: $21,055Liabilities 2016: $23,2562016Assets 2017: $36,357Liabilities 2017: $23,2562017Assets 2018: $11,382Liabilities 2018: $29,0292018Assets 2019: $16,175Liabilities 2019: $27,4842019Assets 2020: $10,462Liabilities 2020: $23,256Net Assets 2020: -$12,7942020Assets 2021: $51,513Liabilities 2021: $59,721Net Assets 2021: -$8,2082021Assets 2022: $62,959Liabilities 2022: $59,721Net Assets 2022: $3,2382022Assets 2023: $27,252Liabilities 2023: $30,069Net Assets 2023: -$2,8172023Assets 2024: $5,209Liabilities 2024: $23,256Net Assets 2024: -$18,0472024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$5,209
Liabilities$23,256
Net Assets-$18,047

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2011: $64,122Expenses 2011: $60,989Net Income 2011: $3,1332011Revenue 2012: $40,224Expenses 2012: $37,364Net Income 2012: $2,8602012Revenue 2013: $94,356Expenses 2013: $90,675Net Income 2013: $3,6812013Revenue 2014: $110,876Expenses 2014: $122,942Net Income 2014: -$12,0662014Revenue 2015: $102,406Expenses 2015: $91,206Net Income 2015: $11,2002015Revenue 2016: $105,405Expenses 2016: $97,458Net Income 2016: $7,9472016Revenue 2017: $89,599Expenses 2017: $73,246Net Income 2017: $16,3532017Revenue 2018: $82,421Expenses 2018: $113,169Net Income 2018: -$30,7482018Revenue 2019: $81,792Expenses 2019: $75,454Net Income 2019: $6,3382019Revenue 2020: $16,214Expenses 2020: $17,699Net Income 2020: -$1,4852020Revenue 2021: $75,390Expenses 2021: $70,804Net Income 2021: $4,5862021Revenue 2022: $142,045Expenses 2022: $130,599Net Income 2022: $11,4462022Revenue 2023: $113,730Expenses 2023: $119,785Net Income 2023: -$6,0552023Revenue 2024: $99,867Expenses 2024: $115,097Net Income 2024: -$15,2302024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$99,867
Expenses$115,097
Net Income-$15,230

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.23$0.18$1.00$1.15$0.15
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$0.30$0.03$1.14$1.20$0.06
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.63$0.60$0.03$1.42$1.31$0.11
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.52$0.60$0.08$0.75$0.71$0.05
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.23$0.13$0.16$0.18$0.01
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.16$0.27$0.82$0.75$0.06
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.11$0.29$0.82$1.13$0.31
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.36$0.23$0.90$0.73$0.16
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.21$0.23$1.05$0.97$0.08
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.13$0.23$1.02$0.91$0.11
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.02$0.23$1.11$1.23$0.12
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.14$0.23$0.94$0.91$0.04
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.10$0.23$0.40$0.37$0.03
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.07$0.23$0.64$0.61$0.03
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 21, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$99,867
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide education and training to children and adults through outdoor activities.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
PROVIDING ACTIVITIES WHICH ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO PARTICIPATE IN CHALLENGING, BUT NON-COMPETITIVE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES THAT TEACH COOPERATION, TRUST, LEADERSHIP, RISK TAKING, EMPATHY, AND INITIATIVE.-$115,078
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
JEFFREY C McQUEENPresident-$0--
AMY E KAHNTreasurer-$0--
VICTORIA SHAWClerk-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Morse Hill Outdoor Education Center Inc
EIN
04-3496944
Phone
4132531807
Address
65 WENTWORTH DR, AMHERST, MA 01002

Signing Officer

Name
Victoria Shaw
Title
Clerk
Signed
2025-07-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
David J Decker CPA
Address
6 SOUTH EAST ST, AMHERST, MA 01002
Preparer
David Decker
Phone
4132568660
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1

MANAGEMENT FEES $106491

Other Expenses.2

IMPROVEMENTS $8587

Other Expenses.3

FILING FEE $19

Other Assets.1005

Accounts Receivable - Beginning $10067 Accounts Receivable - Ending $3330

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $6813 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $0

Total Liabilities.1006

Payable to Officers, Directors, Etc. - Beginning $23256 Payable to Officers, Directors, Etc. - Ending $23256

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