Civic Intelligence

Echo Hill Outdoor School Inc.

EIN 23-7301918 • 501(c)3 • Worton, MD

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

The mission of Echo Hill Outdoor School Inc. is to provide participants with positive experiences in the outdoors that are exciting, interesting, and fun. Through our programs, participants learn more about the wonders of nature, the value of history, and the diversity of individual qualities.

13655 Bloomingneck RoadWorton, MD 21678

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

84th percentile

0.55x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

87th percentile

0.95x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

71st percentile

18%

Higher net margin than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

78th percentile

20%

Faster asset growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

66th percentile

18%

Faster revenue growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Assets

Up

$3,549,823

Up $272,316 (+8.3%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$1,939,662

Down $103,730 (-5.1%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,610,161

Up $376,046 (+30%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$2,046,321

Up $387,515 (+23%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$1,681,339

Down $81,411 (-4.6%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$364,982

Up $468,926 (+451%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2019: $1,424,229Liabilities 2019: $251,573Net Assets 2019: $1,172,6562019Assets 2020: $1,899,240Liabilities 2020: $823,533Net Assets 2020: $1,075,7072020Assets 2021: $1,672,376Liabilities 2021: $268,401Net Assets 2021: $1,403,9752021Assets 2022: $2,471,512Liabilities 2022: $1,160,826Net Assets 2022: $1,310,6862022Assets 2023: $3,277,507Liabilities 2023: $2,043,392Net Assets 2023: $1,234,1152023Assets 2024: $3,549,823Liabilities 2024: $1,939,662Net Assets 2024: $1,610,1612024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$3,549,823
Liabilities$1,939,662
Net Assets$1,610,161

Operations Trend

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2019: $1,848,626Expenses 2019: $1,640,218Net Income 2019: $208,4082019Revenue 2020: $567,245Expenses 2020: $705,636Net Income 2020: -$138,3912020Revenue 2021: $1,243,657Expenses 2021: $939,839Net Income 2021: $303,8182021Revenue 2022: $1,481,414Expenses 2022: $1,534,757Net Income 2022: -$53,3432022Revenue 2023: $1,658,806Expenses 2023: $1,762,750Net Income 2023: -$103,9442023Revenue 2024: $2,046,321Expenses 2024: $1,681,339Net Income 2024: $364,9822024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$2,046,321
Expenses$1,681,339
Net Income$364,982

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$2,073,348
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of Echo Hill Outdoor School Inc. is to provide participants with positive experiences in the outdoors that are exciting, interesting, and fun. Through our programs, participants learn more about the wonders of nature, the value of history, and the diversity of individual qualities.

To create a climate of freedom and growth in sharing safe and fun educational experiences in the outdoors. Through hands-on learning, we cultivate curiosity, increase self esteem, empower the individual, and create awareness and respect for ourselves and the natural environment.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$749,979$872,924▲ $122,945
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$417,285$446,154▲ $28,869
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$258,455$308,479▲ $50,024
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$22,602-
Accounts Receivable$9,500$11,540▲ $2,040
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$11,533$11,533→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$3,276$2,580▼ $696
Total Assets$3,277,507$3,549,823▲ $272,316
Other Assets Total$1,827,479$1,874,011▲ $46,532
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1,821,959$1,777,196▼ $44,763
Deferred Revenue$132,361$103,740▼ $28,621
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$81,468$56,122▼ $25,346
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$7,604$2,604▼ $5,000
Total Liabilities$2,043,392$1,939,662▼ $103,730
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$736,806$1,055,289▲ $318,483
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$497,309$554,872▲ $57,563
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,234,115$1,610,161▲ $376,046
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,277,507$3,549,823▲ $272,316

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$445,459$735,981$1,181,440
Other Land Buildings$230,145$494,202$724,347
Leasehold Improvements$178,856$171,033$349,889
Equipment$5,950$117,933$123,883
Land$12,514-$12,514
Other Assets Org$48,000--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$362,954$25,250▲ $34,473-$409,912
2023$312,438$25,000▲ $42,307-$362,954
2022$324,219$25,793▼ $35,084-$312,438
2021$251,771$30,000▲ $46,343-$324,219
2020$200,000$3,000▲ $51,191-$251,771
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Peter P Rice IiiExecutive DiFT$53,522$53,522
Peter P Rice JrExec Director EmePT$11,185$11,185

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Robert CreamerPresident
Georgina CreamerDirector
John R SchickDirector
Julia M HassettDirector
Leslie MorgenthalDirector
Mel RapelyeaDirector
Richard BalabanDirector
Terry RiceTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$669,859
Program Service Revenue
$1,348,984
Investment Income
$25,033
Other Revenue
$2,445
All Other Contributions
$393,820
Change in Net Assets
$364,982

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Boats and Planes2$50,500Appraisal
Cars and Other Vehicles1$7,000Comparable Sales
Total Noncash Contributions3$57,500-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,042,170
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$4,151
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$43,112
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,085,282
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,046,321
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$995,401
Other Expenses$685,938
Total Fundraising Expense$83,666
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$707,761$85,109$38,181$831,051
Occupancy$138,150--$138,150
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$26,761$22,382$15,565$64,708
Payroll Taxes$51,792$7,591$3,795$63,178
Depreciation Depletion$58,626--$58,626
Insurance$46,538$2,263-$48,801
All Other Expenses$21,223$8,416$9,716$39,355
Other Employee Benefits$27,348$5,470$3,646$36,464
Travel$25,227$573$205$26,005
Other Expenses$24,864$4,977$17$24,881
Fees for Services Accounting-$17,688-$17,688
Fees for Services Other$4,887$2,690$6,705$14,282
Advertising$3,312$5,865$2,718$11,895
Information Technology$3,060$912$2,900$6,872
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$4,151-$4,151
Office Expenses$375$3,396-$3,771
Interest$2,610--$2,610
Fees for Services Legal$1,701--$1,701
Total Functional Expenses$1,414,286$183,387$83,666$1,681,339

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,709,236
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,681,339
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,677,188
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$32,048
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$4,151
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$19,355
Fundraising Gross Income$11,735
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Crab Feast$45,509$11,735$1,220$10,515
Total Events$45,509$11,735$19,355$-7,620
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating Lease Liabilities$1,777,196
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 2

Peter p. Rice, jr. Terry rice director treasurer family relationship robert creamer georgina creamer president director family relationship peter p. Rice, jr. Peter p. Rice, iii director exec dir family relationship

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

The form is prepared by a certified public accountant and reviewed by the business manager and board officers and directors prior to filing.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

Each year, all officers and directors are required to read the conflict of interest policy and disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

The compensation is reviewed and determined annually by the organization's governing body. The review and approval process consists of performance evaluations, as well as consideration of available data on compensation paid by similar organizations in the geographic area.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

The compensation is reviewed and determined annually by the organization's governing body. The review and approval process consists of performance evaluations, as well as consideration of available data on compensation paid by similar organizations in the geographic area.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

The organization makes required documents available upon request, in accordance with irs regulations.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Echo Hill Outdoor School Inc
EIN
23-7301918
Phone
4103485880
Address
13655 BLOOMINGNECK ROAD, WORTON, MD 21678

Signing Officer

Name
Robert Creamer
Title
President
Phone
4103485880
Signed
2025-11-17

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Robert Creamer
Formed
1972
Legal Domicile
Md
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
62
Volunteers
1

Preparer

Firm
Kullman CPA LLC
Address
888 BESTGATE ROAD SUITE 316, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
Preparer
Stephen J Kullman CPA
Phone
4102669885
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

To create a climate of freedom and growth in sharing safe and fun educational experiences in the outdoors. Through hands-on learning, we cultivate curiosity, increase self esteem, empower the individual, and create awareness and respect for ourselves and the natural environment.

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4A

Echo hill outdoor school, located in kent county, maryland, provides year- round environmental education programs for students and adults. In 2024, the school served about 6,000 participants from public, private, homeschool, and adult groups in the mid-atlantic region through single-day and multi-day experiences. Programs support classroom learning and meet environmental literacy standards, next generation science standards, common core, and maryland college and career ready standards, with public school programs supported by the maryland state department of education. In 2024, echo hill added the pathfinder, a new high challenge course to help students set goals, build confidence, and work as a team. The school also built a wigwam and long house to give students hands-on learning about early life in the chesapeake bay area.

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

Cost of good sold 7,672 direct fundraising expenses 19,355 cost of goods sold -7,672 direct fundraising expenses -19,355

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 1, Part II, Line 5

The easement is protected by the nature conservancy. The nature conservency performs annual site visits to confirm that echo hill outdoor school is in compliance with the terms of the agreement.

Schedule D, Page 1, Part II, Line 9

In 1981, the nature conservancy donated 172 acres of non-tidal wetland property to the school to be preserved in its natural state. The land is adjacent to farmland leased by the school. The land value is not reported on the financial statements.

Schedule D, Page 2, Part V, Line 4

The endowment fund was established to provide scholarship funds. The investment policy adopted by the board allows the organization to spend up to 5% of the asset value annually.

Schedule D, Page 3, Part X

The organization has documented its consideration of fasb 740-10, incometaxes, that provides guidance for reporting uncertainty in income taxes and has determined that no material uncertain tax positions exist that qualifyfor either recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XI, Line 2D

Cost of good sold 7,672 direct fundraising expenses 19,355

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XII, Line 2D

Cost of goods sold 7,672 direct fundraising expenses 19,355

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE EASEMENT IS PROTECTED BY THE NATURE CONSERVANCY. THE NATURE CONSERVENCY PERFORMS ANNUAL SITE VISITS TO CONFIRM THAT ECHO HILL OUTDOOR SCHOOL IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1IN 1981, THE NATURE CONSERVANCY DONATED 172 ACRES OF NON-TIDAL WETLAND PROPERTY TO THE SCHOOL TO BE PRESERVED IN ITS NATURAL STATE. THE LAND IS ADJACENT TO FARMLAND LEASED BY THE SCHOOL. THE LAND VALUE IS NOT REPORTED ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ENDOWMENT FUND WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS. THE INVESTMENT POLICY ADOPTED BY THE BOARD ALLOWS THE ORGANIZATION TO SPEND UP TO 5% OF THE ASSET VALUE ANNUALLY.

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