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Ridge to Reefs Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 45-1476011

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Nov 13, 2020

6618 Stirrup CourtEldersburg, MD 21784

(410) 227-7689

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

75th percentile

0.23x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

60th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

61st percentile

8.2%

Higher net margin than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

50th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 50% of similar nonprofits.

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

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

85%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

11th percentile

-29%

Faster revenue growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Assets

Up

$172,927

Up $79,254 (+85%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$132,927

Up $54,254 (+69%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$40,000

Up $25,000 (+167%) from 2018

Revenue

Down

$659,801

Down $275,348 (-29%) from 2018

Expenses

Down

$605,547

Down $305,148 (-34%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$54,254

Up $29,800 (+122%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2012: $255,243Liabilities 2012: $245,1612012Assets 2013: $243,481Liabilities 2013: $225,125Net Assets 2013: $18,3562013Assets 2014: $213,346Liabilities 2014: $173,967Net Assets 2014: $39,3792014Assets 2015: $235,655Liabilities 2015: $188,401Net Assets 2015: $47,2542015Assets 2016: $194,663Liabilities 2016: $188,401Net Assets 2016: $6,2622016Assets 2017: $172,620Liabilities 2017: $118,401Net Assets 2017: $54,2192017Assets 2018: $93,673Liabilities 2018: $15,000Net Assets 2018: $78,6732018Assets 2019: $172,927Liabilities 2019: $40,000Net Assets 2019: $132,9272019Assets 2020: $45,913Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $45,9132020Assets 2021: $54,588Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $54,5882021Assets 2022: $291,914Liabilities 2022: $97,276Net Assets 2022: $194,6382022Assets 2023: $293,431Liabilities 2023: $74,886Net Assets 2023: $218,5452023Assets 2024: $338,375Liabilities 2024: $77,792Net Assets 2024: $260,5832024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$172,927
Liabilities$40,000
Net Assets$132,927

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2012: $180,985Expenses 2012: $171,611Net Income 2012: $9,3742012Revenue 2013: $266,105Expenses 2013: $257,830Net Income 2013: $8,2752013Revenue 2014: $309,667Expenses 2014: $288,645Net Income 2014: $21,0222014Revenue 2015: $428,991Expenses 2015: $421,116Net Income 2015: $7,8752015Revenue 2016: $462,896Expenses 2016: $503,888Net Income 2016: -$40,9922016Revenue 2017: $723,900Expenses 2017: $745,943Net Income 2017: -$22,0432017Revenue 2018: $935,149Expenses 2018: $910,695Net Income 2018: $24,4542018Revenue 2019: $659,801Expenses 2019: $605,547Net Income 2019: $54,2542019Revenue 2020: $640,934Expenses 2020: $727,948Net Income 2020: -$87,0142020Revenue 2021: $673,382Expenses 2021: $664,707Net Income 2021: $8,6752021Revenue 2022: $1,220,502Expenses 2022: $1,049,605Net Income 2022: $170,8972022Revenue 2023: $1,036,571Expenses 2023: $1,012,664Net Income 2023: $23,9072023Revenue 2024: $1,135,079Expenses 2024: $1,093,041Net Income 2024: $42,0382024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$659,801
Expenses$605,547
Net Income$54,254
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Nov 13, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$659,801
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To protect and restore ecosystmes and achieve tangible outcomes working together with local communities. Our focus is on the science and application of restoration and protection measures in coral reef and coastal areas in creating long-term resilient communities and ecosystems.

To support local creation and implementation of watershed plans primarily in the chesapeake bay and in coral reef watersheds that are focused on achieving tangible environmental outcomes for resources we care about - coral reefs, oyster reefs and other fisheries, natural areas, and lakes etc.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$38,658$172,927▲ $134,269
Pledges and Grants Receivable$55,015--
Total Assets$93,673$172,927▲ $79,254
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$15,000$40,000▲ $25,000
Total Liabilities$15,000$40,000▲ $25,000
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$78,673$132,927▲ $54,254
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$78,673$132,927▲ $54,254
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$93,673$172,927▲ $79,254
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Roger WindschitlPresident/director
Patricia BradleyVice President/director
KEVIN O'CONNERSecretary/director
Annie HillaryTreasurer/director
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$20,879
Program Service Revenue
$638,915
Investment Income
$7
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$20,879
Change in Net Assets
$54,254
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$365,509
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$240,038
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$198,633--$198,633
Other Salaries and Wages$110,000--$110,000
Travel$86,156--$86,156
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$78,000--$78,000
Other Employee Benefits$44,986--$44,986
Payroll Taxes$7,052--$7,052
Occupancy$2,872--$2,872
Other Expenses$25,318$277-$277
Total Functional Expenses$605,270$277$0$605,547
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
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, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

Paul strum's brother in law is on the board of directors.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

Board of directors reviews the 990

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

Board of directors sign the policy annually.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

Ceo is paid based upon time spent with the organization at rates based upon amounts in performance grants and contracts. These rates are approved by the board annually.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

UPON WRITTEN REQUEST

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ridge to Reefs Inc
EIN
45-1476011
Phone
4102277689
Address
6618 STIRRUP COURT, ELDERSBURG, MD 21784

Signing Officer

Name
Paul Sturm
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4102277689
Signed
2020-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Paul Sturm
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Md
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
3
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
Gorfine Schiller & Gardyn Pa
Address
10045 RED RUN BLVD SUITE 250, OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117
Preparer
Scott D Rodgville CPA
Phone
4103565900
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Professional services: program service expenses 198,633. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 198,633.

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE 990
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2BOARD OF DIRECTORS SIGN THE POLICY ANNUALLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3CEO IS PAID BASED UPON TIME SPENT WITH THE ORGANIZATION AT RATES BASED UPON AMOUNTS IN PERFORMANCE GRANTS AND CONTRACTS. THESE RATES ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD ANNUALLY.
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Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.34$0.08$0.26$1.14$1.09$0.04
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.29$0.07$0.22$1.04$1.01$0.02
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.29$0.10$0.19$1.22$1.05$0.17
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.67$0.66$0.01
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.64$0.73$0.09
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.04$0.13$0.66$0.61$0.05
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.09$0.02$0.08$0.94$0.91$0.02
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.17$0.12$0.05$0.72$0.75$0.02
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.19$0.19$0.01$0.46$0.50$0.04
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.19$0.05$0.43$0.42$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.21$0.17$0.04$0.31$0.29$0.02
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.23$0.02$0.27$0.26$0.01
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.26$0.25$0.18$0.17$0.01