Ridge To Reefs Inc
- Assets
- $291.9k
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Eldersburg, MD
- Founding
- 09/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 45-1476011
Organization Overview
Ridge To Reefs Inc is located in Eldersburg, MD. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Ridge To Reefs Inc employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ridge To Reefs Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Ridge To Reefs Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.1% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE - DEVELOPING AND HELPING FARMERS IMPLEMENT LOW COST SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY. EXAMPLES INCLUDE EFFORTS IN PUERTO RICO AFTER HURRICANE MARIA IN 2017 AND CONTINUING TO THE PRESENT AS WELL AS EFFORTS TO SUPPORT AND ASSIST SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN THE CITY OF BALTIMORE AND PALAU.
BALTIMORE COMPOST COLLECTIVE - ENGAGES BALTIMORE TEENAGERS WITH POSITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND TRAINING IN WORKFORCE SKILLS, FOOD ACCESS PROGRAMMING, FARMING AND COMMUNITY-SCALE COMPOSTING. YOUTH GAIN GUIDED, HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE MANAGING A SMALL-SCALE COMPOSTING OPERATION. COMPOST THEY CREATE IS USED TO GROW FRESH PRODUCE. HEALTHY, LOCALLY PRODUCED FOOD IN THE URBAN LANDSCAPE ADDRESSES CRITICAL FOOD DESERTS AND BUILDS RESILIENT COMMUNITIES. BALTIMORE COMPOST COLLECTIVE'S OPERATION IS MORE THAN TRADITIONAL METHODS APPLIED IN THE URBAN LANDSCAPE; THEY'RE INNOVATING NEW AND BETTER WAYS TO BOOST FOOD PRODUCTION IN COMMUNITY GARDENS AND FINDING CREATIVE WAYS TO REPURPOSE ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF WASTE INTO HEALTHY EFFECTIVE FERTILIZER.
RESTORATION COORDINATION - COORDINATING AND IMPLEMENTING WATERSHED PLANS. THIS INCLUDES WRITING PROPOSALS, WORKING ON POLICY CHANGES, COORDINATION OF INTERAGENCY EFFORTS, LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES TO ENSURE THAT IMPLEMENTATION EFFORTS ARE SUCCESSFUL. THIS HAS INCLUDED TRACKING DOWN ON-GOING SOURCES OF POLLUTION AND WORKING WITH THE APPROPRIATE AGENCIES TO SEE THE ISSUES ARE RESOLVED. PLACES WHERE WE HAVE BEEN DOING THIS WORK INCLUDE THE GUANICA WATERSHED IN SW PUERTO RICO, VATIA WATERSHED IN AMERICAN SAMOA AND PLACES LIKE THE SASSAFRAS RIVER, AN AGRICULTURAL WATERSHED ON THE EASTERN SHORE OF MARYLAND AND THE ST. MARYS RIVER IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND WHERE THE WATERSHED IS EXPERIENCING TREMENDOUS GROWTH DUE TO A NAVAL BASE REALIGNMENT WHICH IF NOT WELL MANAGED WILL THREATEN THE HEALTH OF THE RIVER.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Roger Windschitl Vice-President/director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin O'connor Secretary/director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Chris Kitalong Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Patricia Bradley President/director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Sturm Executive Director | Officer | 30 | $90,382 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $31,352 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $31,352 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,188,484 |
| Investment income | $666 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,220,502 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $90,382 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $218,689 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,809 |
| Other employee benefits | $44,878 |
| Payroll taxes | $26,164 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,500 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,716 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $63,697 |
| Advertising and promotion | $32,460 |
| Office expenses | $48,550 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,308 |
| Travel | $20,149 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $1,489 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $19,200 |
| Insurance | $5,178 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,049,605 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $237,754 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $54,160 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $291,914 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $59,833 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $37,443 |
| Total liabilities | $97,276 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $194,638 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $291,914 |