Potomac Area Hostels
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $63.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Silver Spring, MD
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 85-1246031
Organization Overview
Potomac Area Hostels, operating under the name Harpers Ferry Hostel & Campground, is located in Silver Spring, MD. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Harpers Ferry Hostel & Campground 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, Harpers Ferry Hostel & Campground generated $63.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (42.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $147.2k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO HELP ALL GAIN CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING AND AN APPRECIATION OF NATURE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL. FORMED TO SAVE HARPERS FERRY HOSTEL & CAMPGROUND WHEN THE PREVIOUS OWNER CLOSED IT AND PUT THE FACILITY UP FOR SALE DUE TO THE PANDEMIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CROSS TRAIL HOSTEL PREVIOUSLY KNOWN, WHEN OWNED BY HIUSA, AS HARPERS FERRY HOSTEL AND CAMPGROUND REOPENED UNDER PAH OWNERSHIP JUNE 2021 TO FULFILL THE ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION OF HELPING INDIVIDUALS GAIN CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING AND AN APPRECIATION OF NATURE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL. PAH'S MODEL INCLUDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROUPS SCOUTS, ETC AND INDIVIDUALS TO VOLUNTEER IN THIS MISSION CURRENTLY WITH THE DEVELOPMENT AND UPKEEP OF THE HOSTEL AND ITS PROGRAMS AND IN THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH IT RESIDES. THE PAH BOARD VOTED IN MARCH 2021 TO OPEN. APRIL AND MAY WERE SPENT DEVELOPING A BUSINESS MODEL AND PLAN, THEN CLEANING AND PREPARING THE PROPERTY WHICH HAD BEEN CLOSED DUE TO COVID19. FIVE 5 VOLUNTEERS PREPARED THE PROPERTY FOR A JUNE 1ST OPENING TO BE PROCEEDED, WHILE WORK WAS ONGOING, BY A SOFT, MID MAY, OPENING. DURING THE TWO WEEK SOFT OPENING HIKERS, BICYCLISTS AND A SCHOOL GROUP STAYING AT THE HOSTEL VOLUNTEERED VARIOUS SERVICES CONTRIBUTING TO ITS OPENING. OTHER OFFERS WERE MADE AT THAT TIME THAT THE HOSTEL WAS NOT PREPARED TO ACCEPT. WE WERE PLEASED THAT THE HOSTEL IMMEDIATELY GENERATED ENOUGH INCOME THAT THE TEMPORARY MANAGER WE HIRED COULD CONTINUE TO THE CLOSE OF THE 2021 SEASON, JUNE 1 OCTOBER 31 DURING WHICH IT SAW BETWEEN 100 TO 200 VOLUNTEERS. SEVEN HILLS HOSTEL PREVIOUSLY KNOWN, WHEN OWNED BY HIUSA, AS RICHMOND HOSTEL WAS PURCHASED BY PAH IN 2021. IN 2022, VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED MAINTENANCE TO BUILDINGS AND THE SURROUNDING GROUNDS THROUGH LANDSCAPING, PAINTING AND TRASH REMOVAL EFFORS. ADDITIONALLY, VOLUNTEERS HUNG DONATED ARTWORK ASSISTED WITH RECORD KEEPING AND GENERAL OFFICE DUTIES TO PREPARE THE HOSTEL FOR GUESTS.
Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Russell President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Henry Wixon Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Norbert Pink Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Holly Harness Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
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 | $5,500 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,500 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $58,307 |
| Investment income | $38 |
| 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 | $63,845 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $20,400 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,521 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $75 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,845 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,126 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $310 |
| Information technology | $3,749 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $58,263 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $43,413 |
| Insurance | $5,403 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $147,215 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $21,916 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $16,643 |
| 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 | $2,068,303 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,106,862 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,106,862 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,106,862 |