Support the School
Echo Hill Outdoor School works hard to provide quality programming at an affordable price. Tuition comprises most of our revenue and this income directly funds our programs. However, tuition does not cover our entire operating cost. To make up the difference, Echo Hill depends on the generosity of individuals, corporations, foundations, local, state and federal governments for donations and grants. Support from these sources is vital to helping Echo Hill Outdoor School continue to make a difference in students' lives.
Every contribution no matter the size is important to Echo Hill Outdoor School.
We are thankful for the support of the many foundations as well as the Maryland
State Department of Education, United
Way of Kent County and EarthShare
Mid-Atlantic.
Grants from these various sources help Echo Hill Outdoor School to provide programming and scholarships for students from public schools in Baltimore City, Kent County, Talbot County and Washington, DC.
Ways to Support Echo Hill Outdoor School
Donations of cash, securities, and property are wonderful ways to support Echo Hill Outdoor School. The advantage to you, the Donor, is a tax deduction for your contribution and the knowledge that the donation directly provides positive outdoor educational experiences for students of all ages.
Echo Hill Outdoor School is grateful for all donations because they provide much needed funds that help us with our mission. Contributions are used to provide scholarships for students, staff training, maintenance for our fleet of historic boats and other top priorities.
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Cash and Credit Card Contributions
The most popular way to donate is to make a cash contribution by check or credit card. Echo Hill Outdoor School is a 501(c)(3) private, non-profit educational organization.
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PLEASE NOTE: If you are making a gift earmarked for a particular restricted fund, please note the designation in the memo line of your check or inform us with a note or email to info@ehos.org. You may also be interested in giving a gift in honor or memory of someone. If so, please provide us with the individual’s name and contact information so we can inform them of your contribution. Have questions or need assistance? Call us at 410-348-5880 or email info@ehos.org.
Special Funds
Echo Hill Outdoor School proudly acknowledges the following funds for scholarships, the historic boats, and ensuring the future of the school:
The Cameron O’Neill-Mullin Scholarship Fund for Annie D Trips
This fund provides scholarships to deserving children for a 5-Day
trip aboard the buy boat Annie D each summer. The family and friends of
Cameron O’Neill-Mullin established this fund in her memory.
Kenny Buten Memorial Fund
The Kenny Buten Memorial Fund provides full and partial scholarships
to local children of Outstanding Character for Echo Hill Outdoor School’s
summer Explore trips. This fund was established by Kenny’s fellow staff
members in his memory.
Paul “Monkee” Graboff Memorial Fund
The Paul “Monkee” Graboff Memorial Fund provides scholarships
for groups of students needing financial assistance to attend Echo Hill Outdoor
School’s educational programs. Board member Leslie Morgenthal and her
husband Richard established this fund to honor Paul Graboff, a former staff
member.
Seth Meiller Memorial Fund
The Seth Meiller Memorial Fund provides partial funding to Baltimore
City Public School groups attending Echo Hill Outdoor School programs. The fund
was established by the Meiller Foundation in memory of the Meiller’s son,
Seth Meiller. Seth was a staff member at Echo Hill Outdoor School.
Echo Hill Outdoor School Endowment Fund
The Fund provides support for the operations, capital needs, and programs
of Echo Hill Outdoor School. This Fund, managed by the Mid-Shore
Community Foundation, helps to secure the future of Echo Hill Outdoor School.
The Fleet Fund
The Fleet Fund helps support the preservation of Echo Hill Outdoor
School’s historic boats.
Other Ways to Give
Work Place Giving Programs
Workplace charitable-giving programs offer city, county, state and federal
employees the opportunity to contribute to charities using the convenience
of payroll deduction. Contact your company's Human Resources Department
for information.
Echo Hill Outdoor School participates in the following workplace giving programs:
Combined Federal Campaign - CFC# 83862
Maryland Charity Campaign - MCC# 4668
Combined Charity Campaign for Baltimore City - CCC# 7651
United Way of Kent County
Echo Hill Outdoor School participates in the United Way of Kent County campaign.
United Way of Kent County contributes to summer scholarships for Kent County
Public School children. Kent County, MD residents can contribute through their
workplace giving campaigns. Others may contribute through the United Way of
Kent County campaign by sending a check payable to the United Way of Kent County,
P.O. Box 594, Chestertown, Maryland 21620. Please indicate that your gift is
designated for Echo Hill Outdoor School.
Matching Gifts
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs which match the contributions
of their employees. To determine if your company participates in this program,
contact your human resources department. Your spouse’s employer may also
participate. If so, obtain the necessary paperwork and forward to Echo Hill
Outdoor School. We will handle it from there. Some companies now send their
matching gift information via email. If this is the case, please let us know
so we can expect it.
Stock Gifts
Contributions can also be made through stock and other securities. The donor
will receive a tax deduction for the current, full market value of the stock.
If you plan to donate stock, please have your broker contact the school’s
broker George McLaughlin at SmithBarney, (410) 778-1244. You will need to provide
the type of stock, amount of stock and appropriate date of transfer.
Real Estate
Echo Hill Outdoor School has received several gifts of real estate in past years.
The gifts have covered a range of areas from staff housing, campus
enhancements and funding to support our programs. If you are interested
in making a gift of real estate, please contact us at 410-348-5880 or info@ehos.org.
Bequests
Donors may make a gift to Echo Hill Outdoor School by including the school in
their will. Please check with your attorney to make the necessary arrangements.
If you are making a planned gift, we encourage you to let us know of your intentions.
Boat and Equipment Donations
Echo Hill Outdoor School accepts boats and related equipment of all types as
donations. Some vessels and equipment are used by Echo Hill for our programming.
Oftentimes, the donated vessels and items are not appropriate for our needs;
in this case, the item will be placed for sale with proceeds benefiting Echo
Hill Outdoor School’s programs.
If you are interested in donating a boat or equipment, please contact us at 410-348-5880 or info@ehos.org , 13655 Bloomingneck Road, Worton, MD 21678.
