Nonprofit · EIN 01-0211784
KETCHA OUTDOORS
Tax-exempt · SCARBOROUGH, ME 04074
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,937,251 | $2,445,493 | $491,758 | $2,987,189 | $257,688 | $2,729,501 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,302,589 | $2,348,684 | -$46,095 | $2,484,934 | $262,109 | $2,222,825 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $737,041
- Membership dues
- $19,340
- Program service revenue
- $1,651,147
- Investment income
- $77,279
- Net rental income
- $61,176
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$7,207
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $403,490
- Other revenue
- $471,784
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $101,445
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,521,476
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,845,428
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $5,850
- Accounting fees
- $30,971
- Travel
- $10,647
- Depreciation
- $56,960
- Program services (functional)
- $1,666,085
- Management and general (functional)
- $286,289
- Fundraising (functional)
- $493,119
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,484,934
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,987,189
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $257,688
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,729,501
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,044,788
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,614,827
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $114,674
- Gross receipts
- $3,082,986
- Employees
- 154
- Volunteers
- 242
- Year formed
- 1932
- State of legal domicile
- ME
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laragh Kavanagh | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $101,445 | $8,449 |
| Karen Stanley | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Cain | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erika Nelson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bob Brown | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Ogden | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Abbie Robinson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Claudia Shedd | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robby Perkins-High | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth Richardson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ken Kacere | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Houle | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laragh Kavanagh | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $93,857 | $363 |
| Jay Evans | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Cain | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Hicklin | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bob Brown | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Simon Hodshon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Houle | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Ogden | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Abbie Carter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Stanley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erika Nelson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Claudia Shedd | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robby Perkins-High | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Holly Martin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Jackson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 336 BLACK POINT RD, SCARBOROUGH, ME 04074-8676
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Karen Pelletier, 336 Black Point Road, Scarborough, ME 04074
- Signed the 990
- Laragh Kavanaugh, Finance Director
- Phone
- (207) 883-8977
- Website
- www.ketchaoutdoors.org
- Return prepared by
- Purdy Powers & Company
Mission
To provide equitable access to outdoor experiences and gear, promoting well-being, sustainability and resilient communities.
Program accomplishments
- Summer Day Camp is designed for kids, ages 4-14, and from all backgrounds and communities to be outdoors and active together, while building a strong sense of community and respect for the natural environment. This direct recreational experience develops friendship skills, and competence in outdoor pursuits such as swimming, archery, hiking and climbing techniques. In addition, kids are taught about conservation and sustainability through our environmental education program.Expenses $750,930 · revenue $1,651,147
- The Portland Gear Hub powered by Ketcha Outdoors is a full-service outdoor gear store in the East Bayside neighborhood of Portland. The Gear Hub refurbishes and redistributes reliable outdoor gear and bikes to increase equitable access to affordable, reliable gear and lower the barrier of entry for those interested in outdoor recreation and/or sustainable transportation. The Gear Hub's staff and volunteers also provide free and low-cost bicycle maintenance classes for youth and adults.Expenses $468,411 · revenue $403,490
- After School Care: After school students participate in outdoor activities with a different theme each day, for example: Arts and Crafts, Farm and Garden, Sports, Wilderness Exploration, STEM activities and free choice Friday. We also incorporate social emotional learning topics into our daily programming.Farm & Forest Preschool: Unique outdoor programming is offered in our nature-based preschool for kids ages 3-5. We practice place-based teaching, rooted in the Reggio Emilia approach, throughout our 107 acres of forest, fields, farm, and waterways. Our students are active outdoors year-round and in all types of weather, playing, learning, hiking and spending time at our farm and garden.Expenses $446,744 · revenue $61,087
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 01-0211784
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O43)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,987,189
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,082,986
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,937,251 | $2,445,493 | $2,987,189 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,302,589 | $2,348,684 | $2,484,934 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,383,220 | $2,240,759 | $2,368,071 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about KETCHA OUTDOORS
- What is the EIN of KETCHA OUTDOORS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KETCHA OUTDOORS is 01-0211784.
- Is KETCHA OUTDOORS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to KETCHA OUTDOORS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KETCHA OUTDOORS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of KETCHA OUTDOORS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did KETCHA OUTDOORS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of KETCHA OUTDOORS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Karen Pelletier.
- Who are the officers and directors of KETCHA OUTDOORS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $101,445 (Laragh Kavanagh, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does KETCHA OUTDOORS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,937,251, expenses of $2,445,493 and total assets of $2,987,189 at year end.
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