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Nonprofit · EIN 99-2544901

THORPEWOOD

Tax-exempt · FREDERICK, MD 21701

Financials

$669K$598K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THORPEWOOD by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$668,596$597,596$71,000$62,843$6,105$56,738
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$653,342
Program service revenue
$11,005
Investment income
$680
Net rental income
$3,569
Other revenue
$3,569

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$84,141
Other salaries and wages
$210,588
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$339,510
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$46,393
Program services (functional)
$395,310
Management and general (functional)
$176,846
Fundraising (functional)
$25,440

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$62,843
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,105
Net assets, end of year
$56,738
Net assets without donor restrictions
$56,738
Gross receipts
$668,596
Employees
11
Volunteers
36
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
MD

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KAILI VAN WAVERENEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$84,141
PAUL KAZYAKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
MELISSA WILLHOUSESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
KIM WILSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
ANDY NICHOLSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PHYLLIS YORKMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DETRIC KEMPMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SAM BUHRMANMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KRISTEN SPEARMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
801 N EAST ST STE 3, FREDERICK, MD 21701-8001
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
12805-A Mink Farm Road, Thurmont MD 21788
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
SAM BUHRMAN, 12805-A MINK FARM ROAD, THURMONT, MD 21788
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Kaili van Waveren, 6896 Meadowpoint End, New Market MD 21774
Signed the 990
SAM BUHRMAN, TREASURER
Phone
(301) 271-2823
Return prepared by
LSWG PA

Mission

THORPEWOOD'S MISSION IS TO RECONNECT HUMANS AND NATURE TO PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ECOTHERAPY - A NATURE-BASED MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
    Expenses $387,727
  • UMBRELLA PROJECT - BACKPACKING, HIKING, AND OTHER OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR THE ADULTS WHO ARE GRIEVING THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE.
    Expenses $7,551 · revenue $14,574
  • NONCLINICAL COMMUNITY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS: FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND NATURE EDUCATION; WELLNESS; WHILE CONTINUING TO PROMOTE WELLNESS, CONNECTION; TEAMBUILDING; AND RECREATION.
    Expenses $32

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
99-2544901
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$62,843
Income (IRS master file)
$668,596

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$668,596$597,596$62,843XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Kaili van Waveren
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 99-2544901).

Questions about THORPEWOOD

What is the EIN of THORPEWOOD?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THORPEWOOD is 99-2544901.
Is THORPEWOOD tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to THORPEWOOD tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THORPEWOOD 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 THORPEWOOD due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THORPEWOOD last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THORPEWOOD?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SAM BUHRMAN.
Who are the officers and directors of THORPEWOOD?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $84,141 (KAILI VAN WAVEREN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does THORPEWOOD have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $668,596, expenses of $597,596 and total assets of $62,843 at year end.

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