Special Funds
Echo Hill Outdoor School proudly acknowledges the following funds for scholarships, the historic boats, and ensuring the future of the school.
THE EHOS SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND
Established in 2019, the EHOS Scholarship Endowment Fund is designed to supplement tuition for public and private school children who would not be able to attend our programs without financial assistance. In turn, the additional funding is invested right back into our programs by covering equipment costs, historic boat maintenance, staff training, and capital improvements on our campus.
The Fund is intended for any gift but it is especially for foundation, corporate, and planned or estate gifts that will, by their very nature, make a profound impact on the School. This endowment fund, by design, will go directly to support our ongoing needs and secure the future of the School.
Michael F. Hertz Historic boat fund
The Michael F. Hertz Historic Boat Fund help preservation of Echo Hill Outdoor School’s historic boats, including the Skipjack Elsworth (built in 1901), the Buyboat Annie D (built in 1957), and the authentic Chesapeake Bay workboats, Spirit and Twilight (built in 1944 and 1911, respectively). These vessels are used to teach students about the Bay and its ecosystems as well as the history and culture of the region. They are a valuable resource and directly support the school’s mission.
The fund was established by Ronnie Edelman, Michael’s wife, to recognize his friendship with fellow Echo Hill Outdoor School founders and his devotion to the school, which he faithfully served as board member for 40 years.
Michael Hertz, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Civil Division, served the U.S. Department of Justice with distinction for over 36 years. A tireless advocate, Mike’s work in combating fraud against the government resulted in tens of billions of dollars recovered for the U.S. Treasury and federal and state programs.
He received numerous awards throughout his career, including the Stanley D. Rose Award in 2002, the Civil Division’s highest honor.
Heart Camp at Echo Hill Outdoor School
Heart Camp is a partnership begun in 2008 between Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and EHOS. This special camp is designed to provide a recreational week of laughter, fun, and childhood magic for pediatric patients who have had heart and/or lung transplants or who have pulmonary hypertension. CHOP medical and child specialists accompany the campers for this amazing week of independence away from home, full of joy in the out-of-doors.
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.
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.
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.
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.