Contact:

Deborah Ruhe, Executive Director

218 Holland Street

Somerville, MA   02144

T:  617.718.7990 x24

F:  617.718.7995

E:  druhe@usahostels.org

www.capecodhostels.org

www.usahostels.org

Founded:  1948

Mission:

To help all, especially the young, gain a greater understanding of the world and its people through hostelling.

Major Programs:

Hostel Accommodations:

Serving youth groups, recreational organizations and foreign and domestic travelers. Hostels provide dormitory sleeping arrangements, shared bathrooms, common areas for socializing, self-serve kitchens, discounted recreational and cultural opportunities.

YOUTH Program (Youth Opportunities Unlimited Through Hostelling):

Providing opportunities for inner city youth groups to visit Martha's Vineyard, experience a hostel stay and island cultural, historical and recreational activities.

Discover the World:  Girl Scouts Go Hostelling:

A Hostelling International-USA Participatory Patch for Girl Scouts Ages 11 to 17.

501(c)(3)?  Yes

Form 990 Filed?  Yes

Basic Financial Information:  as of 3/31/05

Total Income:  $746,580

Total Expenses:  $593,585

Total Assets:  $1,279,405

Total Liabilities:  $83,757

Board Members:

Neil Clark, President

John Yonce, Vice President

Richard Beigun, Treasurer

Joliannah Dart, Secretary

Stephan Chait

Paul Cornacchini

Kimberly Hirsh

Gloria Ho

Margot Hoerrner

Liane Luke

David Noble

Daria Ovide

Ann Parker

Rebecca Smith

Rory Valas