Birch Rock Camp
- Assets
- $3.1m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 45
- Location
- South Portland, ME
- Founding
- 06/1987
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 01-0376696
Organization Overview
Birch Rock Camp is located in South Portland, ME. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (N20) the organization is classified as: Camps, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Birch Rock Camp employed 45 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Birch Rock Camp is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Birch Rock Camp generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.7% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BIRCH ROCK CAMP IS DEDICATED TO GIVING BOYS AN ADVENTUROUS SUMMER EXPERIENCE THAT BUILDS SELF-CONFIDENCE, BROADENS ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND STRENGTHENS CHARACTER. OUR BACK-TO-BASICS PROGRAM EMPHASIZES ENJOYMENT AND STEWARDSHIP OF NATURE, AND MASTERY OF TRADITIONAL CAMPING SKILLS. WE MODEL LIVES OF SIMPLICITY, CREATIVITY AND ENDURING FRIENDSHIP. WE FOSTER A WELCOMING AND ACCEPTING ATMOSPHERE WHERE CAMPERS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS FEEL VALUED AND INCLUDED. WITH OUR MOTTO, HELP THE OTHER FELLOW, WE ENCOURAGE BOYS TO GROW IN GENEROSITY, INTEGRITY AND MUTUAL SUPPORT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SET APART BY OUR SMALL SIZE AND FOCUS ON NON-COMPETITIVE ACHIEVEMENT, BIRCH ROCK CAMP HAS PROVIDED A SUMMER HOME FOR BOYS AGES 7 16 SINCE 1926. THE CAMPS MISSION IS TO CHALLENGE CAMPERS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR OWN LIVES, AND TO HELP THEM APPRECIATE THE NEEDS OF OTHERS IN EMPHASIZING OUR MOTTO: HELP THE OTHER FELLOW. BIRCH ROCKS PROGRAM PROMOTES THE WELL- ROUNDED DEVELOPMENT OF ITS CAMPERS BY BUILDING CHARACTER AND ENCOURAGING COOPERATION, CONFIDENCE, AND A WILLINGNESS TO TRY NEW THINGS. A PROUD AND ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION AND ACTIVE PARTNER WITH MAINE SUMMER CAMPS, BIRCH ROCKER IS AN OLD-FASHIONED BOYS RESIDENTIAL CAMP WHERE TRADITION AND HALLOWED RITUAL SURROUND EVERY ASPECT OF THE DAY FROM THE WAKEUP BELL TO THE LIGHTS-OUT CALL. OUR DAILY PROGRAM OFFERS THE RIGHT BALANCE OF STRUCTURE AND FREE CHOICE - AS WELL AS THE PERFECT BLEND OF ENERGETIC FUN, QUIET CONCENTRATION ON TASKS AND RELAXING DOWNTIME INCLUDING IN OUR UNIQUE LIBRARY. WHILE THERE ARE MANY ACTIVITIES (CAMPING TRIPS, SWIMMING, WATERCRAFT, FIELD SPORTS, ARTS, NATURE AND PRIMITIVE SKILLSETC.) TO CHOOSE FROM DAILY, EACH CAMPER IS REQUIRED TO SET GOALS FOR HIMSELF AND SET A PLAN FOR ACHIEVEMENT. LEARNING BY DOING AND SHARING IS HOW BIRCH ROCKERS BUILD MORE SELF-ESTEEM AND PERSONAL SUCCESS. THE BIRCH ROCK COMMUNITY IS DISTINGUISHED BY THE MANY CAMPERS AND COUNSELORS (3 TO 1 RATIO) WHO RETURN EACH YEAR, AND EVEN FOR DECADES. BIRCH ROCKERS ARE COMMITTED TO BEING THE FINEST MENTORS, AND PASSING ON OUR VALUES AND CHERISHED TRADITIONS TO GENERATIONS OF CAMPERS TO COME.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Mattson Camp Directo | Officer | 40 | $90,004 |
Richard Deering Alumni/comm | Officer | 40 | $100,000 |
Ryck Birch Assistant Se | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Bozzelli Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Becca Brewster Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ben Brewster Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $291,803 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,147 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $291,803 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $934,338 |
| Investment income | $21,347 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,290 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,245,198 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $190,004 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $145,004 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $257,249 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $43,836 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,990 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $11,325 |
| Advertising and promotion | $48,917 |
| Office expenses | $36,505 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $101,629 |
| Travel | $42,086 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $95,895 |
| Insurance | $57,178 |
| All other expenses | $13,846 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,097,759 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $257,568 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $263,455 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,447,002 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $550,555 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $568,473 |
| Total assets | $3,087,053 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $146,257 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $577,990 |
| Total liabilities | $724,247 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,473,567 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $889,239 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,087,053 |