Surprise Lake Camp is located in Cold Spring, NY. The organization was established in 1923. According to its NTEE Classification (N20) the organization is classified as: Camps, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Surprise Lake Camp employed 184 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Surprise Lake 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 12/2021, Surprise Lake Camp generated $3.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.0%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF SURPRISE LAKE CAMP IS TO PROVIDE A HIGH QUALITY JEWISH EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS THAT IS SAFE, FUN AND PROMOTES PERSONAL GROWTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SINCE 1902, SURPRISE LAKE CAMP (SLC) HAS PROVIDED A HAVEN FOR CHILDREN IN THE BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAINS OF COLD SPRING, NY. WHAT MAKES SLC THE BEST IS THE BEAUTY OF THE SITE, THE RICHNESS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE PROGRAM, THE SENSE OF HISTORY AND TRADITION, AND THE MAGIC WE CREATE WHEN THE WHOLE THING COMES TOGETHER. WE ARE PARTICULARLY PROUD OF OUR OPEN, INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY THAT IS SENSITIVE TO THE NEEDS OF INTERFAITH AND DIVERSE FAMILIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Bradley Solmsen Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $126,127 |
Sheryl Kirschenbaum Camp Director | 40 | $122,648 | |
Eve Rubinstein Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Zbar President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matthew Grosshandler Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cindy Shmerler Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Sabatini Builders Construction Services | 12/30/21 | $343,871 |
Kandle Dining Services Inc Food Services | 12/30/21 | $571,054 |
Church Mutual Insurance Services | 12/30/21 | $101,762 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $1,294,425 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,294,425 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,420,494 |
Investment income | $178,863 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,893,782 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $500,318 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $104,156 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $52,078 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,183,661 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $51,691 |
Other employee benefits | $194,441 |
Payroll taxes | $73,759 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,594 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $52,247 |
Information technology | $71,885 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $71,480 |
Travel | $114,941 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $1,910 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $403,404 |
Insurance | $113,213 |
All other expenses | $67,621 |
Total functional expenses | $4,438,796 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $678,723 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $115,018 |
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 | $26,736 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,396,166 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,182,221 |
Investments—other securities | $4,779 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $290,510 |
Total assets | $16,694,153 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,142 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $406,433 |
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 | $1,776,462 |
Other liabilities | $290,510 |
Total liabilities | $2,482,547 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,842,050 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,369,556 |
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 | $16,694,153 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Surprise Lake Camp has recieved totaling $138,969.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Foundation For Jewish Camp Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: capacity expansion | $76,000 |
American Gift Fund Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $15,000 |
Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,780 |
V&l Marx Foundation Scarsdale, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE | $10,000 |
Rosalie Katz Family Foundation Inc White Plains, NY PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,098 |
Beg. Balance | $7,868,145 |
Earnings | $1,087,690 |
Net Contributions | $768,406 |
Other Expense | $537,241 |
Ending Balance | $9,187,000 |
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Ramapo For Children Inc New York, NY | $10,937,296 | $6,513,024 |
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