Trail Blazer Camps Inc
- Assets
- $4.7m
- Revenue
- $3.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 377
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 04/1937
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 13-1771421
Organization Overview
Trail Blazer Camps Inc is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 1937. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Trail Blazer Camps Inc employed 377 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Trail Blazer Camps Inc 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 08/2021, Trail Blazer Camps Inc generated $3.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.5% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SKILLS FOR CITY YOUTH BY OUTDOOR EXPERIMENTAL EDUCATION, YEAR-ROUND MENTORING, LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EXPANSION OF DAY CAMP PROGRAM, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AND OVERNIGHT PROGRAM- EACH PROGRAM HAS GROWN RAPIDLY SINCE 2016 ENSURING EACH DAY IS FILLED WITH OUTDOOR ADVENTURES WITH A SCHEDULE DETERMINED BY THE INTERESTS OF THE GROUP.OUTDOOR EXPERIMENTAL ADVENTURES- EACH SUMMER, CHILDREN FROM THE TRI-STATE AREA COME TO TRAILBLAZERS TO EXPERIENCE A UNIQUE ADVENTURE IN WHICH THEY ENGAGE IN A VARIETY OF ADVENTURE-BASED ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES, SELF-CONFIDENCE, EMPATHY, PEACEFUL CONFLICT RESOLUTION, COMMUNICATION, AND LOVE OF LEARNING.ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION- TRAIL BLAZER'S PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE A PERSONAL CONNECTION WITH THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS LEAVE WITH AN UNDERSTANDING THAT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT IS EVERYWHERE WE LIVE, WORK, AND LEARN, RATHER THAN SOMETHING WE GET AWAY TO. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THENATURE CONSERVANCY OF NEW JERSEY, WE OFFER CUSTOM PROGRAMS IN THE FORM OF OVERNIGHT TRIPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
EXPANSION OF DAY CAMP PROGRAM, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AND OVERNIGHT PROGRAM- EACH PROGRAM HAS GROWN RAPIDLY SINCE 2016 ENSURING EACH DAY IS FILLED WITH OUTDOOR ADVENTURES WITH A SCHEDULE DETERMINED BY THE INTERESTS OF THE GROUP.OUTDOOR EXPERIMENTAL ADVENTURES- EACH SUMMER, CHILDREN FROM THE TRI-STATE AREA COME TO TRAILBLAZERS TO EXPERIENCE A UNIQUE ADVENTURE IN WHICH THEY ENGAGE IN A VARIETY OF ADVENTURE-BASED ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES, SELF-CONFIDENCE, EMPATHY, PEACEFUL CONFLICT RESOLUTION, COMMUNICATION, AND LOVE OF LEARNING.ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION- TRAIL BLAZER'S PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE A PERSONAL CONNECTION WITH THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS LEAVE WITH AN UNDERSTANDING THAT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT IS EVERYWHERE WE LIVE, WORK, AND LEARN, RATHER THAN SOMETHING WE GET AWAY TO. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THENATURE CONSERVANCY OF NEW JERSEY, WE OFFER CUSTOM PROGRAMS IN THE FORM OF OVERNIGHT TRIPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Riel Peerbooms Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $152,511 |
Marc Hyman Co-Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Louis Milea Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Grace S Kuridan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Hugh Babowal Co-Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ryan Goodman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $389,349 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $658,975 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,048,324 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,419,157 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $3,481,135 |
| 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. | $152,511 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,652 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,393,747 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $129,659 |
| Payroll taxes | $118,533 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $69,475 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $85,100 |
| Advertising and promotion | $105,273 |
| Office expenses | $34,789 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $256,058 |
| Travel | $123,200 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $1,015 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $61,130 |
| Insurance | $49,102 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,704,625 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $952,435 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $771,600 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,154,735 |
| 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 | $292,977 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,484,547 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $10,751 |
| Total assets | $4,667,045 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $116,716 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,022,180 |
| 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 | $173,140 |
| Total liabilities | $1,312,036 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,817,190 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,537,819 |
| 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 | $4,667,045 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Trail Blazer Camps Inc has recieved totaling $324,512.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND FULFILL THE CHALLENGE MATCH | $150,000 |
Victoria Foundation Inc Newark, NJ PURPOSE: RENEWAL: SUMMER OVERNIGHT ADVENTURE CAMP | $45,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $37,129 |
American Camping Association Inc Martinsville, IN PURPOSE: Program Support | $15,950 |
Victoria Foundation Inc Newark, NJ PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE PARTICIPATION OF NEWARK YOUTHS IN THE RESIDENTIAL SUMMER OUTDOOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM | $15,000 |
Hyde And Watson Foundation Warren Township, NJ PURPOSE: PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS. | $12,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $2,184,294 |
| Earnings | $192,239 |
| Net Contributions | $540,044 |
| Other Expense | $35,330 |
| Ending Balance | $2,881,247 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Jpc Charities Newark, NJ | $110,330,624 | $14,483,540 |
Good Sports Inc Braintree, MA | $15,718,989 | $17,640,081 |
Exploration School Inc Norwood, MA | $30,976,539 | $12,294,773 |
West Side Center For Community Life Inc New York, NY | $9,114,399 | $14,422,692 |
Camp Harbor View Foundation Inc Boston, MA | $69,208,202 | $14,199,041 |
Utec Inc Lowell, MA | $20,133,809 | $14,604,530 |
Shira Association Inc Brooklyn, NY | $274,073 | $8,368,956 |
Chdfs Inc New York, NY | $4,427,558 | $6,216,072 |
Metropolitan Development Center Inc Brooklyn, NY | $2,978,131 | $7,487,789 |
Deal Sephardic Youth Center Inc Oakhurst, NJ | $15,545,893 | $7,918,218 |
Exalt Youth New York, NY | $8,260,540 | $8,836,761 |
Nyc Kids Rise Inc Long Island City, NY | $4,984,268 | $4,157,127 |