Franconia Mennonite Camp Association Inc, operating under the name Spruce Lake Retreat, is located in Canadensis, PA. The organization was established in 1986. 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, Spruce Lake Retreat employed 212 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Spruce Lake Retreat 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, Spruce Lake Retreat generated $7.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.0% per year over the past 7 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:
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THE VISION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO "POINT PEOPLE TOWARD CHRIST IN OUR OUTDOOR SETTING" BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHRISTIAN NURTURE, MEDITATION, FELLOWSHIP AND RECREATION IN AN INFORMAL, NATURAL SETTING FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, ADULTS AND FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS CHURCH AND CHURCH RELATED GROUPS FOR SPIRITUAL RETREATS, INVITING PEOPLE TO REFOCUS ON THEIR RELATIONSHIPS WITH GOD AND OTHERS (23,078 GUESTS SERVED).
THE ORGANIZATION CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO REFOCUS THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST, OUR CENTER OF LIFE. THROUGH WORSHIP, TEACHING, FELLOWSHIP AND RECREATION, PEOPLE CAN TAKE A DEEP BREATH, LOOK EACH OTHER IN THE EYE AND COME AWAY RESTORED IN BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT (1,829 GUESTS SERVED).
THE ORGANIZATION USES WILDERNESS ADVENTURES TO POINT YOUNG PEOPLE TOWARDS CHRIST (995 GUESTS SERVED).
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES "CHRIST-CENTERED DISCOVERIES IN AN OUTDOOR SETTING" IN THE LIVES AND EXPERIENCES OF HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES, CHRISTIAN SCHOOL STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND PARENTS (980 GUESTS SERVED). EXPENSES - 196,634 (INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0), REVENUE - 154,460 THE ORGANIZATION SERVES THE LOCAL COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A DAY CAMP EXPERIENCE FOR THE CHILDREN OF LOCAL FAMILIES IN A NURTURING, NATURAL SETTING - TEACHING ABOUT OUR CREATOR, PROMOTING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, ENTERTAINING WITH CLEAN, WHOLESOME FUN(1,483 GUESTS SERVED). EXPENSES - 288,120 (INCLUDING GRANTS OF 4,239), REVENUE - 220,887
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mark Swartley CEO | Officer | 40 | $130,639 |
Daryl Hackman Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Quincy Longacre Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert H Nice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brendan Mcgill Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ken Clemmer Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Charles W Grim Construction Inc Construction | 12/30/20 | $496,586 |
Papillon & Moyer Excavating Excavating, Pav | 12/30/20 | $115,641 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $117,484 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,457,264 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,743,725 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,318,473 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,297,555 |
Investment income | $30,797 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$269 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$9,494 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $112,556 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $7,776,288 |
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. | $25,457 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $148,594 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $74,296 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,880,225 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,864 |
Other employee benefits | $423,394 |
Payroll taxes | $161,986 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $60 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,300 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,656 |
Fees for services: Other | $59,244 |
Advertising and promotion | $16,175 |
Office expenses | $70,429 |
Information technology | $73,542 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,029,104 |
Travel | $60,456 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $68,220 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,062,487 |
Insurance | $200 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $5,895,879 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $990,537 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,504,928 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $215,160 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $183,456 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $116,472 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $22,300,293 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $367,906 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $25,678,752 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $262,259 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $4,529,548 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,257,922 |
Total liabilities | $6,049,729 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $17,988,790 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,640,233 |
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 | $25,678,752 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Franconia Mennonite Camp Association Inc has recieved totaling $74,201.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: GROWTH | $74,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $201 |
Beg. Balance | $321,328 |
Earnings | $51,181 |
Admin Expense | $3,602 |
Grants | -$5,170 |
Ending Balance | $363,737 |
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Ramapo For Children Inc New York, NY | $10,937,296 | $6,513,024 |
Gospel Volunteers Inc Speculator, NY | $22,831,003 | $9,014,614 |
Camp Hachsharamoshava Of N Y Inc Honesdale, PA | $10,223,391 | $7,675,937 |
Calleva Inc Poolesville, MD | $7,950,214 | $6,198,564 |
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Camp Ramah In The Poconos Bala Cynwyd, PA | $11,768,161 | $7,878,959 |
Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds Inc Pearl River, NY | $6,361,137 | $5,869,898 |
Franconia Mennonite Camp Association Inc Canadensis, PA | $25,678,752 | $7,776,288 |
Jewish Camp And Conference Service Inc Rockville, MD | $15,388,915 | $6,681,183 |
Midwest Campers Inc Beachwood, OH | $948,560 | $5,680,943 |