Living Waters Bible Camp Inc

Organization Overview

Living Waters Bible Camp Inc is located in Westby, WI. The organization was established in 1970. 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, Living Waters Bible Camp Inc employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Living Waters Bible Camp 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 12/2023, Living Waters Bible Camp Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.0% per year over the past 8 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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REACH, TRAIN, AND EQUIP INDIVIDUALS TO BECOME SERVANT LEADERS THROUGH THE TRUTH OF GOD'S WORD, INTENTIONAL GODLY RELATIONSHIPS, AND LEARNING ADVENTURES IN HIS CREATION. OUR VISION IS TO BE A CHRISTIAN RESOURCE FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CREATION EXPERIENCE IN THE MIDWEST. OUR ENDS STATEMENT IS THAT CAMPERS WILL BECOME CHRIST FOLLOWERS WHO ARE SERVANT LEADERS AND LIVE OUT A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW. THE CORPORATION OPERATES THE CAMP FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. TRAINING IS PROVIDED FOR STAFF TO EQUIP THEM TO SERVE AT CAMPS AND IN VARIOUS MISSION ACTIVITIES. CAMPERS ARE TAUGHT THE WONDERS OF CREATION THROUGH A WELL-EQUIPPED NATURE CENTER MUSEUM, A PLANETARIUM, A TELESCOPE, AND HANDS-ON STUDIES OF ROCKS,CAVES, TREES, VEGETATION, LAKES AND STREAMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LIVING WATERS BIBLE CAMP CONDUCTED THROUGH 12 SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS, HELD FROM JUNE THROUGH AUGUST, THAT SERVED 758 CAMPERS WHO SPENT 4,064 CAMPER DAYS AT CAMP. EACH SESSION WAS CONDUCTED FOR THE SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONAL,SOCIAL, AND PHYSICAL BENEFIT OF THE CAMPERS AS THEY LEARNED ABOUT THE LORD THROUGH BIBLE STUDY, NATURE PROGRAMS THAT REFLECT THE BIBLICALACCOUNT OF CREATION, AND CHALLENGE COURSE/TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITIES. EACH SESSION ALSO PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW IN SERVING OTHERS, PREPARING CAMPERS TO BE LEADERS AND ROLE MODELS THROUGH SERVICE IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES, CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, AND AT HOME. 21 LIVING WATERS SPONSORED EVENTS WERE CONDUCTED THAT SERVED 1,090 CAMPERS WHO SPENT 1,223 CAMPER DAYS AT CAMP. EACH SESSION WAS CONDUCTED WITH THE FOCUS OF INDIVIDUALS GROWING IN THEIR PERSONAL WALK WITH THE LORD, STRENGTHENING FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS, AND SERVICE, SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: YOUNG ADULT RETREAT, LADIES RETREAT, FATHER/SON RETREAT, MOTHER/DAUGHTER RETREAT, AND MEXICO MISSION TRIP. CAMP HOSTED 26 SCHOOL GROUPS, PRIMARILY PRIVATE SCHOOLS, THAT SERVED 1,361 STUDENTS WHO SPENT 1,216 CPER DAYS AT CAMP. EACH SCHOOL SELECTED EITHER A NATURE PROGRAM OR SERVANT LEADERSHIP TRACK TO DEVELOP THEIR STUDENTS FURTHER EDUCATIONALLY, SPIRITUALLY, AND SOCIALLY THROUGH TIMES OF BIBLE STUDY, NATURE PROGRAMS, CHALLENGE COURSE, AND TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITIES.CAMP HOSTED 23 GUEST GROUPS THAT SERVED 773 GUESTS WHO SPENT 1,336 CAMPERS DAYS AT CAMP. EACH GROUP WAS AFFORDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHING, ACTIVITIES, NATURE PROGRAMS, AND TIME TO DEVELOP INTENTIONAL GODLY RELATIONSHIPS AMONGST THEIR GROUP.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Michael Balk
Chairman
$0
Keith Leverentz
Member
$0
Josiah Sanner
Secretary
$0
Caleb Moses
Member
$0
Theo Habel
Member
$0
Brian Vanden Heuvel
Member
$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$583,711
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $6,916
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$583,711
Total Program Service Revenue$526,722
Investment income $4,038
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 $18,130
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,141,584

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