Camp Encourage is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Camp Encourage employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Camp Encourage 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, Camp Encourage generated $621.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $507.9k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.7% per year over the past 5 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
THROUGH CAMPS AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES, THE MISSION OF CAMP ENCOURAGE IS TO PROVIDE YOUTH ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES IN WHICH THEY BUILD THE KNOWLEDGE, COURAGE, AND SKILLS TO BE EMPOWERED PARTICIPANTS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CAMP ENCOURAGE PROVIDED PROGRAMMING FOCUSED ON SOCIAL EMOTIONAL WELLNESS AND LIFE SKILLS THROUGH: ONE SPRING DAY CAMP FOR 33 CAMPERS (32 AUTISTIC, 1 PEER); TWO SIGNATURE SUMMER CAMPS (EACH FOUR-DAYS, THREE-NIGHTS OVERNIGHT CAMP EXPERIENCE) FOR 101 CAMPERS (81 AUTISTIC, 20 PEERS); ONE FALL OVERNIGHT WEEKEND CAMP FOR 33 AUTISTIC CAMPERS; ONE ALUMNI REUNION DAY CAMP FOR 15 ADULTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM; AND FOUR FREE CAMP FAMILY SOCIAL GATHERINGS: 1) A PICNIC FOR 54 INDIVIDUALS THAT INCLUDED YARD GAMES, CRAFTS, CANOEING, FISHING, AND ICE CREAM; 2) A PANEL OF AUTISTICS WITH 59 GUESTS IN ATTENDANCE; 3) SWIMMING FOR 50 INDIVIDUALS; AND 4) A HOLIDAY GATHERING FOR 95. CAMPERS WERE PROVIDED $56,515 IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CAMP. UNIQUE ASPECTS OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDE: DIRECT SOCIAL INSTRUCTIONS; SENSORY SUPPORTS; VISUAL STRATEGIES; POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS; PEER MODELS; ROPES COURSE AND/OR ZIPLINE; TRADITIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES SUCH AS HORSEBACK RIDING, ARCHERY, FISHING, SWIMMING, HAYRIDES, ART ACTIVITIES, AND SINGING AROUND THE CAMPFIRE; AND ACTIVITIES TAILORED TO THE INDIVIDUAL CAMPERS INTERESTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kelly N Lee Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $64,330 |
Heidi Erenberg Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Buktovich Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Schylon Kubic Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Madi Holcomb Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Erin Cowan Board Member | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $1,212 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $80,935 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $380,845 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,139 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $462,992 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $170,812 |
Investment income | $13,012 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$25,123 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $621,693 |
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. | $56,515 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $64,330 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,543 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $113,429 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $18,617 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,720 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $12,898 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $37,936 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $17,561 |
Information technology | $9,381 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $19,031 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $2,008 |
Insurance | $5,237 |
All other expenses | $35,680 |
Total functional expenses | $507,856 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $202,666 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $350,627 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $22,500 |
Accounts receivable, net | $3,574 |
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 | $24,934 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,566 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $33,345 |
Total assets | $641,212 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,151 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $32,074 |
Total liabilities | $39,225 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $501,911 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $100,076 |
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 | $641,212 |