Experience Camps is located in Westport, CT. The organization was established in 2009. 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 09/2023, Experience Camps employed 170 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Experience Camps 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 09/2023, Experience Camps generated $4.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.1m during the year ending 09/2023. 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
EXPERIENCE CAMPS PROVIDES BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT TO GRIEVING CHILDREN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EXPERIENCE CAMPS, WHICH COMMENCED OPERATING IN 2009, IS A NATIONAL NONPROFIT FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE DEATH OF A PARENT, SIBLING, OR PRIMARY CAREGIVER. WE OPERATE 13 NO-COST OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS AT LOCATIONS IN 7 STATES, SERVING CHILDREN AND TEENS FROM NEARLY EVERY US STATE AND NINE COUNTRIES. ADDITIONALLY, WE APPLY INSIGHT GAINED THROUGHOUT THE LAST 14 YEARS - TOTALING HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF HOURS SPENT WITH GRIEVING KIDS - TO BUILDING EXPERT-DRIVEN DIGITAL CONTENT THAT SUPPORTS MILLIONS OF GRIEVING CHILDREN YEAR-ROUND. THROUGH COMPASSION, CONNECTION, AND PLAY, WE ALLOW GRIEVING CHILDREN TO EMBODY A LIFE FULL OF HOPE AND POSSIBILITY. BY AMPLIFYING THEIR VOICES, WE ARE CREATING A MORE GRIEF-SENSITIVE CULTURE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Brian Beach Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ashley Pelzel Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Vishal Amin Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Aron Weingard Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Nicole Van Valen Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Lisa Tortolani Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $688,484 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,263,103 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $300,015 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,951,587 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $138,492 |
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 | $4,091,479 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $179,405 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,608,145 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $159,581 |
Payroll taxes | $152,562 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $59,815 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $311,587 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,705 |
Office expenses | $55,126 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $37,052 |
Travel | $158,800 |
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 | $900 |
Insurance | $41,386 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $4,121,442 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $695,182 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $69,474 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $384,835 |
Accounts receivable, net | $10,605 |
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 | $7,903 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,725 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,570,397 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $70,566 |
Total assets | $5,810,687 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $263,078 |
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 | $68,878 |
Total liabilities | $331,956 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,090,646 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $388,085 |
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 | $5,810,687 |