Camping & Education Foundation
- Assets
- $16.4m
- Revenue
- $4.6m
- Investments
- $360.8k
- Employees
- 147
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH
- Founding
- 11/1963
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 31-0650653
Organization Overview
Camping & Education Foundation is located in Cincinnati, OH. The organization was established in 1963. 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, Camping & Education Foundation employed 147 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Camping & Education Foundation 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, Camping & Education Foundation generated $4.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.7% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUMMER WILDERNESS ADVENTURE CAMPS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS THAT OFFER CANOEING, KAYAKING, BACKPACKING, AND MOUNTAINEERING EXPERIENCES IN ADDITION TO A RICH IN-CAMP PROGRAM OF NATIVE AMERICAN DANCING, ARTS AND CRAFTS, WOODSMANSHIP, ARCHERY, ETC. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION HAS ESTABLISHED A REMOTE TRIPPING OUTPOST IN SOUTHERN ONTARIO AND AN URBAN WILDERNESS PROGRAM IN CINCINNATI, OHO.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUMMER CAMP FOR BOYS (CAMP KOOCH-I-CHING) OPERATED OUTSIDE INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN. THE PURPOSE IS TO TEACH YOUNG MEN TO LIVE IN HARMONY WITH NATURE, DEVELOP THEIR OUTDOOR SKILLS AND ABILITIES AND SENSE OF SERVICE TO OTHERS. THE HEART OF OUR SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM ARE OUR WILDERNESS TRIPS WHICH EXPLORE THE CANADIAN CANOEING WATERWAYS FROM SOUTHERN ONTARIO TO THE NORTHERN REGION OF HUDSON BAY. DUE TO THE VACCINATION MANDATE ISSUED BY THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT, WE WERE NOT ABLE TO ACCESS OUR TRADITIONAL ROUTES AND HAD TO PIVOT TO A U.S. BASED TRIPPING PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDED IN THE BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE AREA. DURING THE SUMMER OF 2021, WE HAD OVER 230 CAMPERS (MORE THAN 22% RECEIVED TUITION ASSISTANCE) LEARNING OR EXPANDING THEIR ABILITIES IN SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: CANOEING, CLIMBING, BACKPACKING, WOODCRAFT SKILLS, COOKING, FIRE BUILDING, NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS AND CRAFTS, AND DANCING.
SUMMER CAMP FOR GIRLS (CAMP OGICHI DAA KWE) OPERATED OUTSIDE INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN. THE PURPOSE IS TO TEACH YOUNG WOMEN TO LIVE IN HARMONY WITH NATURE, DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS AND ABILITIES AND SENSE OF SERVICE TO OTHERS. THE HEART OF OUR SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM ARE OUR WILDERNESS TRIPS WHICH EXPLORE THE CANADIAN CANOEING WATERWAYS FROM SOUTHERN ONTARIO TO THE NORTHERN REGION OF HUDSON BAY. DUE TO THE VACCINATION MANDATE ISSUED BY THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT, WE WERE NOT ABLE TO ACCESS OUR TRADITIONAL ROUTES AND HAD TO PIVOT TO A U.S. BASED TRIPPING PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDED IN THE BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE AREA. DURING THE SUMMER OF 2021, WE HAD OVER 220 CAMPERS (MORE THAN 13% RECEIVED TUITION ASSISTANCE) LEARNING OR EXPANDING THEIR ABILITIES IN SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: CANOEING, CLIMBING, WOODCRAFT SKILLS, COOKING, FIRE BUILDING, NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS AND CRAFTS.
IN ADDITION TO THE LEADERSHIP THAT CAMPING & EDUCATION, LLC PROVIDES TO BOTH OF ITS SUMMER CAMPS, C&E HAS EXPANDED ITS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. WE PARTNER WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI, THE CINCINNATI PARKS DISTRICT AND CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO CREATE EXPERIENTIAL OUTDOOR PROGRAMMING FOR URBAN YOUTH IN THE CINCINNATI AREA. DUE TO THE LINGERING EFFECTS OF COVID 19 WE JUST STARTED TO GET BACK TO A NORMAL SCHEDULE DURING THE SECOND HALF OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. AS A RESULT WE WERE ONLY ABLE TO SERVE ABOUT 900 STUDENTS AS COMPARED TO THE NUMBER THAT WE NORMALLY SERVE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Hugh R Haller President/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $219,965 |
John R Verkamp Director - Kic | 40 | $149,302 | |
Donna R Brown CFO | Officer | 40 | $110,891 |
Steven G Luebkeman Trustee | Trustee | 40 | $32,835 |
James C Shook Jr Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Peter L Tester Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $219,392 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,794,537 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $144,630 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,013,929 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,265,397 |
| Investment income | $171,706 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $25,800 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $87,813 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,569,986 |
| 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. | $437,207 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $188,275 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $937,977 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $142,593 |
| Payroll taxes | $102,084 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $30,773 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $31,425 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $41,923 |
| Fees for services: Other | $28,947 |
| Advertising and promotion | $82,760 |
| Office expenses | $52,918 |
| Information technology | $74,929 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $170,859 |
| Travel | $83,301 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $9,901 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $336,523 |
| Insurance | $56,034 |
| All other expenses | $888 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,720,928 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $401,427 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,249,248 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $232,147 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $13,734 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $44,037 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $52,742 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,189,224 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,686,587 |
| Investments—other securities | $360,838 |
| Investments—program-related | $126,778 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $16,356,762 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $134,842 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $340,149 |
| 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 | $500,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $259,374 |
| Total liabilities | $1,234,365 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,932,071 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,190,326 |
| 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 | $16,356,762 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 29 grants that Camping & Education Foundation has recieved totaling $710,274.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Recreation Foundation Inc Lake Forest, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF RECREATION PROGRAMMING THAT GETS ALL YOUTH ACTIVE AND OUTDOORS | $100,000 |
Farmer Family Foundation Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $100,000 |
National Recreation Foundation Inc Lake Forest, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF RECREATION PROGRAMMING THAT GETS ALL YOUTH ACTIVE AND OUTDOORS | $92,000 |
Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICES | $75,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTH | $74,475 |
Marge & Charles J Schott Foundation Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: GIVEN TO THE CHARITY'S GENERAL FUND TO BE USED AS THEY SEE FIT | $50,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $7,157,566 |
| Earnings | $1,108,264 |
| Admin Expense | $41,923 |
| Net Contributions | $177,249 |
| Other Expense | $302,911 |
| Ending Balance | $8,098,245 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Spring Hill Camps Evart, MI | $22,299,601 | $8,356,719 |
Fresh Air Society Bloomfield Hills, MI | $19,969,834 | $9,293,436 |
Camp Hachsharamoshava Of N Y Inc Honesdale, PA | $10,223,391 | $7,675,937 |
Camp Ramah In The Poconos Bala Cynwyd, PA | $11,768,161 | $7,878,959 |
Franconia Mennonite Camp Association Inc Canadensis, PA | $25,678,752 | $7,776,288 |
Midwest Campers Inc Beachwood, OH | $948,560 | $5,680,943 |
Boys Girls Of Greater Cincinnati Inc Cincinnati, OH | $26,556,523 | $5,192,731 |
Helping Hands Inc Bechtelsville, PA | $3,962,624 | $4,451,947 |
Ruth Ellis Center Inc Highland Park, MI | $3,374,604 | $3,386,718 |
Camping & Education Foundation Cincinnati, OH | $16,356,762 | $4,569,986 |
Grace Adventures Mears, MI | $12,083,796 | $5,295,986 |
Flying Horse Farms Mt Gilead, OH | $15,804,473 | $2,531,789 |