American Camping Association Inc

Organization Overview

American Camping Association Inc, operating under the name Dba American Camp Association, is located in Martinsville, IN. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (N03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Dba American Camp Association employed 50 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dba American Camp Association 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 06/2021, Dba American Camp Association generated $10.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.3m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2021, Dba American Camp Association has awarded 44 individual grants totaling $608,598. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION'S (ACA) PURPOSE IS TO FURTHER CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND ADULT WELFARE THROUGH THE CAMP EXPERIENCE AND TO ENSURE THE QUALITY OF CAMP AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS BY PROVIDING BEST PRACTICES AND STANDARDS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CAMP AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION REFLECTS ACA'S COMMUNITY OF PARENTS AND PROFESSIONALS WHO JOIN TOGETHER TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE TO ENHANCE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT. AS A RESULT OF ACA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN POWERFUL LESSONS IN COMMUNITY, CHARACTER-BUILDING, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, AND HEALTHY LIVING . A PRIMARY VEHICLE FOR DISSEMINATING EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TO CAMP PROFESSIONALS IS THROUGH THE ANNUAL ACA NATIONAL CONFERENCE. MORE THAN 1,100 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED THE FOUR-DAY CONFERENCE IN PORTLAND OREGON IN FEBRUARY 2022. NUMEROUS LOCAL AND REGIONAL EVENTS ARE OFFERED. IN ADDITION, ONLINE EDUCATION, INCLUDING ASYNCHRONOUS COURSES, WEBINARS, AND CERTIFICATES OF ADDED QUALIFICATION EXTEND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO NON-TRAVELING LEARNERS. SPECIFIC TO PREPARING FOR CAMPS OPERATING IN SUMMER 2022, ACA OFFERED SEVERAL PANEL DISCUSSIONS, TOWN HALLS AND WEBINARS SPECIFIC TO COVID REPONSE. MORE THAN 12,000 LEARNERS PARTICIPATED IN 2021-2022 OFFERINGS. CAMP AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ALSO INCLUDES ACA'S RESEARCH PROGRAMS AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL.


ACCREDITATION IS A VOLUNTARY PROCESS THAT OVER 2,700 CAMPS HAVE CHOSEN TO GO THROUGH. THIS COMMUNICATES TO PARENTS THAT A CAMP HAS VOLUNTARILY UNDERGONE A PEER TO PEER REVIEW OF OVER 250 HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS THAT APPLY TO RESIDENT AND DAY CAMPS. THE AIM OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO EDUCATE CAMP STAFF IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF KEY ASPECTS OF CAMP OPERATION, PARTICULARLY THOSE RELATED TO PROGRAM QUALITY AND THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF CAMPERS AND STAFF.


MEMBER AND FIELD SERVICES IS THE MEMBER AND CUSTOMER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES OF ACA. TELEPHONE AND EMAIL SUPPORT, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, OPERATIONAL COMPONENTS, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT ARE PROVIDED THROUGH A NATIONAL STAFF OF ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS TO 23 LOCAL OFFICES, WHICH IN TURN, PROVIDE SERVICES LOCALLY TO THE PUBLIC, CAMPS, AND CAMP PROFESSIONALS. ACA HAS ALMOST 10,100 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Name Not Listed
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,390,739
Investment income $147,659
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $43,284
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $145,024
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $10,286,086

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, American Camping Association Inc has awarded $353,247 in support to 22 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

YMCA OF GREATER SEATTLE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: Program Support

$25,000

CAMP MOKULEIA INC (ECCC)

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Honolulu, HI

PURPOSE: Program Support

$21,200

GIRL SCOUTS - GREATER NEW YORK

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

PURPOSE: Program Support

$19,250

CAMP FIRE ALASKA COUNCIL

Org PageRecipient Profile

Anchorage, AK

PURPOSE: Program Support

$19,200

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF SAN FRANCISCO

Org PageRecipient Profile

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: Program Support

$18,700

Sausalito, CA

PURPOSE: Program Support

$17,709
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that American Camping Association Inc has recieved totaling $21,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Foundation For Enhancing Communities

Harrisburg, PA

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP FUND AT CAMP WAWENOCK

$20,000
Loeb Family Foundation Inc

Winnetka, IL

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION

$1,000
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