Camp Chippewa Foundation

Organization Overview

Camp Chippewa Foundation is located in Maple Grove, MN. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (O43) the organization is classified as: Camp Fire, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Camp Chippewa Foundation employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Camp Chippewa 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, Camp Chippewa Foundation generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $700.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.6% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OUTDOOR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE PROMOTING INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT & SKILL DEVELOPMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

A WILDERNESS SETTING SINCE 1935, CAMP CHIPPEWA PROVIDES BOYS AGES 8-17 THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN, GROW, AND ACHIEVE MASTERY IN SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ARE LIFE-LONG ENDEAVORS. BOYS ADVANCE IN ACTIVITIES (ARCHERY, SAILING, RIFLERY, TENNIS, SOCCER, CANOEING, CLIMBING, ORIENTEERING, WATERSKIING, SWIMMING) AT THEIR OWN PACE AND LEVEL OF INTEREST. COUNSELORS AND STAFF ARE MENTORS, BIG BROTHERS, COACHES AND TEACHERS INSPIRING BOYS TO FEEL PRIDE IN WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY DO. LEARNING, ACHIEVING AND GIVING BACK TO COMMUNITY ARE GOALS FOR ALL. CHIPPEWA'S UNIQUE ENROLLMENT OF 75 BOYS IS MEANT TO ALLOW STAFF TO GET TO KNOW EACH CAMPER ON A PERSONAL LEVEL. IN 2021, BOYS FROM 3 FOREIGN COUNTRIES AND 25 STATES DEVELOPED FRIENDSHIPS THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME. WHAT BEGAN AS A FAMILY-RUN BUSINESS STILL RETAINS A FEELING OF KINSHIP WHICH FOSTERS POSITIVE ROLE MODELS FOR BOYS ON THE ROAD TO ADULTHOOD. BEING IN A TECHNOLOGY-FREE WILDERNESS SURROUNDING, DISCOVERING AND TAPPING INTO ONE'S POTENTIAL WITH AN INTENTIONAL PROGRAM AND GUIDING HAND FROM A WELL-TRAINED AND TALENTED STAFF HELPS BOYS DEVELOP THE SKILLS AND CHARACTER TO MANAGE ADVERSITY IN THEIR LIVES. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE AGE AND SKILL APPROPRIATE RISKS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF QUALIFIED STAFF. OUR INTENTIONAL PROGRAM ALLOWS FOR SELF-CONFIDENCE TO BE REALIZED IN EACH CAMPER.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mike Endres
Camp Director
$40,000
John Bo Norris III
President
$0
Charles Beeler
Secretary
$0
Christopher Knapp
Treasurer
$0
Chris Endres
Director
$0
John Norris
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $145,400
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$277,645
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $400
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$423,045
Total Program Service Revenue$696,056
Investment income $2,093
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 $1,152,955

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Camp Chippewa Foundation has recieved totaling $183,874.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Lennox Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: CAMP CHIPPEWA FRESH AIR SHELTER FUND

$81,000
Cabin Foundation

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$50,000
Camp For All Kids

St Louis, MO

PURPOSE: Sending underprivileged children to overnight summer camp.

$30,400
Lennox Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$15,000
J M Lykes Family Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$5,000
Hamill Family Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$2,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$77,248
Earnings$462
Net Contributions$17,065
Ending Balance$94,775

Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Camp Fire
Excelsior, MN
$2,230,532
Camp Fire
Des Moines, IA
$1,364,068
Camp Chippewa Foundation
Maple Grove, MN
$1,152,955
Camp Woodbrooke Inc
Madison, WI
$239,113
Muslim Youth Camp Of California
Madison, WI
$0

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