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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mike Endres Camp Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $40,000 |
John Bo Norris III President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Charles Beeler Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Christopher Knapp Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Chris Endres Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
John Norris Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
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. | $40,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $243,676 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $21,138 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $26,035 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,911 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,267 |
Office expenses | $48,611 |
Information technology | $12,287 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $46,853 |
Travel | $1,820 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $575 |
Interest | $17,495 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $91,463 |
Insurance | $30,669 |
All other expenses | $1,075 |
Total functional expenses | $700,485 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $647,176 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $11,719 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $14,370 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,424,198 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $82,714 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,180,177 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,855 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $134,515 |
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 | $281,984 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $27,222 |
Total liabilities | $452,576 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,632,826 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $94,775 |
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 | $3,180,177 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Camp Chippewa Foundation has recieved totaling $183,874.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
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 |
Beg. Balance | $77,248 |
Earnings | $462 |
Net Contributions | $17,065 |
Ending Balance | $94,775 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Camp Fire Excelsior, MN | $2,985,926 | $2,230,532 |
Camp Fire Des Moines, IA | $2,419,493 | $1,364,068 |
Camp Chippewa Foundation Maple Grove, MN | $3,180,177 | $1,152,955 |
Camp Woodbrooke Inc Madison, WI | $832,414 | $239,113 |
Muslim Youth Camp Of California Madison, WI | $101,811 | $0 |