Camp Puzzle Peace is located in Penfield, NY. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (P82) the organization is classified as: Developmentally Disabled Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Camp Puzzle Peace 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 12/2022, Camp Puzzle Peace generated $215.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $192.8k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.1% per year over the past 4 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THROUGH USE OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF WITH DECADES OF EXPERIENCE SERVING INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, CAMP PUZZLE PEACE OFFERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND FAMILY EXPERIENCES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE FACING AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS-COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS ENTERING GRADE 1 AGE 17 WITH SOCIAL INTERACTION DIFFICULTIES. THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND HAS BEEN PROVEN ESPECIALLY EFFECTIVE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND RELATED DISABILITIES THROUGH A SERIES OF RESEARCH STUDIES CONDUCTED WITH CANISIUS COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO. COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS PROVIDES 4 WEEKS (APPROXIMATELY 150 HOURS) OF INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP-BASED SOCIAL SKILL INSTRUCTION. DIRECT INSTRUCTION FOCUSES ON ROLE PLAY WITH IMMEDIATE FEEDBACK AS WELL AS FUN, THERAPEUTIC GROUP ACTIVITIES THAT ALLOW A CHILD TO PRACTICE SKILLS IN A SOCIAL SETTING. MANY CHILDREN WITH MORE SIGNIFICANT NEEDS AND LIMITED COMMUNICATION TEND TO HAVE MORE CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS. THESE BEHAVIORS MAKE IT DIFFICULT FOR ENTIRE FAMILY UNITS TO EXPERIENCE TYPICAL FAMILY VACATIONS. THE CAMP PUZZLE PEACE STAFF PROVIDES A SUPPORTED ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND RELATED DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
ADIRONDACK FAMILY CAMP- THE ADIRONDACK FAMILY CAMP IS APROGRAM THAT PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILIES FACING AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER TO ENJOY A SUPPORTIVE CAMP EXPERIENCE IN A BEAUTIFUL ENVIRONMENT. THE CAMP IS STAFFED BY PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS AND RELATED SERVICE PROVIDERS (OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, PHYSICAL THERAPIST, SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST, ETC). MANY CHILDREN WITH MORE SIGNIFICANT NEEDS AND LIMITED COMMUNICATION TEND TO HAVE MORE CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS. THESE BEHAVIORS MAKE IT DIFFICULT FOR ENTIRE FAMILY UNITS TO EXPERIENCE TYPICAL FAMILY VACATIONS. THE CAMP PUZZLE PEACE STAFF PROVIDES A SUPPORTED ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND RELATED DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
ANT PROJECT - PROVIDE PROGRAMS AT THE AUTISM NATURE TRAIL (ANT) ON WEEKENDS BETWEEN MAY AND NOVEMBER. OUR PROGRAMMING IS DESIGNED TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS THAT NEED SPECIAL SUPPORTS DUE TO THEIR DISABILITY. WE TRAIN STAFF AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO FAMILIES THAT VISIT THE TRAIL. WE ALSO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR EDUCATORS ON HOW TO USE THE ANT AND PROVIDE STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT THEIR STUDENTS. THIS PROGRAM IS 100% FUNDED BY ANT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jennifer Hackett President | Trustee | 15 | $34,162 |
Robert Balsamo Vice President | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Todd Liberatore Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Leslie Pinenkov Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alyce Milella Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Keith Polidor Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $42,026 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $22,073 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $64,099 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $151,283 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $215,382 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $107,248 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $218 |
Payroll taxes | $9,380 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,885 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $34,240 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,487 |
Office expenses | $4,301 |
Information technology | $1,066 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $723 |
Travel | $2,247 |
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 | $5,532 |
Insurance | $9,752 |
All other expenses | $12,748 |
Total functional expenses | $192,827 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $72,989 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $6,440 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $30,801 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $110,230 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $741 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $11,041 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $11,782 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $98,448 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $110,230 |