2024-10-30T17:06:35+00:00 2024-06-30 350921680 CROWE LLP 9600 Brownsboro Road Suite 400 Louisville KY 402413902 990 2023-07-01 350962419 AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION INC AMER 7653428456 5000 STATE ROAD 67 NORTH MARTINSVILLE IN 461517902 CHRISTA M CASSIDY CFO 7653428456 2024-10-30 true Kim Scifres P01316095 5023263996 2024-10-30 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z DBA AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION THOMAS ROSENBERG 5000 STATE ROAD 67 NORTH MARTINSVILLE IN 461517902 61587164 false X WWW.ACACAMPS.ORG X 1960 IN 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. 20 20 53 2200 324970 161500 3048503 49178245 7329951 7821825 252495 1278205 147376 176221 10778325 58454496 1808379 2207160 0 4616902 5093906 66934 0 333238 4397920 5809474 10890135 13110540 -111810 45343956 14811383 61321805 3031626 3230338 11779757 58091467 X THE AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION'S (ACA) PURPOSE IS TO FURTHER CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND ADULT WELFARE AND EDUCATION THROUGH THE CAMP EXPERIENCE AND TO ENSURE THE QUALITY OF CAMP AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS BY PROVIDING BEST PRACTICES AND STANDARDS. false false 4366087 668684 1720307 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 2,100 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED THE FOUR-DAY CONFERENCE IN NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA IN FEBRUARY 2024. 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. MORE THAN 12,000 LEARNERS PARTICIPATED IN 2023-2024 OFFERINGS. CAMP AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ALSO INCLUDES ACA'S RESEARCH PROGRAMS AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL. 1967465 15050 677393 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 10,900 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS. 1910181 0 4955953 ACCREDITATION IS A VOLUNTARY PROCESS THAT OVER 2,600 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. 1528932 1523426 109504 CAMPER SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS NOT OTHERWISE ABLE TO AFFORD A CAMP EXPERIENCE AND FACILITATE INTERACTION IN A CAMP SETTING OF PERSONS FROM DIFFERENT SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, RACIAL, NATIONAL, AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS. CAMPERS LEARN INTIMACY WITH NATURE, BUILD HEALTHY PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS, AND GET TO EXERCISE THEIR MINDS AND BODIES IN WAYS THAT CREATE HEALTHY HABITS. OVER 800 CAMPER SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED IN FY 2023. 862538 0 0 PUBLIC RELATIONS AND AWARENESS ACTIVELY PROVIDES INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH PRINT, BROADCAST, AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA. A WEBSITE FOR FAMILIES IS MAINTAINED THAT ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT CAMP FROM THE PARENT/GUARDIAN PERSPECTIVE. MANY ACA RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ACACAMPS.ORG. ACA'S FIND A CAMP IS AN ONLINE TOOL AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC TO HELP FIND THE RIGHT CAMP FOR EVERY CHILD, YOUTH, AND ADULT. AN ETHICS COMMISSION MANAGES THE INTERFACE WITH THE PUBLIC CONSUMER, PAVING THE WAY TOWARD BETTER CAMPING BY ALLOWING PARENTS A FORUM IN WHICH TO ADDRESS CONCERNS AND RECEIVE MEDIATION AND GUIDANCE ON THOSE ISSUES IMPACTING THE CAMP PROFESSIONAL. 279817 0 0 GOVERNMENT RELATIONS PROVIDES INFORMATION TO CAMP PROFESSIONALS AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT LAWS AND REGULATIONS RELEVANT TO THE CAMP EXPERIENCE. ACA PARTNERS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO WORK WITH GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES TO ADVOCATE FOR REGULATIONS AND LAWS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND CHILD PROTECTION. 273129 0 0 ACA received a six year grant to support Fostering Character through Camp Experiences, a national approach to improve, expand, and elevate character development in day and overnight camps across the US. Through this project, ACA will implement a competitive grant program through which camps pursue character-related projects, provide training and technical assistance for grant recipients before and during the grant program, and develop systems, tools, and resources to support character development in camps beyond the grant period. 149157 0 209919 PERIODICALS AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES ON TOPICS DEVELOPED SPECIFICALLY FOR PROFESSIONALS WORKING WITH CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND ADULTS IN OUT-OF-SCHOOL, AFTERSCHOOL, RECREATION, AND CAMP PROGRAMS - MANY OF WHICH ARE ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH ACA - CAN BE FOUND THROUGH ITS PUBLICATIONS AND ONLINE BOOKSTORE. PUBLISHED SIX TIMES A YEAR, CAMPING MAGAZINE PROVIDES ARTICLES ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, STAFF TRAINING, HEALTH AND SAFETY, AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING IDEAS, AND IS DISTRIBUTED TO MEMBERS AND OVER 200 NONMEMBER SUBSCRIBERS. ADDITIONALLY, WE SELL OVER 10,000 COPIES OF THE MAY/JUNE CAMPING MAGAZINE ISSUE IN BULK TO OVER 300 CAMPS FOR THE PURPOSE OF STAFF TRAINING. ACA'S WEBSITE, WWW.ACACAMPS.ORG, IS AN IMPORTANT RESOURCE FOR TIMELY NEWS AND CRITICAL REPORTS AND ARE VISITED BY AN AVERAGE OF MORE THAN 800,000 ANNUALLY. 3093573 1523426 319423 11337306 true true false true false false false false false true false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false true true true false false false false true false false false false false false false false true true true false false true 37 0 true 53 true true true false false false false false false false false false false false X 20 20 true false false false true false true true true false true true true true true true true true true false false IN X X CHRISTA M CASSIDY 7653493315 5000 STATE ROAD 67 NORTH MARTINSVILLE IN 461517902 Andrew Shlensky Treasurer 2.0 X X 0 0 0 Dayna Hardin Vice Chair 2.0 X X 0 0 0 Lizabeth Fogel Board Chair 2.0 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Steve Baskin Board Chair-Elect ( New Practical Year) 2.0 X X 0 0 0 Aaron Dworkin Board Member 2.0 X 0 0 0 Anthony Stein Board Member 2.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 Beatrice Welters Board Member (Partial Year) 2.0 X 0 0 0 Dan Mathews Board Member 2.0 X 0 0 0 Deborah Clair Board Member 2.0 X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Bagley Board Member 2.0 X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Kelder Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Sosnow Board Member 2.0 X 0 0 0 Ju'Riese Colon Board Member 2.0 X 0 0 0 LeeKeshia Williams Board Member 2.0 X 0 0 0 Meg Clark Board Member 2.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 Patrick D'Amelio Board Member 1.0 X 0 0 0 Rafael Alvarado Board Member 2.0 X 0 0 0 Sarah Horner Fish Board Member 2.0 X 0 0 0 Scott Brody Board Member 2.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 Sheely Mauck Board Member (New Partial Year) 2.0 X 0 0 0 Sterling Nell Leija Board Member (Partial Year) 2.0 1.0 X 0 0 0 Suzanne Le Menestrel Board Member 2.0 X 0 0 0 Christa Cassidy M Chief Financial Officer 39.0 1.0 X 153565 0 23774 Thomas Rosenberg President/Chief Executive Officer 39.0 1.0 X 270409 0 58358 Henry DeHart Jr Chief Operating Officer 40.0 X 159351 0 49629 Kelley Freridge Chief Marketing Officer 40.0 X 132910 0 33384 Laurie Browne Sr. Director of Research & Education 40.0 X 113468 0 40673 829703 0 205818 5 false true false 0 87800 49090445 21394 49178245 MEMBERSHIP DUES & FEES 611710 5591003 5591003 CONFERENCE AND EDUCATION 611710 1709307 1709307 PUBLICATIONS REVENUE 541840 412011 209919 202092 SCHOLARSHIP ADMINISTRATION 611710 109504 109504 0 0 0 0 7821825 1222337 1222337 122878 122878 0 0 3188536 3132668 55868 0 55868 55868 AMS Management Fee 900099 42343 42343 Research Oversamples 900099 11000 11000 0 0 0 0 53343 58454496 7673076 324970 1278205 491585 491585 1715575 1715575 536201 151368 350198 34635 3524384 3076936 268065 179383 211841 168189 29298 14354 534719 479964 47817 6938 286761 217595 56103 13063 74064 13982 60082 25028 25028 207000 207000 27449 27449 1210061 990054 204029 15978 12321 9097 3224 460723 417823 28996 13904 398986 364472 12826 21688 1436 1436 65596 53327 9885 2384 755538 574688 166559 14291 1189473 1134738 41348 13387 1143268 1143268 70770 57154 10891 2725 98298 8016 90282 UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX 47116 47116 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 13139 9594 3041 504 Miscellaneous 9208 4329 4875 4 0 0 0 0 13110540 11337306 1439996 333238 211 173 5786473 11929179 202696 163320 0 0 0 0 259046 309317 2129969 1739485 450893 390484 8112064 48529332 0 0 0 0 14811383 61321805 451845 506233 2579781 2724105 0 0 0 0 3031626 3230338 X 6785133 8091558 4994624 49999909 11779757 58091467 14811383 61321805 45343956 967754 0 X false true X true false X 2709930 4390739 5630801 3048503 3642622 19422595 6475164 5256156 6016881 7015422 7496855 32260478 0 0 0 9185094 9646895 11647682 10063925 11139477 51683073 58236 33460 118748 117748 95924 424116 0 0 0 818148 800644 1618792 58236 33460 118748 935896 896568 2042908 49640165 247565 190943 268499 412120 1222337 2341464 0 247565 190943 268499 412120 1222337 2341464 125235 137335 179023 180155 179556 801304 89141 54923 100811 39988 53343 338206 9647035 10030096 12196015 10696188 12594713 55164047 0.8999 0.9280 0.04 0.03 X Schedule A, Part III, Line 12 Other Income DESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - 89141.0, COLUMN B - 54923.0, COLUMN C - 100811.0, COLUMN D - 39988.0, COLUMN E - 53343.0, COLUMN F - 338206.0; RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 44676 234362 279038 12831502 13110540 805527 0 201382 0 0 515340 630495 687817 805527 2639179 3958769 106627 201335 213557 279038 800557 128835 157624 171954 201382 659795 989692 9037 21335 26281 44676 101329 1275841 977780 298061 101193 85901 15292 752935 675804 77131 390484 0 X 59394801 967754 0 967754 58427047 27449 0 27449 58454496 13083091 0 0 13083091 27449 0 27449 13110540 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote The Association and Foundation are not-for-profit corporations, exempt from income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code and have been classified as organizations that are not private foundations under Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. Current accounting standards require the Association and Foundation to disclose the amount of potential benefit or obligation to be realized as a result of an examination performed by a taxing authority. For the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, management has determined that the Association and Foundation do not have any tax positions that result in any uncertainties regarding the possible impact on the Association and Foundation's financial statements. The Association and Foundation do not expect the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits to significantly change in the next 12 months. The Association and Foundation recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. The Association and Foundation did not have any amounts accrued for interest and penalties at June 30, 2024 and 2023. true Boys and Girls Clubs of San Francisco 380 Fulton St San Francisco CA 94102 941156608 501(c)(3) 43700 Councilor in Training Program & Camp/School Partnerships Central Illinois EastersealsTimber Pointe Outdoor Center 20 Timber Pointe LN Hudson IL 61748 370686250 501(c)(3) 27000 Councilor in Training Program Trail Blazers 394 Rogers Ave Brooklyn NY 11225 131771421 501(c)(3) 25300 Councilor in Training Program & Camp/School Partnerships YMCA of Greater Seattle 909 4th Ave Seattle WA 98104 910482710 501(c)(3) 25000 Councilor in Training Program Tampa Metro YMCA 110 E Oak Ave Tampa FL 33602 591742909 501(c)(3) 18900 Councilor in Training Program East Side Neighborhood ServiceCamp Bovey 1700 2nd St NE Minneapolis MN 55413 410873798 501(c)(3) 15840 Councilor in Training Program Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute - PARI 1 PARI Dr Rosman NC 28772 562108640 501(c)(3) 14500 Councilor in Training Program YMCA Camp Santa Maria 2800 Dagny Way Lafayette CO 80026 840459944 501(c)(3) 14300 Councilor in Training Program Primitive Pursuits 4-H Acres Day Camp and Primitive Pursuits - Arnot Fores t 615 Willow Ave Ithaca NY 14850 166072897 13700 Councilor in Training Program Acta Non Verba 1001 83rd Ave Mailbox 1 Oakland CA 94621 450935667 501(c)(3) 12500 Councilor in Training Program Butler University 4600 Sunset Ave Indianapolis IN 46208 350867977 501(c)(3) 12500 Councilor in Training Program Piers Park Sailing Center 95 Marginal St East Boston MA 02128 043411388 501(c)(3) 12500 Councilor in Training Program Frost Valley YMCA 2000 Frost Valley Rd Claryville NY 12725 221625176 501(c)(3) 12500 Camp School Partnerships Mt Tremper Outdoor Ministries HC1 Box 334 Ctr Tuftonboro NH 03816 132729777 501(c)(3) 12500 Camp School Partnerships Hands in 4 Youth 256 Macopin Rd West Milford NJ 07480 136140816 501(c)(3) 12500 Camp School Partnerships Fiver Children's Foundation 519 8th Ave Fl24 New York NY 10018 133993633 501(c)(3) 12500 Camp School Partnerships Guided Discoveries 302 N El Camino Real 206 San Clemente CA 92672 953285562 501(c)(3) 12500 Camp School Partnerships MGH Aspire 125 Nashua St Ste 540 Boston MA 02114 041564655 501(c)(3) 10535 Councilor in Training Program Camp Fire Alaska Council 161 Klevin St Ste 100 Anchorage AK 99508 920029613 501(c)(3) 7500 Councilor in Training Program YWCA Vermont Camp Hochelaga 34 Hochelaga Rd South Hero VT 05403 030214632 501(c)(3) 7500 Councilor in Training Program Teton Valley Ranch Camp PO Box 4915 Jackson WY 83001 830333159 501(c)(3) 7500 Councilor in Training Program Live Oak Wilderness Camp 1240 Moss St New Orleans LA 70119 472371850 501(c)(3) 7500 Councilor in Training Program Camp for all Kids 818 E 63rd St 193 Chicago IL 60637 431739511 501(c)(3) 7500 Councilor in Training Program B'nai B'rith Camp 6443 SW Beaverton Hilsdale Hwy Ste Portland OR 97221 911842787 501(c)(3) 7500 Councilor in Training Program Barbara C Harris Center PO Box 204 Greefield NH 03047 043555545 501(c)(3) 7500 Councilor in Training Program Happiness is Camping 62 Sunset Lake Road Hardwick NJ 07825 132556242 501(c)(3) 7500 Councilor in Training Program Fresh Air Fund 633 Third Ave 14th Fl New York NY 10017 131656653 501(c)(3) 7500 Councilor in Training Program Camp Hazen YMCA 204 W Main St Chester CT 06412 060860014 501(c)(3) 7500 Councilor in Training Program University of Montana 32 Campus Dr Missiula MT 95812 816001713 501(c)(3) 7500 Councilor in Training Program The HEART Center 3735 W Beardsley Rd Glendale AZ 85308 821228469 501(c)(3) 7500 Councilor in Training Program Wa-Ya Outdoor Institute 6933 Munn Lake Dr Tumwater WA 98501 821147149 501(c)(3) 7500 Councilor in Training Program Girl Scouts - Greater Atlanta 5601 N Allen Rd Se Mableton GA 30126 580566190 501(c)(3) 7500 Councilor in Training Program No Limits Foundation 265 Centre Rd Wales ME 04280 203144444 501(c)(3) 7500 Councilor in Training Program Maven Youth 6301 Complanter St San Antonio TX 78238 820895906 501(c)(3) 7500 Councilor in Training Program The Cleveland Foundation PO Box 77051 Cleveland OH 44194 340714588 501(c)(3) 5000 PROGRAM EXPANSION GRANT Mayerson JCC 8485 Ridge Rd Cincinnati OH 45236 310536986 501(c)(3) 5000 Scholarship Fund 36 0 CAMPER SCHOLARSHIPS 670 1739459 EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS 41 491585 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. CAMPS SELECT THEIR OWN CAMPER SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS BASED ON ELIGIBILITY BENCHMARKS. CAMPS SUBMIT CAMPER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL CAMPER FOR WHOM THE CAMPER SCHOLARSHIP IS REQUESTED. ONCE THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FROM THE CAMPS, THE ORGANIZATION REMITS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING DIRECTLY TO THE CAMPS. EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ARE EITHER PAID DIRECTLY TO THE EDUCATION PROVIDER OR TO THE WINNER OF THE SCHOLARSHIP UPON PROOF OF PAYMENT OF EDUCATION EXPENSES. X X X false false false false false false false false false Christa Cassidy M Chief Financial Officer 153565 0 0 0 0 0 12642 0 11132 0 177339 0 0 0 Thomas Rosenberg President/Chief Executive Officer 270409 0 0 0 0 0 22489 0 35869 0 328767 0 0 0 Henry DeHart Jr Chief Operating Officer 159351 0 0 0 0 0 13609 0 36020 0 208980 0 0 0 Kelley Freridge Chief Marketing Officer 132910 0 0 0 0 0 11025 0 22359 0 166294 0 0 0 Laurie Browne Sr. Director of Research & Education 113468 0 0 0 0 0 9842 0 30831 0 154141 0 0 0 Scott Brody Board Member 18000 Grant Offset expenses of providing camp for the summer in 2023 to 18 Ukraine refuge children. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services (Expenses $ 1,528,932 including grants of $ 1,523,426)(Revenue $ 109,504) CAMPER SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS NOT OTHERWISE ABLE TO AFFORD A CAMP EXPERIENCE AND FACILITATE INTERACTION IN A CAMP SETTING OF PERSONS FROM DIFFERENT SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, RACIAL, NATIONAL, AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS. CAMPERS LEARN INTIMACY WITH NATURE, BUILD HEALTHY PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS, AND GET TO EXERCISE THEIR MINDS AND BODIES IN WAYS THAT CREATE HEALTHY HABITS. OVER 800 CAMPER SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED IN FY 2023. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services (Expenses $ 862,538 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) PUBLIC RELATIONS AND AWARENESS ACTIVELY PROVIDES INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH PRINT, BROADCAST, AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA. A WEBSITE FOR FAMILIES IS MAINTAINED THAT ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT CAMP FROM THE PARENT/GUARDIAN PERSPECTIVE. MANY ACA RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ACACAMPS.ORG. ACA'S FIND A CAMP IS AN ONLINE TOOL AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC TO HELP FIND THE RIGHT CAMP FOR EVERY CHILD, YOUTH, AND ADULT. AN ETHICS COMMISSION MANAGES THE INTERFACE WITH THE PUBLIC CONSUMER, PAVING THE WAY TOWARD BETTER CAMPING BY ALLOWING PARENTS A FORUM IN WHICH TO ADDRESS CONCERNS AND RECEIVE MEDIATION AND GUIDANCE ON THOSE ISSUES IMPACTING THE CAMP PROFESSIONAL. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services (Expenses $ 279,817 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) GOVERNMENT RELATIONS PROVIDES INFORMATION TO CAMP PROFESSIONALS AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT LAWS AND REGULATIONS RELEVANT TO THE CAMP EXPERIENCE. ACA PARTNERS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO WORK WITH GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES TO ADVOCATE FOR REGULATIONS AND LAWS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND CHILD PROTECTION. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services (Expenses $ 273,129 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) ACA received a six year grant to support Fostering Character through Camp Experiences, a national approach to improve, expand, and elevate character development in day and overnight camps across the US. Through this project, ACA will implement a competitive grant program through which camps pursue character-related projects, provide training and technical assistance for grant recipients before and during the grant program, and develop systems, tools, and resources to support character development in camps beyond the grant period. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services (Expenses $ 149,157 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 209,919) PERIODICALS AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES ON TOPICS DEVELOPED SPECIFICALLY FOR PROFESSIONALS WORKING WITH CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND ADULTS IN OUT-OF-SCHOOL, AFTERSCHOOL, RECREATION, AND CAMP PROGRAMS - MANY OF WHICH ARE ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH ACA - CAN BE FOUND THROUGH ITS PUBLICATIONS AND ONLINE BOOKSTORE. PUBLISHED SIX TIMES A YEAR, CAMPING MAGAZINE PROVIDES ARTICLES ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, STAFF TRAINING, HEALTH AND SAFETY, AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING IDEAS, AND IS DISTRIBUTED TO MEMBERS AND OVER 200 NONMEMBER SUBSCRIBERS. ADDITIONALLY, WE SELL OVER 10,000 COPIES OF THE MAY/JUNE CAMPING MAGAZINE ISSUE IN BULK TO OVER 300 CAMPS FOR THE PURPOSE OF STAFF TRAINING. ACA'S WEBSITE, WWW.ACACAMPS.ORG, IS AN IMPORTANT RESOURCE FOR TIMELY NEWS AND CRITICAL REPORTS AND ARE VISITED BY AN AVERAGE OF MORE THAN 800,000 ANNUALLY. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS THE COMPENSATION OF THE CFO IS EVALUATED ANNUALLY BY THE CEO OF THE ORGANIZATION. IT IS A BOARD POLICY THAT THE CEO UTILIZE COMPARABILITY DATA IN THIS EVALUATION PROCESS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Delegate broad authority to a committee By-Laws Section 2.3. Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall consist of the Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, and such Additional Officers as provided by the resolution creating such office. The Chief Executive Officer shall serve as a non-voting, ex-officio member of the Executive Committee. During intervals between meetings of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee shall have and exercise all of the authority of the Board of Directors except where prohibited by law. In addition, the Executive Committee, to the extent specified by the Board of Directors, may exercise the authority of the Board of Directors at any other time, except where prohibited by law. The Executive Committee shall cause minutes of its proceedings to be kept and filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons Sterling Nell Leija, Meg Clark, Aaron Dworkin - Business relationship, Steve Baskin, Scott Brody - Business relationship Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LEADERS (NCOL) IS AN ASSEMBLY OF LOCAL LEADERS OF THE AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION. INDIVIDUALS SERVING ON THE NCOL ARE CLASSIFIED AS MEMBERS UNDER THE INDIANA NONPROFIT ACT, AND APPROVE OF SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS REQUIRED UNDER INDIANA LAW. MEMBERS OF THE NCOL SERVE AS AN IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION AND MEMBERSHIP CONDUIT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE STAFF, AND THOSE ENTITIES AFFILIATED WITH THE AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION. MEMBERS OF THE NCOL ARE A KEY SOURCE OF INFORMATION, STRATEGY, ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE ORGANIZATION AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CONSTITUENCIES, NCOL MEMBERS ARE CHARGED WITH BRINGING EMERGING ISSUES, THOUGHTS, CONCERNS, AND QUESTIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUCCESS OF THE CORPORATION'S MISSION. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders AFTER AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL SUBMIT TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LEADERS THOSE ISSUES THAT REQUIRE MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL UNDER THE INDIANA NONPROFIT ACT OF 1991, AS AMENDED INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY CHANGES TO THE NCOL MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AND THE AUDIT AND FINANCIAL POLICY COMMITTEE . THEREAFTER, A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD. IF THERE ARE NO CORRECTIONS, THE FORM 990 IS THEN FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS ARISING FROM THEIR INVOLVEMENT WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, VENDORS, OTHER ASSOCIATIONS AND/OR OTHER BOARD MEMBERS. AFTER DISCLOSURE BY THE BOARD MEMBER(S) OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT, THE OTHER BOARD MEMBERS DETERMINE WHETHER AN ACTUAL CONFLICT EXISTS. BEFORE THE DISCUSSION OF A BOARD ITEM REQUIRING A VOTE, A BOARD MEMBER WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WILL BE REQUIRED TO RECUSE THEMSELF. THE BOARD REVIEWS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND ITS ADHERENCE TO IT ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official ACA CONDUCTED A COMPREHENSIVE SALARY SURVEY USING A THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR IN MARCH 2023. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS EVALUATES THE CEO'S PERFORMANCE ANNUALLY USING THE INFORMATION FROM THE SALARY SURVEY. THIS PROCESS AND ITS CONCLUSIONS ARE DOCUMENTED BY THE COMMITTEE IN ITS MEETING MINUTES. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public BOARD POLICIES, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE, AND ON WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG AMERICAN CAMPING FOUNDATION INC 5000 STATE RD 67 NORTH MARTINSVILLE IN 46151 351811277 RAISE FUNDS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION, INC IN 501(c)(3) Type I AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION INC true false false true false false false false false false false false false false true true false true false false AMERICAN CAMPING FOUNDATION INC C 87800 CASH VALUE