2025-09-19T16:02:44-04:00 2024-12-31 832594104 Kerry S Gordon CPA 13106 Hupp Ct NE Blaine MN 55449 990 2024-01-01 260797076 Camp Encourage % Daniel B Boatright CAMP 8168307171 4025 Central Street Kansas City MO 64111 DANIEL B BOATRIGHT Treasurer 8168307171 2025-09-19 false true KERRY S GORDON P02178157 9133338106 2025-09-19 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 594817 false X campencourage.org X 2007 MO Through camps and social opportunities, the mission of Camp Encourage is to provide youth on the autism spectrum meaningful experiences in which they build the knowledge, courage, and skills to be empowered participants in the community. 10 10 20 315 0 0 462992 371060 170812 199082 13012 16385 -25123 -25515 621693 561012 56515 72414 0 196376 226266 12898 20747 72429 242067 243001 507856 562428 113837 -1416 641212 634873 39225 34302 601987 600571 Through camps and social opportunities, the mission of Camp Encourage is to provide youth on the autism spectrum meaningful experiences in which they build the knowledge, courage, and skills to be empowered participants in the community. 407074 72414 Camp Encourage provided programming focused on social emotional wellness and life skills through: one Spring Day Camp for 36 campers (35 autistic, 1 peer); two signature summer camps (each four-days, three-nights overnight camp experience) for 102 campers (91 autistic, 11 peers); one Fall Overnight Weekend Camp for 49 campers(48 autistic, 1 peer); one Alumni Reunion Day Camp for 18 adults on the autism spectrum; and four free camp family social gatherings: 1) a picnic for 90 individuals that included yard games, crafts, canoeing, fishing, and ice cream; 2) a panel of autistics with 91 guests in attendance; 3) swimming for 71 individuals; and 4) a holiday gathering for 76. Campers were provided $72,414 in scholarships for camp. Unique aspects of the program include: direct social instructions; sensory supports; visual strategies; positive behavioral supports; peer models; ropes course and/or zipline; traditional camp activities such as horseback riding, archery, fishing, swimming, hayrides, art activities, and singing around the campfire; and activities tailored to the individual campers interests. 407074 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false true true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 13 0 true 20 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false X 10 10 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false X X Kelly Lee 8168307171 4025 Central Steet Kansas City MO 64111 X Kelly N Lee Executive Director 40.00 0.00 X 66361 0 0 Erin Cowan Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Heidi Erenberg Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Madi Holcomb Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Schylon Kubic Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Buktovich Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TJ Preuss Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sarah Otto Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Daniel B Boatright Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jeannie DeVeney Treasurer 1.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Justin Farmer President 1.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Darren Seaman-Reyes Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 66361 0 0 0 false false false 593 96484 2975 271008 6458 371060 Camp Fees 900099 181722 181722 Program Srvc Revenue 611710 17360 17360 199082 16385 16385 8290 96484 33805 -25515 -25515 561012 215467 0 -25515 72414 72414 66362 20572 26545 19245 139394 124078 3904 11412 20510 13298 4671 2541 11425 11425 20747 20747 27587 19215 8372 11565 4003 4038 3524 12092 6046 4456 1590 23792 16440 3825 3527 2420 2087 166 167 5802 3513 1882 407 Camp Supplies & Related Exp 28622 28338 284 Camp Lodging & Meals 72979 72979 Camp Activy & Equp Rental 13514 13514 33203 10577 13357 9269 562428 407074 82925 72429 202666 199007 350627 378040 22500 6930 3574 2410 24934 28368 23887 20836 3566 3051 33345 17067 641212 634873 7151 18169 32074 16133 39225 34302 X 501911 517351 100076 83220 601987 600571 641212 634873 -1416 0 X false false false X 231907 332742 451231 473014 371655 1860549 231907 332742 451231 473014 371655 1860549 2163 1858386 1900 13012 16385 31297 1891846 599637 0.98230 0.98060 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 23887 20836 3051 3051 Operating Lease Liability 15002 Financing Lease Liability 1131 16133 X X X X X true M Martin Strategies 10308 N Elmwood Ct Kansas City MO 64156 Grant research and applications false 62000 14067 47933 62000 14067 47933 DinnerAuc 180438 172148 8290 4680 15203 8411 5511 180438 172148 8290 4680 15203 8411 5511 33805 -25515 true Need based financial assistancecamp scholarships 121 72414 Other na Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 Line 11b: A copy of the Form 990 was distributed to all members of the board prior to filing. The board met to discuss the Form 990 with the CPA preparer and approved the Form 990 for filing. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c Line 12c: The organizations Executive Director maintains forms completed by members of the Board of Directors of potential conflicts and updates this information throughout the year. If questions related to a potential conflict arise, a discussion of such is held at the next meeting of the Board of Directors before any financial decisions are made or related activity begins. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a Line 15a: Compensation of the Executive Director is discussed by the Board of Directors as part of the annual budgeting process following an evaluation of the Executive Director by the board. During the meeting, proposed compensation is compared to similarly situated employees at comparable not-for-profit organizations using salary surveys and Form 990s. The Executive Directors credentials and performance evaluations are also considered. Discussions and decisions are documented. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b Line 15b: The Organization does not have any key employees based on the definition provided in Form 990 instructions. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 Line 19: The Organizations Executive Director provides copies of its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements upon request.