Nonprofit · EIN 13-1623869
SURPRISE LAKE CAMP
Tax-exempt · COLD SPRING, NY 10516
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,358,852 | $4,913,645 | -$554,793 | $14,055,253 | $894,373 | $13,160,880 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,164,880 | $4,732,053 | -$567,173 | $13,817,801 | $834,274 | $12,983,527 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,811,413 | $4,502,065 | -$690,652 | $14,047,406 | $853,276 | $13,194,130 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,512,320
- Program service revenue
- $2,630,730
- Investment income
- $215,802
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $421,597
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $234,765
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,328,326
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,899,137
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $92,475
- Travel
- $281,729
- Depreciation
- $442,942
- Program services (functional)
- $4,049,757
- Management and general (functional)
- $651,048
- Fundraising (functional)
- $212,840
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,817,801
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,055,253
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $894,373
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,160,880
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,107,832
- Publicly traded securities
- $7,140,166
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,566,450
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,594,430
- Gross receipts
- $4,358,852
- Employees
- 211
- Volunteers
- 90
- Year formed
- 1902
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADAM BENDESON | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $197,231 | $18,765 |
| Sheryl Kirschenbaum | Camp Director | 40 | $110,866 | $16,734 |
| Charles Jainchill | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Grosshandler | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK LEVINE | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eve Rubinstein | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cindy Shmerler | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jordana Zbar | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIchele Mark Levine | Asst Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Blair Klaff | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Margery Arsham | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Baum | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Joseph Goldberg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Grinberg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gayle Doyle | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
14 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayle Henshel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joy Henshel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Patti Henshel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Peter Hirsch | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alan Hoffman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alan Kleiman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Linda Markowitz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jerry Meyer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Laurence H Rubinstein | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Eliot Senor | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Seth Stein | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bret Tenenhaus | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jessica Zalin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Zbar | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADAM BENDESON | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $194,389 | $20,011 |
| Sheryl Kirschenbaum | Camp Director | 40 | $112,623 | $16,327 |
| Charles Jainchill | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Grosshandler | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK LEVINE | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eve Rubinstein | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cindy Shmerler | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gayle Doyle | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jordana Zbar | Asst. Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Blair Klaff | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Altabet | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Margery Arsham | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JOSEPH GOLDBERG | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAYLE HENSHEL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOY HENSHEL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTI HENSHEL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER HIRSCH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Hoffman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stanley Josephson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Kleiman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Markowitz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Meyer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jerry Meyer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laurence H Rubinstein | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Baum | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eliot Senor | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Seth Stein | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bret Tenenhaus | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Zbar | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michele Mark Levine | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADAM BENDESON | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $199,444 | $16,381 |
| SHERYL KIRSCHENBAUM | CAMP DIRECTOR | 40 | $109,947 | $19,593 |
| CHUCK JAINCHILL | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT GROSSHANDLER | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK LEVINE | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eve Rubinstein | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cindy Shmerler | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gayle Doyle | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jordana Zbar | Asst. Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Blair Klaff | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Altabet | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Margery Arsham | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JOSEPH GOLDBERG | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAYLE HENSHEL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOY HENSHEL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTI HENSHEL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER HIRSCH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Hoffman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stanley Josephson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Kleiman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Markowitz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Meyer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jerry Meyer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laurence H Rubinstein | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Baum | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eliot Senor | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Seth Stein | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bret Tenenhaus | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Zbar | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 382 LAKE SURPRISE RD, COLD SPRING, NY 10516-4006
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Adam Bendeson
- Signed the 990
- Jordana Zbar, Treasurer
- Phone
- (845) 265-3616
- Website
- WWW.SURPRISELAKE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- NCHENG LLP CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Mission
THE MISSION OF SURPRISE LAKE CAMP IS TO PROVIDE A HIGH QUALITY JEWISH EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS THAT IS SAFE, FUN AND PROMOTES PERSONAL GROWTH. THROUGH OUR SUMMER CAMP AND YEAR ROUND PROGRAMS, WE PROMOTE JEWISH IDENTITY BUILDING, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF VALUES AND SKILLS THAT HELP PEOPLE LEAD FULFILLING LIVES AND BECOME ASSETS TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. SURPRISE LAKE CAMP IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FAMILIES THAT CANNOT AFFORD OUR FULL FEE.
Program accomplishments
- Surprise Lake Camps mission is to provide a high-quality camping experience primarily for Jewish children which fosters their social, moral, cultural, physical, and emotional education and development. This is achieved through wholesome recreation, Jewish ritual, environmental education, diverse program opportunities, responsible supervision, and healthful surroundings. Surprise Lake Camp is committed to serving families regardless of their ability to pay.Expenses $4,049,757 · grants $421,597 · revenue $2,630,730
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 13-1623869
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1923
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $14,055,253
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,358,852
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $4,358,852 | $4,913,645 | $14,055,253 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,164,880 | $4,732,053 | $13,817,801 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,811,413 | $4,502,065 | $14,047,406 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,365,699 | $4,153,632 | $13,985,275 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 13-1623869).
Questions about SURPRISE LAKE CAMP
- What is the EIN of SURPRISE LAKE CAMP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SURPRISE LAKE CAMP is 13-1623869.
- Is SURPRISE LAKE CAMP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1923.
- Are donations to SURPRISE LAKE CAMP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SURPRISE LAKE CAMP file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SURPRISE LAKE CAMP due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SURPRISE LAKE CAMP last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SURPRISE LAKE CAMP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Adam Bendeson.
- Who are the officers and directors of SURPRISE LAKE CAMP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 29 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $197,231 (ADAM BENDESON, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does SURPRISE LAKE CAMP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,358,852, expenses of $4,913,645 and total assets of $14,055,253 at year end.
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