Nonprofit · EIN 20-8398029
DAMASCUS INC
Also known as CYSC Inc
Tax-exempt · CENTERBURG, OH 43011
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $14,117,153 | $11,153,109 | $2,964,044 | $31,985,871 | $7,824,823 | $24,161,048 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $10,932,220 | $9,857,601 | $1,074,619 | $27,291,893 | $6,377,726 | $20,914,167 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $9,623,656 | $9,296,695 | $326,961 | $26,405,263 | $6,822,716 | $19,582,547 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,615,411
- of which government grants
- $99,997
- Program service revenue
- $5,728,089
- Investment income
- $328,212
- Royalties
- $22,598
- Net rental income
- $32,483
- Net income from fundraising events
- $80,827
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $256,731
- Other revenue
- $445,441
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $17,663
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $391,240
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,999,087
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,088,939
- Professional fundraising fees
- $126,000
- Legal fees
- $3,909
- Accounting fees
- $4,750
- Occupancy
- $955,332
- Travel
- $218,868
- Depreciation
- $901,685
- Program services (functional)
- $9,671,792
- Management and general (functional)
- $484,605
- Fundraising (functional)
- $996,712
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $27,291,893
- Total assets, end of year
- $31,985,871
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,824,823
- Net assets, end of year
- $24,161,048
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $21,968,921
- Publicly traded securities
- $498,742
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $23,945,872
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $215,176
- Gross unrelated business income
- $439
- Gross receipts
- $14,335,416
- Employees
- 327
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL DEMATTE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - MISSION Officer | 40 | $156,792 | $10,118 |
| AARON RICHARDS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - OPERATION Officer | 40 | $113,459 | $9,891 |
| SAM HALLIGAN | ADVANCEMENT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,513 | $8,400 |
| MATTHEW SCHLATER | BOARD CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM STUCKO | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC HAWK | BOARD VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN SCHLATER | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| FR DAVID SIZEMORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FR DAVE PIVONKA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| COLE ELLIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN HARTINGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DANDREA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BIANCONI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI HAMROCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BYRNES LAMBERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR JENNY MAPLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRIS MEYERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JILL SNAVELY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARON RICHARDS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - OPERA Officer | 40 | $137,217 | $8,800 |
| DANIEL DEMATTE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - MISSI Officer | 40 | $136,667 | $8,750 |
| KEVIN ARMSHAW | NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF ADVAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,375 | $7,388 |
| MATTHEW SCHLATER | BOARD CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM STUCKO | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS MEYERS | BOARD VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN SCHLATER | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| FR DAVID SIZEMORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| FR DAVE PIVONKA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| COLE ELLIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN HARTINGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DANDREA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BIANCONI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI HAMROCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BYRNES LAMBERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JENNY MAPLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC HAWK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL DEMATTE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - MISSIONS & ADVANCEMENT Officer | 40 | $128,875 | $6,750 |
| AARON RICHARDS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - OPERATIONS & FINANCE Officer | 40 | $126,193 | $6,750 |
| KEVIN ARMSHAW | NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,089 | $5,519 |
| MATTHEW SCHLATER | BOARD CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM STUCKO | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS MEYERS | BOARD VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN SCHLATER | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| FR DAVID SIZEMORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| FR DAVE PIVONKA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| COLE ELLIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN HARTINGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DANDREA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BIANCONI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI HAMROCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BYRNES LAMBERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JENNY MAPLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC HAWK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7550 RAMEY RD, CENTERBURG, OH 43011-9668
- In care of
- % AARON RICHARDS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2007)
- PO Box 6313, Columbus OH 43206
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MATTHEW J SCHLATER, 7550 RAMEY ROAD, CENTERBURG, OH 43011
- Principal officer (990-N for 2007)
- Robert Moraine, 871 McLeod Parc, Pickerington OH 43147
- Signed the 990
- AARON RICHARDS, EXEC DIR - OPERATIONS/FINANCE
- Phone
- (614) 537-8504
- Website
- www.cysc.com
Mission
TO AWAKEN, EMPOWER AND EQUIP A GENERATION TO LIVE THE ADVENTURE OF THE CATHOLIC FAITH THROUGH WORLD-CLASS PROGRAMS AND AN ENVIRONMENT OF ENCOUNTER.
Program accomplishments
- THE SUMMER CAMPS, OFFERED TO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL-AGE CAMPERS, OFFER TOWARD LIVING A HIGH-ADVENTURE FAITH. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES CAMPERS FROM EVERY DIOCESE IN THE STATE OF OHIO, AS WELL AS YOUTH WHO TRAVEL FROM ALL OVER THE GLOBE. IN THE SUMMER OF 2025, 6,000+ MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AT OUR OHIO AND MICHIGANExpenses $4,449,025 · revenue $4,164,965
- MISSIONARY PROGRAM. THESE INDIVIDUALS WILL SPEND EITHER ONE OR MORE CAMPS. SUMMERS, OR 2 FULL-TIME YEARS ON-SITE IN MINISTRY LEADERSHIP FORMATION AND TRAINING WITH DAMASCUS. DAMASCUS MISSIONARIES MEET WITH POTENTIAL BENEFACTORS TO SOLICIT MISSIONARY SUPPORT FOR DAMASCUS PROGRAMS, AND BRING A SPIRIT OF JOY TO DAMASCUS' ENVIRONMENT OF ENCOUNTER. 61 MISSIONARIES SERVE THE ORGANIZATION DURING THE 2025 YEAR.Expenses $1,063,897 · grants $17,663 · revenue $330,508
- TRANSFORMATIONAL RETREATS FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS AND PARISHES ARE OFFERED MISSIONARIES SERVED THE ORGANIZATION DURING THE 2024 YEAR. DURING THE NON-CAMPING SEASON. THESE RETREATS ARE BRINGING ENTIRE SCHOOLS TO JESUS. RETREATS OFFERED INCLUDE THOSE FOCUSED ON CONFIRMATION, FAITH & SCIENCE, LEADERSHIP, AND SPECIFIC HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM. FACILITIES ARE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE UP TO 5 SIMULTANEOUS RETREATS. ADULT AND STUDENT CONFERENCES ARE STAFFED BY MISSIONARIES AND MISSION STAFF. RETREATS ARE ALSO RAN OFFSITE BY OUR NATIONAL TEAM. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OVER 8,500 RETREATANTS WERE SERVED.Expenses $4,158,870 · revenue $1,489,347
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-8398029
- 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
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $31,985,871
- Income (IRS master file)
- $14,335,416
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $14,117,153 | $11,153,109 | $31,985,871 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $10,932,220 | $9,857,601 | $27,291,893 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $9,623,656 | $9,296,695 | $26,405,263 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $8,004,294 | $6,845,794 | $25,158,206 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2007 Officer: Robert Moraine | December 31, 2007 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 20-8398029).
Questions about DAMASCUS INC
- What is the EIN of DAMASCUS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DAMASCUS INC is 20-8398029.
- Is DAMASCUS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to DAMASCUS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DAMASCUS INC 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 DAMASCUS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DAMASCUS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DAMASCUS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names MATTHEW J SCHLATER.
- Who are the officers and directors of DAMASCUS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $156,792 (DANIEL DEMATTE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - MISSION).
- How much revenue does DAMASCUS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $14,117,153, expenses of $11,153,109 and total assets of $31,985,871 at year end.
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