Nonprofit · EIN 26-0797076
CAMP ENCOURAGE
Tax-exempt · KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $561,012 | $562,428 | -$1,416 | $634,873 | $34,302 | $600,571 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $621,693 | $507,856 | $113,837 | $641,212 | $39,225 | $601,987 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $371,060
- of which government grants
- $2,975
- Program service revenue
- $199,082
- Investment income
- $16,385
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$25,515
- Other revenue
- -$25,515
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $72,414
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $66,362
- Other salaries and wages
- $139,394
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $226,266
- Professional fundraising fees
- $20,747
- Accounting fees
- $11,425
- Occupancy
- $23,792
- Depreciation
- $2,420
- Program services (functional)
- $407,074
- Management and general (functional)
- $82,925
- Fundraising (functional)
- $72,429
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $641,212
- Total assets, end of year
- $634,873
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $34,302
- Net assets, end of year
- $600,571
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,051
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $517,351
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $83,220
- Gross receipts
- $594,817
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 315
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- MO
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly N Lee | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $66,361 |
| Erin Cowan | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Heidi Erenberg | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Madi Holcomb | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Schylon Kubic | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Buktovich | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TJ Preuss | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Otto | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Daniel B Boatright | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeannie DeVeney | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Justin Farmer | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Darren Seaman-Reyes | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly N Lee | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $64,330 |
| Heidi Erenberg | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Buktovich | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Schylon Kubic | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Madi Holcomb | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Erin Cowan | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Jeannie DeVeney | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Shawntae Griffin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Darren Seaman-Reyes | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Justin Farmer | President ElectTreasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Brian Henke | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4025 CENTRAL ST, KANSAS CITY, MO 64111-2207
- In care of
- % DANIEL B BOATRIGHT
- Mailing address (990-N for 2008)
- PO Box 10433, Kansas City MO 64171
- Principal officer (990-N for 2008)
- Jenny Williams, PO Box 10433, Kansas City MO 64171
- Signed the 990
- DANIEL B BOATRIGHT, Treasurer
- Phone
- (816) 830-7171
- Website
- www.campencourage.com
- Return prepared by
- Kerry S Gordon CPA
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $407,074 · grants $72,414
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 | Not 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
- 26-0797076
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $634,873
- Income (IRS master file)
- $594,817
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $561,012 | $562,428 | $634,873 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $621,693 | $507,856 | $641,212 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $572,081 | $423,129 | $504,981 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2008 Officer: Jenny Williams | December 31, 2008 | ≤ $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 26-0797076).
Questions about CAMP ENCOURAGE
- What is the EIN of CAMP ENCOURAGE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CAMP ENCOURAGE is 26-0797076.
- Is CAMP ENCOURAGE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to CAMP ENCOURAGE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CAMP ENCOURAGE 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 CAMP ENCOURAGE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CAMP ENCOURAGE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CAMP ENCOURAGE?
- The 990-N for 2008 names Jenny Williams.
- Who are the officers and directors of CAMP ENCOURAGE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $66,361 (Kelly N Lee, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does CAMP ENCOURAGE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $561,012, expenses of $562,428 and total assets of $634,873 at year end.
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