Nonprofit · EIN 35-0962419
AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION INC
Tax-exempt · MARTINSVILLE, IN 46151
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $16,504,617 | $15,993,848 | $510,769 | $63,668,985 | $3,745,026 | $59,923,959 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $58,454,496 | $13,110,540 | $45,343,956 | $61,321,805 | $3,230,338 | $58,091,467 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,856,265
- Program service revenue
- $8,200,828
- Investment income
- $3,272,651
- Royalties
- $133,791
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $544,389
- Other revenue
- $174,873
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,695,280
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $703,970
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,061,786
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,016,019
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $196,900
- Accounting fees
- $29,452
- Occupancy
- $117,703
- Travel
- $1,004,124
- Depreciation
- $67,128
- Program services (functional)
- $13,860,708
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,740,365
- Fundraising (functional)
- $392,775
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $61,321,805
- Total assets, end of year
- $63,668,985
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,745,026
- Net assets, end of year
- $59,923,959
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $344,777
- Publicly traded securities
- $52,256,683
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,147,087
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $50,776,872
- Gross unrelated business income
- $292,498
- Gross receipts
- $29,933,515
- Employees
- 60
- Volunteers
- 2,300
- Year formed
- 1960
- State of legal domicile
- IN
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Rosenberg | President/Chief Executive Officer (Partial Year) Officer | 39 | $271,740 | $50,136 |
| Henry DeHart Jr | Interim President/Chief Executive Officer Officer | 39 | $183,741 | $55,208 |
| Christa Cassidy M | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 39 | $180,983 | $27,544 |
| Laurie Pearson | Sr. Director of Innovation & Learning Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,919 | $44,817 |
| Thomas Schenk | Director of Information Technology Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,391 | $49,694 |
| Marna Redding | Chief Development Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,865 | $18,091 |
| Kelley Freridge | Chief Marketing Officer (Partial Year) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,623 | $24,709 |
| Andrew Shlensky | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Kelder | Member-at-Large (New Partial Year) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lizabeth Fogel | Board Chair (Partial Year) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick D'Amelio | Vice Chair (New Partial Year) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Baskin | Board Chair( New Partial Year) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Aaron Dworkin | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Adam Boyd | Board Member (New Partial Year) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alex Mircheff | Board Member (New Partial Year) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
16 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Stein | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brian Levy | Board Member (New Partial Year) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dan Mathews | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dayna Hardin | Vice Chair (Partial Year) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Deborah Clair | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Bagley | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Sosnow | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| John Miller | Board Member (New Partial Year) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ju'Riese Colon | Board Member (Partial Year) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LeeKeshia Williams | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rafael Alvarado | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sarah Horner Fish | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Scott Brody | Board Member (Partial Year) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sheely Mauck | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Suzanne Le Menestrel | Board Member (Partial Year) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Will Pierce | Board Member (New Partial Year) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Rosenberg | President/Chief Executive Officer Officer | 39 | $270,409 | $58,358 |
| Henry DeHart Jr | Chief Operating Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $159,351 | $49,629 |
| Christa Cassidy M | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 39 | $153,565 | $23,774 |
| Kelley Freridge | Chief Marketing Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,910 | $33,384 |
| Laurie Browne | Sr. Director of Research & Education Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,468 | $40,673 |
| Andrew Shlensky | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dayna Hardin | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lizabeth Fogel | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Baskin | Board Chair-Elect ( New Practical Year) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Aaron Dworkin | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Anthony Stein | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Beatrice Welters | Board Member (Partial Year) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Mathews | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah Clair | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Bagley | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Kelder | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Sosnow | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ju'Riese Colon | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LeeKeshia Williams | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Meg Clark | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick D'Amelio | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rafael Alvarado | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Horner Fish | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Brody | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sheely Mauck | Board Member (New Partial Year) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sterling Nell Leija | Board Member (Partial Year) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Suzanne Le Menestrel | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5000 STATE ROAD 67 N, MARTINSVILLE, IN 46151-7903
- In care of
- % AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Henry DeHart, 5000 STATE ROAD 67 NORTH, MARTINSVILLE, IN 461517902
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTA M CASSIDY, CFO
- Phone
- (765) 342-8456
- Website
- WWW.ACACAMPS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CROWE LLP
Mission
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 LEADING PRACTICES AND STANDARDS.
Program accomplishments
- 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 DALLAS TEXAS IN FEBRUARY 2025. 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 2024-2025 OFFERINGS. CAMP AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ALSO INCLUDES ACA'S RESEARCH PROGRAMS AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL.Expenses $4,659,776 · grants $985,885 · revenue $1,762,029
- 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 10,700 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS.Expenses $2,284,791 · grants $6,455 · revenue $670,054
- ACCREDITATION IS A VOLUNTARY PROCESS THAT ALMOST 2,700 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 OVERNIGHT 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.Expenses $2,238,095 · revenue $5,323,377
- 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.Expenses $1,715,883
- 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 400 CAMPER SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED IN FY 2025.Expenses $1,689,868 · grants $1,702,940 · revenue $144,033
- 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.Expenses $743,831
- 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.Expenses $368,071
- 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.Expenses $160,393 · revenue $183,710
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 35-0962419
- 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
- 1976
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $63,668,985
- Income (IRS master file)
- $29,933,515
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $16,504,617 | $15,993,848 | $63,668,985 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $58,454,496 | $13,110,540 | $61,321,805 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $10,778,325 | $10,890,135 | $14,811,383 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 35-0962419).
Questions about AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION INC is 35-0962419.
- Is AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
- Are donations to AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION 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 AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Henry DeHart.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 31 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $271,740 (Thomas Rosenberg, President/Chief Executive Officer (Partial Year)).
- How much revenue does AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $16,504,617, expenses of $15,993,848 and total assets of $63,668,985 at year end.
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