Nonprofit · EIN 39-0963472
LUTHERDALE BIBLE CAMP INC
Tax-exempt · ELKHORN, WI 53121
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,691,023 | $2,025,510 | -$334,487 | $5,934,427 | $1,338,480 | $4,595,947 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,608,415 | $1,685,118 | -$76,703 | $6,274,512 | $1,352,108 | $4,922,404 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,722,357 | $1,589,462 | $132,895 | $6,584,649 | $1,584,517 | $5,000,132 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $650,118
- Program service revenue
- $1,020,444
- Investment income
- $27,719
- Net rental income
- $11,780
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$29,874
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,706
- Other revenue
- -$7,258
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $143,033
- Other salaries and wages
- $519,964
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $795,643
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $77,300
- Occupancy
- $156,759
- Travel
- $7,754
- Depreciation
- $220,021
- Program services (functional)
- $1,387,101
- Management and general (functional)
- $553,006
- Fundraising (functional)
- $85,403
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,274,512
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,934,427
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,338,480
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,595,947
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,270,063
- Publicly traded securities
- $315,673
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,341,743
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $254,204
- Gross receipts
- $1,803,550
- Employees
- 43
- Volunteers
- 70
- Year formed
- 1945
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REV TRACY POLZIN | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $54,173 | $88,860 |
| WALTER BAIRES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LILY BRELLENTHIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DIXON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM GAULKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAR GUILIANI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT HAUGEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY HESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIKA HOBBS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT JAMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY KATSCHKE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JON NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA POE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE TOWNSEND | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REV KRISTIN WOELK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREA YOUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rev Tracy Polzin | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $47,250 | $89,275 |
| Michael Dixon | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Kirstin Woelk | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Floan | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Poe | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Lily Brellenthin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Deacon Tracy Katschke-Goss | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Madeline Burbank | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jon Freedlund | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jordan Collins-Brown | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Larry Alber | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Matt James | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Michelle Townsend de Lapez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Pat Haugen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Tom Gaulke | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rev Tracy Polzin | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $53,733 | $86,780 |
| Michael Dixon | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Kirstin Woelk | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Floan | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Poe | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Lily Brellenthin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tracy Katschke | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Madeline Burbank | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jon Freedlund | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jordan Collins-Brown | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Larry Alber | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt James | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Townsend de Lapez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Pat Haugen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Gaulke | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- N7891 US HIGHWAY 12, ELKHORN, WI 53121-2465
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- TRACY POLZIN, N7891 US HIGHWAY 12, ELKHORN, WI 53121
- Signed the 990
- TRACY POLZIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (262) 742-2352
- Website
- WWW.LUTHERDALE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LUCA
Mission
LUTHERDALE IS A PLACE FOR REJUVENATION, LEARNING, FELLOWSHIP, AND RECREATION. WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES, FIELD GAMES, ARCHERY, THE FARM, LOW & HIGH CHALLENGE COURSE ACTIVITIES, AND A CLIMBING TOWER ALONG THE SHORES OF LAUDERDALE LAKES PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO CONNECT WITH NATURE.
Program accomplishments
- SUMMER MINISTRY: LUTHERDALE HAS OVER 80 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN RUNNING SUMMER CAMPS. WE FOLLOW OVER 300 STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THE AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A SAFE SPACE FOR YOUR CHILDREN. OUR PROGRAM MODEL IS SET UP AROUND SMALL GROUPS SO THAT EVER CAMPER HAS A CABIN LEADER THAT WILL INVEST IN, CARE FOR, AND NURTURE YOUR CHILD. WE OFFER FULL WEEK YOUTH CAMPS FOR GRADES 1-12, ON-SITE DAY CAMPS FOR GRADES K-6, LEADERSHIP EXPLORATION AND ADVENTURE PROGRAM (LEAP) FOR GRADES 10-12, AND ADULT AND FAMILY CAMPS. WHETHER ATTENDING A FULL WEEK CAMP OR WEEKEND CAMP EACH CAMPER GETS TO TRY NEW ACTIVITIES AND PRACTICE SKILLS TO LEARN ABOUT WHAT THEY LOVE. GENERAL CAMP ACTIVITIES INCLUDE BIBLE STUDY, CANOEING, ARTS & CRAFTS, FIELD GAMES, COURT GAMES, KAYAKING, WORSHIP, CAMP FIRES, SWIMMING, FEEDING ANIMALS AND MUCH MORE.Expenses $538,627 · revenue $394,057
- RETREAT MINISTRY: LUTHERDALE OFFERS YEAR ROUND DAY AND WEEKEND RETREATS FOR YOUTH GROUPS, FAMILIES AND ADULTS. RETREAT PROGRAMS INCLUDE MEALS AND CHRIST-CENTERED ACTIVITIES LEAD BY ENTHUSIASTIC STAFF. CAMPERS WILL PLAY, EXPLORE AND GROW IN THEIR FAITH.Expenses $558,107 · revenue $137,957
- OFFSITE/TRAVEL MINISTRY: TO PROMOTE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP LUTHERDALE OFFERS BUS TRIPS TO VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE US. WE CONTRACT WITH PROFESSIONAL TOUR COMPANIES AND SELECT TRIPS WITH A VARIETY OF EXPERIENCES INCLUDING ONE-DAY TRIPS AND WEEK-LONG EXCURSIONS.Expenses $133,515 · revenue $312,680
- HOPE CENTER MINISTRY: LUTHERDALE'S NEWEST ADDITION IS ADA ACCESSIBLE FACILITY THAT FEATURES HOTEL-STYLE SLEEPING ROOMS, GREAT HALL THAT SEATS 130 THEATER-STYLE, BOARD ROOM SEATS 15 BOARD-ROOM STYLE, AND A SMALL MEETING ROOM THAT SEATS 19 THEATER STYLE. CLOSE TO MAJOR CITIES SUCH AS MILWAUKEE, MADISON, AND CHICAGO, LUTHERDALE MAKES AN IDEAL EVENT DESTINATION WITHOUT HAVING TO GO TOO FAR FROM HOME.Expenses $156,852 · revenue $198,366
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Not required (church). Churches are not required to file. 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
- 39-0963472
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Church
- Exempt since
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Not required (church)
- Group exemption
- 9386: EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,934,427
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,803,550
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,691,023 | $2,025,510 | $5,934,427 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,608,415 | $1,685,118 | $6,274,512 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,722,357 | $1,589,462 | $6,584,649 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,589,404 | $1,694,212 | $6,680,243 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 39-0963472).
Questions about LUTHERDALE BIBLE CAMP INC
- What is the EIN of LUTHERDALE BIBLE CAMP INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LUTHERDALE BIBLE CAMP INC is 39-0963472.
- Is LUTHERDALE BIBLE CAMP INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Which annual return does LUTHERDALE BIBLE CAMP INC file?
- Form Not required (church). Churches are not required to file.
- When is the next return of LUTHERDALE BIBLE CAMP INC 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 LUTHERDALE BIBLE CAMP INC 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 LUTHERDALE BIBLE CAMP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names TRACY POLZIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of LUTHERDALE BIBLE CAMP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $54,173 (REV TRACY POLZIN, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does LUTHERDALE BIBLE CAMP INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,691,023, expenses of $2,025,510 and total assets of $5,934,427 at year end.
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