Nonprofit · EIN 56-2138935
NC UNITED METHODIST CAMP & RETREAT MINISTRIES INC
Tax-exempt · GARNER, NC 27529
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,971,993 | $6,839,359 | -$867,366 | $11,067,794 | $3,786,642 | $7,281,152 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,944,968 | $6,543,200 | -$598,232 | $11,102,734 | $3,216,930 | $7,885,804 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $6,736,853 | $6,328,618 | $408,235 | $11,831,758 | $3,418,471 | $8,413,287 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $888,267
- Program service revenue
- $4,773,974
- Investment income
- $244,417
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $134,122
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $50,560
- Other revenue
- $65,335
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $293,042
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,824,922
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,593,132
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $132,452
- Accounting fees
- $19,800
- Occupancy
- $284,960
- Travel
- $72,294
- Depreciation
- $568,393
- Program services (functional)
- $5,779,385
- Management and general (functional)
- $947,151
- Fundraising (functional)
- $112,823
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,102,734
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,067,794
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,786,642
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,281,152
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,424,124
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,765,440
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,515,712
- Gross receipts
- $6,968,909
- Employees
- 481
- Volunteers
- 250
- Year formed
- 1985
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAIL BALLARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $141,806 | $19,081 |
| CHRISTINE FIRMAN | FINANCE DIRECTOR AFTER 04/2025 Officer | 40 | $86,138 | $7,472 |
| KARLA DIENER | FINANCE DIRECTOR THROUGH 04/2025 Officer | 32 | $38,545 | $0 |
| ANDY WILLIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLEN BINGHAM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LUANN BRYAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH CANNON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE MATTHIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS MCCLURE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANA MURDOCK-DOHERTY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA ANN PATTERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LATERCHA MCKNIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BELTON JOYNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN COLEMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER APISAI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SABRINA BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LEE RODIO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAIL BALLARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $138,488 | $23,949 |
| KARLA DIENER | FINANCE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 32 | $69,331 | $4,160 |
| ANDY WILLIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLEN BINGHAM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LUANN BRYAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH CANNON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAIRE COX-WOODLIEF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH HOUNSHELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA BETH HENRY CASEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LATERCHA MCKNIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BELTON JOYNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN COLEMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER APISAI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SABRINA BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE RODIO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAIL BALLARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $134,458 | $24,011 |
| KARLA DIENER | FINANCE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 24 | $51,839 | $3,110 |
| CLAIRE COX-WOODLIEF | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LUANN BRYAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH CANNON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH HOUNSHELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA BETH HENRY CASEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LATERCHA MCKNIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN BOYLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LOU REIDA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BELTON JOYNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY WILLIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN COLEMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 700 WATERFIELD RIDGE PL, GARNER, NC 27529-3365
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DAIL BALLARD, 700 WATERFIELD RIDGE PLACE, GARNER, NC 27529
- Signed the 990
- DAIL BALLARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (919) 552-1756
- Website
- WWW.NCUMCAMPS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MPCOMPANY LLP
Mission
TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE CHRISTIAN CAMPING AND OUTDOOR MINISTRIES TO ALL AGES THROUGH THE OPERATION OF CAMPING AND OTHER OUTDOOR FACILITIES WITH A FOCUS ON THE SEVEN FOUNDATIONS OF UNITED METHODIST CAMP AND RETREAT MINISTRY (SEE SCHEDULE O):1) PROVIDE INTENTIONAL PLACES AND EXPERIENCES APART.2) EXTEND GENUINE CHRISTIAN HOSPITALITY AND COMMUNITY.3) NURTURE CHRISTIAN FAITH AND DISCIPLESHIP.4) DEVELOP CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL LEADERS. 5) TEACH CREATION CARE AND APPRECIATION.6) COLLABORATE WITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES AND AGENCIES.7) INSPIRE AND EQUIP ALL GUESTS TO "DO LOVE AND SERVICE."
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION OWNS AND OPERATES THREE UNITED METHODIST CAMP AND RETREAT CENTERS OFFERING A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THAT EMPHASIZE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION THROUGH ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR SCHOOL GROUPS, ADULT MINISTRIES, AND SUMMER CAMPS. OUR CAMPS ARE ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION.Expenses $5,779,385 · revenue $4,824,534
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
- 56-2138935
- 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
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,067,794
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,968,909
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $5,971,993 | $6,839,359 | $11,067,794 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,944,968 | $6,543,200 | $11,102,734 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $6,736,853 | $6,328,618 | $11,831,758 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,517,142 | $5,676,368 | $11,311,286 | 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 56-2138935).
Questions about NC UNITED METHODIST CAMP & RETREAT MINISTRIES INC
- What is the EIN of NC UNITED METHODIST CAMP & RETREAT MINISTRIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NC UNITED METHODIST CAMP & RETREAT MINISTRIES INC is 56-2138935.
- Is NC UNITED METHODIST CAMP & RETREAT MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to NC UNITED METHODIST CAMP & RETREAT MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NC UNITED METHODIST CAMP & RETREAT MINISTRIES 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 NC UNITED METHODIST CAMP & RETREAT MINISTRIES 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 NC UNITED METHODIST CAMP & RETREAT MINISTRIES 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 NC UNITED METHODIST CAMP & RETREAT MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DAIL BALLARD.
- Who are the officers and directors of NC UNITED METHODIST CAMP & RETREAT MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $141,806 (DAIL BALLARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does NC UNITED METHODIST CAMP & RETREAT MINISTRIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,971,993, expenses of $6,839,359 and total assets of $11,067,794 at year end.
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