Nonprofit · EIN 75-0939943
CETA CANYON CAMP & RETREAT CENTER
Tax-exempt · HAPPY, TX 79042
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,139,277 | $2,313,166 | -$173,889 | $3,505,388 | $125,067 | $3,380,321 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,057,242 | $2,084,469 | -$27,227 | $3,876,374 | $333,753 | $3,542,621 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $590,975
- Program service revenue
- $1,486,470
- Investment income
- $36,678
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,359
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $11,966
- Other revenue
- $25,154
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $183,430
- Other salaries and wages
- $419,963
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $772,872
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $277,442
- Depreciation
- $336,160
- Program services (functional)
- $2,106,517
- Management and general (functional)
- $133,803
- Fundraising (functional)
- $72,846
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,876,374
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,505,388
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $125,067
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,380,321
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,465,353
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,961,041
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $419,280
- Gross receipts
- $2,176,620
- Employees
- 56
- Volunteers
- 344
- Year formed
- 1954
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOE ALARCON | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $110,068 | $16,630 |
| JIM JUDD | COO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $73,362 | $20,702 |
| BRENT BARKER | VICE-CHAIRPE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BOBBITT | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| J DALE BUTLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM CRANE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH DAMRON | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MACY DAWSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY IRWIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN JACOBS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACOB SANCHEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE SIMS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN R SMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRICE STATER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK WELSHIMER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JIM JUDD | COO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $73,203 | $19,856 |
| JOE ALARCON | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $23,917 | $0 |
| BRENT BARKER | VICE-CHAIRPE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BOBBITT | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| J DALE BUTLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM CRANE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH DAMRON | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MACY DAWSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY IRWIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN JACOBS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACOB SANCHEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE SIMS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN R SMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRICE STATER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK WELSHIMER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 37201 FM 1721, HAPPY, TX 79042-3417
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOE ALARCON, 37201 FM 1721, HAPPY, TX 79042
- Signed the 990
- JOE ALARCON, CEO
- Phone
- (806) 488-2268
- Website
- WWW.CETACANYON.ORG
- Return prepared by
- STEWART MARTIN DUDLEY & WEBB PC
Mission
A SPECIAL PLACE WHERE GOD IS EXPERIENCED AND LIVES ARE CHANGED.
Program accomplishments
- OUR PROGRAMS TOUCHED THE LIVES OF OVER 9,000 YOUTH AND ADULTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AT OUR CHRISTIAN CAMP AND RETREAT CENTER. WE OFFER A MULTITUDE OF PROGRAMS INCLUDING: 8 WEEKS OF SUMMER CAMP FOR YOUTH AND CHILDREN ENTERING 2ND GRADE THROUGH 12TH GRADE AND A SPECIAL WEEK OF CAMP FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS. WITH THESE SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS ALONE, WE SERVED OVER 1,800 PEOPLE. WE ALSO OFFER SPECIAL WEEKEND RETREATS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR INCLUDING: A WINTER TEEN RETREAT, A MOTHER/DAUGHTER RETREAT, A YOUNG MEN'S MENTORING RETREAT FOR AT-RISK YOUTH AND A FAMILY CAMP RETREAT. THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER WE SERVED OVER 1,600 CAMPERS FROM A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY YOUTH AGENCIES INCLUDING: DIABETIC CAMP, CAMP ALPHIE (CANCER CAMP) AND SKY CAMP (GRIEF CAMP). IN THE SUMMER, WE ALSO SERVE A MULTITUDE OF OTHER CHURCH CAMPS FROM OTHER DENOMINATIONS AND NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCHES, A FRESHMAN ORIENTATION CAMP FOR TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND OTHER GROUPS FROM TEXAS TECH, TEXAS TECH HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER, WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, AND AMARILLO COLLEGE. FROM SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY, WE OFFER OUTDOOR EDUCATION CAMPS TO OVER 30 SCHOOLS AND SERVE A VARIETY OF OTHER GROUPS INCLUDING: CHURCH RETREATS, LEADERSHIP/TEAM-BUILDING RETREATS, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE RETREATS, FAMILY REUNIONS, SPORTS RETREATS, SERVICE PROJECTS AND VOLUNTEER WORK RETREATS. OUR LODGING, DINING FACILITIES AND MEETING SPACE CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO 500 PEOPLE. WE HAVE A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES FOR GROUPS OF ALL AGES SUCH AS: NEW ECO-FRIENDLY NATURE CENTER, SUMMER SWIMMING POOL, DOUBLE WATER SLIDE, FISHING POND, CHALLENGE COURSE (LOW AND HIGH), GIANT JUMPING PILLOW, A NEW ARCHERY SHELTER, 60' TUBE SLIDE, BASKETBALL COURTS, SAND VOLLEYBALL, GA-GA COURTS, HIKING TRAILS, BEAUTIFUL 30' WATERFALL AND POND, ATHLETIC FIELD SURROUNDED BY INCREDIBLE SCENERY, AND AN ABUNDANCE OF WILDLIFE IN A FORK OF THE PALO DURO CANYON. OUR LUSH, BEAUTIFUL CANYON IS GOD'S OASIS ON THE HIGH MESA AND IS ONLY 40 MINUTES FROM AMARILLO, TX AND 90 MINUTES FROM LUBBOCK, TX. OUR GREAT LOCATION WITH PREMIER FACILITIES IS A GREAT PLACE TO REST, RELAX, HOST A CAMP, LEADERSHIP RETREAT OR AN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE EXPERIENCE.Expenses $2,106,517 · revenue $1,486,470
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
- 75-0939943
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,505,388
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,176,620
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,139,277 | $2,313,166 | $3,505,388 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,057,242 | $2,084,469 | $3,876,374 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,936,618 | $1,971,256 | $3,854,015 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 75-0939943).
Questions about CETA CANYON CAMP & RETREAT CENTER
- What is the EIN of CETA CANYON CAMP & RETREAT CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CETA CANYON CAMP & RETREAT CENTER is 75-0939943.
- Is CETA CANYON CAMP & RETREAT CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to CETA CANYON CAMP & RETREAT CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CETA CANYON CAMP & RETREAT CENTER 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 CETA CANYON CAMP & RETREAT CENTER 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 CETA CANYON CAMP & RETREAT CENTER 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 CETA CANYON CAMP & RETREAT CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JOE ALARCON.
- Who are the officers and directors of CETA CANYON CAMP & RETREAT CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $110,068 (JOE ALARCON, CEO).
- How much revenue does CETA CANYON CAMP & RETREAT CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,139,277, expenses of $2,313,166 and total assets of $3,505,388 at year end.
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