Nonprofit · EIN 81-0513584
CAMP BIGHORN
Also known as BIGHORN MINISTRIES
Tax-exempt · PLAINS, MT 59859
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,332,723 | $1,177,036 | $155,687 | $1,724,878 | $106,850 | $1,618,028 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,179,075 | $1,067,820 | $111,255 | $1,564,973 | $102,632 | $1,462,341 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $876,590
- of which government grants
- $29,786
- Program service revenue
- $425,764
- Investment income
- $15,390
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $765
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$3,460
- Other revenue
- $14,979
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $89,200
- Other salaries and wages
- $446,542
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $575,233
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $5,448
- Accounting fees
- $11,857
- Occupancy
- $94,726
- Travel
- $39,044
- Depreciation
- $79,996
- Program services (functional)
- $1,033,679
- Management and general (functional)
- $143,357
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,564,973
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,724,878
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $106,850
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,618,028
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,092,786
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,540,475
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $77,553
- Gross receipts
- $1,362,893
- Employees
- 21
- Volunteers
- 120
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- MT
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN MEADEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $89,200 |
| KATE MORRIS | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN WYNNE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JEREMY FREEMAN | VICE CHAIRPERSON, SECRETAR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| HANNAH LANDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILL HAINES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREA UNDERHILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON ABSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDY SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NATE HETTINGA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN MEADEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $78,000 |
| JOHN WYNNE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JASON ABSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEREMY FREEMAN | VICE CHAIRPERSON, SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| HANNAH LANDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON EDWARDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATE MORRIS | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ANDY SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NATE HETTINGA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREA UNDERHILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1850 MT HIGHWAY 135, PLAINS, MT 59859-9461
- In care of
- % LUKE A UNDERHILL
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BRIAN MEADEN, 1850 MT HIGHWAY 135, PLAINS, MT 59859
- Signed the 990
- BRIAN MEADEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (888) 316-0367
- Website
- WWW.CAMPBIGHORN.COM
- Return prepared by
- JUNKERMIERCLARKCAMPANELLASTEVENS PC
Mission
TO EMBODY THE LOVE OF JESUS AND DEVELOP HONORING LEADERS. OUR VISION IS TO BE THE REGIONAL LEADER IN OUTDOOR MINISTRY FOR OUR NEIGHBORS, THOSE IN NEED, AND THE NEXT GENERATION SO THAT ALL PEOPLE WOULD CARE FOR CREATION DEPPLY, SERVE OTHERS SELFLESSLY, AND LOVE GOD ABUNDANTLY.
Program accomplishments
- YOUTH AND FAMILY SUMMER CAMPS:CAMP BIGHORN'S SUMMER CAMPS SERVE YOUTH AND FAMILIES THROUGH CHRIST-CENTERED OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO DEVELOP CHARACTER, LEADERSHIP, AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION. UTILIZING THE OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT AS A CLASSROOM, PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES SUCH AS WHITEWATER RAFTING, ROCK CLIMBING, HIKING, TEAM-BUILDING INITIATIVES, AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES THAT FOSTER RESILIENCE, RESPONSIBILITY, AND RELATIONAL GROWTH.BIBLICAL TEACHING IS INTEGRATED THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM DAY. CAMPERS PARTICIPATE IN FACILITATED DISCUSSIONS, SMALL GROUPS, AND CHAPEL GATHERINGS THAT CONNECT DAILY EXPERIENCES TO BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON REFLECTION AND TRANSFERENCE - HELPING PARTICIPANTS APPLY LESSONS LEARNED AT CAMP TO THEIR LIVES AT HOME, SCHOOL, CHURCH, AND COMMUNITY.FAMILY CAMPS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERGENERATIONAL PARTICIPATION, STRENGTHENING RELATIONSHIPS WHILE ENGAGING IN SHARED ADVENTURE AND SPIRITUAL ENCOURAGEMENT. ACROSS ALL SUMMER PROGRAMS, CAMP BIGHORN SEEKS TO EMBODY THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST AND ENCOURAGE PARTICIPANTS TOWARD CHRIST-HONORING LEADERSHIP IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES.Expenses $465,156 · revenue $217,267
- JOURNEY GAP YEAR PROGRAM: THE JOURNEY PROGRAM IS AN EIGHT-MONTH RESIDENTIAL GAP YEAR EXPERIENCE FOCUSED ON LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, SPIRITUAL FORMATION, AND ADVENTURE-BASED DISCIPLESHIP. THE PROGRAM INTEGRATES ACADEMIC COURSEWORK, OUTDOOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY LIVING TO CULTIVATE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF GOD, SELF, AND COMMUNITY.JOURNEY INTENTIONALLY PLACES PARTICIPANTS IN A SERIES OF STRUCTURED, GROWTH-ORIENTED ENVIRONMENTS THAT CHALLENGE COMFORT ZONES AND DEVELOP RESILIENCE, HUMILITY, AND LEADERSHIP CAPACITY. STUDENTS ENGAGE IN EXPERIENCES SUCH AS EXTENDED BACKPACKING EXPEDITIONS (INCLUDING A FIVE-DAY GRAND CANYON TRIP), WHITEWATER KAYAKING, ROCK CLIMBING, WILDERNESS LEADERSHIP TRAINING, SERVICE PROJECTS, AND CROSS-CULTURAL MINISTRY EXPERIENCES. PARTICIPANTS ALSO ASSIST IN LEADING CAMP PROGRAMS, GAINING PRACTICAL LEADERSHIP AND MENTORING EXPERIENCE.THROUGH ACADEMIC STUDY, SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES, GUIDED REFLECTION, AND IMMERSIVE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE, JOURNEY SEEKS TO DEVELOP MATURE, CHRIST-CENTERED LEADERS EQUIPPED TO SERVE EFFECTIVELY IN THEIR FUTURE VOCATIONS, CHURCHES, AND COMMUNITIES.Expenses $310,104 · revenue $102,074
- RETREAT GROUPS:CAMP BIGHORN HOSTS RETREAT GROUPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, SERVING CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. RETREAT PROGRAMMING UTILIZES THE OUTDOOR SETTING, FACILITATED ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES, AND GROUP-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO SUPPORT SPIRITUAL GROWTH, RELATIONAL HEALTH, AND TEAM DEVELOPMENT.CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMMING MAY INCLUDE HIGH ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES, CHALLENGE COURSES, FACILITATED DISCUSSIONS, WORSHIP GATHERINGS, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EXERCISES. CAMP BIGHORN STAFF WORK ALONGSIDE GROUP LEADERS TO PROVIDE EXPERIENCES THAT INTEGRATE BIBLICAL DISCIPLESHIP PRINCIPLES WITH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING. THE GOAL OF RETREAT MINISTRY IS TO CREATE SPACE FOR REFLECTION, RENEWAL, AND STRENGTHENED COMMUNITY WITHIN A CHRIST-CENTERED CONTEXT.Expenses $206,736 · revenue $94,139
- VENTURE AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS:THE VENTURE PROGRAM AT CAMP BIGHORN PARTNERS WITH LOCAL YOUTH HOMES, THERAPEUTIC AGENCIES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO BRING CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND CHRIST-CENTERED RELATIONAL EXPERIENCES INTO AN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CONTEXT. THROUGH GUIDED ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ROPES COURSES, HIKING, RIVER EXCURSIONS, AND TEAM-BASED CHALLENGES, PARTICIPANTS ARE INVITED TO ENGAGE WITH ONE ANOTHER IN WAYS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY COMMUNICATION, POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING, AND CRITICAL THINKING IN REAL-WORLD SETTINGS. THE PROGRAM'S DESIGN INTENTIONALLY MOVES BEYOND STEREOTYPES AND INVITES YOUTH TO SEE THEIR IDENTITY, CHOICES, AND RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH A LENS OF DIGNITY, WORTH, AND HOPE AS REVEALED IN THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. BY SITUATING LEARNING IN THE NATURAL WORLD AND COMBINING ADVENTURE WITH INTENTIONAL REFLECTION, VENTURE FOSTERS PERSONAL GROWTH, RESILIENCE, AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL PARTICIPANTS.CAMP BIGHORN OFFERS A VARIETY OF YEAR-ROUND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THAT EXTEND THE MINISTRY'S MISSION BEYOND TRADITIONAL OVERNIGHT CAMPS AND RETREATS, SERVING CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND THE WIDER COMMUNITY THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND DISCIPLESHIP.WILD CHILD: A SPRING SEASONAL PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY-AGED STUDENTS THAT INVITES CHILDREN TO EXPLORE NATURE, BUILD OUTDOOR SKILLS, AND GROW IN CONFIDENCE THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES LIKE FIRE-MAKING, SHELTER-BUILDING, COMPASS USE, AND CAMPFIRE COOKING. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES OUTDOOR EXPLORATION AS A WAY FOR CHILDREN TO DISCOVER THEIR ABILITIES, CONNECT WITH GOD'S CREATION, AND DEVELOP CURIOSITY AND RESILIENCE.CLIMBING TEAM: DESIGNED FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL PARTICIPANTS, THE CLIMBING TEAM PROVIDES STRUCTURED COACHING IN CLIMBING TECHNIQUES, SAFETY, AND PHYSICAL CHALLENGES WHILE FOSTERING COMMUNITY, TEAMWORK, AND PERSONAL CONFIDENCE. THIS PROGRAM CREATES A FUN, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE CLIMBERS OF ALL SKILL LEVELS CAN GROW PHYSICALLY, SOCIALLY, AND RELATIONALLY.COMMUNITY OUTREACH & OTHER PROGRAMS: IN ADDITION TO WILD CHILD AND THE CLIMBING TEAM, CAMP BIGHORN ENGAGES IN BROADER COMMUNITY OUTREACH EFFORTS - INCLUDING PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS, YOUTH GROUPS, AND SERVICE INITIATIVES - TO PROMOTE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT, OUTDOOR ENGAGEMENT, AND SPIRITUAL ENCOURAGEMENT OUTSIDE OF TRADITIONAL CAMP SESSIONS.Expenses $51,683 · revenue $12,284
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
- 81-0513584
- 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
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,724,878
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,362,893
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,332,723 | $1,177,036 | $1,724,878 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,179,075 | $1,067,820 | $1,564,973 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $947,158 | $1,002,202 | $1,473,176 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,007,023 | $929,560 | $1,534,298 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 81-0513584).
Questions about CAMP BIGHORN
- What is the EIN of CAMP BIGHORN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CAMP BIGHORN is 81-0513584.
- Is CAMP BIGHORN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to CAMP BIGHORN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CAMP BIGHORN 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 BIGHORN 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 CAMP BIGHORN 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 CAMP BIGHORN?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BRIAN MEADEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of CAMP BIGHORN?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $89,200 (BRIAN MEADEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CAMP BIGHORN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,332,723, expenses of $1,177,036 and total assets of $1,724,878 at year end.
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