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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by CAMP BIGHORN.

Totals

Total revenue
$1,179,075
Total expenses
$1,067,820
Contributions and grants received
$745,935
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$400,413
Investment income
$13,047
Other revenue
$19,680
Total assets, end of year
$1,564,973
Total liabilities, end of year
$102,632
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$1,462,341
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$956,273
Management and general expenses
$111,547
Fundraising expenses
$0
Program service expenses (Part III)
$956,273

Program services were 89.6% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $74,499

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $671,436

  • 2a · Program service revenue: YOUTH & FAMILY SUMMER

    total $227,307 · related or exempt $227,307

  • 2b · Program service revenue: RETREAT GROUPS

    total $86,570 · related or exempt $86,570

  • 2c · Program service revenue: JOURNEY GAP YEAR

    total $58,964 · related or exempt $58,964

  • 2d · Program service revenue: TROUBLED YOUTH EXPEDIT

    total $27,572 · related or exempt $27,572

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $9,287 · excluded $9,287

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    other assets $8,950

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    other assets $5,190

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    other assets $3,760

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $3,760 · excluded $3,760

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $30,903

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $26,906

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $3,997 · excluded $3,997

  • 11a · Other revenue: OTHER INCOME

    total $15,683 · excluded $15,683

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $15,683

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $78,000 · program services $71,760 · management and general $6,240

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $412,900 · program services $379,868 · management and general $33,032

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $35,868 · program services $32,999 · management and general $2,869

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $21,326 · management and general $21,326

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $100 · management and general $100

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $3,585 · program services $3,585

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $12,709 · program services $5,338 · management and general $7,371

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $51,481 · program services $45,818 · management and general $5,663

  • 17 · Travel

    total $7,470 · program services $2,241 · management and general $5,229

  • 20 · Interest

    total $4,273 · program services $3,803 · management and general $470

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $80,440 · program services $64,352 · management and general $16,088

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $56,572 · program services $50,915 · management and general $5,657

  • 24a · Other expenses: FOOD PURCHASES

    total $110,486 · program services $109,381 · management and general $1,105

  • 24b · Other expenses: REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE

    total $72,381 · program services $72,381

  • 24c · Other expenses: SUPPLIES

    total $41,479 · program services $41,479

  • 24d · Other expenses: TRAINING

    total $20,959 · program services $20,959

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $57,791 · program services $51,394 · management and general $6,397

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $75,806 · end of year $110,712

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $188,080 · end of year $301,523

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $2,283,420

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $1,137,263

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $1,190,561 · end of year $1,146,157

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $18,729 · end of year $6,581

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $7,275

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $100,000 · end of year $98,491

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $14,815 · end of year $4,141

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $1,343,507 · end of year $1,453,083

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $7,579 · end of year $9,258

Mission and programs · 2024

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.

Activities or mission (Part I)

TO EMBODY THE LOVE OF JESUS AND DEVELOP CHRIST-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.

  • YOUTH AND FAMILY SUMMER CAMPS: OUR SUMMER CAMPS BUILD CHARACTER IN YOUNG PEOPLE. WE UTILIZE THE TOOL OF OUTDOOR ADVENTURE, BRINGING YOUTH INTO A NEW ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY CAN ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT LIFE AND FAITH. WE POINT TOWARDS GOD'S WORD, INCORPORATING INTO OUR ACTIVITIES A CURRICULUM THAT HELPS YOUTH GROW IN THEIR FAITH AND UNDERSTANDING WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A GODLY LEADER IN TODAY'S CULTURE. WE PLACE A STRONG EMPHASIS ON TRANSFERENCE, APPLYING THE LESSONS LEARNED HERE TO EACH PARTICIPANT'S LIFE AT HOME.OUR SUMMER CAMPS OFFER A BREAK FROM THE DAILY ROUTINE, ALLOWING FAMILIES TO RELAX AND ENJOY EACH OTHER. IN THE MIDST OF OUR FUN, WE LEARN. AT BIGHORN, WE DON'T DIVIDE "FUN TIME AND "CHAPEL TIME" AS SUCH. OUR ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES INCORPORATE TRUTH FROM GOD'S WORD, GAINING A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF HIM, HIS CHARACTER, AND HOW HE WANTS US TO LIVE AND WORK WITH THOSE PLACED IN OUR LIVES. IN ADDITION TO LEARNING THROUGH THE ACTIVITIES, WE ALSO HAVE DEDICATED CHAPEL TIMES. THESE BUILD OFF THE EVENTS THAT HAPPENED DURING THE DAY, BRINGING EVERYONE TOGETHER FOR A HOLISTIC LEARNING EXPERIENCE. THE UNIQUE PROGRAMS OF CAMP BIGHORN BRING FUN AND GROWTH TOGETHER, LEARNING HOW TO REFLECT ON PAST EVENTS AND GLEAN INSIGHT FOR THE FUTURE.

    Expenses $420,760 · Revenue $227,306

  • RETREAT GROUPS: PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO EACH GROUP. BIGHORN MINISTRIES USES THE OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT, HIGH ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES, SMALL GROUP EXPERIENCES, AND DISCIPLESHIP PRINCIPLES TO FACILITATE FAMILY AND INDIVIDUAL HEALTH. SPIRITUAL FORMATION IS THE GOAL AND EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON BOTH THE CONTEXT AS WELL THE CONTENT OF BIBLICAL DISCIPLESHIP.

    Expenses $286,882 · Revenue $86,570

  • JOURNEY PROGRAM: THE MISSION OF THE JOURNEY GAP YEAR PROGRAM IS TO DEEPEN AN APPLIED BIBLICAL UNDERSTANDING OF GOD, SELF, AND COMMUNITY THROUGH THE INTEGRATION OF ACADEMICS AND ADVENTURE DISCIPLESHIP CURRICULUM. JOURNEY REQUIRES THAT SOMEONE LEAVE THE ENVIRONMENT THEY KNOW TO ENTER INTO THE ADVENTURE OF LIFE IN A NEW PLACE. CHANGED ENVIRONMENTS REMOVE US FROM OUR COMFORT ZONE WHERE OUR CURRENT ANSWERS AND SKILLS FEEL SUFFICIENT AND LEAD US INTO OUR ADVENTURE ZONE WHERE WE ARE FACED WITH THE NEED TO GROW IN OUR UNDERSTANDING AND ABILITIES IN ORDER TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF THE NEW SITUATION. THIS CREATES THE PERFECT ENVIRONMENT FOR LEARNING WHERE PEOPLE DESIRE TO GROW AND SEEK TRUTH. THE PROGRAM DESIGN OF JOURNEY INTENTIONALLY MOVES STUDENTS THROUGH A VARIETY OF CHANGED ENVIRONMENTS, KEEPING SOMEONE IN THEIR ADVENTURE ZONE. LESSONS LEARNED IN EACH ENVIRONMENT ARE ABLE TO BE TESTED AND APPLIED AS STUDENTS FACE NEW CIRCUMSTANCES. JOURNEY WILL LEAD STUDENTS INTO ADVENTURE THROUGH CONTEXTS LIKE WHITE WATER KAYAKING, ROCK CLIMBING, EXTENDED BACKPACKING TRIPS, THE ACADEMIC CLASSROOM, LIFE AWAY FROM CONSTANT EXPOSURE TO MEDIA, LIVING IN COMMUNITY, LEADING CAMPERS ON OUTDOOR ADVENTURES, SERVING IN THE CITY, AND FACILITATING A CAMP IN MEXICO.

    Expenses $191,254 · Revenue $58,964

  • VENTURE TROUBLED YOUTH EXPEDITIONS: VENTURE EXPEDITIONS FOR STRUGGLING YOUTH ARE DESIGNED TO TAKE BOTH STUDENTS AND STAFF OUT OF THEIR COMFORT ZONES IN ORDER TO BUILD COMMUNITY AND GROWTH. REAL LIFE EXPERIENCES ON THE RIVER OR IN THE WILD ACT AS LIFE LESSONS AND ARE FACILITATED TO HELP PARTICIPANTS GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THEMSELVES, THEIR MORALS, VALUES, AND LIFE DECISIONS. THE DESIRED OUTCOME IS THAT STUDENTS WOULD BE ABLE TO WALK IN TRUTH IN UNDERSTANDING WHAT IT MEANS TO MAKE LIFE CHOICES AND HOW THEY AFFECT THEMSELVES AND IMPACT OTHERS.INSTEAD OF TRIPS THAT PROVIDE IMMEDIATE GRATIFICATION, OR JUST RECREATIONAL RELIEF, VENTURE TRIPS ENGAGE STUDENTS IN SUCH A WAY THAT ASK THEM TO PROCESS LIFE TOGETHER IN COMMUNITY. VENTURE TRIPS ARE DESIGNED FOR STAFF AND STUDENTS TO ENGAGE IN EXPERIENCE AND CHALLENGE IN SUCH A WAY THAT IS CONDUCIVE TO CHARACTER BUILDING AND GROWTH.

    Expenses $57,377 · Revenue $27,573

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • John Wynne

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Jason Abston

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jeremy Freeman

    VICE CHAIRPERSON, SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Hannah Landon

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jason Edwards

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Kate Morris

    CHAIRPERSON

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Andy Smith

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Nate Hettinga

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Andrea Underhill

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Brian Meaden

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $78,000
    From this org
    $78,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    50

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 1a · Housing allowance or residence for personal use
  • 1b · Written policy on the line-1a expenses
  • 3 · Written employment contract

Answered no

  • 2 · Substantiation required before reimbursing expenses
  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

PART I, LINE 1A
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS PROVIDED A HOUSING ALLOWANCE IN ADDITION TO HIS COMPENSATION.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
9 April 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.1
Source object
202501009349300120

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