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Guilrock United Methodist Camp Inc

EIN 23-7170188 · Reidsville, NC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DISCOVER CREATION, EXPERIENCE GOD, AND GROW IN FAITH THROUGH A CHRISTIAN, FAITH-BASED APPROACH TO OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND MINISTRY.

Income
$206,225
Spending
$167,366
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
6.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
12
Volunteers
162

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 96% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $124,423 spent. CAMP GUILROCK CENTERS ITS MINISTRY ON ITS MISSION STATEMENT, "DISCOVER CREATION, EXPERIENCE GOD, AND GROW IN FAITH." WITH THIS AS OUR FOCUS, WE PROVIDE A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR GROUPS TO HAVE THEIR BEST EVENT AND MAKE LASTING MEMORIES.THE CAMP SPACE THAT WE OFFER HOSTS A RANGE OF EVENTS FROM YOUTH GROUPS TO SCOUT TROOPS, RETREAT GROUPS, BIRTHDAY PARTIES TO THE OCCASIONAL WEDDING AND BABY SHOWER, AND REGULAR FISHERMEN TO OUR BIGGEST MINISTRY, DAY CAMP. THESE GROUPS TAKE PART IN A CAREFULLY CRAFTED PROGRAM AIMED AT DEVELOPING THEIR FAITH, BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS, AND CREATING CONFIDENCE IN A SAFE AND NURTURING OUTDOOR SETTING.GUILROCK UNITED METHODIST CAMP, INC. HAS CONTINUED TO GROW AND REACH MORE PEOPLE THROUGHOUT OUR IMMEDIATE AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. ALL OF OUR GUESTS JOIN US ON SITE TO FIND RENEWAL IN THEIR FAITH, SPEND TIME WITH THE PEOPLE THEY CARE FOR, AND EXPAND RELATIONSHIPS WITH THOSE CLOSE TO THEM AND WITH GOD. DAY CAMP HAS NINE WEEKS AND ACCOMMODATES UP TO 50 CAMPERS PER WEEK WITH CAMPERS AS CLOSE AS REIDSVILLE AND BROWNS SUMMIT, TO AS FAR AS EDEN AND GREENSBORO. THE SUMMER BROUGHT 142 CAMPERS ATTENDING 372 SESSIONS.WE HAVE CONTINUED TO IMPROVE OUR RENTAL EXPERIENCE FOR ALL OF OUR GUESTS WHICH HAS LED TO STREADY GROWTH IN USAGE OF THE PROPERTY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE DIRECTOR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE ALL LOOKING FOWARD TO THE CONTINUING GROWTH OF CAMP GUILROCK'S MINISTRY AND ARE ALWAYS WORKING TO IMPLEMENT NEW PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIES TO HELP FURTHER THE CAMP'S GROWTH IN EACH COMING YEAR.
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Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on January 15, 2015.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2015.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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