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Camp Timberline

EIN 26-0658248 · Fort Collins, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO REACH AND STRENGTHEN KIDS FOR CHRIST THROUGH SPORTS AND MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
9.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 90%
Employees
173
Volunteers
21
Highest pay
$70,000, member

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.8 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 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 14 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • 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, 2024, 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. $1.8 million spent. CAMP TIMBERLINE OPERATES A YOUTH CHRISTIAN SUMMER CAMP IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS. THE SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS FOCUS ON DEVELOPING THE PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL PERSON AND EMPHASIZE SPORTS AND MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE. THERE WERE 10 ONE WEEK SESSIONS IN 2024, WITH 1,791 CAMPERS.
  2. $392,567 spent. IN THE FALL, THE CAMP FACILITY IS AVAILABLE FOR GROUP RETREATS. PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE RETREATS ARE PUT ON BY THE PARTICIPANTS, WHICH INCLUDE CHURCH GROUPS, SCHOOL GROUPS, AND YOUTH AND FAMILY CAMP. RETREAT SEASON IS OPEN FROM MID-AUGUST THROUGH MID-NOVEMBER. IN 2024, APPROXIMATELY 2,677 PARTICIPANTS ENJOYED BEAUTFUL CAMP TIMBERLINE.
  3. $213,799 spent. CAMP TIMBERLINE ALSO OPERATES A DAY CAMP PROGRAM TO BRING CAMP ACTIVITIES TO YOUTH THAT COULD NOT MAKE IT UP TO THE MOUNTAIN CAMP FOR AN EXTENDED STAY. LIKE THE REGULAR YOUTH CAMP, THE SUMMER DAY CAMP FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING THE PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL PERSON AND EMPHASIZES SPORTS AND ADVENTURES. THE CAMP STAFF OPERATES DAY CAMPS AT CHURCHES ALONG THE FRONT RANGE OF COLORADO WITH PORTABLE ZIPLINES, CLIMBING WALLS AND INFLATABLES. EACH CAMP RUNS FROM 8:30 AM TO 4:00 PM. THERE WERE 1,031 DAY CAMPERS IN THE SUMMER OF 2024.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2008.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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