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Round Lake Christian Assembly Inc

EIN 34-0745529 · Lakeville, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CONSTITUTION OF RLCA EXPRESSES ITS PURPOSE AS TEACHING OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST AS FOUND IN THE NEW TESTAMENT. THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THE CAMP IS TO PROVIDE AN UNUSUAL SETTING APART FROM THE ROUTINE AND OFTEN UNCHRISTIAN SURROUNDINGS OF DAILY LIVING. IN THIS SETTING, THE WORD OF GOD IS TAUGHT AND PRINCIPLES OF CHRISTIAN LIVING EMPHASIZED ON A CONTINUING BASIS. CLASSES ARE TAUGHT IN SCRIPTURE CONTENT AS WELL AS CHRISTIAN CONDUCT. IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE CAMP THAT A CAMPER WILL GO HOME WITH A CLEARER UNDERSTANDING OF CHRIST'S WAY OF LIFE, A GREATER LOVE FOR THE SAVIOR, AND A GENUINE DESIRE TO GROW IN HIS CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE, AND WITNESS. THE CAMP THEME, "WHERE CHRIST IS NEAR AND FRIENDS ARE DEAR" EXPRESSES A VERY FAIR VIEW OF THE NATURE OF CAMP LIFE ITSELF. IT IS ALSO THE PURPOSE OF THE CAMP THAT THOSE WHO COME HERE AS TEACHERS AND HELPERS AS WELL AS STUDENTS ALL DEPART WITH A CLEARER, STRONGER FAITH. CAMP IS INTENDED AS AN ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
11.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 41%
Employees
43
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$44,884, assoc. camp

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 78% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 25 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $1.1 million spent. THE TEACHING OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST AS FOUND IN THE NEW TESTAMENT, IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE SUMMER CAMPS AND RETREAT PROGRAMS LOCATED IN AN UNUSUAL SETTING APART FROM THE ROUTINE AND OFTEN UNCHRISTIAN SURROUNDINGS OF DAILY LIVING.

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 October 13, 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 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 2024.

    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 June 1979.

    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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