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Lake Springfield Christian Assembly

EIN 37-6005679 · Chatham, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO ENCOUNTER AND GROW IN JESUS CHRIST, LED BY POSITIVE ROLE MODELS EXPRESSING GOD'S LOVE IN A CAMPING/RETREAT ENVIRONMENT

Income
$935,127
Spending
$660,529
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
10.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 64%
Employees
38
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$56,600, camp director

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 76% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.4 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 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% 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

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    5 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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. $516,544 spent. SUMMER CAMP, GUEST RETREATS, AND LSCA RETREATSSUMMER CAMP GENERAL OPERATING AND FACILITIES EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH SAFELY FACILITATING YOUTH SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCES INCLUDING: TRADITIONAL OVERNIGHT RESIDENTIAL CAMPING FOR AGES 6-18, WILDERNESS CAMPING EXPERIENCES, TENT CAMPING EXPERIENCES, INTRODUCTORY AND DAY TIME CAMP EXPERIENCES.GUEST RETREATS AND EVENTS ARE WHEN LIKE MINDED, CHRIST CENTERED ORGANIZATIONS USE THE FACILITIES AT LSCA FOR RETREATS AND CONFERENCES OR DAYTIME EVENTS THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE MISSION OF LSCA. THIS INCLUDES GOVERNING CHURCHES, OTHER CHRISTIAN CHURCHES, UNRELATED CHRISITIAN MINISTIRES, PARTNER CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS OF CHILDREN (LOW INCOME, DISABLED, IN FOSTER CARE), AND INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE MEMBERS OF OUR GOVERNING CHURCH CAN USE SOME SPACES FOR PRIVATE EVENTS. LSCA PROVIDES SHORT (DAY TIME ONLY OR WEEKEND LENGTH) EXPERIENCES FOR KIDS AND ADULTS TO BE ENCOURAGED IN THEIR FAITH, CONNECT WITH FRIENDS, AND ENJOY THE OUTDOOR SETTING. WE RUN 5-6 OF THESE EACH YEAR.

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 May 1940.

    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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