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Geneva Camp & Retreat Center

EIN 38-1417381 · Holland, MI

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

GENEVA'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE CAMPING EXPERIENCES WHICH HELP YOUTH DEVELOP AND DEEPEN THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST AND TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH CHURCH AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS CAN RETREAT TO BOTH PERSONALLY AND ORGANIZATIONALLY RENEW AND REFOCUS.

Income
$7.8 million
Spending
$4.6 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
7.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
154
Volunteers
140
Highest pay
$162,679, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, 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 7.7 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 41% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    5 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 October 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 (2)
  1. $2.6 million spent. GENEVA'S SUMMER YOUTH CAMPING PROGRAM INVITES YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 6-18 INTO A WEEK LONG CHRISTIAN CAMP PROGRAM THAT IS AIMED AT DEVELOPING THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD AND COMMITMENT TO SERVING CHRIST WITH THEIR LIVES. DURING THE 2025 SUMMER SEASON, 4,285 CAMPERS PARTICIPATED IN THE FOUR CAMPING PROGRAMS (DAY CAMP FOR GRADES ONE - FOUR, RESIDENTIAL CAMPS FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH). HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE IMAGINATION WEEK, CONNECT WEEK, AND DAY CAMPS WITH AN OPTION TO TRY AN OVERNIGHT EXPERIENCE. IN ADDITION TO ITS SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM, GENEVA SPONSORS SEVERAL EVENTS FOR YOUTH, ADULTS AND FAMILIES INCLUDING YOUTH RETREATS, WINTER CAMP, AND WEEKEND FAMILY CAMP WHICH INTEGRATES THE FUN ACTIVITIES OF A WEEKEND RETREAT WITH PROGRAMMING INCLUDING BIBLE STUDIES AND TIME OF WORSHIP. IN ADDITION, GENEVA SPONSORS COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS A COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE AND FAMILY CAMP. GENEVA'S SUMMER YOUTH CAMPING PROGRAM INVITES YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 6-18 INTO A WEEK LONG CHRISTIAN CAMP PROGRAM THAT IS AIMED AT DEVELOPING THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD AND COMMITMENT TO SERVING CHRIST WITH THEIR LIVES. DURING THE 2025 SUMMER SEASON, 4,285 CAMPERS PARTICIPATED IN THE FOUR CAMPING PROGRAMS (DAY CAMP FOR GRADES ONE - FOUR, RESIDENTIAL CAMPS FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH). HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE IMAGINATION WEEK, CONNECT WEEK, AND DAY CAMPS WITH AN OPTION TO TRY AN OVERNIGHT EXPERIENCE. IN ADDITION TO ITS SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM, GENEVA SPONSORS SEVERAL EVENTS FOR YOUTH, ADULTS AND FAMILIES INCLUDING YOUTH RETREATS, WINTER CAMP, AND WEEKEND FAMILY CAMP WHICH INTEGRATES THE FUN ACTIVITIES OF A WEEKEND RETREAT WITH PROGRAMMING INCLUDING BIBLE STUDIES AND TIME OF WORSHIP. IN ADDITION, GENEVA SPONSORS COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS A COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE AND FAMILY CAMP.
  2. $1.3 million spent. GENEVA INVITES CHURCHES, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND BUSINESSES TO USE ITS FACILITIES FOR VARIOUS RETREATS AND OFF-SITE PROGRAMMING THAT ENABLE PARTICIPANTS TO STEP AWAY FROM THE DISTRACTIONS OF EVERYDAY LIFE INTO A QUIET SETTING IN WHICH THEY CAN FOCUS. THOSE EVENTS TAKE THE FORM OF QUIET DAYS OF PRAYER, GROUP PLANNING SESSIONS, COMMUNITY AND TEAM-BUILDING EVENTS. DURING 2025, 189 GROUPS INCLUDING 14,255 PEOPLE USED GENEVA FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 October 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 January 1986.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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