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Association Retreat Center Inc

EIN 39-1689156 · Osceola, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceWeak42 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ASSOCIATION RETREAT CENTER EXISTS TO BRING PEOPLE TO A PLACE WHERE THEY CAN BE EQUIPPED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR FAMILIES, CHURCHES AND COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING A CHRISTIAN RETREAT CENTER AND BIBLE CAMP UTILIZED BY CHRISTIAN YOUTH AND ADULT GROUPS.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$977,449
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 72%
Employees
34
Volunteers
60

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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 of 10

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

  • 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. $862,636 spent. OUR ORGANIZATION PROVIDED RENTAL FOR MEETING SPACES AND LODGING TO CHURCHES OF MULTIPLE DENOMINATIONS, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, PRIVATE SCHOOLS, WOMEN'S CLUBS, FAMILY REUNIONS, AND MILITARY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT GROUPS. THE CHURCHES, ORGANIZATIONS AND NON-PROFITS THAT USE THE FACILITY SPONSOR PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AS WELL AS STRONG LIFE VALUES AND FAITH BASED INSTRUCTIONS. THEY ALSO PROVIDED COUNSELORS AND ACTIVITY COORDINATORS WHO WORKED WITH OUR STAFF PROVIDING PROGRAMS THAT MET THE NEEDS OF THEIR GROUP. PROVIDED SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS ATHLETIC CAMPS INCLUDING PROGRAMMING AND TRAINING TO ENHANCE THEIR SKILLS AND ENCOURAGE TEAMWORK.

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 March 2004.

    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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