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Presbyterian Camps at Gilmont Inc

EIN 75-2536705 · Gilmer, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CULTIVATE A SAFE, SACRED SPACE WHERE ALL ARE INVITED TO GROW CLOSER TO GOD, CREATION, OTHERS AND THEMSELVES.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
55
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$85,686, co-executive

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

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 46% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

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

  • 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 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. $870,821 spent. PRESBYTERIAN CAMPS AT GILMONT AKA GILMONT CAMP & CONFERENCE CENTER SEEKS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT WILL GROUND ITS GUESTS IN CREATION, FILL THEM WITH WONDER AND INSPIRE THEM TO GLORIFY GOD AND SERVE OTHERS. PROGRAMS ARE INTENDED TO PROMOTE GROWTH AND CONNECTION WITH GOD AS FILL PARTICIPANTS WITH THE WONDER OF CREATION. THE ORGANIZATION'S CAMP PROGRAMS INCLUDE A VARIETY OF SUMMER CAMPS FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN GRADES 1 -12 WITH A FAITH BASED PROGRAM AVAILABLE TO ASSIST ALL PARTICIPANTS IN GROWING SPIRITUALLY. RETREATS ARE AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES THAT HAVE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO PROVIDE FOR SPIRITUAL RENEWAL AND REFRESHMENT. FOR EXAMPLE, SPECIAL "GLUTEN FREE" CAMPS ARE CONDUCTED TO PROVIDE A SAFE CAMP EXPERIENCE TO THOSE WITH CELIAC'S DISEASE. ADULT RETREATS PROVIDE FOR SPIRITUAL FORMATION ALONG WITH PROVIDING OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND RECREATION PROGRAMS. PRESBYTERIAN CAMPS AT GILMONT AKA GILMONT CAMP & CONFERENCE CENTER SEEKS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT WILL GROUND ITS GUESTS IN CREATION, FILL THEM WITH WONDER AND INSPIRE THEM TO GLORIFY GOD AND SERVE OTHERS. PROGRAMS ARE INTENDED TO PROMOTE GROWTH AND CONNECTION WITH GOD AS FILL PARTICIPANTS WITH THE WONDER OF CREATION. THE ORGANIZATION'S CAMP PROGRAMS INCLUDE A VARIETY OF SUMMER CAMPS FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN GRADES 1 -12 WITH A FAITH BASED PROGRAM AVAILABLE TO ASSIST ALL PARTICIPANTS IN GROWING SPIRITUALLY. RETREATS ARE AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES THAT HAVE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO PROVIDE FOR SPIRITUAL RENEWAL AND REFRESHMENT. FOR EXAMPLE, SPECIAL "GLUTEN FREE" CAMPS ARE CONDUCTED TO PROVIDE A SAFE CAMP EXPERIENCE TO THOSE WITH CELIAC'S DISEASE. ADULT RETREATS PROVIDE FOR SPIRITUAL FORMATION ALONG WITH PROVIDING OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND RECREATION PROGRAMS.

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 April 2019.

    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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