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Crestfield Camp and Conference Center

EIN 82-0885608 · Slippery Rock, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceFair64 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

Crestfield is a mission agency of Pittsburgh Presbytery, which is a part of the Presbyterian Church (USA). In 2016 we incroporated and applied for 501(c)3 status. Prior to that, the camp had been a ministry of Pittsburgh Presbytery since 1948. We offer summer camps. In addition, churches and other organizations use our space for their own retreats. Summer Camp is subsidized so that it is affordable to a wide constiuency.

Income
$589,024
Spending
$635,173
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
-1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 53%
Employees
25
Volunteers
25

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

Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 354% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% 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: 64 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $118,560 spent. Crestfield Camp and Conference Center begas as a Christian summer camp in 1948. We were the church camp for the Pittsburgh Presbytery in Allegheny Count. This is a primary component in fulfilling our mission and ministry. Each summer we welcome children from Western PA to our camp to learn and engage more deeply in their faith. Our philosophy is to focus on small group camping, following Jesus as our guide, and challenging campers by choice. A typical day consists of morning worship, bible study, activity blocks (archery, pool time, canoeing, high and low rope courses, climbing wall, creek hikes, and other games), and meals. We continue as a Presbyterian/Christian camp and Conference Center in the PC(USA). Every participant in camp is subsidized. Expenses included salaries of permanent staff, utilities, and insurance to more accurately reflect program expenses.
  2. $4,906 spent. Throughout the year, Crestfield hosts a number of retreats. These include Middle/High School Retreat, Confirmation Retreat, and Tweener Retreat. Each opportunity is unique and incorporates Christian teaching and emphasis throughout the retreat experience. We serve folks from a number of different congregations.
  3. $462,987 spent. Throughout the year, Crestfield hosts a number of retreats from outside groups. These include various churches, quilting and scrapbooking groups, universities, youth groups, and number of others. We serve folks from all kinds of backgrounds and provide a sacred space for these groups. Expenses included salaries of permanent staff, utilities, and insurance to more accurately reflect program expenses.

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 October 2017.

    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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