DAMASCUS INC

EIN: 208398029 501(c)(3) Youth Development

CENTERBURG, OH

Total Revenue
$10,932,220
Total Expenses
$9,857,601
Total Assets
$27,291,893
Net Assets
$20,914,167
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
MATTHEW J SCHLATER
Phone
6145378504
Tax Period
2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

DAMASCUS INC, founded in 2007, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $10.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $9.9M left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

TO AWAKEN, EMPOWER AND EQUIP A GENERATION TO LIVE THE ADVENTURE OF THE CATHOLIC FAITH THROUGH WORLD-CLASS PROGRAMS AND AN ENVIRONMENT OF ENCOUNTER.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,889,519 Revenue: $3,632,186

THE SUMMER CAMPS, OFFERED TO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL-AGE CAMPERS, OFFER PARTICIPANTS A LIFE-CHANGING WEEK OF HIGH-ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES ORIENTED TOWARD LIVING A HIGH-ADVENTURE FAITH. THE ORGANIZATION...

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THE SUMMER CAMPS, OFFERED TO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL-AGE CAMPERS, OFFER PARTICIPANTS A LIFE-CHANGING WEEK OF HIGH-ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES ORIENTED TOWARD LIVING A HIGH-ADVENTURE FAITH. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES CAMPERS FROM EVERY DIOCESE IN THE STATE OF OHIO, AS WELL AS YOUTH WHO TRAVEL FROM ALL OVER THE GLOBE. IN THE SUMMER OF 2024, 6,000+ MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AT OUR OHIO, MINNESOTA/WISCONSIN AND MICHIGAN CAMPS.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,459,850 Revenue: $645,193

MISSIONARY PROGRAM. THESE INDIVIDUALS WILL SPEND EITHER ONE OR MORE SUMMERS, OR 2 FULL-TIME YEARS ON-SITE IN MINISTRY LEADERSHIP FORMATION AND TRAINING WITH DAMASCUS. DAMASCUS MISSIONARIES MEET WITH...

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MISSIONARY PROGRAM. THESE INDIVIDUALS WILL SPEND EITHER ONE OR MORE SUMMERS, OR 2 FULL-TIME YEARS ON-SITE IN MINISTRY LEADERSHIP FORMATION AND TRAINING WITH DAMASCUS. DAMASCUS MISSIONARIES MEET WITH POTENTIAL BENEFACTORS TO SOLICIT MISSIONARY SUPPORT FOR DAMASCUS PROGRAMS, AND BRING A SPIRIT OF JOY TO DAMASCUS' ENVIRONMENT OF ENCOUNTER. 60 MISSIONARIES SERVED THE ORGANIZATION DURING THE 2024 YEAR.

Program 3
Expenses: $332,552 Revenue: $1,358,328

TRANSFORMATIONAL RETREATS FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS AND PARISHES ARE OFFERED DURING THE NON-CAMPING SEASON. THESE RETREATS ARE BRINGING ENTIRE SCHOOLS TO JESUS. RETREATS OFFERED INCLUDE THOSE FOCUSED ON...

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TRANSFORMATIONAL RETREATS FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS AND PARISHES ARE OFFERED DURING THE NON-CAMPING SEASON. THESE RETREATS ARE BRINGING ENTIRE SCHOOLS TO JESUS. RETREATS OFFERED INCLUDE THOSE FOCUSED ON CONFIRMATION, FAITH & SCIENCE, LEADERSHIP, AND SPECIFIC HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM. FACILITIES ARE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE UP TO 5 SIMULTANEOUS RETREATS. ADULT AND STUDENT CONFERENCES ARE STAFFED BY STUDENTS OF THE DAMASCUS RETREATS. RETREATS ARE ALSO RAN OFFSITE BY OUR NATIONAL TEAM. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR, OVER 9,200 RETREATANTS WERE SERVED.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,962,986
Program Service Revenue $5,388,333
Investment Income $256,400
Other Revenue $324,501
TOTAL REVENUE $10,932,220

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $5,219,617
Fundraising Expenses $798,697
Program Expenses $8,681,921
Other Expenses $4,637,984
TOTAL EXPENSES $9,857,601

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $10,932,220 $9,623,656 +0.1%
Expenses $9,857,601 $9,296,695 +0.1%
Net Income $1,074,619 $326,961 +2.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
348
Volunteers
50

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$291,434
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MATTHEW SCHLATER BOARD CHAIRPERSON 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM STUCKO BOARD SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS MEYERS BOARD VICE-CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN SCHLATER BOARD TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FR DAVID SIZEMORE BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FR DAVE PIVONKA BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLE ELLIS BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN HARTINGS BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL DANDREA BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID BIANCONI BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI HAMROCK BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BYRNES LAMBERT BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JENNY MAPLE BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARC HAWK BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL DEMATTE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - MISSI 40.00
Officer
$136,667 $8,750 $145,417
AARON RICHARDS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - OPERA 40.00
Officer
$137,217 $8,800 $146,017
KEVIN ARMSHAW NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF ADVAN 40.00
Highest
$117,375 $7,388 $124,763
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $10,932,220 $9,857,601 $27,291,893 $1,074,619
2023 $9,623,656 $9,296,695 $26,405,263 $326,961
2022 $8,004,294 $6,845,794 $25,158,206 $1,158,500
2021 $8,487,345 $5,702,338 $24,885,717 $2,785,007
2020 $5,076,835 $3,897,276 $21,752,986 $1,179,559
2019 $5,882,316 $3,663,053 $20,727,032 $2,219,263
2018 $3,719,246 $2,362,973 $17,129,766 $1,356,273
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