AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION INC

EIN: 350962419 501(c)(3)

MARTINSVILLE, IN

Total Revenue
$58,454,496
Total Expenses
$13,110,540
Total Assets
$61,321,805
Net Assets
$58,091,467
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1960
Legal Domicile
IN
Phone
7653428456
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION INC, founded in 1960, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $58.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 442% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $45.3M, a strong 78% operating margin.

Mission

THE AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION'S (ACA) PURPOSE IS TO FURTHER CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND ADULT WELFARE AND EDUCATION THROUGH THE CAMP EXPERIENCE AND TO ENSURE THE QUALITY OF CAMP AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS BY PROVIDING BEST PRACTICES AND STANDARDS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,366,087 Revenue: $1,720,307

CAMP AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION REFLECTS ACA'S COMMUNITY OF PARENTS AND PROFESSIONALS WHO JOIN TOGETHER TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE TO ENHANCE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT. AS A RESULT OF ACA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS...

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CAMP AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION REFLECTS ACA'S COMMUNITY OF PARENTS AND PROFESSIONALS WHO JOIN TOGETHER TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE TO ENHANCE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT. AS A RESULT OF ACA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN POWERFUL LESSONS IN COMMUNITY, CHARACTER-BUILDING, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, AND HEALTHY LIVING . A PRIMARY VEHICLE FOR DISSEMINATING EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TO CAMP PROFESSIONALS IS THROUGH THE ANNUAL ACA NATIONAL CONFERENCE. MORE THAN 2,100 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED THE FOUR-DAY CONFERENCE IN NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA IN FEBRUARY 2024. NUMEROUS LOCAL AND REGIONAL EVENTS ARE OFFERED. IN ADDITION, ONLINE EDUCATION, INCLUDING ASYNCHRONOUS COURSES, WEBINARS, AND CERTIFICATES OF ADDED QUALIFICATION EXTEND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO NON-TRAVELING LEARNERS. MORE THAN 12,000 LEARNERS PARTICIPATED IN 2023-2024 OFFERINGS. CAMP AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ALSO INCLUDES ACA'S RESEARCH PROGRAMS AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,967,465 Revenue: $677,393

MEMBER AND FIELD SERVICES IS THE MEMBER AND CUSTOMER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES OF ACA. TELEPHONE AND EMAIL SUPPORT, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, OPERATIONAL COMPONENTS, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT ARE PROVIDED THROUGH...

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MEMBER AND FIELD SERVICES IS THE MEMBER AND CUSTOMER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES OF ACA. TELEPHONE AND EMAIL SUPPORT, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, OPERATIONAL COMPONENTS, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT ARE PROVIDED THROUGH A NATIONAL STAFF OF ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS TO 23 LOCAL OFFICES, WHICH IN TURN, PROVIDE SERVICES LOCALLY TO THE PUBLIC, CAMPS, AND CAMP PROFESSIONALS. ACA HAS ALMOST 10,900 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,910,181 Revenue: $4,955,953

ACCREDITATION IS A VOLUNTARY PROCESS THAT OVER 2,600 CAMPS HAVE CHOSEN TO GO THROUGH. THIS COMMUNICATES TO PARENTS THAT A CAMP HAS VOLUNTARILY UNDERGONE A PEER TO PEER REVIEW OF OVER 250 HEALTH AND...

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ACCREDITATION IS A VOLUNTARY PROCESS THAT OVER 2,600 CAMPS HAVE CHOSEN TO GO THROUGH. THIS COMMUNICATES TO PARENTS THAT A CAMP HAS VOLUNTARILY UNDERGONE A PEER TO PEER REVIEW OF OVER 250 HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS THAT APPLY TO RESIDENT AND DAY CAMPS. THE AIM OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO EDUCATE CAMP STAFF IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF KEY ASPECTS OF CAMP OPERATION, PARTICULARLY THOSE RELATED TO PROGRAM QUALITY AND THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF CAMPERS AND STAFF.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $49,178,245
Program Service Revenue $7,821,825
Investment Income $1,278,205
Other Revenue $176,221
TOTAL REVENUE $58,454,496

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,207,160
Salaries & Benefits $5,093,906
Fundraising Expenses $333,238
Program Expenses $11,337,306
Other Expenses $5,809,474
TOTAL EXPENSES $13,110,540

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $58,454,496 $10,778,325 +4.4%
Expenses $13,110,540 $10,890,135 +0.2%
Net Income $45,343,956 $-111,810 -406.5%
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✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
20
Independent Members
20
Employees
53
Volunteers
2200

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
$506,106
Total Directors
22
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
N/A Treasurer 2.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Vice Chair 2.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Board Chair 2.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Board Chair-Elect ( New Practical Year) 2.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Board Member 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Board Member 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Board Member (Partial Year) 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Board Member 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Board Member 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Board Member 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Board Member 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Board Member 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Board Member 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Board Member 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Board Member 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Board Member 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Board Member 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Board Member 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Board Member (New Partial Year) 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Board Member (Partial Year) 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Board Member 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A Chief Financial Officer 39.0
Officer
$153,565 $23,774 $177,339
N/A President/Chief Executive Officer 39.0
Officer
$270,409 $58,358 $328,767
N/A Chief Operating Officer 40.0
Highest
$159,351 $49,629 $208,980
N/A Chief Marketing Officer 40.0
Highest
$132,910 $33,384 $166,294
N/A Sr. Director of Research & Education 40.0
Highest
$113,468 $40,673 $154,141
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 $58,454,496 $13,110,540 $61,321,805 $45,343,956
2023 $10,778,325 $10,890,135 $14,811,383 $-111,810
2022 $12,658,788 $9,609,906 $13,862,407 $3,048,882
2021 $10,286,086 $7,306,805 $11,963,370 $2,979,281
2020 $9,884,569 $9,206,622 $9,117,808 $677,947
2019 $9,304,986 $9,205,163 $8,126,505 $99,823
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