HICKORY COVE BIBLE CAMP

EIN: 566061049 501(c)(3)

TAYLORSVILLE, NC

Total Revenue
$484,153
Total Expenses
$441,261
Total Assets
$1,609,498
Net Assets
$1,456,533
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1959
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
MICAH CHIN
Phone
8286322987
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

HICKORY COVE BIBLE CAMP, founded in 1959, is a small nonprofit that reported $484K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $441K left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

TOHELPEQUIPCHILDRENANDTEENSTOBELIFELONGFOLLOWERSOFJESUSTHROUGH CAMPMINISTRIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $211,960 Revenue: $107,549

THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS A NUMBER OF CAMP PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. SUMMER CAMP HICKORY COVE OPERATES WEEK-LONG OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMPS FOR RISING 2ND THROUGH 9TH GRADERS, WITH SEPARATE BOYS...

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THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS A NUMBER OF CAMP PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. SUMMER CAMP HICKORY COVE OPERATES WEEK-LONG OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMPS FOR RISING 2ND THROUGH 9TH GRADERS, WITH SEPARATE BOYS, GIRLS, AND CO-ED SESSIONS HOSTED ON LAKE HICKORY IN THE FOOTHILLS OF NORTH CAROLINA'S BRUSHY MOUNTAINS. THIS CHRIST CENTERED EXPERIENCE EMPHASIZES SPIRITUAL FORMATION, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND JOYFUL FELLOWSHIP. CAMPERS ENGAGE IN DAILY WORSHIP, BIBLE TEACHING, AND GUIDED MENTORSHIP, ALL ALONGSIDE EXCITING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS TUBING, PAINTBALL, ARCHERY, AND ZIP LINING. BY COMBINING ADVENTURE WITH FAITH-BASED PROGRAMMING, HICKORY COVE CREATES A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THAT EMPOWERS YOUTH TO GROW IN THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD AND COMMUNITY. FAMILY CAMP HICKORY COVE'S FAMILY CAMP PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO EQUIP AND ENCOURAGE PARENTS IN THEIR BIBLICAL ROLE OF LEADING THEIR CHILDREN TO FOLLOW JESUS. THESE RETREATS PROVIDE INTENTIONAL TIME FOR FAMILIES TO STEP AWAY FROM DAILY ROUTINES AND FOCUS ON SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND TOGETHERNESS. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES CHRIST-CENTERED TEACHING, WORSHIP, AND ENGAGING FAMILY ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN BOTH FAITH AND RELATIONSHIPS. IN ADDITION TO TRADITIONAL WEEKEND RETREATS, HICKORY COVE OFFERS SPECIALIZED EVENTS SUCH AS MOTHER- DAUGHTER DAY, WHICH FOSTERS MEANINGFUL CONNECTION BETWEEN MOMS AND DAUGHTERS THROUGH SHARED EXPERIENCES, AND LUMBERJACK WEEKEND, WHICH IS TAILORED FOR FATHERS AND SONS TO BUILD LASTING BONDS WHILE GROWING IN GODLY LEADERSHIP. SET IN A SCENIC AND PEACEFUL ENVIRONMENT, THE FAMILY CAMP EXPERIENCE HELPS PARENTS GAIN TOOLS AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO DISCIPLE THEIR CHILDREN WITH CLARITY, PURPOSE, AND FAITH. TEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR OLDER YOUTH, HICKORY COVE OFFERS A TEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR TEENS AGES 14-17. THIS HANDS ON EXPERIENCE INVITES PARTICIPANTS TO GAIN FIRSTHAND INSIGHT INTO SUMMER CAMP OPERATIONS WHILE GROWING IN SERVANT LEADERSHIP. TEENS LEARN TO MODEL JESUS LIKE SERVANT HEARTEDNESS, TO VALUE PUTTING OTHERS BEFORE THEMSELVES, AND TO SERVE IN MEANINGFUL WAYS. ADDITIONALLY, THIS PROGRAM EQUIPS TEENS WITH CONSTRUCTIVE, RESUME BUILDING EXPERIENCES-HELPING THEM DEVELOP RESPONSIBILITY, TEAMWORK, AND LEADERSHIP QUALITIES. THROUGH SERVICE AND PRACTICAL LEARNING, TEEN LEADERSHIP PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO STEP INTO MATURITY AS REFLECTIVE, CAPABLE LEADERS PREPARED TO SERVE IN CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY. APPROXIMATELY 250 CAMPERS WERE SERVED DURING THE YEAR.

Program 2
Expenses: $180,559 Revenue: $117,655

HICKORY COVE SERVES AS A YEAR-ROUND RETREAT DESTINATION FOR YOUTH GROUPS, CHILDRENS MINISTRIES, ADULT MINISTRIES, AND SCHOOLS. SITUATED ON 112 SCENIC ACRES ALONG LAKE HICKORY, THE CAMP OFFERS A...

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HICKORY COVE SERVES AS A YEAR-ROUND RETREAT DESTINATION FOR YOUTH GROUPS, CHILDRENS MINISTRIES, ADULT MINISTRIES, AND SCHOOLS. SITUATED ON 112 SCENIC ACRES ALONG LAKE HICKORY, THE CAMP OFFERS A PEACEFUL AND VERSATILE SETTING FOR SPIRITUAL RENEWAL, TEAM BUILDING, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. GROUPS CAN ENJOY A VARIETY OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDING TUBING, BOATING, CANOEING, SWIMMING, ARCHERY, PAINTBALL, AND MORE. WITH FACILITIES CAPABLE OF SLEEPING UP TO 120 GUESTS AND LOCATED WITHIN CONVENIENT DRIVING DISTANCE OF BOTH ASHEVILLE AND CHARLOTTE, HICKORY COVE PROVIDES AN IDEAL ENVIRONMENT FOR CHURCHES AND ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING PURPOSEFUL RETREAT EXPERIENCES ROOTED IN CHRISTIAN VALUES. APPROXIMATELY 3,500 PEOPLE WERE SERVED DURING THE YEAR.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $222,541
Program Service Revenue $225,963
Investment Income $24,588
Other Revenue $11,061
TOTAL REVENUE $484,153

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $216,241
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $392,519
Other Expenses $225,020
TOTAL EXPENSES $441,261

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $484,153 $419,143 +0.2%
Expenses $441,261 $429,855 +0.0%
Net Income $42,892 $-10,712 -5.0%
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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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
21
Volunteers
200

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
2
$96,058
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICAH CHIN EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$96,058 $0 $96,058
DOUG COTTRELL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYDIA COTTRELL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE GORDON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEZIAH HUBLER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGIE JONES DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN NOVAK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA TAYLOR DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD TODD CHAIRMAN 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $484,153 $441,261 $1,609,498 $42,892
2023 $419,143 $429,855 $1,559,573 $-10,712
2022 $388,603 $388,182 $1,574,799 $421
2021 $572,035 $333,925 $1,578,998 $238,110
2021 $884,035 $333,925 $1,760,998 $550,110
2020 $349,805 $278,014 $1,219,654 $71,791
2019 $430,225 $344,369 $1,120,284 $85,856
2018 $468,931 $456,852 $1,034,259 $12,079
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