ZION'S RIDGE FOUNDATION

EIN: 911868694 501(c)(3) Recreation & Sports

INDEPENDENCE, MO

Total Revenue
$55,417
Total Expenses
$17,634
Total Assets
$641,216
Net Assets
$640,895
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
VAUGHN P CORNISH
Phone
8165600885
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

ZION'S RIDGE FOUNDATION, founded in 1996, is a micro nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $55K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 66% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $38K, a strong 68% operating margin.

Mission

PLAN, DESIGN, PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN LAND AND FACILITIES FOR CAMPGROUND TO BE USED FOR FAMILY AND YOUTH CAMPING YEAR ROUND. THIS IS TO INCLUDE VARIOUS GROUPS SUCH AS RELIGIOUS/NONRELIGIOUS GROUPS FOR RETREATS, CAMPS REUNIONS; CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS SCOUTING AND LOCAL SPORTING ACTIVITIES, AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $17,624

PROVIDED A CAMPING EXPERIENCE FOR FAMILY CAMPING AND WEEKEND RETREATS FOR SCOUTS AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ENTITIES THROUGHOUT THE CAMPING YEAR. DURING THE CAMPING YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 ZION'S...

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PROVIDED A CAMPING EXPERIENCE FOR FAMILY CAMPING AND WEEKEND RETREATS FOR SCOUTS AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ENTITIES THROUGHOUT THE CAMPING YEAR. DURING THE CAMPING YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 ZION'S RIDGE HAD A SUCCESSFUL FAMILY CAMP ATTENDED BY APPROXIMATELY 1,200 CAMPERS AND EVENING SERVICE ATTENDEES. THE FAMILY CAMP WAS A RUSTIC CAMP CONSIDERING THE CAMPERS THAT WERE ABLE TO STAY OVERNIGHT CAME PREPARED TO COOK THEIR OWN MEALS AND USE THE BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES PROVIDED ON THE CAMPGROUND. THE CAMPERS SHARE THE DUTIES OF MAINTAINING, CLEANING AND UPGRADING THE FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE WEEK OF FAMILY CAMP CONSISTS OF EVENING PREACHING SERVICES, MORNING YOUTH CLASSES, AFTERNOON ADULT CLASSES AND VARIOUS ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE REST OF THE TIME TO UPGRADE THE FACILITIES MAINTAINING THE GROUNDS. ON WEDNESDAY EVENING DURING THE FAMILY CAMP, THERE IS A POT LUCK THAT THE CAMPERS PARTICIPATE INCLUDING THE EVENING WORSHIPERS THAT ARE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE PRIOR TO THE EVENING SERVICE. THE CAMP PROVIDES THE MEAT DISH WITH THE SIDE DISHES PROVIDED BY THOSE THAT ATTEND. THIS PROVIDES FELLOWSHIP AND ALLOWS FOR INTRDUCTION FOR MANY VISITORS. THOSE THAT STAY ON THE GROUNDS OFFER A SMALL CONTRIBUTION TO THE CAMPGROUND TO ASSIST IN THE COST OF THE FAMILY CAMP. THIS YEAR WAS THE 23RD ANNUAL CAMP HELD ON THE GROUNDS.

Program 2

THE CAMPGROUNDS ARE OFFERED TO VARIOUS OTHER GROUPS FOR THEIR ACTIVITIES FROM TIME TO TIME. DURING THIS PARTICULAR YEAR, THE LOCAL SCOUT TROOP 282 OUT OF INDEPENDENCE, MO HAS USED THE CAMPGROUND FOR...

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THE CAMPGROUNDS ARE OFFERED TO VARIOUS OTHER GROUPS FOR THEIR ACTIVITIES FROM TIME TO TIME. DURING THIS PARTICULAR YEAR, THE LOCAL SCOUT TROOP 282 OUT OF INDEPENDENCE, MO HAS USED THE CAMPGROUND FOR WEEKEND CAMP OUTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES TO FACILITATE THEIR ONGOING SCOUTING PROGRAMS. THEY MAINTAIN THE CAMPGROUNDS AS A PART OF THEIRS SERVICE PROJECTS WHICH IS HOW THEY PROVIDE SERVICE TO THE CAMPGROUND. THERE IS NO OTHER FEE CHARGED TO THE SCOUT TROOP. IN THE PAST, OTHER SCOUTING ORGANIZATIONS HAVE USED THE CAMPGROUNDS. THERE IS A CHURCH GROUP THAT HAS USED THE CAMPGROUHD FOR A MEN'S RETREAT FOR AN OVERNIGHT A COUPLE OF TIMES DURING THIS ARTICULAR YEAR. THEY HAVE KEPT THE GROUNDS IN GOOD CONDITION. AND CONTRIBUTION THAT THEY HAVE GIVEN IS USED TO SUPPORT THE CAMPGROUND AND IS NOT A CONDITION OF USE. THE CAMPGROUND IS OPEN FOR USE BY COMMUNTY GROUPS TO FURTHER THEIR PARTICULER ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD BE FACILITATED BY ITS USE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $55,417
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $55,417

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $17,624
Other Expenses $17,634
TOTAL EXPENSES $17,634

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $55,417 $163,573 -0.7%
Expenses $17,634 $19,293 -0.1%
Net Income $37,783 $144,280 -0.7%
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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
3
$0
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
OTTO BEIL DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS BROWN DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM BURK DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN CORNISH DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERI CRUICKSHANK DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEANA VAN EATON DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MYRNA FARNAN DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAY LANE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELZY LASLEY PRESIDENT 1.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RAY PHELPS DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY A PICKERING DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
VAUGHN P CORNISH TREASURER 1.50
Officer
$0 $0 $0
RANDY VAN EATON VICE PRESIDE 0.50
Officer
$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 $55,417 $17,634 $641,216 $37,783
2024 $163,573 $19,293 $603,112 $144,280
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