Camp Blue Skies Foundation is located in Charlotte, NC. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Camp Blue Skies Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Camp Blue Skies Foundation generated $595.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $477.6k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.2% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CAMP BLUE SKIES FOUNDATION OFFERS RESIDENTIAL CAMPS, FOUR WEEK-LONG AND ONE WEEKEND, FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TO ENHANCE THEIR LIVES THROUGH RECREATION, SOCIALIZATION AND LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE 2022 FIVE-DAY/FOUR NIGHT CAMP SESSIONS TOOK PLACE IN TWO LOCATIONS: NEAR ATLANTA, GEORGIA (CAMP TWIN LAKES IN RUTLEDGE, GA) AND IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA (YMCA CAMP HARRISON IN BOOMER, NC). CAMPS WERE LEASED FOR ONE-WEEK PROGRAMS IN MARCH AND OCTOBER. THE WEBSITE IS MAINTAINED FOR CAMPER SIGN-UP AND FOR RECRUITMENT OF VOLUNTEERS. THERE IS EXTENSIVE PLANNING FOR CAMP SESSIONS FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE WILLIAMS SYNDROME CAMP SESSION WAS HELD MARCH 7-11, 2022 AND SERVED 30 ADULTS WITH WILLIAMS SYNDROME WITH HELP FROM 32 VOLUNTEERS. A SECOND CAMP SESSION IN GEORGIA WAS HELD MARCH 14-18, 2022 AND SERVED 41 DISABLED ADULTS WITH HELP FROM 45 VOLUNTEERS. THE FIRST NORTH CAROLINA SESSION WAS HELD OCTOBER 1-5, 20 AND SERVED 51 DISABLED ADULTS WITH HELP FROM 47 VOLUNTEERS. THE SECOND NC SESSION WAS HELD OCTOBER 8-12, 2022 AND SERVED 53 DISABLED ADULTS WITH HELP FROM 46 VOLUNTEERS.A THIRD CAMP OPTION, WEEKEND CAMP (3 DAY/2 NIGHT SESSION) THAT TOOK PLACE IN UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA (YMCA CAMP THUNDERBIRD IN LAKE WYLIE, SC). THE WEEKEND CAMP WAS HELD NOVEMBER 18-20, 2022 AND SERVED 24 DISABLED ADULTS WITH HELP FROM 46 VOLUNTEERS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Sesler President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Philip W Norwood Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Alexander Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Charles Kane Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dalton Cox Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jon Beall Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $68,965 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $352,170 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,275 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $421,135 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $79,600 |
| Investment income | $89,968 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$5,054 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $595,289 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $234,900 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,900 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $27,632 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $16,700 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,969 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $10,101 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $92,785 |
| Travel | $15,719 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $10,334 |
| All other expenses | $3,442 |
| Total functional expenses | $477,626 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $159,699 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $55,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,947 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,984,028 |
| Total assets | $3,201,674 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,726 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $53,989 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $56,715 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,716,240 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $428,719 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,201,674 |