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Surprise Lake Camp

Surprise Lake Camp

Cold Spring, NY 10516
Tax ID13-1623869

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About this organization

Revenue

$4,183,994

Expenses

$4,619,540

Mission

The mission of Surprise Lake Camp is to provide a high quality Jewish experience for children and young adults that is safe and fun and promotes personal growth. Through our summer camp and year round programs, we promote Jewish identity building, environmental stewardship, and the development of values and skills that help people lead fulfilling lives and become assets to their communities.  Surprise Lake Camp is committed to providing scholarships for families that cannot afford our full fee.

About

Since 1902, Surprise Lake Camp (SLC) has provided a haven for children in the beautiful mountains of Cold Spring, NY. What makes SLC the best is the beauty of the site, the richness of the people and the program, the sense of history and tradition, and the magic we create when the whole thing comes together. We are particularly proud of our open, inclusive community that is sensitive to the needs of interfaith and diverse families.In 2018 more than 800 beds were filled, with over 50% receiving tuition assistance. In addition, there were over 20 Bar and Bat Mitzvahs during camp.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “The mission of surprise lake camp is to provide a high quality jewish experience for children and young adults that is safe, fun and promotes personal growth. through our summer camp and year round programs, we promote jewish identity building, environmental stewardship, and the development of values and skills that help people lead fulfilling lives and become assets to their communities. surprise lake camp is committed to providing scholarships for families that cannot afford our full fee.”.

Their activities were defined as: “The mission of surprise lake camp is to provide a high quality jewish experience for children and young adults that is safe, fun and promotes personal growth.”.

  • As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as NY.
  • The form of the non-profit organization shows 170 employees as of 2020.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$435,546.
  • The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and endorsement.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 33 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1902.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $1,906,145 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $207,467 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization pays grants to individuals.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.