Camp Ao-wa-kiya
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Camp Ao-wa-kiya is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Shelby, Michigan, registered in 1964, with $847,441 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
8401 W Thomas St, Shelby, MI, 49455 EIN 38-2909694 Since 1964
Revenue (FY2023)
$847K
▲ 21.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$731K
Net assets
$1.1M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Camp Ao-wa-kiya— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating18 mo reserves · +14% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Camp Ao-wa-kiya: 18 mo reserves · +14% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Camp Ao-wa-kiya— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Camp Ao-wa-kiya: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $639K (FY2013) to $847K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $17KNet assets $1.1M
Operating margin
13.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$17K
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $847,441▲21.5% | $731,053▲5.6% | $1,126,806▲11.5% | $1,143,403▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $697,339▲7.3% | $692,389▲14.5% | $1,010,859▲0.5% | $1,029,060▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $650,103▲36.2% | $604,460▲34.3% | $1,005,909▲4.8% | $1,021,699▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $477,470▲47.3% | $450,087▲8.1% | $960,264▲2.9% | $988,103 | 990 |
| 2019 | $324,146▼42.2% | $416,412▼30.8% | $932,881▼12.8% | $987,989▼9.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $560,971▼8.5% | $601,586▲17.9% | $1,069,704▼3.7% | $1,090,477▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $612,852▲19.7% | $510,209▲3.8% | $1,110,319▲10.2% | $1,128,381▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $511,845▼18.1% | $491,547▼10.1% | $1,007,676▲2.1% | $1,141,411▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $624,707▼2.3% | $546,710▼10.8% | $987,378▲8.6% | $1,154,466▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $639,374 | $612,621 | $909,381 | $1,171,903 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $92K total
9 grants to Camp Ao-wa-kiya totaling $92K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Retreat centers and camps | 2024 | $14,285 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2023 | $5,024 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2021 | $5,037 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2019 | $5,445 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2018 | $15,892 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2017 | $10,322 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Children and youth services | 2016 | $10,722 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Children and youth services | 2015 | $4,946 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Children and youth services | 2014 | $20,825 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Camp Ao-wa-kiya a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Camp Ao-wa-kiya is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-2909694, based in Shelby, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Camp Ao-wa-kiya's EIN?
- Camp Ao-wa-kiya's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-2909694.
- How much revenue does Camp Ao-wa-kiya report?
- Camp Ao-wa-kiya reported $847,441 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Camp Ao-wa-kiya have?
- CharityIndex grades Camp Ao-wa-kiya B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Camp Ao-wa-kiya (EIN 38-2909694) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.