Camp Foster Young Mens Christian Association Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Camp Foster Young Mens Christian Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Spirit Lake, Iowa, registered in 1971, with $5,567,903 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1900 41st St, Spirit Lake, IA, 51360 EIN 42-0958909 Since 1971
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.6M
▲ 9.3% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.5M
Net assets
$21.0M
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 Foster Young Mens Christian Association Inc— 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 rating57 mo reserves · +20% 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 Foster Young Mens Christian Association Inc: 57 mo reserves · +20% 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 Foster Young Mens Christian Association Inc— 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 Foster Young Mens Christian Association Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1900 41st St, Spirit Lake, IA, 51360
- City
- Spirit Lake
- State
- Iowa
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.6M (FY2013) to $5.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.8MNet assets $21.0M
Operating margin
19.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$23.8M
Total liabilities
$2.8M
Net assets
$21.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,567,903▲9.3% | $4,459,224▲13.4% | $21,031,918▲5.9% | $23,830,395▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,096,032▼35.0% | $3,930,789▲6.1% | $19,854,559▲7.2% | $22,932,829▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $7,841,983▼24.2% | $3,706,103▲6.2% | $18,514,289▲27.4% | $22,446,887▲23.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $10,347,916▲279% | $3,490,977▲15.7% | $14,532,190▲90.9% | $18,126,905▲64.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,728,134▼28.0% | $3,017,834▼15.7% | $7,613,183▼2.8% | $10,996,318▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,788,356▲6.9% | $3,579,118▲4.7% | $7,835,500▲3.8% | $10,730,971▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,542,827▼18.7% | $3,416,887▲5.0% | $7,548,263▲0.4% | $10,571,621▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $4,358,238▲38.6% | $3,255,679▼0.7% | $7,520,936▲18.2% | $10,484,652▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,143,688▼3.8% | $3,279,085▼0.9% | $6,365,372▼2.1% | $10,365,859▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,266,793▲9.1% | $3,308,621▲4.8% | $6,501,842▼0.6% | $10,583,242▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,994,560▲13.2% | $3,157,493▲8.4% | $6,543,670▼3.3% | $9,949,531▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,645,208 | $2,911,486▲3.5% | $6,769,700▼3.8% | $9,519,205▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,811,687▲1.3% | $7,035,978▼6.1% | $9,860,074▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,776,432▲9.0% | $7,494,881▼5.1% | $9,528,462▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $2,547,619 | $7,894,358 | $10,209,226 | 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 · $2.6M total
111 grants to Camp Foster Young Mens Christian Association Inc totaling $2.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2024 | $100,500 |
| National Council of Young Mens Christian Assns of the USA | Program support | 2024 | $63,750 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Youth devel | 2023 | $250,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Airnasium project at camp foster (2022 grant) | 2023 | $156,847 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Operations support. | 2023 | $38,000 |
| National Council of Young Mens Christian Assns of the USA | Program support | 2023 | $15,427 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2023 | $12,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Airnasium project at camp foster (2022 grant) | 2023 | $9,301 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Airnasium project at camp foster (2022 grant) | 2023 | $8,852 |
| National Council of Young Mens Christian Assns of the USA | Program support | 2022 | $124,962 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2022 | $32,546 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2022 | $29,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for camp foster/ymca of the okobojis adopt-a-cabin | 2022 | $24,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $16,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Camp Foster Young Mens Christian Association Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Camp Foster Young Mens Christian Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-0958909, based in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Camp Foster Young Mens Christian Association Inc's EIN?
- Camp Foster Young Mens Christian Association Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-0958909.
- How much revenue does Camp Foster Young Mens Christian Association Inc report?
- Camp Foster Young Mens Christian Association Inc reported $5,567,903 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Camp Foster Young Mens Christian Association Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Camp Foster Young Mens Christian Association Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Camp Foster Young Mens Christian Association Inc (EIN 42-0958909) 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.