Camp Joy
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Camp Joy meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
To help people grow and succeed through life-long experience based learning.
Year, State Incorporated:
1959, OH
Also Known As:
Joy Outdoor Education Center Foundation, Inc.
Camp Joy operates youth programs that provide hands-on outdoor experiences. The youth programs benefit youth and families with different needs including individuals affiliated with county children's services, people with medical conditions, and individuals who are grieving. Additionally, Camp Joy operates leadership and development programs for businesses, organizations, universities, and high schools. These programs focus on developing leadership, promoting teamwork, and meeting organizational goals.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Camp Joy's program expenses were:
| Youth programs | $2,233,713 |
| Adult programs | $691,896 |
| Total Program Expenses | $2,925,609 |
Chief Executive
Jen Eisemeier, Executive Director
Chair of the Board
Mr. Brian Lawlor, Board Chairperson
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
The E.W. Scripps Company
Board Size
16
Paid Staff Size
45
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Camp Joy's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Program revenue - Youth | $1,496,440 |
| Contributions and grants | $938,482 |
| Program revenue - adult | $719,004 |
| Investment loss, net | $670,744 |
| Special events | $51,348 |
| Rental income | $28,545 |
| Other | $21,725 |
| Total Income | $3,926,288 |
Programs: 70% Fundraising: 16% Administrative: 14%
| Total Income | $3,926,288 |
| Total expenses: | $4,159,306 |
| Program expenses | $2,925,609 |
| Fundraising expenses | $644,852 |
| Administrative expenses | $588,845 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-233,018 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $9,426,832 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $9,193,814 |
| Total Liabilities | $307,903 |
| Total Assets | $9,501,717 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Cincinnati