SHERWOOD FOREST CAMP INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

SHERWOOD FOREST CAMP INC

EIN 43-0653401 · Youth Development (O43Z)

What they do

to PROVIDE HIGHLY ENRICHED SUMMER LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN RESIDENTIAL SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS WITH SCHOOL YEAR FOLLOW-UP PROGRAMS for ST. LOUIS AREA CHILDREN FROM ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED FAMILIES. COLLEGE and CAREER READINESS PROGRAMS ARE ALSO PROVIDED YEAR-ROUND to SUPPORT THESE CHILDREN WHEN THEY REACH HIGH SCHOOL. to PROVIDE OUTDOOR EDUCATION EXPERIENCES for SCHOOLS, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, CHURCHES, and OTHER YOUTH and FAMILY-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR.

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Of every $100 spent, about $84.90 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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They name their leaders32 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

54.43%of revenue went to mission work84.9% of expenses · Program services

6.36%of revenue went to fundraising9.9% of expenses

$64.13spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

3.34%of revenue went to management and office costs5.2% of expenses

$3.37in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

90.5%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $134,057 for ADALYN BOND (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$4,707,879

Mission workProgram services$2,562,39654.43% of revenue84.9% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$157,4183.34% of revenue5.2% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$299,5036.36% of revenue9.9% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$1,688,56235.87% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$3,019,31764.13% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 84.9% mission · 5.2% management · 9.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 64.13% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 85.6% mission · 4.6% management · 9.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 136.00% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 87.6% mission · 4.4% management · 8.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 118.04% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 89.0% mission · 3.2% management · 7.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 114.98% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 88.9% mission · 4.0% management · 7.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 113.38% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 87.9% mission · 4.6% management · 7.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 108.40% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 93.9% mission · 1.7% management · 4.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 177.69% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 76.4% mission · 6.7% management · 16.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 41.45% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$4,707,879

Expenses$3,019,317

Annual surplus $1,688,562 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$2,562,396 · 84.9% of expenses

Management and office costs$157,418 · 5.2% of expenses

Fundraising$299,503 · 9.9% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$4,707,879

Expenses$3,019,317

Assets$10,160,549

Income$4,823,326

Contributions$4,261,958

Mission work (program services)$2,562,396

Fundraising$299,503

Grants given$5,740,366

Average grant$1,913,455

Management and general$157,418

Executive compensation (total)$196,300

Accounting fees$26,876

Investing fees$8,551

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

ADALYN BONDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 62 hrs/week $134,057Base $90,588 · Other $43,469

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (32)

ADALYN BONDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

RON NORWOODMEMBER-AT-LARGE

JESSICA STALEYSECRETARY

JOHN H STURMASSISTANT TREASURER

KYLE NESSELBUSHMEMBER-AT-LARGE TO 11-19-24

MELISSA ETTLINGEROLIN FELLOW

MIA BURGESSMEMBER-AT-LARGE

RACHEL PRESLEYMEMBER-AT-LARGE

ROGER SCHERCKMEMBER-AT-LARGE TO 11-19-24

JASON THOMPSONMEMBER-AT-LARGE

STACY CLAYMEMBER-AT-LARGE

STEPHANIE KIRKMEMBER-AT-LARGE

STEVE TSCHUDYMEMBER-AT-LARGE

SUSAN CARPENTERMEMBER-AT-LARGE TO 11-19-24

TARA MAULOODMEMBER-AT-LARGE TO 3-5-24

TRAVIS SITTERMEMBER-AT-LARGE

VERONICA POTTERMEMBER-AT-LARGE

JASON KEYMEMBER-AT-LARGE

JAMES M SCHALLOMVICE PRESIDENT

JAMES BLATTMEMBER-AT-LARGE

IRENE TARANHIKEMEMBER-AT-LARGE TO 11-19-24

GARY SKOLNICKMEMBER-AT-LARGE

EDWARD BECKERMEMBER-AT-LARGE

DAVID GOEKETREASURER

DARIUS WASHINGTONMEMBER-AT-LARGE

COURTNEY SIMMSMEMBER-AT-LARGE

CHRIS BLACKERBYMEMBER-AT-LARGE

BRANDIE FRANKLINMEMBER-AT-LARGE

BOB ECKERMEMBER-AT-LARGE

AMY ONEILMEMBER-AT-LARGE TO 11-19-24

AMANDA ANDRESMEMBER-AT-LARGE

ALICE MILLERPRESIDENT

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1942
Location: 12430 TESSON FERRY ROAD 304, ST LOUIS, MO 63128
County: St. Louis
In care of: ADALYN BOND
Primary officer: ADALYN BOND, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emaildarnellr@sherwoodforeststl.org Phone(314) 644-3322

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: KERBER ECK & BRAECKEL LLP
NTEE classification: Youth Development (O43Z)
IRS tax category: Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds)
Grant-giving organization: Yes