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St Josephs Youth Camp

Mesa, AZ · EIN 860452558 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · sjycaz.com
revenue
$278K
expenses
$196K
net assets
$197K
employees
18
program ratio
79%
mission · from form 990

Camp for Public Use and Children

profile · synthesized from sources

St. Joseph's Youth Camp (SJYC) provides day and overnight summer camp experiences for children aged 6-12 in Mormon Lake, Arizona. The camp focuses on outdoor adventure, skill-building, and fostering independence and confidence through activities like archery, arts & crafts, STEAM projects, and hiking. SJYC has been operating for over 75 years, serving children from Flagstaff and across Arizona and the Southwest.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program
A program for older youth to develop leadership skills, act as role models, and gain experience in a camp environment.
Day Camp
A summer day camp program for children aged 6-12, offering activities like archery, arts & crafts, STEAM projects, hiking, and camp games. Includes lunch and optional bus transportation from Flagstaff.
Overnight Camp
A residential summer camp program for children, focusing on building confidence, independence, and life skills through outdoor adventures and community building.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Summer and School Break Camps 3 activities
    • Annual Open House Event
      Hosts an annual Open House event to allow families to explore the summer camp opportunities and the campsite.
    • Operating Summer Day Camps
      Operates structured day camp programs for children aged 6-12 in June and July, offering activities such as crafts, games, hiking, outdoor education, archery, arts and crafts, and STEAM projects. The camp provides daily transportation from Flagstaff, maintains a nut-free environment, and ensures safety with CPR, First Aid, and AED certified staff and a dedicated Camp Nurse.
    • Operating Summer Day Camps
      Operates structured day camp programs for children aged 6-12 in June and July, offering activities such as crafts, games, hiking, outdoor education, archery, arts and crafts, and STEAM projects. The camp provides daily transportation from Flagstaff, maintains a nut-free environment, and ensures safety with CPR, First Aid, and AED certified staff and a dedicated Camp Nurse.
  • Alumni Digital Engagement Platforms 2 activities
    • Alumni Network Development
      Develops an alumni network to facilitate connections, share stories, and provide updates among former camp participants and staff. This includes collecting contact information for mailers and event notifications.
    • Alumni Network Development
      Develops an alumni network to facilitate connections, share stories, and distribute updates among former camp participants and staff.
  • Youth Leadership & Counselor Training Camps 2 activities
    • Operating Overnight Youth Camps
      Provides traditional overnight camper weeks for children aged 6-12, including activities like horseback riding and kayaking. The organization also hosts a Teen Week for adolescents aged 13-14 with activities such as horseback riding and high ropes courses, and a Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Week for teens aged 15-17 focusing on leadership and communication skills.
    • Operating Overnight Youth Camps
      Provides traditional overnight camper weeks for children aged 6-12, including activities like horseback riding and kayaking. The organization also hosts a Teen Week for adolescents aged 13-14 with activities such as horseback riding and high ropes courses, and a Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Week for teens aged 15-17 focusing on leadership and communication skills.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Facility Rentals
      Offers its camp facilities for private rentals from May through September for various events including reunions, retreats, weddings, leadership trainings, and community events. The facilities include 12 cabins, a central shower house, a dining hall and kitchen, and recreational areas like a fire ring, sand volleyball pit, and open spaces for group activities.
    • Facility Rentals
      Offers its camp facilities for private rentals from May through September for various events including reunions, retreats, weddings, leadership trainings, and community events. The facilities include 12 cabins, a central shower house, a dining hall and kitchen, and recreational areas like a fire ring, sand volleyball pit, and open spaces for group activities.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$278K
Contributions & grants$39K14%
Program service revenue$239K86%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$196K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$45K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$313K
Cash$308K
Investments$0
Liabilities$116K
Net assets$197K
Liquid reserves18.9 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +300.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 4
  • DAN RAISS — Treasurer
  • David Horning — Director
  • JAMES MEAD — Director
  • TYSON GENTZ — Director
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Coconino National Forest Partner — Hosts camp operations within the Coconino National Forest near Mormon Lake, AZ.
  • Facebook Partner — Hosts official alumni group for social connection and memory sharing.
  • LinkedIn Partner — Hosts official alumni group for professional networking and connection.