named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Camphill Academy
Accredited college program offering transformative learning in inclusive social development through hands-on experiences in community living.
Inspired Communities Workshop
Annual gathering focused on strengthening community life and sharing best practices across Camphill communities.
Peer Review Process
Internal review mechanism to maintain quality and integrity across member communities.
Research Symposium
Annual event hosted by the Association to share knowledge and advance practices within the Camphill movement.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Behavioral Health and Human Services Training 2 activities
- Delivering higher education in Inclusive Social DevelopmentOffers a debt-free, accredited college program in Inclusive Social Development through the Camphill Academy, enabling students to earn a bachelor's degree via community-funded fellowships and hands-on learning. The program includes certification tracks of one, three, or five years and partnerships with colleges and universities.
- Providing training and education in Curative Education and Social TherapyOffers academic concentrations and fellowship opportunities in Curative Education and Social Therapy through the Inclusive Social Development program at the Camphill Academy, preparing practitioners for work in Camphill communities.
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities 1 activity
- Delivering holistic elder care within community settingsProvides residential elder care that supports physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being in a communal environment.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosting cultural and artistic community lifeOrganizes seasonal festivals, music performances, theatrical productions, and artistic expression as central elements of community life, fostering cultural vibrancy and emotional well-being.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Hosting research and professional development eventsOrganizes an annual Research Symposium and Inspired Communities workshop to advance knowledge and practice within the Camphill movement, and conducts peer review processes to support community quality and development.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Operating intentional communities for individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilitiesOperates 15 sustainable, intentional communities where people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities live together in shared households, providing residential and work opportunities across all life stages, from early childhood through elder care. These communities emphasize mutual support, structured household models, shared mealtimes, and holistic well-being.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Producing artisan crafts and supporting creative workProduces functional and artistic crafts through community-based workshops in woodworking, weaving, baking, and other artisan trades, offering rotational placements and creative engagement opportunities.
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Special Education Day Schools 1 activity
- Providing curative and special needs education programsOperates a private Waldorf school and delivers curative education programs for children and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities from kindergarten through age 21 across two campuses, supporting social, emotional, and developmental growth.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Providing social therapy and adult support programsOffers social therapy for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through meaningful work, social engagement, and cultural participation in community settings, fostering emotional and developmental growth.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Supporting volunteer recruitment and retention across Camphill communitiesConducts peer review processes and supports systems for volunteer recruitment and retention to strengthen community capacity and continuity.
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Professional Conference Support 1 activity
- Supporting volunteers with living necessities and financial assistanceProvides volunteers with a monthly stipend, private room, meals, insurance, and other basic living necessities. Also offers college loan repayment support of up to $250 per month through direct payments on behalf of eligible participants.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Operating biodynamic farms and food production systemsManages farms and gardens across Camphill communities to grow produce, raise livestock, maintain orchards, harvest honey, and produce value-added foods such as jams, cheeses, ferments, and teas using biodynamic practices for community consumption.
- Promoting the Camphill Movement in North AmericaAdvances common goals and upholds the integrity of the Camphill Movement across North America through coordination, advocacy, and capacity development.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$203K
Contributions & grants$203K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$60%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$240K
Program expenses53%
Admin / overhead47%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$88K
Grants paid out$72K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$65K
Cash$57K
Investments$0
Liabilities$11K
Net assets$54K
Liquid reserves2.8 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +2.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 25
- ALA JACOB — SECRETARY
- ALLAN KUHN — DESIGNATED
- CHELA CRANE — DESIGNATED
- CHRISTIAN IBARRA OROZCO — DESIGNATED
- ELIJAH KENT — DESIGNATED
- ERA MONTECILLO — DESIGNATED
- JACQUELINE CASE — PRESIDENT
- JACQUELYN BIERINGER — DESIGNATED
- JAIME WALKER — DESIGNATED
- JOHANNES SCHLITZ — DESIGNATED
- JUDITH HOKKY — DESIGNATED
- KAREN MURPHY — DESIGNATED
- KATHLEEN RAHLING — DESIGNATED
- KERI MACDONALD — TRUSTEE
- KERST DE JONG — VICE PRESIDE
- KRISTINE MILLERE — DESIGNATED
- KRYSTA KNASTER — DESIGNATED
- LIBBY SANDERS — DESIGNATED
- LINA MARIA REINA — DESIGNATED
- MARIA MCLAUGHLIN — VICE PRESIDE
- MONIQUE WALSH — DEISGNATED
- PETER LEMIRE JR — TREASURER
- ROBIN KELLOGG — DESIGNATED
- ROCHELLE MINK — DESIGNATED
- SONJA ADAMS — DESIGNATED
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Beaver Run Partner — Camphill community providing residential and therapeutic support for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Camphill Academy Network — Offers a debt-free college degree program for students through the Camphill Academy.
- Camphill Academy Network — Provides experiential higher education in Inclusive Social Development as part of the Camphill network.
- Camphill Academy Network — Provides tuition-free immersive study in social agriculture and biodynamic farming for participants within the Camphill network.
- Camphill Academy Partner — Collaborates on education and training programs in Curative Education and Social Therapy through the Inclusive Social Development program.
- Camphill Academy Partner — Partner organization providing accredited college education in inclusive social development within Camphill communities.
- Camphill Foundation Funder — Funds activities that support Camphill communities in North America and worldwide.
- Camphill Foundation Partner — Related organization supporting the Camphill network.
- Camphill Ghent Partner — Local Camphill community where individuals reside and participate in community life.
- Camphill Hudson Partner — Local Camphill community where individuals reside and participate in community life.
- Camphill Triform Partner — Local Camphill community offering residential, educational, and vocational programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Camphill Village Copake Partner — Local Camphill community where individuals reside and participate in community life.
- Camphill communities across the United States and Canada Network — Network of geographically dispersed Camphill communities sharing a common way of life.
- Rudolf Steiner Government — Philosophical foundation of Camphill communities is informed by the teachings of Rudolf Steiner.
- partner colleges and universities Partner — Collaborates with colleges and universities to enable Camphill Academy students to pursue bachelor's degrees.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Debt-Free Access to Enable Service and Educationmethodology: debt-free-accessBy removing student debt as a barrier to participation, increases access to volunteer and educational opportunities in the Camphill community, because financial burden otherwise excludes individuals who are otherwise committed to service and personal development.
- Holistic, Experiential Education for Personal and Professional Growthmethodology: experiential_learningBy immersing students in arts-integrated, contemplative, and field-based learning, develops cognitive, interpersonal, and practical skills because experiential engagement—grounded in rhythm, creativity, and real-world practice—supports holistic development more effectively than theory alone.
- Intentional Community Living as a Vehicle for Mutual Developmentmethodology: intentional_community_livingBy embedding individuals with and without disabilities in long-term, interdependent community life grounded in shared work, rhythm, and purpose, fosters mutual personal growth and social inclusion because living together as peers—rather than in service roles—transforms relationships and reveals human potential beyond disability.
- Relationship-Centered Care Across Ability Differencesmethodology: relationship-centered_careBy building deep, reciprocal relationships based on mutual respect rather than service hierarchies, enables social inclusion and personal development because recognizing the spiritual and human wholeness of each person—regardless of disability—fosters belonging and healing.
- Therapeutic Engagement Through Craft and Regenerative Workmethodology: therapeutic_community_livingBy integrating handcrafting, biodynamic farming, and full-cycle production into daily life, supports emotional, cognitive, and spiritual well-being because tactile engagement with natural materials and meaningful work restores agency, rhythm, and connection to living systems.