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Steko Ministries
Olean, NY · EIN 392251319 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE X20 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · stekoministries.org
revenue
$327K
expenses
$6K
net assets
$321K
employees
0
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

The Organization is created to have a place for youth to gather and stay at cabins and campsites for purposes of Bible study and learning to live ethical and righteous lives. The camp will foster preparedness for adulthood in the Christian faith.

profile · synthesized from sources

Steko Ministries operates a Christian camp in Hinsdale, NY, focused on equipping youth to stand firm in their faith through Bible study, worship, and outdoor activities. The organization hosts events such as campouts, archery shoots, and mud runs to engage middle school and high school students. Its programs emphasize spiritual growth, discipleship, and preparation for adulthood in the Christian faith.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

3D Archery Shoot
Weekend event combining outdoor archery competition with fellowship; includes camping, meals, and vendors, with proceeds supporting camp development
Middle School Campout
Overnight event for students in grades 5–8 featuring worship, devotion, campfire meals, nighttime games, and team competitions to foster spiritual growth and fellowship
Mud Run
5K obstacle course event for youth and adults, offering full, short, and kids' courses; raises funds for camp infrastructure
Worship Night
Evening gathering for worship and biblical teaching held in a natural outdoor setting, open to all ages
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Campus Construction and Renovation Projects 1 activity
    • Campsite infrastructure development
      Constructs and maintains campsite infrastructure including roads, lean-tos, benches, bridges, and picnic tables to support program operations; completed 100 yards of camp road and undertook ongoing site development projects.
  • Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
    • Fundraising events for camp development
      Organizes fundraising events such as a 3D archery shoot with food, vendors, and competitions to support construction of a 0.5-mile camp road; also conducts general fundraising for infrastructure projects.
  • Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 1 activity
    • Outdoor worship and teaching events
      Hosts worship and teaching events in natural outdoor settings as part of spiritual formation programming, integrated within camp and retreat activities.
  • Youth and Young Adult Spiritual Engagement 1 activity
    • Youth camp program with Bible study and spiritual formation
      Operates a camp for youth to stay in cabins and campsites for Bible study and learning to live ethical and righteous lives, including structured activities such as worship, devotion, campfire meals, competitions, and nighttime games. Hosts overnight campout events specifically for middle school students in grades 5–8.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$327K
Contributions & grants$327K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$6K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead100%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$321K
Cash$3K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$321K
Liquid reserves5.8 mo
1 years on record · 2025–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • Andrew Barr — Independent Director
  • David Herne — Independent Director
  • Jesse Minor — Independent Director
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Steko Ministries Network — Organization's own name listed in context of mission and vision
strategies · 2

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.

  • Faith-Based Youth Equipping Through Experiential Engagement
    methodology: faith_based_youth_equipping
    By immersing youth in Bible study and character development within structured camp environments and overnight retreats, we produce spiritual resilience and personal transformation because experiential challenges in a faith-based community foster internalization of biblical truth and readiness for righteous living.
  • Outdoor Worship as Spiritual Integration
    methodology: outdoor_worship
    By conducting worship and teaching in natural outdoor settings, we deepen spiritual connection because integrating faith practices with nature fosters a sense of divine presence and holistic spiritual formation.