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DUFFIELD CAMP AND RETREAT CENTER INC

Kenmore, NY · EIN 208709242 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE X21 · Religion-Related · Micro (<$100K) · campduffield.net
revenue
$93K
expenses
$102K
net assets
$229K
employees
mission · from form 990

Runs Christian camps for special needs adults, 2nd through 12th graders, and group rentals.

profile · synthesized from sources

Christian camp and retreat center operating on a 137-acre site in Delevan, New York, offering summer programs for children in grades 1–12, adults with developmental disabilities, and group rentals year-round. The organization provides faith-based experiences centered on nature, community, and spiritual growth. Founded in 1950, it continues a long-standing ministry rooted in the Presbyterian tradition.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Challenge Camp
Summer camp for adults with developmental disabilities offering traditional camp activities including swimming, crafts, talent shows, and social events in an accessible environment
First Timers Camp
Three-day summer camp for 1st–2nd graders featuring science or music themes, parent participation, and introductory camp experiences including swimming, hiking, and campfires
Grades 3rd–8th Summer Camp
Week-long themed camps (e.g., science, music) for upper elementary and middle schoolers including nature exploration, swimming, crafts, and faith-based activities
Group Rentals
Year-round rental of camp facilities for retreats, conferences, and family camping; accommodates up to 150 overnight and 500 for day events
Impact 716
Youth camp for grades 1–8 focused on spiritual impact, with separate tracks for elementary and teens, overlapping meals, and camp-wide activities
Night Owls Camp
Overnight camp for teens (grades 8–12) with a late-night schedule featuring games, hikes, team building, and faith discussions
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
    • Host public events, annual meetings, and volunteer engagement activities
      Hosts events open to the general public, including an annual clean-up day and an annual meeting open to all attendees, fostering community participation and volunteer involvement.
  • Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
    • Offer year-round rental of camp facilities for group retreats and events
      Provides rental access to camp facilities for individuals and groups for retreats and events, accommodating up to 150 overnight guests and 500 for day events, with planning assistance and an online calendar to identify availability.
  • Specialized Summer Camps for Disabilities 1 activity
    • Operate summer and year-round Christian camping programs for youth, adults with developmental disabilities, and families
      Provides summer camp programs for children starting in 1st grade, youth in grades 2–12, and adults with developmental disabilities, featuring faith-based programming, recreational activities such as swimming and hiking, and age-specific curricula including science, music, and nature exploration. Some programs require parental participation for younger children.
  • Managed Campground and Retreat Operations 1 activity
    • Provide accessible camping infrastructure and natural recreation opportunities
      Operates 135 acres of woodland with hiking trails, a spring-fed pond for swimming, stargazing, and fully accessible cabins that accommodate up to 12 people, with facilities renovated to be fully accessible by 2002.
  • Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
    • Provide camp scholarships and volunteer-based financial support
      Offers camp scholarships to children whose parent or grandparent volunteers for at least one week and to youth participants in training programs, supporting access through service-based financial assistance.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$93K
Contributions & grants$24K26%
Program service revenue$68K74%
Investment income$4060%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$102K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$17K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$252K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$229K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +48.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • Dorothy Pearman — Director
  • Kyle Bleyle — Director
  • Meg Stokes — Director
  • Micah Nutter Dowling — Director
  • Steve Jelensperger — Director
  • Theresa Cookfair — Director
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • Christian Ministry of Camp Duffield Government — Committed to continuing the Christian Ministry of Camp Duffield.
  • Duffield, Inc. Network — Operates Camp Duffield Camp & Retreat Center and conducts its Christian camping programs.
  • Grandin Graphics Partner — Provides web design services for the organization.
  • Pat Cookfair-Casseri Partner — Primary contact for volunteer coordination at Duffield Camp and Retreat Center.
  • PayPal Partner — Partner for processing rental deposits via PayPal payments.
  • Presbytery Network — Longstanding organizational relationship; Camp Duffield was established and initially developed under Presbytery oversight.
  • University Presbyterian Church Partner — Hosts the organization's annual meeting.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Developmental Introduction to Camp Experience
    methodology: family-integrated_introduction
    By offering a shortened, family-integrated format for young children, the organization builds comfort with overnight camping because gradual exposure with parental support increases confidence and future engagement.
  • Faith-Integrated Experiential Learning
    methodology: faith_integrated_experiential_education
    By embedding Christian faith teachings into all recreational and educational activities, the organization fosters spiritual and personal growth because experiential engagement strengthens the internalization of values and beliefs.
  • Inclusive Faith-Based Community Development
    methodology: inclusive_community_engagement
    By creating a welcoming, Christian-centered environment in nature, the organization promotes community and personal growth among diverse participants because shared spiritual values and natural settings foster connection, acceptance, and belonging.