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LOURDES CAMP INC
SYRACUSE, NY · EIN 160873517 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · lourdescamp.com
revenue
$1.2M
expenses
$898K
net assets
$1.2M
employees
73
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

LOURDES CAMP PROVIDES OVER 2,000 CAMPERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW SPIRITUALLY, PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND SOCIALLY IN A WHOLESOME, CARING OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT.

profile · synthesized from sources

Lourdes Camp Inc is a summer camp organization located on Skaneateles Lake in New York, serving children aged 7 to 14 through overnight and day camp programs. The camp provides outdoor activities such as swimming, sailing, archery, and hiking, with a focus on spiritual, physical, emotional, and social growth. Programs include a Counselor-in-Training track and financial assistance through the Campership and SDR Scholarship programs.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

CIT Program
Counselor-in-Training program for 15-year-olds focused on leadership development and preparation for camp staff roles. Participants attend two mandatory weeks and receive training in child engagement and camp operations.
Campership Program
Financial assistance initiative providing tuition support for campers from low-income families. Funded by donations from individuals, alumni, and corporate sponsors.
Day Camp
Day program for children aged 7–11, offering six daily activities such as canoeing, arts and crafts, and sports. Includes lunch and opportunities for interaction with overnight campers during free time.
Overnight Camp
Week-long residential camp for boys and girls aged 7–14, featuring daily activities including swimming, sailing, archery, hiking, and team sports. Campers stay in cabins with trained counselors and participate in structured programming centered on personal growth.
SDR Scholarship
Merit-based award honoring Susan Delmonico Ross’s legacy, covering one week of camp tuition plus VIP experiences. Open to all children aged 7–14 regardless of background or prior camp experience.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Summer Day Camp Programs 2 activities
    • Day camp program for children
      Operates a day camp program for children ages 7 to 11, offering daily participation in six activities including swimming, arts and crafts, sailing, canoeing, archery, hiking, soccer, basketball, rec sports, and volleyball.
    • Overnight camp program for youth
      Operates an overnight camp program for boys and girls aged 7–14, providing daily participation in six activities including swimming, arts and crafts, sailing, canoeing, pontoon boat, archery, hiking, soccer, basketball, rec sports, and volleyball.
  • Summer Camp Access Scholarships 2 activities
    • Susan Delmonico Ross Scholarship program
      Offers the Susan Delmonico Ross Scholarship to campers aged 7–14, covering full camp tuition and providing additional benefits including early bunk setup, a shopping trip to the camp store, and other surprises.
    • Tuition assistance for camp access
      Provides tuition assistance to children from families with financial need through the Campership Program, enabling access to both overnight and day camp programs.
  • Youth Counselor-in-Training Programs 1 activity
    • Counselor-In-Training (CIT) program
      Runs a Counselor-In-Training (CIT) program for 15-year-olds, providing training and skills development for future camp staff over two mandatory weeks during the summer.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Annual camp experiences for youth development
      Provides camp experiences for over 2,000 campers annually to support spiritual, physical, emotional, and social development in an outdoor setting.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.22M
Contributions & grants$89K7%
Program service revenue$1.02M84%
Investment income$39K3%
Other revenue$70K
expenses
Total expenses$898K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$359K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.73M
Cash$1.25M
Investments$0
Liabilities$503K
Net assets$1.23M
Liquid reserves16.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +17.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
GREG VAGA DIRECTOR 40 $71K
board members · 14
  • CATHERINE CROSS — MEMBER
  • DANIELLE FLECKENSTEIN — MEMBER
  • FRANK LAZARSKI — VICE PRESIDENT
  • JEN BOLSTER — MEMBER
  • MICHAEL MELARA — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
  • MOEN ANDREW — MEMBER
  • RICHARDSON JOEL — MEMBER
  • RINEFIERD GEMMA — MEMBER
  • ROBERT BUTKOWSKI — TREASURER
  • SEXTON TIM — PRESIDENT
  • TARA LYNN — SECRETARY
  • TOM BRODY — MEMBER
  • TRICIA MATTHEWS — MEMBER
  • WINTERS CARRIE — MEMBER
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Susan Delmonico Ross Partner — Scholarship established in her honor to support campers based on her legacy of dedication to Lourdes Camp.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Community-Funded Access Model
    methodology: community-funded_access
    By subsidizing tuition through community donations from alumni, current families, and corporate partners, we increase equitable access to camp because shared financial responsibility broadens participation across economic backgrounds.
  • Holistic Youth Development Through Outdoor Camp Environment
    methodology: holistic_youth_development
    By immersing youth in a structured outdoor camp setting, we foster integrated growth in spiritual, physical, emotional, and social domains because experiential, nature-based environments provide unique conditions for multi-dimensional development.