irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $8KWINTER WEEKEND
- #2 $3KPINECREST PLUS
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Junior High Retreat
Annual retreat for youth aged 11–14 held in November at Camp Johnsonburg, providing a faith-based weekend experience tailored to younger participants.
Student Council
Camper-elected leadership group that meets year-round to plan events, lead activities, and support outreach and fundraising for Pinecrest.
Summer Session
Annual week-long summer camp for young adults (ages 15-26) focused on faith formation, leadership development, worship, and community building through classes, worship services, and team activities.
Winter Weekend Retreat
Year-round leadership and fellowship event organized by the Student Council, continuing engagement beyond the summer session.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Youth and Young Adult Spiritual Engagement 3 activities
- Annual summer camp program for youth leadership and faith developmentHosts a one-week summer camp session in August at Camp Johnsonburg, New Jersey, focused on leadership development, faith community engagement, and spiritual growth for young adults and youth. The program includes daily worship, discussion classes on contemporary topics led by pastors and community leaders, and structured spiritual activities such as morning worship, vespers, and a closing communion service.
- Annual youth leadership session at Camp JohnsonburgHosts an annual week-long leadership session for youth at Camp Johnsonburg in New Jersey, providing structured programming in leadership, faith development, and community service. This program is distinct from the summer camp and emphasizes skill-building and spiritual formation.
- Youth leadership retreats for junior high studentsOrganizes retreats for junior high students (ages 11–14), including a weekend retreat in November 2026 and other sessions requiring full attendance, featuring worship, meals, lodging, and faith-based programming. Participants pay a fee of $250, with financial support available to ensure access.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 2 activities
- Pinecrest Plus programOperates the Pinecrest Plus program, a core initiative in 2023 focused on expanding engagement and leadership development opportunities for youth beyond traditional camp settings. Specific program components are not detailed in evidence, but it is recognized as a primary operational program.
- Winter Weekend Retreat and Student Council programmingOperates a year-round Student Council elected by campers that plans and leads events, including a Winter Weekend Retreat, as part of ongoing youth leadership and community engagement. The Winter Weekend program was a primary activity in 2023, indicating sustained operational commitment.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Alumni Association engagementMaintains an active Alumni Association that organizes events and outreach to keep former participants connected to the camp community and mission, supporting long-term engagement and donor relationships.
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Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
- Financial scholarship program for camp participationOffers partial and full scholarships to youth and young adults based on financial need to ensure equitable access to summer camp, retreats, and other programs. Scholarships are funded by donations from alumni and supporters and are integrated across multiple program offerings.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$69K
Contributions & grants$35K50%
Program service revenue$25K36%
Investment income$110%
Other revenue$9K
expenses
Total expenses$72K
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$198K
Cash$46K
Investments$153K
Liabilities$581
Net assets$198K
Liquid reserves32.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +52.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 15
- APRIL WOLTERSDORF — TRUSTEE
- DANIELLE MILLER — PRESIDENT
- DREW WESTPHAL — TRUSTEE
- EMMA TURNER — TRUSTEE
- ERICHA GRELL — TRUSTEE
- FAITH FETZER — TRUSTEE
- JIM GOODYEAR — VICE PRESIDENT
- JORDAN MCDUFFIE — TRUSTEE
- KRISTEN MILLER — TRUSTEE
- MARRET ARFSTEN — TRUSTEE
- PETER TEICHMANN — TRUSTEE
- SAMANTHA BAFFUTO — TRUSTEE
- SCARLETT DOWNING — TRUSTEE
- TANYA BEHNKE — TREASURER
- TYLER NABOA — TRUSTEE
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Camp Johnsonburg Partner — Host site for Pinecrest's Junior High Retreat.
- Camp Johnsonburg Partner — Hosts Pinecrest's annual one-week camp session.
- ELCA Network — Member organization within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America network serving young adults.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform to connect with alumni and share information about events.
- Rev. Paul Miller Partner — Acts as registrar for the 2026 annual session, handling registration inquiries.
- Thrivent Funder — Pinecrest LLM is eligible to receive Thrivent Choice Dollars from members.
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.
- Immersive Faith-Based Leadership Developmentmethodology: immersive-leadership-campBy immersing young adults in a structured camp environment integrating daily worship, peer-led community, and creative spiritual practices, the organization fosters spiritual growth and leadership skills because shared transformative experiences deepen faith commitment and build communal accountability.
- Partnership-Based Accessibility Modelmethodology: congregation-partnership financial aidBy combining congregation-sponsored financial aid with direct scholarships, the organization increases equitable access to leadership development because shared financial responsibility between local communities and donors reduces barriers while strengthening communal investment in participant growth.