named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Adirondack Camp Scholarship Program
Provides full and partial scholarships to children aged 10-15 based on financial need, personal essays, and recommendations. Preference is given to returning applicants and those who demonstrate the ability to contribute to camp life.
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
- Awarding camp scholarshipsProvides partial or full scholarships to children who cannot afford to attend Adirondack Camp, with historical support reaching up to fifteen percent of campers. The organization conducts an annual fundraising appeal and directs approximately 90% of donated funds toward these scholarship awards.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$139K
Contributions & grants$134K96%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$5K4%
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expenses
Total expenses$62K
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Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$200K
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Net assets$200K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +335.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- ADAM CERMACK — BOARD MEMBER
- ANIE SIMARD-LENDAL — BOARD MEMBER
- MERRITT DUFFY — BOARD MEMBER
- PAMELA STONE — BOARD CHAIR
- TRACI WEINER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Adirondack Camp Partner — Established in conjunction with Adirondack Camp's centennial anniversary to provide scholarship funding for children to attend the camp.
- Adirondack Camp Partner — Provides camp placements for scholarship recipients funded by the organization.
- Adirondack Camp Partner — Provides in-kind support by donating all normal operating and overhead costs for the scholarship fund.
- Adirondack Camp Partner — Provides scholarships for children to attend Adirondack Camp's summer programs.
- Adirondack Camp Partner — Provides scholarships for children to attend Adirondack Camp.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
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- Child-Centered and Merit-Informed Selection Process 41 orgsmethodology: child-centered_selectionBy evaluating both financial need and personal engagement—through parent statements and child-submitted materials—we select scholarship recipients who are more likely to benefit from and contribute to camp life, because alignment with camp values and demonstrated interest increase program impact and community integration.shared approach: Holistic Student Investment →
- Multi-Year Participation Model for Compounded Developmental Impact 10 orgsmethodology: multi-year_participation_modelBy prioritizing returning scholarship recipients, we increase the likelihood of sustained personal growth, because repeated engagement in camp experiences deepens social-emotional development and belonging over time.shared approach: Access-Based Youth Development →
- Need-Based Scholarship Access with Developmental Intent 10 orgsmethodology: scholarship_access_modelBy providing need-based scholarships to summer camp, we enable economically disadvantaged children to access formative developmental experiences, because financial barriers disproportionately limit access to transformative youth development opportunities.shared approach: Access-Based Youth Development →