irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $247KCHRISTIAN PROGRAMS: PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE MISSIONS PROGRAM WITH APPROXIMATELY 25 MISSIONS INTERESTS. 25 MISSIONARIES AND MISSIONARY AFFILIATES.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Internship Program
Training for young adults in Christ-centered leadership, combining hands-on work experience with spiritual development
LIFT Program
Young adult discipleship program that equips participants through Bible study, mentorship, and mission trips
Missions Program
Supports missionaries and sends mission trip teams globally; provides financial and logistical support for evangelism efforts
Online Bible Study (GOTW@COTW)
Virtual discipleship initiative reaching over 100 participants with Bible teaching and spiritual formation
Summer Vacations & Retreats
Year-round retreats and summer programs combining fellowship, biblical teaching, and spiritual rhythms for individuals and families
Tapawingo Girls’ Camp
Ministry for girls focused on faith formation, relationship-building, and spiritual growth in a camp setting
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Youth and Young Adult Spiritual Engagement 2 activities
- Organizing mission trips and adventure-based spiritual programsCoordinates mission trips to Guatemala for student groups and hosts Adventure Weekends combining outdoor recreation with spiritual fellowship and themed discussions.
- Running youth and young adult discipleship programsOffers a year-long discipleship and leadership development program for individuals aged 19–28 and operates a summer camp for girls ages 9–17 focused on faith growth, community, and outdoor activities.
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Regular Religious Worship Services 1 activity
- Facilitating Bible study and spiritual connection programsProvides online and long-term in-person Bible study groups that enable intergenerational faith engagement, weekly spiritual connection, and sustained personal faith development.
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Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
- Offering internship and professional development opportunitiesProvides internship opportunities for college students and recent graduates to gain nonprofit work experience, professional mentorship, and contribute to hospitality work that supports their personal spiritual formation.
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Christian Missionary and Church Planting Efforts 1 activity
- Operating missions program supporting missionariesSupports approximately 24–25 missionaries and missionary affiliates through a structured missions program involving around 24–25 missions interests annually.
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 1 activity
- Providing Christ-centered retreats, vacations, and summer programsHosts retreats, summer vacations, and family-focused spiritual programs that foster faith, belonging, personal growth, and intergenerational discipleship; serves over 15,000 members annually.
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Faith-Based Integrated Support Services 1 activity
- Providing dining hall ministry with mentorship and meal serviceOperates a dining hall ministry that provides meals and fosters long-term mentorship relationships as part of its spiritual outreach.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10.14M
Contributions & grants$2.21M22%
Program service revenue$7.87M78%
Investment income$88K1%
Other revenue$-32K
expenses
Total expenses$10.72M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$4.11M
Grants paid out$247K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$21.21M
Cash$1.55M
Investments$698K
Liabilities$1.86M
Net assets$19.36M
Liquid reserves2.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT J HAMMOND | PRES/EXEC DI | 40 | $243K |
board members · 12
- ANN BAUR — DIRECTOR
- BETTY ANN MCWILLIAMS — DIRECTOR
- CASEY COOK — DIRECTOR
- CHARL MALAN — DIRECTOR
- DOUGLAS NAPIER — DIRECTOR
- GEOFF SWANSON — TREASURER
- JACK ZIMMERMANN — CHAIRMAN
- MOLLY PRESTON — SECRETARY
- PETER SORENSEN — DIRECTOR
- RICH ARMSTRONG — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT HUSELAND — DIRECTOR
- TODD WILLIAMS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- CAMP-of-the-WOODS Network — Owned and operated by Gospel Volunteers, Inc. as its primary ministry site.
- CAMP-of-the-WOODS Partner — Shared leadership with Gospel Volunteers Inc., as evidenced by Jim Hammond serving as President and CEO of both organizations
- Camp of the Woods Partner — Ministry arm of Gospel Volunteers, Inc. receiving operational and financial support.
- GOSPEL VOLUNTEERS INC Partner — Collaborates on mission trip opportunities and Gospel-centered programming.
- LIFT Partner — Ministry arm of Gospel Volunteers, Inc. dedicated to discipleship and spiritual formation.
- LIFT 49 Partner — Collaborates with LIFT 49 to organize student mission trips to Guatemala.
- Tapawingo Partner — Ministry arm focused on youth and family outreach under Gospel Volunteers, Inc.
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.
- Mutual Transformation Through Relational Missionmethodology: mutual_transformation_in_missionBy engaging in service-based relationships, both volunteers and recipients experience spiritual growth, because authentic Christian fellowship in cross-cultural or service contexts produces reciprocal change rooted in shared vulnerability and divine encounter.
- Spiritual Renewal Through Creation and Communitymethodology: spiritual-renewal-through-creation-and-communityBy immersing individuals in nature alongside biblical teaching and Christian fellowship, the organization renews spiritual health and deepens faith, because creation fosters divine encounter and communal relationships strengthen spiritual growth.