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YOUNG JUDAEA SPROUT LAKE CAMP INC
VERBANK, NY · EIN 132830437 · Form 990 · FY2023 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · cyjsproutlake.org
revenue
$5.0M
expenses
$5.1M
net assets
$4.9M
employees
327
volunteers
16
program ratio
78%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM FOR YOUTHS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Young Judaea Sprout Lake Camp is a coed Jewish overnight summer camp in Verbank, New York, serving youth through educational and recreational programs rooted in Jewish values and connection to Israel. The camp offers age-specific programming for rising 2nd through 9th graders, emphasizing leadership, identity development, and social responsibility. It operates as part of the broader Young Judaea movement's network of camps and youth programs.

named programs · 9 · from sources

What they call their work

Bogrim
Three-and-a-half-week program for rising 8th graders focused on Jewish identity, adolescence, and positive peer experiences.
Extreme
One-and-a-half-week teen travel program for rising 9th graders emphasizing leadership, self-determination, and social change.
Kesher
Three-and-a-half-week program for rising 7th graders supporting individuality and peer-group development.
Nitzanim
Two-week introductory program for first-time campers in rising 2nd to 3rd grades.
Offarim
Three-and-a-half-week program for rising 2nd to 4th graders focusing on self-reliance, friendship, and skill-building.
Solelim/Tsofim
Three-and-a-half-week program for rising 5th and 6th graders emphasizing curiosity, adventure, and confidence-building.
Te'ima
Introductory one-week program for rising 2nd and 3rd graders new to camp.
The Jonathan Fund
Provides camp sessions for children from families affected by cancer, established in memory of former camper and staff member Jonathan Krakow.
Tuition Assistance Fund
Financial aid program ensuring access to camp for families in need, supported by donations and initiatives like the Jonathan Fund.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Honor and Memorial Recognition Programs 1 activity
    • Administer donor tribute programs
      Offers a tribute program that allows donors to make gifts in memory, honor, or recognition of individuals or events, with acknowledgments sent by the organization.
  • Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
    • Engage campers in community service and Jewish community building
      Organizes service projects and programmatic activities that involve campers in community betterment, such as covering hate graffiti, and fosters Jewish community building through structured peer engagement and educational programming.
  • Alumni Community Building 1 activity
    • Host alumni and community events
      Hosts events such as a 50th anniversary celebration that bring together former campers, staff, alumni families, and the current camp community, including commemorative activities and meals.
  • Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
    • Maintain and improve camp facilities
      Operates and maintains a camp facility in Verbank, NY, and conducts capital campaigns to build new facilities, including the Omer Neutra Center for Leadership, Israel, and Jewish Education, and the Gaby Barton Wellness Center.
  • Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
    • Operate online store for camp families and staff
      Partners with Bunkline Outfitters to operate an online shop that provides camp-related supplies and merchandise to families and staff.
  • Jewish Youth Summer Camps 1 activity
    • Operate summer camp programs for Jewish youth
      Provides educational and recreational summer camp programs for children and teens, with programming tailored to grades 2–12, including introductory sessions and multi-week programs focused on personal growth, Jewish identity, leadership, and skill development. The camp serves over 400 campers annually.
  • Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
    • Provide tuition assistance for camp attendance
      Offers scholarships and financial aid to individuals in need, funded in part through donor-directed programs like Buy a Brick, to ensure access to camp for Jewish youth regardless of financial circumstances.
  • Recreational and Emotional Support Programs for Children with Serious Illnesses 1 activity
    • Run specialized camp programs for children affected by cancer
      Provides camp sessions specifically for children from families impacted by cancer through a partnership with The Jonathan Fund, offering a supportive and transformative summer experience.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$5.04M
Contributions & grants$659K13%
Program service revenue$4.27M85%
Investment income$110K2%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$5.09M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$1.83M
Grants paid out$152K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.01M
Cash$483K
Investments$1.19M
Liabilities$1.09M
Net assets$4.91M
Liquid reserves3.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +5.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
HELENE D DROBENARE HORWITZ CAMP DIRECTOR 40 $240K
board members · 16
  • AYAL PIERCE — DIRECTOR
  • BARBARA FOX — SECRETARY
  • DAN HACK — DIRECTOR
  • DORI KIRSHNER — DIRECTOR
  • ERAN FRAENKEL — DIRECTOR
  • IRA GRUBMAN — TREASURER
  • JAKE SOKOL — DIRECTOR
  • JANA ASHKENASE — DIRECTOR
  • JANET KRAKOW — DIRECTOR
  • JOEL PITKOWSKY — DIRECTOR
  • MOLLY GELLER — DIRECTOR
  • NOAH ALLEN — CHAIR/PRESIDENT
  • RACHEL GREENBERG — DIRECTOR
  • RACHEL KLEIN-KHALIL — DIRECTOR
  • SHAI KORMAN — VICE CHAIR
  • VIVIAN GENN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • Bunkline Outfitters Partner — Partner organization providing e-commerce services for the Sprout Shop.
  • Facebook Network — Uses Facebook to connect alumni through a dedicated page and alumni group.
  • Jonathan Krakow Family Partner — Established The Jonathan Fund to support children from families affected by cancer attending camp.
  • One Grand Challenge Partner — Alumni-led initiative to raise funds for families to attend camp.
  • Young Judaea Network — Member of the national Young Judaea movement and part of the broader YJ Journey network.
  • Young Judaea Network — Part of the Young Judaea national youth movement.
  • Young Judaea Network — Sprout Lake Camp operates as the summer expression of Young Judaea.
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.

  • Equitable Access as Community Building
    methodology: equitable_access_through_financial_aid
    By providing tuition assistance and targeted access programs, the organization strengthens the diversity and resilience of the Jewish community because inclusive participation fosters broader engagement and shared responsibility.
  • Immersive Identity-Based Youth Engagement
    methodology: immersive_jewish_camping
    By embedding Jewish identity and community values within immersive camp experiences, the organization fosters lasting personal development and lifelong engagement because shared identity and peer experiences create formative, transformative moments.
  • Leadership Development Through Experiential Action
    methodology: leadership-development-through-action
    By combining self-determination, service, and future visioning within structured youth programming, the organization cultivates leadership and social responsibility because active participation in meaningful projects builds agency and commitment.