irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.84MTHE RETREATS AT CENTER HILL LAKE IN TENNESSEE AND NORWICH LAKE IN MASSACHUSETTS HOST A VARIETY OF LARGE AND SMALL GROUPS AND INDIVIDUAL GUESTS YEAR-ROUND ON THE LAKEFRONT. THE MISSION OF THE RETREAT CENTERS IS TO PROVIDE A PLACE OF RENEWAL, REFRESHMENT AND RESTORATION IN A PEACEFUL, HOSPITABLE SETTING. THE RETREAT AT CENTER HILL LAKE IS A SETTING PRIMARILY FOR CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF SIXTEEN CABINS OF VARYING SIZES AND AMENTIES THAT OCCUPY THE 139 ACRE CAMPUS, ALONG WITH A LODGE THAT HOSTS AN ADDITIONAL 26 GUEST ROOMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH TIMOTHY HILL BY-LAWS. THE RETREAT AT CENTER HILL LAKE IS ALSO USED AS A VOCATIONAL TRAINING GROUND FOR RESIDENTS FROM TIMOTHY HILL'S NEW YORK SITE. THERE IS TYPICALLY A CREW OF FOUR RESIDENTS WITH A STAFF MEMBER TRAVELING TO EITHER ONE OF TIMOTHY HILL'S RETREAT CENTERS EVERY SIX WEEKS FOR INTENSIVE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING. THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS OVERSEES THE CAMPUS TO ENSURE FIDELITY WITH LOCAL ORDINANCES AND LEASES THE PROPERTY TO TIMOTHY HILL WITH THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE CAMPUS IS AVAILABLE TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICE OF PUBLIC CENTER HILL LAKE RECREATION. THE RETREAT AT NORWICH LAKE HAS A WIDE VARIETY OF EIGHT CABINS OR VARYING SIZES AND AMENITIES OCCUPYING THE ROUGHLY 90 ACRE CAMPUS, ALONG WITH A LODGE THAT HOSTS AN ADDITIONAL SIX GUEST SUITES. DURING THE MONTH OF JULY, THE RETREAT HOSTS FOUR WEEKS OF SUMMER CAMP AS WELL, ALL WITH THE GOAL OF TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH LOVE, WHICH THIS YEAR HOSTED APPROXIMATELY 200 YOUTH. WE PARTNER WITH SEVERAL LOCAL AGENCIES, INCLUDING LONG ISLAND YOUTH MENTORING & ANGEL TREE, TO ENSURE THAT ANY CHILD WHO WANTS TO ATTEND CAMP ISN'T STOPPED BY A FINANCIAL BARRIER. IN ADDITION, A WEEK-LONG "WILDERNESS TRIP" IS HOSTED ON SITE FOR THE PROGRAM RESIDENTS FROM OUR NEW YORK SITE "TO PROVIDE THE CHILDREN WITH VOCATIONAL TRAINING TO TEACH THEM RESPONSIBILITY AND RESPECT FOR THE DIGNITY OF LABOR". IN ACCORDANCE WITH TIMOTHY HILL BY-LAWS, THE RETREAT AT NORWICH LAKE IS ALSO USED AS A VOCATIONAL TRAINING GROUP FOR RESIDENTS FROM TIMOTHY HILL'S NEW YORK SITE. THERE IS TYPICALLY A CREW OF FOUR RESIDENTS WITH A STAFF MEMBER TRAVELING TO EITHER TIMOTHY HILL'S RETREAT CETNERS EVERY SIX WEEKS FOR INTENSIVE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING SPECIFIC TO THAT SIRE IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY.
- #2 $66KTIMOTHY HILL'S COMMUNITY IS CLOSELY LINKED TO OUR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, WHICH BRINGS A VARIETY OF IN-KIND SERVICES TO TIMOTHY HILL CAMPUSES. VOLUNTEERS RANGE FROM INDIVIDUAL TO GROUPS AND INCLUDE APPROXIMATELY 150 VOLUNTEERS ON THE RANCH CAMPUS. TIMOTHY HILL RESIDENTS ALSO GO OUT INTO THE COMMUNITY ON A REGULAR BASIS TO INTEGRATE RELATIONALLY INTO THEIR BACKYARD BY ASSISTING A VARIETY OF CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING RIVERHEAD ROTARY. THESE ASSIGNMENTS ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH TIMOTHY HILL BY-LAWS WHICH STATE "TO BE A GENERAL RESOURCE TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE".
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Outreach Program
Resident-led community service initiative where youth assist local civic organizations such as Riverhead Rotary, fulfilling the organization’s by-law commitment to serve the community
Summer Camp Program
Four-week summer camp at Norwich Lake, MA serving approximately 200 youth annually, offered in partnership with local agencies to remove financial barriers
The Retreat at Norwich Lake
Lakefront retreat and summer camp facility in Massachusetts hosting youth camps and wilderness trips, with vocational training components for residents
The Retreats at Center Hill Lake
Lakefront retreat center in Tennessee for church groups and individuals, used for renewal and as a vocational training site for residents from the New York campus; includes cabins and lodge accommodations
Vocational Training Crews
Workforce development program where resident youth travel to retreat centers every six weeks for intensive training in maintenance, hospitality, and labor skills
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Residential Care for At-Risk Youth 2 activities
- Residential care for at-risk youthProvides Christ-centered, trauma-informed residential care for at-risk youth ages 12–27 across multiple U.S. campuses, including facilities in Tennessee, New York, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Programs offer safe housing, structured routines, clinical counseling, spiritual guidance, and relational support tailored to youth from broken families, those transitioning out of care, and survivors of trafficking or adoption-related trauma.
- Specialized residential programs for girlsDevelops and operates gender-specific residential programs for girls based on the House of Grace model, including a facility in Shreveport, Louisiana, and a secure therapeutic environment for girls recovering from trafficking and exploitation.
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Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
- Community service and volunteer engagementRequires residents to complete community service hours—10,760 hours completed in 2025—as part of their program to develop responsibility and work ethic. Organizes service projects with civic organizations like Riverhead Rotary. Engages over 6,000 volunteers annually in relationship-building and support roles, with approximately 150 providing in-kind services on campus.
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Educational Technology Access and Support 1 activity
- Educational and academic support servicesProvides individualized academic support, collaborates with public school systems, and prepares to implement a digital literacy and remote learning curriculum to help residents make educational progress and succeed in formal schooling environments.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Progressive independence housing modelOperates a tiered residential system—Step-In, Step-Up, and Step-Out homes opened between 2020 and 2023—that supports youth through staged development toward independent living, with increasing levels of autonomy and responsibility.
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Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Services 1 activity
- Spiritual development programmingOffers daily chapel services, Bible studies, prayer groups, church gatherings, and faith-based mentorship to support spiritual growth and instill a Christian foundation for residents.
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Managed Campground and Retreat Operations 1 activity
- Summer and retreat-based programmingHosts a four-week summer camp at the Norwich Lake retreat serving approximately 200 youth, and conducts regular wilderness and retreat-based vocational training sessions for small crews of residents accompanied by staff.
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Therapeutic Equine-Assisted Programs 1 activity
- Therapeutic and experiential programmingDelivers trauma-informed therapeutic care through equine therapy, animal-assisted care, adventure programming, outdoor activities, and horsemanship to build emotional regulation, confidence, and resilience. Includes weekly financial coaching, the 7 Manners framework for social skills, and experiential trips focused on responsibility and labor.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Workforce and life skills development programsOperates the Work Sharp Program and related initiatives to equip youth with vocational training, financial literacy, job skills, and character development. Includes professional networking, business visits, employment partnerships, certification pathways, budgeting instruction, and daily workforce activities focused on discipline, accountability, and practical experience. Over 50,000 hours of workforce training were completed in 2025.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$16.44M
Contributions & grants$3.17M19%
Program service revenue$13.17M80%
Investment income$43K0%
Other revenue$45K
expenses
Total expenses$16.66M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$9.87M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$19.57M
Cash$118K
Investments$400K
Liabilities$7.27M
Net assets$12.30M
Liquid reserves0.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -6.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THADDAEUS HILL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $220K |
| WILLIAM ASHLEY | COO | 35 | $136K |
| JAMES OLIVA | CFO | 35 | $115K |
board members · 14
- BRISHAN HATCHER — MEMBER
- CHAD SMITH — MEMBER
- CLIFF CLARK — PRESIDENT
- CRAIG AMODEMO — SECRETARY
- DARRYL FORD — MEMBER
- DEREK PETERSON — TREASURER
- HOWARD WRIGHT — MEMBER
- JEFF DILANDRO — VICE PRESIDENT
- JOHN PAUL PUMA — MEMBER
- JOSEPHINE EWING — MEMBER
- LINDA BATEMAN — MEMBER
- PAUL CROUCH — MEMBER
- WALTER MAXWELL — MEMBER
- YVES LAWSON — MEMBER
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Angel Tree Partner — Partners to ensure financial barriers do not prevent children from attending summer camp at the Norwich Lake retreat.
- Arkansas State Department Government — Contracts with the Arkansas State Department for resident placements.
- Long Island Youth Mentoring Partner — Partners to ensure financial barriers do not prevent children from attending summer camp at the Norwich Lake retreat.
- Riverhead Rotary Partner — Collaborates with Timothy Hill residents who assist the organization through community service assignments.
- Scale With Stability Partner — Collaborating on the Scale With Stability Summit to advance purpose-driven partnerships and community impact.
- Thaddeaeus “Thud” Hill Government — Executive director of Timothy Hill Children's Ranch Inc and son of founder Jerry Hill.
- Timothy Hill Academy Partner — Collaborates with Timothy Hill Academy to support residents' academic progress.
- Timothy Hill Ranch Partner — Primary operating name for the organization's residential care programs.
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Government — Oversees the Center Hill Lake campus to ensure compliance with local ordinances and leases the property to Timothy Hill with community access requirements.
- local churches Partner — Partners with local churches to identify elderly and widowed community members in need of practical support.
strategies · 4
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.
- Christ-Centered Holistic Developmentmethodology: faith-integrationBy integrating spiritual formation through daily faith practices with clinical therapy, education, and vocational training, the organization supports whole-person development because moral, emotional, and spiritual growth are seen as interdependent in restoring identity and preparing youth for independent adulthood.
- Experiential Therapeutic Environment with Nature and Animalsmethodology: experiential-therapeutic-environmentBy immersing youth in a rural, nature-based setting with animals—particularly through farming, horseback riding, and animal care—the organization promotes emotional regulation, personal responsibility, and self-confidence because hands-on engagement in a natural environment provides non-clinical pathways to healing trauma.
- Relational Impact Modelmethodology: relational-impact-modelBy fostering meaningful, consistent relationships between staff, volunteers, and residents, the organization produces healing and behavioral change in at-risk youth because relational connection is believed to be the primary driver of transformation.
- Vocational Preparation Through Program Operationsmethodology: hands-on-workforce-preparationBy involving residents in the operational work of the ranch—including retreat center maintenance and farm labor—the organization builds discipline, confidence, and marketable job skills because real-world work experience reinforces the dignity of labor and prepares youth for workforce entry.