named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Free Summer Day Camp
Provides a free summer day camp for local children featuring outdoor recreation, crafts, Bible lessons, and faith-based activities to encourage Christian growth and fellowship.
Group Retreats
Hosts small Christian groups (typically under 24 guests) for retreats focused on spiritual growth, fellowship, and Bible study in a private, distraction-free environment.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Managed Campground and Retreat Operations 2 activities
- Christian retreat programs for small groupsOperates a Christian retreat center on a 300+ acre wooded property in Oswego County, hosting one group at a time in a historic 7,000 sq. ft. Manor House that accommodates under 24 guests, offering a secluded environment for focused spiritual retreats and community engagement.
- On-site retreat guest services and facilitiesProvides retreat guests with homemade buffet-style meals tailored to group schedules, access to a 55+ person chapel near the Manor House, a game room with recreational amenities, and miles of trails leading to a nearby waterfall.
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Youth and Young Adult Spiritual Engagement 1 activity
- Free summer day camp for local childrenOperates a free summer day camp program for local children centered on Christian faith, hope, and spiritual development, featuring outdoor adventures, creative activities, and faith-based learning.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$389K
Contributions & grants$295K76%
Program service revenue$78K20%
Investment income$16K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$369K
Program expenses20%
Admin / overhead79%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$145K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$624K
Cash$434K
Investments$0
Liabilities$7K
Net assets$618K
Liquid reserves14.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -45.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY M ANDREWS | EXECUTIVE DI | 50 | $77K |
board members · 6
- CAROLYN RICHARDSON — SECRETARY
- JESSE GUYER — TREASURER
- JOSEPH KULLE — VICE PRESIDE
- KARA KULLE — BOARD MEMBER
- NATHAN RICHARDSON — BOARD MEMBER
- SCOTT LECLAIR — PRESIDENT
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- contactus@highbraes.org Partner — Primary contact email for retreat coordination and communication
- local churches Partner — Church groups participate in annual work trips and mission projects at the Braes.
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.
- Creation-Based Spiritual Educationmethodology: creation_based_educationBy integrating outdoor experiences with spiritual teaching, we cultivate appreciation for God’s creation and reinforce Christian truths through observed order in nature because experiential learning in natural settings deepens theological understanding.
- Faith-Based Spiritual Formation Through Immersive Retreatsmethodology: faith_based_retreat_modelBy providing secluded, distraction-free retreats centered on Christian teaching, fellowship, and creation-based experiences, we foster spiritual growth and personal relationship with Christ because immersive, faith-integrated environments deepen receptivity and engagement.
- Volunteer-Integrated Program Delivery for Mission Alignment and Capacitymethodology: volunteer_powered_deliveryBy utilizing mission teams and volunteer labor to deliver core programming, we sustain operations and deepen participant engagement because shared faith-based service reinforces communal identity and extends program reach without compromising spiritual intent.