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Nonprofit · EIN 33-1669165

CAMP KOOTAGA FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · WALKER, WV 26180

Financials

$410K$13K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CAMP KOOTAGA FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$409,697$12,757$396,940$1,146,522$749,582$396,940
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$409,397
Program service revenue
$300
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$1,875
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,394
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$2,219
Management and general (functional)
$10,538

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$1,146,522
Total liabilities, end of year
$749,582
Net assets, end of year
$396,940
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,014,875
Gross receipts
$409,697
Employees
0
Volunteers
15
Year formed
2025
State of legal domicile
WV

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
James BennonPresident
Officer
16$0
Jon NeffExecutive Vice President
Officer
16$0
Kathy WiseSecretary
Officer
16$0
Luke SulfridgeTreasurer
Officer
16$0
Brandon MercerVP of Finance
Officer
16$0
Andy ShafferVP of Camp Operation
Officer
16$0
Christopher BurkVP of Program Marketing
Officer
16$0
Dan PennockVP of Properties
Officer
16$0
Tim NolandVP of Land Management
Officer
16$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
79 CAMP KOOTAGA RD, WALKER, WV 26180-7867
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
James C Bennon, 2707 29th St, Parkersburg, WV 26104
Signed the 990
Brandon Mercer, VP of Finance
Phone
(740) 350-8670

Mission

To provide a safe and unique environment for learning life skills traditional camping skills and outdoor recreation. What CKF offers is the environment to build self-confidence and superior leadership skills while participating in weeklong weekend or daily trips to Camp Kootaga.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The camp was utilized by 3 local groups in our 1st month of operation 9 1-9 30.
    Expenses $2,219 · revenue $300
  • Our organization was able to raise the needed funds to purchase Camp Kootaga.0

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
33-1669165
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,146,522
Income (IRS master file)
$409,697

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$409,697$12,757$1,146,522XML

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 33-1669165).

Questions about CAMP KOOTAGA FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of CAMP KOOTAGA FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CAMP KOOTAGA FOUNDATION is 33-1669165.
Is CAMP KOOTAGA FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to CAMP KOOTAGA FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CAMP KOOTAGA FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CAMP KOOTAGA FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CAMP KOOTAGA FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CAMP KOOTAGA FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names James C Bennon.
Who are the officers and directors of CAMP KOOTAGA FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CAMP KOOTAGA FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $409,697, expenses of $12,757 and total assets of $1,146,522 at year end.

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