Nonprofit · EIN 35-1504071
THE ARK CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC
Also known as RAINBOW CHRISTIAN CAMP
Tax-exempt · CONVERSE, IN 46919
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,594,038 | $1,370,852 | $223,186 | $4,732,392 | $1,187,509 | $3,544,883 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,350,683 | $1,229,418 | $121,265 | $3,503,716 | $242,005 | $3,261,711 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,242,851 | $1,218,746 | $24,105 | $3,275,966 | $254,227 | $3,021,739 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,113,640
- Program service revenue
- $446,549
- Investment income
- $5,451
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $3,261
- Other revenue
- $28,398
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $63,706
- Other salaries and wages
- $545,951
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $654,533
- Professional fundraising fees
- $1,137
- Legal fees
- $13,833
- Accounting fees
- $38,228
- Occupancy
- $64,945
- Travel
- $40,600
- Depreciation
- $95,473
- Program services (functional)
- $927,675
- Management and general (functional)
- $275,918
- Fundraising (functional)
- $167,259
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,503,716
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,732,392
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,187,509
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,544,883
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,019,877
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,106,295
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,456,104
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $88,779
- Gross receipts
- $1,605,188
- Employees
- 54
- Volunteers
- 600
- Year formed
- 2016
- State of legal domicile
- IN
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Manning | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Clint Manning | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Abby Hayes | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Craig McKillip | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Autumn Carrell | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Joey Schlatter | Chairman of Board Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Lisa Clark | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Chris Norris | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Tim Lewis | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bruce Cameron | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Cameron | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $63,909 |
| Abby Hayes | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brady Manning | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Autumn Carrell | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lisa Clark | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Craig McKillip | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Clint Manning | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Joey Schlatter | Chairman of Board Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Chris Norris | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Cameron | Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $48,444 | $2,632 |
| Tim Lewis | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Autumn Carrell | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Clark | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joey Schlatter | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Lewis | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Abby Hayes | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brady Manning | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Drew Chaplin | Chairman of Board Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig McKillip | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Clint Manning | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3522 N 1000 W 27, CONVERSE, IN 46919-9512
- In care of
- % BRUCE CAMERON
- Signed the 990
- BRUCE CAMERON, Executive Director
- Phone
- (765) 395-3638
- Website
- www.thearkcm.org
- Return prepared by
- MarshTerry&Associates
Mission
To create communites of grace whereever God leads by supplying opportunites, facilities, or personnel whereby people of all ages can get away from and minimize the daily demands of everyday life and instead turn their focus upon God, His teachings, His word (Bible).
Program accomplishments
- THE ARK Christian Ministries is a year-round mission organization that provides facilities for people of all ages to get away from the pressures of everyday life and minimize those distractions so they can instead focus on Bible study, prayer, and seeking Gods individual plan for their lives. This includes facilities for vocational pastoral staff for sabbatical stays at no charge.Expenses $502,313
- The ARK Christian Ministries sponsors thirty two (32) age-directed summer camping sessions from May 25 through August 25. These sessions are anywhere from one to ten days long. Although many have a different main activity, all sessions emphasize times for worship, Bible study, individual time with God and seeking the Lords will for each individual life.Expenses $404,151
- The ARK Christian Ministries is a foreign missionary sending organization. This program fulfills THE ARKs overall goal of creating communities of grace where ever God leads.Expenses $21,211
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 35-1504071
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,732,392
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,605,188
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,594,038 | $1,370,852 | $4,732,392 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,350,683 | $1,229,418 | $3,503,716 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,242,851 | $1,218,746 | $3,275,966 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,204,418 | $981,699 | $3,142,566 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 35-1504071).
Questions about THE ARK CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC
- What is the EIN of THE ARK CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE ARK CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC is 35-1504071.
- Is THE ARK CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to THE ARK CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE ARK CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC 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 THE ARK CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE ARK CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE ARK CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE ARK CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,594,038, expenses of $1,370,852 and total assets of $4,732,392 at year end.
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