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Nonprofit · EIN 74-2196959

SONSHINE CHRISTIAN YOUTH CAMP INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · LAKE JACKSON, TX 77566

Financials

$48K$49K2023$53K$53K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SONSHINE CHRISTIAN YOUTH CAMP INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$53,350$53,069$281$20,639$0$20,639
August 31, 2024990$48,284$48,839-$555$20,358$0$20,358
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,000
Program service revenue
$50,350
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$34,569
Program services (functional)
$53,069

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$20,358
Total assets, end of year
$20,639
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$20,639
Gross receipts
$53,350
Employees
0
Volunteers
76
Year formed
1981
State of legal domicile
TX

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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Randy MoorePresident and Executive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Wesley WilsonVice President and Session Director
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Kristy Jo BrownSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Laura ArthurTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Chelsea FosterRegistrar
Trustee or director
4$0
D Ray AcunaSupport Staff Director
Trustee or director
4$0
Mike MaxwellKitchen Director
Trustee or director
4$0
Jacob DukesBoard Member
Trustee or director
4$0
Aurelio HenlonBoard Member
Trustee or director
4$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Randy MoorePresident and Executive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Wesley WilsonVice President and Session Director
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Kristy Jo BrownSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Laura ArthurTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Chelsea FosterRegistrar
Trustee or director
4$0
D Ray AcunaSupport Staff Director
Trustee or director
4$0
Mike MaxwellKitchen Director
Trustee or director
4$0
Jerry Pierce JrBoard Member
Trustee or director
4$0
Jacob DukesBoard Member
Trustee or director
4$0
Aurelio HenlonBoard Member
Trustee or director
4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
402 CENTER WAY ST, LAKE JACKSON, TX 77566-5402
In care of
% LAURA ARTHUR
Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
402 Center Way, Lake Jackson TX 77566
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Laura Arthur, 205 Violet Ln, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
Laura Arthur, 205 Violet Ln, Lake Jackson TX 77566
Signed the 990
Laura Arthur, Treasurer
Phone
(979) 824-9723

Mission

This corporation presently conducts a one-week summer youth camp, utilizing the facilities at Camp Bandina, near Bandera, Texas. The main purpose of the camp is to provide a Christian environment for the teaching of the New Testament of the Bible, and to promote the physical and spiritual well-being of the adults and children who participate.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Held a one-week camp session at Bandina Christian Youth Camp for 175 campers and 70 staff members.
    Expenses $34,569 · revenue $50,350
  • Provided a week of meals and snacks for 175 campers and 70 staff members
    Expenses $12,897
  • Provided classes, learning opportunities, and activities for 175 campers and 70 staff members
    Expenses $2,508
  • Other Camp Expenses (Background Checks, Bank Charges, and T-Shirt Printing)
    Expenses $3,095

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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
74-2196959
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2014
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$20,639
Income (IRS master file)
$53,350

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
January 15, 2012
Posted by the IRS
September 11, 2012
Reinstated
Effective January 15, 2012

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$53,350$53,069$20,639XML
990August 2024$48,284$48,839$20,358XML
990August 2023$47,701$47,200$20,913IRS
990August 2022–––IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: Laura Arthur
August 31, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 74-2196959).

Questions about SONSHINE CHRISTIAN YOUTH CAMP INC

What is the EIN of SONSHINE CHRISTIAN YOUTH CAMP INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SONSHINE CHRISTIAN YOUTH CAMP INC is 74-2196959.
Is SONSHINE CHRISTIAN YOUTH CAMP INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on January 15, 2012 and reinstated it effective January 15, 2012.
Are donations to SONSHINE CHRISTIAN YOUTH CAMP INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SONSHINE CHRISTIAN YOUTH CAMP 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 SONSHINE CHRISTIAN YOUTH CAMP INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SONSHINE CHRISTIAN YOUTH CAMP INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SONSHINE CHRISTIAN YOUTH CAMP INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Laura Arthur.
Who are the officers and directors of SONSHINE CHRISTIAN YOUTH CAMP INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SONSHINE CHRISTIAN YOUTH CAMP INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $53,350, expenses of $53,069 and total assets of $20,639 at year end.

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