EIN 81-0513584

Bighorn Ministries

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Plains
State
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Bighorn Ministries develops leaders through outdoor adventure, including summer camps and venture expeditions for struggling youth. Located in Plains, MT.
Also known as...
Camp Bighorn
Total revenues
$1,007,023
2022
Total expenses
$929,560
2022
Total assets
$1,534,298
2022
Num. employees
0
2022

Program areas at Bighorn Ministries

Youth and family summer camps: our summer camps build character in young people. We utilize the tool of outdoor adventure, bringing youth into a new environment where they can ask questions about life and faith. We point towards god's word, incorporating into our activities a curriculum that helps youth grow in their faith and understanding what it means to be a godly leader in today's culture. We place a strong emphasis on transference, applying the lessons learned here to each participant's life at home.our summer camps offer a break from the daily routine, allowing families to relax and enjoy each other. In the midst of our fun, we learn. At Bighorn, we don't divide "fun time and "chapel time" as such. Our adventure activities incorporate truth from god's word, gaining a better understanding of him, his character, and how he wants us to live and work with those placed in our lives. In addition to learning through the activities, we also have dedicated chapel times. These build off the events that happened during the day, bringing everyone together for a holistic learning experience. The unique programs of Camp Bighorn bring fun and growth together, learning how to reflect on past events and glean insight for the future.
Venture troubled youth expeditions: venture expeditions for struggling youth are designed to take both students and staff out of their comfort zones in order to build community and growth. Real life experiences on the river or in the wild act as life lessons and are facilitated to help participants gain a better understanding of themselves, their morals, values, and life decisions. The desired outcome is that students would be able to walk in truth in understanding what it means to make life choices and how they affect themselves and impact others.instead of trips that provide immediate gratification, or just recreational relief, venture trips engage students in such a way that ask them to process life together in community. Venture trips are designed for staff and students to engage in experience and challenge in such a way that is conducive to character building and growth.
Retreat groups: proclaiming the gospel of jesus christ to each group. Bighorn Ministries uses the outdoor environment, high adventure activities, small group experiences, and discipleship principles to facilitate family and individual health. Spiritual formation is the goal and emphasis is placed on both the context as well the content of biblical discipleship.

Who funds Bighorn Ministries

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
M J Murdock Charitable TrustNew Facilities$110,000
Alpine Education FoundationAlpine Education$9,500
Gianforte Family Charitable TrustCharitable Purpose$4,800
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Bighorn Ministries

NameTitleCompensation
Brian MeadenExecutive Director$64,865
Eric SobottaVice Chair$0
Doug BratzChairman$0
Mark KohlsSecretary and Treasurer$0
John WynneChairman$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Bighorn Ministries

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$610,854
Program services$366,120
Investment income and dividends$3,111
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$10,988
Miscellaneous revenues$15,950
Total revenues$1,007,023

Form 990s for Bighorn Ministries

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-05-02990View PDF
2021-122022-03-29990View PDF
2020-122021-06-08990View PDF
2019-122020-08-27990View PDF
2018-122019-06-19990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $4,800 from Gianforte Family Charitable Trust
July 8, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 13, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 23, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Headquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesReligion
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
1850 MT Hwy 135
Plains, MT 59859
County
Sanders County, MT
Website URL
campbighorn.com/ 
Phone
(888) 316-0367
IRS details
EIN
81-0513584
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
NAICS code, primary
813110: Religious Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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