EIN 91-1090357

Black Lake Bible Camp

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
91
Year formed
1946
Most recent tax filings
2021-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
To provide religious education to prepare children and young people to live as committed Christians in tomorrow's world and to partner with evangelical groups in promoting the gospel. Black Lake Bible Camp exists to be used by God to change the lives of people through faith in Jesus Christ. To provide religious education and change the lives of people through faith in Jesus Christ. To invite people into relationship with God.
Total revenues
$1,789,025
2021
Total expenses
$1,215,931
2021
Total assets
$4,036,793
2021
Num. employees
91
2021

Program areas at Black Lake Bible Camp

Black Lake Bible Camp (BLBC) exists to be used by God in the physical and spiritual formation of youth, families, and communities. For more than 75 years, BLBC has been a beacon of physical and spiritual hope in the Pacific Northwest. BLBC designs and hosts camping experiences that enable our guests to step away from the demands of everyday life, and seek renewal, joy, and hope in Christ. BLBC primarily serves youth ages 6 to 18-years-old, but we also extend our services to adult groups. The programs that BLBC internally designs and implements for youth are Summer Day Camp, Summer Residential Camp, Winter Camp, and Outdoor Education. In a typical year, BLBC serves approximately 6000 youth through our Summer programs; 2000 youth are served through our Winter programs; and 200 youth through our Outdoor Education program. BLBC also internally designs and implements an annual Mens Retreat and an annual Womens Retreat through which we serve approximately 500 adult guests. In addition to programmed camps, BLBC provides rental services to youth and adult groups, year-round totaling an additional 2000 guests per year. As part of our program, BLBC actively trains and equips the next generation of ministry leaders as each summer we seasonally employ an average of 80 high school and college-aged individuals. We mentor them in servant leadership principles and help them discover their role in the broader church body. Despite COVID lingering through 2021 which affected the number of guests willing and able to come, Black Lake Bible Camp was able to serve over 5,000 guests and remain financially stable. We look forward to a healthier year in 2022 and the ability to serve a multitude more guests to the glory of God!

Who funds Black Lake Bible Camp

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncGrowth$17,532

Personnel at Black Lake Bible Camp

NameTitleCompensation
Phil EwertExecutive Director
Philip S EwertPast Executive Director$62,000
Mark NiklasTreasurer / Director / Board Member$0
Susan SullivanVice Chairman$0
Chris BarrChairman / Director$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Black Lake Bible Camp

RevenuesFYE 12/2021
Total grants, contributions, etc.$553,056
Program services$1,172,151
Investment income and dividends$598
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$2,778
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$50,676
Miscellaneous revenues$9,766
Total revenues$1,789,025

Form 990s for Black Lake Bible Camp

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2020-122021-11-11990View PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
2018-122020-02-06990View PDF
2017-122018-10-16990View PDF
2016-122017-09-14990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $18,000 from Thurston County Economic Development Council
August 23, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
June 18, 2021
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 1, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018
Nonprofit Types
CampsParks and recreation centersCharities
Issues
Human servicesReligion
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
6521 Fairview Rd SW
Olympia, WA 98512
Metro area
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
County
Thurston County, WA
Website URL
blbcolympia.com/ 
Phone
(360) 357-8425
IRS details
EIN
91-1090357
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1946
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
NAICS code, primary
713940: Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
Parent/child status
Independent
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