EIN 23-0470750

The Children's Country Week Association

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
62
Year formed
1877
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The Children's Country Week Association operates Paradise Farms Camps and stewards 600 acres of natural resources, providing environmental education, team building, and day/overnight camps. It delivers summer camp programs for children in the Delaware Valley region of southeastern Pennsylvania, offering financial assistance to those in need. CCWA partners with other youth development organizations to connect children to the outdoors and offers cabins, lodges, a pond, streams, trails on its 600-acre property located in Downingtown, PA.
Total revenues
$1,284,602
2022
Total expenses
$1,329,411
2022
Total assets
$10,261,867
2022
Num. employees
62
2022

Program areas at The Children's Country Week Association

CCWA delivers summer camp programs serving children residing in the Delaware Valley region of southeastern Pennsylvania. Both day and residential camp experiences are provided. Financial assisstance for children in need are provided by the Organization. Campers receive positive youth development experiences through our camp programs. Each day campers participate in activities that include nature study, sports activities, and swimming lessons. Afternoon activities are designed in an elective format, where children get to pick enrichment activities, which include fishing, canoeing, rock climbing, horseback riding, team building initiatives, and other related activities. Teenage campers receive additional instruction in leadership development and community service projects designed to help the campers become responsible citizens.
CCWA partners with other youth development organizations in connecting children to the outdoors. We are fortunate to have 600 acres of natural resources and three separate camp facilities on our property. We have cabins, lodges, a pond, streams, trails, a gymnasium, a pool, and a team building course for children to learn and grow. We work with our partners in providing enriching outdoor experiences. Representative partners include, Boy Scouts Girl Scouts, youth sports organizations, and other youth groups.
CCWA delivers environmental education programs in the spring and fall seasons. We work with public and private schools in delivering educational programs designed to meet Pennsylvania's standards for science-based education. Students learn in a hands-on, feet-in, interactive environment at our location. Lessons include stream study, wetlands, forest, and team building initiatives. Through these collective experiences, we teach respect and appreciation for our natural resources.

Who funds The Children's Country Week Association

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Elmer K and Ethel R Timby Charitable TrustGeneral Fund$161,413
Richardson Benjamin F UwGeneral Operating$29,188
National Philanthropic TrustHuman Services$11,250
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at The Children's Country Week Association

NameTitleCompensation
Pandrew SchaumPresident and Chief Executive Officer and Secretary$182,060
P Andrew SchaumPresident
Bruce ColleyDirector$0
Fank RutanChairman$0
Anthony PolettoDirector$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for The Children's Country Week Association

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$237,262
Program services$848,223
Investment income and dividends$260,726
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-62,119
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$510
Total revenues$1,284,602

Form 990s for The Children's Country Week Association

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
2018-122020-02-06990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
June 28, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
June 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $161,413 from Elmer K and Ethel R Timby Charitable Trust
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsCampsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Community engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1300 Valley Creek Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
County
Chester County, PA
Website URL
paradisefarmcamps.org/ 
Phone
(610) 269-9111
IRS details
EIN
23-0470750
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1877
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N20: Recreational and Sporting Camps
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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