Liabilities / Assets
88th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 88% of similar nonprofits.
EIN 92-2968911 • 501(c)3 • Whitefish, MT
Profile
At ancient traditions, we believe childhood is about exploration, connection, and growth. Some of life's most lasting lessons come from playing in new environments, with new friends, and trying new things. Our camp brings together nature, animals, arts, music, foods, wilderness skills, cultures, and mindfulness in a joyful, hands-on environment. We nurture curious, confident, and capable kids who are ready to take on the world-with kindness and courage.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
88th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 88% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
86th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 86% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
54th percentile
Higher net margin than 54% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
92nd percentile
Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
Score unavailable
No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.
Revenue Growth
Score unavailable
No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.
Assets
$12,553
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Liabilities
$5,621
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Assets
$6,932
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Revenue
$65,068
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Expenses
$58,136
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Net Income
$6,932
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
At ancient traditions, we believe childhood is about exploration, connection, and growth. Some of life's most lasting lessons come from playing in new environments, with new friends, and trying new things. Our camp brings together nature, animals, arts, music, foods, wilderness skills, cultures, and mindfulness in a joyful, hands-on environment. We nurture curious, confident, and capable kids who are ready to take on the world-with kindness and courage.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| WE ORGANIZE OUR CAMPERS INTO SMALL, AGE-APPROPRIATE GROUPS TO ENSURE EVERYONE HAS FUN, FEELS SUPPORTED, AND GETS THE MOST OUT OF THEIR SUMMER ADVENTURE: LITTLE EXPLORERS (AGES 2.5 - 4.5) OUR YOUNGEST CAMPERS THRIVE IN A COZY, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WITH EXTRA STAFF SUPPORT. THESE LITTLE ONES ENJOY AGE-TAILORED ACTIVITIES WITH PLENTY OF PLAY, CREATIVITY, AND GENTLE GUIDANCE. CURIOUS CAMPERS (AGES 5 - 7) READY FOR A LITTLE MORE INDEPENDENCE, THIS GROUP DIVES INTO NATURE-BASED LEARNING, IMAGINATIVE PLAY, AND HANDS-ON DISCOVERY WITH NEW FRIENDS. BIG ADVENTURERS (AGES 8 - 11) OLDER KIDS GET TO EXPLORE MORE CHALLENGING WILDERNESS SKILLS, ART PROJECTS, GROUP GAMES, AND LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES, ALL WHILE BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND TEAMWORK. | - | $50,591 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINDSEY JEAN | President | PT | $0 | - | - |
| SHANNAN MCLAUGHLIN | Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
| CHEYENNE STUBBLEFIELD | Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
“Expenses advertising 490 office expense 2,438 insurance 443 camp counselors 30,520 camp expenses 17,570 payment processing fees 4,704 special events 500 meetings 333 membership dues 245 total 57,243”
“Other liabilities 0 5,621”
“At ancient traditions, we believe childhood is about exploration, connection, and growth. Some of life's most lasting lessons come from playing in new environments, with new friends, and trying new things. Our camp brings together nature, animals, arts, music, foods, wilderness skills, cultures, and mindfulness in a joyful, hands-on environment. We nurture curious, confident, and capable kids who are ready to take on the world-with kindness and courage.”
“We organize our campers into small, age-appropriate groups to ensure everyone has fun, feels supported, and gets the most out of their summer adventure: little explorers (ages 2.5 - 4.5) our youngest campers thrive in a cozy, nurturing environment with extra staff support. These little ones enjoy age-tailored activities with plenty of play, creativity, and gentle guidance. Curious campers (ages 5 - 7) ready for a little more independence, this group dives into nature-based learning, imaginative play, and hands-on discovery with new friends. Big adventurers (ages 8 - 11) older kids get to explore more challenging wilderness skills, art projects, group games, and leadership activities, all while building confidence and teamwork.”
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