Liabilities / Assets
89th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% 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
89th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
80th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 80% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
27th percentile
Higher net margin than 27% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
85th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
18th percentile
Faster asset growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
79th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.
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
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Expenses
$58,136
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
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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