2024-02-14T16:41:26Z 2023-09-30 431871840 Block Advisors 467 LAFAYETTE CTR MANCHESTER MO 63011 990 2022-10-01 440663883 THE CEDARS CAMPS INC CEDA 6363946162 410 SOVEREIGN COURT 8 Ballwin MO 63011 HOLLY BRULAND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6363946162 2024-02-14 true HOLLY BRULAND Donna Bodart P00013879 6362070039 2024-02-14 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z CEDARS CAMPS HOLLY BRULAND 1156 THOMAS MASON PL Ballwin MO 63011 7378657 false X WWW.CEDARSCAMPS.ORG X 1965 MO OUR TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE IS CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL. WE PROVIDE CAMP ACTIVITIES FOR CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS PROMOTING CHARACTER BUILDING, OUTDOOR EDUCATION, AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH. 14 12 142 125 0 5742642 6247224 745542 1093044 1033 38389 0 6489217 7378657 0 0 1542624 1771192 0 8921 2098276 2061293 3640900 3832485 2848317 3546172 25506755 29398944 53113 44329 25453642 29354615 X TO GIVE EACH CAMPER AN APPRECIATION OF SPIRITUAL SENSE AND AN ABUNDANCE OF WHOLESOME, JOYOUS ACTIVITIES. WE PROVIDE SUMMER CAMP ACTIVITIES FOR CHRISTIAN SCIENTIST PROMOTING CHARACTER BUILDING, OUTDOOR EDUCATION, AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH AS WELL AS TEAMWORK AND INDIVIDUAL GROWTH. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: BIBLE LESSON STUDY, HORSEBACK RIDING, RED CROSS SWIMMING CLASSES, CRAFTS, ARCHERY, CANOEING, NATURE STUDY, SPORTS, ROPES COURSES, ZIPLINE, CLIMBING WALL, MUSICAL THEATER, WATERSKIING, WATERSLIDE, AND FAMILY CAMP. WE STRIVE TO BE ABLE TO MAKE CAMP POSSIBLE TO ANYONE THAT NEEDS FINANCIAL AID IN ORDER TO ATTEND. DURING SUMMER 2023, 67% OF THE CAMPERS NEEDED FINANCIAL AID TOTALING $627,830. false false 1165401 SALARIES FOR PROGRAM SERVICE GO TO SUMMER COLLEGE COUNSELORS, SEASONAL WORKERS, AND 13 YEAR-ROUND EMPLOYEES THAT PROVIDE CARE FOR OUR HERD OF 71 HORSES, ACTIVITY UPKEEP, AND MAINTAINING 1000 ACRES OF PROPERTY WHICH INCLUDES FACILITIES, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT. WE HAVE A RATIO OF 1 COUNSELOR TO EVERY 3 CAMPERS. THE SUMMER PROGRAM INVOLVES NINE WEEKS OF CAMPING, AN ADDITIONAL THREE WEEKS OF PRE-CAMP TRAINING FOR STAFF, PLUS FALL EVENTS THAT ARE STAFFED WITH COUNSELORS. DURING PRE-CAMP, STAFF BECOME TRAINED BY AND IN SOME ACTIVITY AREAS CERTIFIED THROUGH: ARCHERY CERTIFIED INSTRUCTION; CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS FOR HIGH ROPES AND LOW ROPES AND LOW ROPES TEAM BUILDING AND ZIPLINING; CERTIFIED HORSEMANSHIP ASSOCIATION (CHA) FOR TRAINING STAFF AS RIDING INSTRUCTORS AT VARIOUS LEVELS; NATURE INSTRUCTORS; SKI BOAT INSTRUCTIONS FOR STAFF WHO ARE TEACHING WATER-SKIING AND BOAT DRIVING; CERTIFIED INSTRUCTION ON OUR CABLE SKI SYSTEM. STAFF ARE ALSO TRAINED ON CABIN MANAGEMENT; ALL FACETS OF WORKING WITH CAMPERS; AND THEY STUDY OUR STAFF MANUAL AND HANDBOOK. AS MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION (ACA) WE FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES THEY PROVIDE FOR STAFF TRAINING. 4B PROGRAM EXPENSES $647158 CEDARS CAMPS HAS 9 WEEKS OF SUMMER CAMP ACTIVITIES (UNE-AUGUST) ON 1000 ACRES OF LAND NEAR LEBANON MO FOR CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS. IN ADDITION, THERE ARE SEVERAL LONG WEEKEND PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OFF SEASON IN THE FALL. CEDARS HAS 1 AND 2 WEEK CAMPING SESSIONS WITH A TOTAL OF 529 INDIVIDUAL CAMPERS AND 1186 CAMPER WEEKS. 128 ATTENDED ONE WEEK OF FAMILY CAMP; 147 ATTENDED A MEMORIAL WEEKEND FAMILY CAMP; AN ADDITIONAL 82 ATTENDED A BIBLE STUDY ON EXODUS IN THE FALL; AND 208 PEOPLE FROM 5 OTHER ORGANIZATIONS CAME FOR 2 TO 3 DAYS IN THE FALL. CEDARS HAS SMALL CLASS AND ACTIVITY GROUPS WITH A CAMPER TO COUNSELOR RATIO OF 3 TO 1. ACTIVITIES AT CEDARS INCLUDE BIBLE LESSON STUDY; HORSEBACK RIDING; RED CROSS SWIMMING CLASSES; CRAFTS; CANOEING; NATURE STUDY SPORTS; ROPES COURSES; ZIPLINE; CLIMBING WALL; MUSICAL THEATER; KAYAKING; PADDLEBOARDING; LOG ROLLING; CABLE SKIING; AND WATERSKIING. CEDARS HAS SPECIALTY PROGRAMS IN SOCCER; BASKETBALL; MUSICAL THEATER; HORSEBACK RIDING; WATERSKIING; AERIAL ARTS; AS WELL AS HAVING MANY OF THESE ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE TO ALL CAMPERS AS A CHOICE OF ACTIVITIES. WE HAVE A HERD OF 71 HORSES THAT WE MAINTAIN YEAR-ROUND. THIS INCLUDES GROWING HAY AND BUYING GRAIN TO FEED THE HORSES; FARRIER AND VET BILLS; MAINTAINING TACK; AND TRAINING THE STAFF THROUGH CAMP-BASED CLINICS THROUGH THE CHA. TRIPS GO TO BIG SURF, SILVER DOLLAR CITY, POMME DE TERRE WHERE WE HAVE OUR SKI SCHOOL BOATS AND CANOE FLOAT TRIPS ON NEARBY RIVERS. CEDARS HAS A BIBLE LANDS PARK FOR FURTHER BIBLE EXPLORATION, WHICH IS OPENED IN THE OFF SEASON. 4C MAINTENANCE EXPENSES $521775 MAINTENANCE INCLUDES UPKEEP FOR OUR PROGRAM SUPPORT BUILDINGS WHICH INCLUDES 22 CABINS WITH BATHROOMS, 4 INDIVIDUAL RESIDENCES; HOMES; 4 STAFF HOUSING FACILITIES, 2 LODGES WITH KITCHENS AND DINING ROOMS, A NEW DINING FACILITY, A CARE FACILITY, SPORTS CENTER, AND HEAVY AND SMALL EQUIPMENT. THERE ARE 1000 ACRES OF PROPERTY TO MAINTAIN INCLUDING FENCING TO KEEP OUR HERD OF HORSES IN; AQUATIC CENTER WITH A JR. OLYMPIC LAP POOL AND DIVING WELL; WATERSLIDE; SOCCER FIELDS; TRAILS FOR HORSEBACK RIDING; 2 COVERED ARENAS (1 LARGE); BASKETBALL COURT; AND AN OUTDOOR COVERED CHAPEL. CEDARS HAS 3 MAINTENANCE BUILDINGS WHICH INCLUDES A FIRE TRUCK GARAGE FOR CAMP SAFETY. THE FACILITIES SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES AND CEDARS PURPOSE/MISSION. WE ALSO HAVE A PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL CAMPERS TO WROK ON THE GROUNDS CREW AND IN FOOD SERVICE, WHICH TRAINS THEM TO SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE OF WHAT IT TAKES TO RUN CAMP AND PREPARES THEM FOR COUNSELING IN FUTURE YEARS. 1165401 true true false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 22 0 true 142 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false X 14 12 false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false true true false X KIM HOWLAND 6363946162 479 HILLBROOK DRIVE Ballwin MO 63011 X MORGAN ANDERSON TRUSTEE 4.00 X 0 0 0 DR HOLLY BRULAND TRUSTEE AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 52.00 X X X 115200 0 0 BECKY CARTER TRUSTEE 4.00 X 0 0 0 MARIE FARSON TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATHY FITZER TRUSTEE 5.00 X 0 0 0 TERRY GRIGSBY TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 WILLARD HANZLIK TRUSTEE AND VICE CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 WARREN HUFF TRUSTEE AND EXEC DIRECTOR EMERITUS 52.00 X X X 80400 0 0 CHRISTY JOHNSON TRUSTEE AND BOARD SECRETARY 5.00 X X 0 0 0 LAUREL NEW TRUSTEE AND CHAIR 5.00 X X 0 0 0 KEN PRATT TRUSTEE 5.00 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM STEELE TRUSTEE 5.00 X 0 0 0 MARK WOHLFARTH TRUSTEE AND TREASURER 5.00 X X 0 0 0 DEBI WORLEY TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 195600 false false false 6247224 6247224 TUITION 1093044 1093044 1093044 38389 38389 7378657 1131433 477642 130038 347604 1117514 1035363 82151 31958 15398 16560 144078 98774 45304 89015 75051 5043 8921 79012 35012 44000 35069 35069 84986 80000 4986 70224 70224 10024 10024 163015 163015 PROGRAM 647158 647158 MAINTENANCE 521775 521775 FOOD 249691 249691 CARE FACILITY 111324 111324 3832485 3277916 545648 8921 X 1103035 580559 2000 556018 162026 7642 11397 41024 48361 24512930 2482995 19144008 22029935 5209046 6010648 25506755 29398944 53113 44329 53113 44329 25453642 29354615 25453642 29354615 25506755 29398944 X 3546172 603171 -248370 X true X false true false X 5365218 4046575 3095981 3211838 1952900 17672512 573354 84182 569256 745542 1093044 3065378 5938572 4130757 3665237 3957380 3045944 20737890 4104099 3762403 2328506 2356232 1183805 13735045 4104099 3762403 2328506 2356232 1183805 13735045 7002845 76 77 57 1033 38389 39632 76 77 57 1033 38389 39632 5938648 4130834 3665294 3958413 3084333 20777522 0.33700 0.34690 0.00190 X THE CEDARS CAMPS RECEIVED AN UNUSUAL GRANT OF $1,104,169 FOR CONVERTING 11 CABINS TO ALL WEATHER CABINS WITH NEW ALL-WEATHER BATHROOMS IN FOUR OF THEM. THESE CABINS WERE OVER 55 YEARS OLD AND FOR SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY, ELECTRIC WIRE WERE PUT INTO CONDUIT, DOUBLE-GLAZED DOUBLE-HUNG WINDOWS WITH SCREENS, AND MINI-SPLITS WERE INSTALLED. THE CABINS WILL BE MORE COMFORTABLE FOR STAFF AND CAMPERS IN THE SUMMER AND CAN BE UTILIZED FOR FALL PROGRAMS. CEDARS CAMPS RECEIVED AN UNUSUAL GRANT OF $1,117,450 FOR SOLAR PANELS AND A ROOFTOP SOLAR FARM. SOLAR PANELS WERE INSTALLED ON THE ROOFS OF SEVEN MAJOR FACILITIES THAT USE A LOT OF ELECTRICITY AND TWELVE CABINS. THE SOLAR FARM OF 330KW IS ON THE MAJORITY OF THE SPORTS CENTER ROOF. A 3-PHASE TRANSFORMER PAD WAS INSTALLED AND A PPA IN PLACE WITH ASSOCIATED ELECTRIC. WE HAVE WORKED CLOSELY WITH OUR LOCAL ELECTRIC COMPANY AS WELL AS OUR SOLAR COMPANY TO MAKE ALL THESE ADDITIONS POSSIBLE WHICH WILL SUPPORT SUSTAINABILITY NOW AND IN FUTURE YEARS. AN UNUSUAL GRANT OF $941,350 WAS GIVEN FOR OPERATIONS. AS WE CONTINUE TO RECOVER ENROLLMENT IINCOME LOST DURING THE PANDEMIC, THIS GRANT SUPPORTED MANY NEEDED MAINTENANCE PROJECTS AS WELL AS ACTIVITY UPGRADES. OUR RIDING PROGRAM SUPPORTS A 71 HORSE HERD THAT NEEDS YEAR-ROUND CARE, CORRALS RECEIVED NEEDED REPAIRS, AND FIELDS WERE ABLE TO BE FERTILIZED AND SEEDED FOR HAY. THIS GRANT SUPPORTED OUR CARE FACILITY AND ITS OUTREACH GIVING CAMPERS AND STAFF THE PROPER CARE NEEDED. IT ALSO SUPPORTED SUPPLIES AND TRANSPORTATION NEEDED FOR SOME CAMPERS IN ORDER TO ATTEND CAMP. CEDARS CAMPS HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM CALLED JUNIOR LEADERSHIP RECEIVED AN UNUSUAL GRANT OF $278,995 TO TAKE DOWN THE ROTTING DECK AROUND THEIR LODGE AND REPLACE IT WITH A COMPOSITE DINING DECK WITH A SAFETY RAIL TO CODE, AND A SHADE ROOF OVER COMPOSITE OUTDOOR DINING TABLES. THE LODGE ALSO RECEIVED FROM THIS GRANT TWO SLIDING GLASS DOORS AND A WINDOW TO REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED ONES. AN ADA RAMP WAS ADDED TO THE FRONT ENTRY DECK. A NEW ELECTRIC BREAKER PANEL WAS INSTALLED WITH CONDUIT-CLAD WIRING. SIX COMMERCIAL STACKING WASHER-DRYER UNITS WERE ADDED. THIS UNUSUAL GRANT ALSO COVERED THE JUNIOR LEADERSHIP TREEHOUSE CABIN WITH A METAL ROOF, INSULATION, UPGRADED WIRING IN CONDUIT, WINDOWS WITH SCREENS, AND A MINI-SPLIT TO MAKE IT AN ALL-WEATHER CABIN. THIS UNUSUAL GRANT ALSO COVERED THE JUNIOR LEADERSHIP DOME CABIN WITH INSULATION, UPGRADED WIRING IN CONDUIT, TWO MINI-SPLITS, AN ADA COMPLIANT BATHROOM, AND WINDOWS WITH SCREENS. THESE UPGRADES PROVIDE SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY. AN UNUSUAL GRANT OF $148,802 WAS AWARDED FOR PROTECTED PARKING STRUCTURES. A LARGE OPEN POLE BARN STRUCTURE WAS BUILT TO HOUSE MACHINERY AND VEHICLES. AN UNUSUAL GRANT OF $155,000 WAS GIVEN FOR THE BOYS' CAMP CENTER CRAFTS ROOM, WHICH RECEIVED NEW WINDOWS, INSULATION, SIDING, AND A MINI-SPLIT MAKING IT AN ALL-WEATHER FACILITY. IT IS NOW POSSIBLE TO HAVE CRAFTS IN THE AFTERNOON AS WELL AS IN THE MORNING FOR THE BOYS' CAMP, SINCE IT IS NOW A COMFORTABLE AND COOL PLACE FOR THIS POPULAR ACTIVITY. AN UNUSUAL GRANT OF $115,554 WAS GIVEN FOR THE CROWN LAKE DAM PROJECT. 18 CONCRETE BOX CULVERTS WERE INSTALLED FOR THE EMERGENCY SPILLWAY. THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS ALLOWED THE PRIMARY SPILLWAY TO BE SHORTENED TO ITS ORIGINAL LENGTH SO THAT THE DAM IS NOW LESS THAN 35' TALL. IT IS NOW UNCLASSIFIED AND UNREGULATED AS APPROVED BY THE DNR. CEDARS CAMPS RECEIVED $428,004 FROM CHURCH CLOSINGS AND $5,000 IN BEQUESTS. WHILE WE NEVER LIKE TO HAVE CHURCHES CLOSE OR SOMEONE DECEASED, WE ARE GRATEFUL THEY CHOSE TO SHARE THEIR FUNDS AND THAT THEY APPRECIATE THE WORK THAT WE ARE DOING IN SERVICE OF YOUTH. PART VI SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION THE CEDARS CAMPS RECEIVED AN UNUSUAL GRANT OF $1,104,169 FOR CONVERTING 11 CABINS TO ALL WEATHER CABINS WITH NEW ALL-WEATHER BATHROOMS IN FOUR OF THEM. THESE CABINS WERE OVER 55 YEARS OLD AND FOR SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY, ELECTRIC WIRE WERE PUT INTO CONDUIT, DOUBLE-GLAZED DOUBLE-HUNG WINDOWS WITH SCREENS, AND MINI-SPLITS WERE INSTALLED. THE CABINS WILL BE MORE COMFORTABLE FOR STAFF AND CAMPERS IN THE SUMMER AND CAN BE UTILIZED FOR FALL PROGRAMS. CEDARS CAMPS RECEIVED AN UNUSUAL GRANT OF $1,117,450 FOR SOLAR PANELS AND A ROOFTOP SOLAR FARM. SOLAR PANELS WERE INSTALLED ON THE ROOFS OF SEVEN MAJOR FACILITIES THAT USE A LOT OF ELECTRICITY AND TWELVE CABINS. THE SOLAR FARM OF 330KW IS ON THE MAJORITY OF THE SPORTS CENTER ROOF. A 3-PHASE TRANSFORMER PAD WAS INSTALLED AND A PPA IN PLACE WITH ASSOCIATED ELECTRIC. WE HAVE WORKED CLOSELY WITH OUR LOCAL ELECTRIC COMPANY AS WELL AS OUR SOLAR COMPANY TO MAKE ALL THESE ADDITIONS POSSIBLE WHICH WILL SUPPORT SUSTAINABILITY NOW AND IN FUTURE YEARS. AN UNUSUAL GRANT OF $941,350 WAS GIVEN FOR OPERATIONS. AS WE CONTINUE TO RECOVER ENROLLMENT IINCOME LOST DURING THE PANDEMIC, THIS GRANT SUPPORTED MANY NEEDED MAINTENANCE PROJECTS AS WELL AS ACTIVITY UPGRADES. OUR RIDING PROGRAM SUPPORTS A 71 HORSE HERD THAT NEEDS YEAR-ROUND CARE, CORRALS RECEIVED NEEDED REPAIRS, AND FIELDS WERE ABLE TO BE FERTILIZED AND SEEDED FOR HAY. THIS GRANT SUPPORTED OUR CARE FACILITY AND ITS OUTREACH GIVING CAMPERS AND STAFF THE PROPER CARE NEEDED. IT ALSO SUPPORTED SUPPLIES AND TRANSPORTATION NEEDED FOR SOME CAMPERS IN ORDER TO ATTEND CAMP. CEDARS CAMPS HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM CALLED JUNIOR LEADERSHIP RECEIVED AN UNUSUAL GRANT OF $278,995 TO TAKE DOWN THE ROTTING DECK AROUND THEIR LODGE AND REPLACE IT WITH A COMPOSITE DINING DECK WITH A SAFETY RAIL TO CODE, AND A SHADE ROOF OVER COMPOSITE OUTDOOR DINING TABLES. THE LODGE ALSO RECEIVED FROM THIS GRANT TWO SLIDING GLASS DOORS AND A WINDOW TO REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED ONES. AN ADA RAMP WAS ADDED TO THE FRONT ENTRY DECK. A NEW ELECTRIC BREAKER PANEL WAS INSTALLED WITH CONDUIT-CLAD WIRING. SIX COMMERCIAL STACKING WASHER-DRYER UNITS WERE ADDED. THIS UNUSUAL GRANT ALSO COVERED THE JUNIOR LEADERSHIP TREEHOUSE CABIN WITH A METAL ROOF, INSULATION, UPGRADED WIRING IN CONDUIT, WINDOWS WITH SCREENS, AND A MINI-SPLIT TO MAKE IT AN ALL-WEATHER CABIN. THIS UNUSUAL GRANT ALSO COVERED THE JUNIOR LEADERSHIP DOME CABIN WITH INSULATION, UPGRADED WIRING IN CONDUIT, TWO MINI-SPLITS, AN ADA COMPLIANT BATHROOM, AND WINDOWS WITH SCREENS. THESE UPGRADES PROVIDE SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY. AN UNUSUAL GRANT OF $148,802 WAS AWARDED FOR PROTECTED PARKING STRUCTURES. A LARGE OPEN POLE BARN STRUCTURE WAS BUILT TO HOUSE MACHINERY AND VEHICLES. AN UNUSUAL GRANT OF $155,000 WAS GIVEN FOR THE BOYS' CAMP CENTER CRAFTS ROOM, WHICH RECEIVED NEW WINDOWS, INSULATION, SIDING, AND A MINI-SPLIT MAKING IT AN ALL-WEATHER FACILITY. IT IS NOW POSSIBLE TO HAVE CRAFTS IN THE AFTERNOON AS WELL AS IN THE MORNING FOR THE BOYS' CAMP, SINCE IT IS NOW A COMFORTABLE AND COOL PLACE FOR THIS POPULAR ACTIVITY. AN UNUSUAL GRANT OF $115,554 WAS GIVEN FOR THE CROWN LAKE DAM PROJECT. 18 CONCRETE BOX CULVERTS WERE INSTALLED FOR THE EMERGENCY SPILLWAY. THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS ALLOWED THE PRIMARY SPILLWAY TO BE SHORTENED TO ITS ORIGINAL LENGTH SO THAT THE DAM IS NOW LESS THAN 35' TALL. IT IS NOW UNCLASSIFIED AND UNREGULATED AS APPROVED BY THE DNR. CEDARS CAMPS RECEIVED $428,004 FROM CHURCH CLOSINGS AND $5,000 IN BEQUESTS. WHILE WE NEVER LIKE TO HAVE CHURCHES CLOSE OR SOMEONE DECEASED, WE ARE GRATEFUL THEY CHOSE TO SHARE THEIR FUNDS AND THAT THEY APPRECIATE THE WORK THAT WE ARE DOING IN SERVICE OF YOUTH. 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THESE CABINS WERE OVER 55 YEARS OLD AND FOR SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY, ELECTRIC WIRES WERE PUT INTO CONDUIT, DOUBLE-GLAZED DOUBLE-HUNG WINDOWS WITH SCREENS, AND MINI-SPLITS WERE INSTALLED. THE CABINS WILL BE MORE COMFORTABLE FOR STAFF AND CAMPERS IN THE SUMMER AND CAN BE UTILIZED FOR FALL PROGRAMS. CEDARS CAMPS RECEIVED AN UNUSUAL GRANT FOR $1,117,450 FOR SOLAR PANELS AND A ROOFTOP SOLAR FARM. SOLAR PANELS WERE INSTALLED ON THE ROOFS OF SEVEN MAJOR FACILITIES THAT USE A LOT OF ELECTRICITY AND TWELVE CABINS. THE SOLAR FARM OF 330KW IS ON THE MAJORITY OF THE SPORTS CENTER ROOF. A 3-PHASE TRANSFORMER PAD WAS INSTALLED AND A PPA IN PLACE WITH ASSOCIATED ELECTRIC. WE HAVE WORKED CLOSELY WITH OUR LOCAL ELECTRIC COMPANY AS WELL AS OUR SOLAR COMPANY TO MAKE ALL THESE ADDITIONS POSSIBLE WHICH WILL SUPPORT SUSTAINABILITY NOW AND IN FUTURE YEARS. AN UNUSUAL GRANT OF $941,350 WAS GIVEN FOR OPERATIONS. AS WE CONTINUE TO RECOVER ENROLLMENT INCOME LOST DURING THE PANDEMIC, THIS GRANT SUPPORTED MANY NEEDED MAINTENANCE PROJECTS AS WELL AS ACTIVITY UPGRADES. OUR RIDING PROGRAM SUPPORTS A 71-HORSE HERD THAT NEEDS YEAR-ROUND CARE, COLLALS RECEIVED NEEDED REPAIRS, AND FIELDS WERE ABLE TO BE FERTILIZED AND SEEDED FOR HAY. THIS GRANT SUPPORTED OUR CARE FACILITY AND ITS OUTREACH GIVING CAMPERS AND STAFF THE PROPER CARE NEEDED. IT ALSO SUPPORTED SUPPLIES AND TRANSPORTATION NEEDED FOR SOME CAMPERS IN ORDER TO ATTEND CAMP. CEDARS CAMPS HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM CALLED JUNIOR LEADERSHIP RECEIVED AN UNUSUAL GRANT OF $278,995 TO TAKE DOWN THE ROTTING DECK AROUND THEIR LODGE AND REPLACE IT WITH A COMPOSITE DINING DECK WITH A SAFETY RAIL TO CODE, AND A SHADE ROOF OVER COMPOSITE OUTDOOR DINING TABLES. THE LODGE ALSO RECEIVED FROM THIS GRANT TWO SLIDING GLASS DOORS AND A WINDOW TO REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED ONES. AN ADA RAMP WAS ADDED TO THE FRONT ENTRY DECK. A NEW ELECTRIC BREAKER PANEL WAS INSTALLED WITH CONDUIT-CLAD WIRING. SIX COMMERCIAL STACKING WASHER-DRYER UNITS WERE ADDED. THIS UNUSUAL GRANT ALSO COVERED THE JUNIOR LEADERSHIP TREEHOUSE CABIN WITH A METAL ROOF, INSULATION, UPGRADED WIRING IN CONDUIT, WINDOWS WITH SCREENS, AND A MINI-SPLIT TO MAKE IT AN ALL-WEATHER CABIN. THIS UNUSUAL GRANT ALSO COVERED THE JUNIOR LEADERSHIP DOME CABIN WITH INSULATION, UPGRADED WIRING IN CONDUIT, TWO MINI-SPLITS, AN ADA COMPLIANT BATHROOM, AND WINDOWS WITH SCREENS. THESE UPGRADES PROVIDE SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY. AN UNUSUAL GRANT OF $148,802 WAS AWARDED FOR PROTECTED PARKING STRUCTURES. A LARGE OPEN POLE BARN STRUCTURE WAS BUILT TO HOUSE MACHINERY AND VEHICLES. AN UNUSUAL GRANT OF $155,000 WAS GIVEN FOR THE BOYS' CAMP CENTER CRAFTS ROOM, WHICH RECEIVED NEW WINDOWS, INSULATION, SIDING, AND A MINI-SPLIT MAKING IT AN ALL-WEATHER FACILITY. IT IS NOW POSSIBLE TO HAVE CRAFTS IN THE AFTERNOON AS WELL AS IN THE MORNING FOR THE BOYS CAMP, SINCE IT IS NOW A COMFORTABLE AND COOL PLACE FOR THIS POPULAR ACTIVITY. AN UNUSUAL GRANT OF $115,554 WAS GIVEN FOR THE CROWN LAKE DAM PROJECT. 18 CONCRETE BOX CULVERTS WERE INSTALLED FOR THE EMERGENCY SPILLWAY. THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS ALLOWED THE PRIMARY SPILLWAY TO BE SHORTENED TO ITS ORIGINAL SO THAT THE DAM IS NOW LESS THAN 35' TALL. IT IS NOW UNCLASSIFIED AND UNREGULATED AS APPROVED BY THE DNR. CEDARS CAMPS RECEIVED $428,004 FROM CHURCH CLOSINGS AND $5,000 IN BEQUESTS. WHILE WE NEVER LIKE TO HAVE CHURCHES CLOSE OR SOMEONE DECEASED, WE ARE GRATEFUL THEY CHOSE TO SHARE THEIR FUNDS AND THAT THEY APPRECIATE THE WORK THAT WE ARE DOING IN SERVICE OF YOUTH. PART X LINE 10A LAND, BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT COST IS UP THIS YEAR DUE TO UPGRADING 11 CABINS TO ALL WEATHER CABINS, ADDING SOLAR PANELS AND A ROOFTOP SOLAR FARM, UPGRADING JUNIOR LEADERSHIP'S 3 BUILDINGS TO ALL-WEATHER, BUILDING A LARGE OPEN POLE BARN STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLES AND MACHINERY AND WORK ON CROWN LAKE DAM. PART XI LINE 9 $248,370 WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE ENDOWMENT ACCOUNT AS PERMITTED IN OUR ENDOWMENT GUIDELINES BY TAKING 5 PERCENT OF THE AVERAGE OF THE TOTAL OF THE PREVIOUS 3 YEARS. PART 1 LINE 1 CONTINUED WAKEBOARDING, BIBLE STUDY AND FAMILY CAMPING. PART III LINE CONTINUED TO BE ABLE TO MAKE CAMP POSSIBLE TO ANYONE THAT NEEDS FINANCIAL AID IN ORDER TO ATTEND. DURING SUMMER 2023, 67% OF THE CAMPERS NEEDED FINANCIAL AID TOTALING $627,830. PART III LINE 4B CONTINUED TO OTHER DENOMINATIONS CHURCH GROUPS. PART VI SECTION A, LINE 2 WARREN HUFF, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EMERITUS, IS THE FATHER OF HOLLY BRULAND. DR. HOLLY BRULAND IS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAVE ALL REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE CEDARS CAMPS FINANCIALS AT THEIR ANNUAL MEETING IN NOVEMBER. THE INFORMATION THERE IS WHAT IS IN THE 990 REPORT. THE COMMITTEES WITHIN THE BOARD HAVE REVIEWED OTHER QUESTIONS IN THE 990. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES HAVE REVIEWED THE 990 REPORT AND IT IS AVAILABLE TO THE CEDARS BOARD OF TRUSTEES. PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A AND 15B THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REVIEWED OTHER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITIONS WITHIN THE AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION AS WELL AS ALL THE JOBS THE CEDARS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ACCOMPLISHES AND THE NUMBER OF YEARS SERVING THE ORGANIZATION AND RECOMMENDED THE SALARY TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WHO VOTE ON THE DECISION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ALSO REVIEWED SIMILAR POSITIONS WITHIN THE AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION AND DETERMINED OTHER SALARIES OF KEY EMPLOYEES DUE TO THE FAMILIAL CONNECTIONS WHICH THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DETERMINED AND VOTED ON. PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE CEDARS CAMPS PROVIDES THIS INFORMATION UPON REQUEST. BY ITS INCORPORATION AS A NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION IN THE STATE OF MISSOURI, THE BY-LAWS OF THE CEDARS CAMPS ARE PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE AND ITS 990 DOCUMENT IS AVAILABLE AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL FOR PUBLIC REVIEW.