2026-04-06T14:27:55-05:00 2025-12-31 810348775 JUNKERMIERCLARKCAMPANELLASTEVENS PC 321 W BROADWAY 4TH FLOOR MISSOULA MT 59802 990 2025-01-01 810513584 CAMP BIGHORN INC CAMP 8883160367 1850 MT HIGHWAY 135 PLAINS MT 59859 BRIAN MEADEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8883160367 2026-04-02 1 TONY VANORNY P00662403 4065494148 2026-04-02 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z BIGHORN MINISTRIES BRIAN MEADEN 1850 MT HIGHWAY 135 PLAINS MT 59859 1362893 0 X WWW.CAMPBIGHORN.COM X 2002 MT TO EMBODY THE LOVE OF JESUS AND DEVELOP CHRIST-HONORING LEADERS. OUR VISION IS TO BE THE REGIONAL LEADER IN OUTDOOR MINISTRY FOR OUR NEIGHBORS, THOSE IN NEED, AND THE NEXT GENERATION SO THAT ALL PEOPLE WOULD CARE FOR CREATION DEPPLY, SERVE OTHERS SELFLESSLY, AND LOVE GOD ABUNDANTLY. 9 9 21 120 0 0 745935 876590 400413 425764 13047 15390 19680 14979 1179075 1332723 0 0 0 0 526768 575233 0 0 0 541052 601803 1067820 1177036 111255 155687 1564973 1724878 102632 106850 1462341 1618028 X TO EMBODY THE LOVE OF JESUS AND DEVELOP HONORING LEADERS. OUR VISION IS TO BE THE REGIONAL LEADER IN OUTDOOR MINISTRY FOR OUR NEIGHBORS, THOSE IN NEED, AND THE NEXT GENERATION SO THAT ALL PEOPLE WOULD CARE FOR CREATION DEPPLY, SERVE OTHERS SELFLESSLY, AND LOVE GOD ABUNDANTLY. 0 0 465156 217267 YOUTH AND FAMILY SUMMER CAMPS:CAMP BIGHORN'S SUMMER CAMPS SERVE YOUTH AND FAMILIES THROUGH CHRIST-CENTERED OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO DEVELOP CHARACTER, LEADERSHIP, AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION. UTILIZING THE OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT AS A CLASSROOM, PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES SUCH AS WHITEWATER RAFTING, ROCK CLIMBING, HIKING, TEAM-BUILDING INITIATIVES, AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES THAT FOSTER RESILIENCE, RESPONSIBILITY, AND RELATIONAL GROWTH.BIBLICAL TEACHING IS INTEGRATED THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM DAY. CAMPERS PARTICIPATE IN FACILITATED DISCUSSIONS, SMALL GROUPS, AND CHAPEL GATHERINGS THAT CONNECT DAILY EXPERIENCES TO BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON REFLECTION AND TRANSFERENCE - HELPING PARTICIPANTS APPLY LESSONS LEARNED AT CAMP TO THEIR LIVES AT HOME, SCHOOL, CHURCH, AND COMMUNITY.FAMILY CAMPS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERGENERATIONAL PARTICIPATION, STRENGTHENING RELATIONSHIPS WHILE ENGAGING IN SHARED ADVENTURE AND SPIRITUAL ENCOURAGEMENT. ACROSS ALL SUMMER PROGRAMS, CAMP BIGHORN SEEKS TO EMBODY THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST AND ENCOURAGE PARTICIPANTS TOWARD CHRIST-HONORING LEADERSHIP IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES. 310104 102074 JOURNEY GAP YEAR PROGRAM: THE JOURNEY PROGRAM IS AN EIGHT-MONTH RESIDENTIAL GAP YEAR EXPERIENCE FOCUSED ON LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, SPIRITUAL FORMATION, AND ADVENTURE-BASED DISCIPLESHIP. THE PROGRAM INTEGRATES ACADEMIC COURSEWORK, OUTDOOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY LIVING TO CULTIVATE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF GOD, SELF, AND COMMUNITY.JOURNEY INTENTIONALLY PLACES PARTICIPANTS IN A SERIES OF STRUCTURED, GROWTH-ORIENTED ENVIRONMENTS THAT CHALLENGE COMFORT ZONES AND DEVELOP RESILIENCE, HUMILITY, AND LEADERSHIP CAPACITY. STUDENTS ENGAGE IN EXPERIENCES SUCH AS EXTENDED BACKPACKING EXPEDITIONS (INCLUDING A FIVE-DAY GRAND CANYON TRIP), WHITEWATER KAYAKING, ROCK CLIMBING, WILDERNESS LEADERSHIP TRAINING, SERVICE PROJECTS, AND CROSS-CULTURAL MINISTRY EXPERIENCES. PARTICIPANTS ALSO ASSIST IN LEADING CAMP PROGRAMS, GAINING PRACTICAL LEADERSHIP AND MENTORING EXPERIENCE.THROUGH ACADEMIC STUDY, SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES, GUIDED REFLECTION, AND IMMERSIVE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE, JOURNEY SEEKS TO DEVELOP MATURE, CHRIST-CENTERED LEADERS EQUIPPED TO SERVE EFFECTIVELY IN THEIR FUTURE VOCATIONS, CHURCHES, AND COMMUNITIES. 206736 94139 RETREAT GROUPS:CAMP BIGHORN HOSTS RETREAT GROUPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, SERVING CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. RETREAT PROGRAMMING UTILIZES THE OUTDOOR SETTING, FACILITATED ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES, AND GROUP-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO SUPPORT SPIRITUAL GROWTH, RELATIONAL HEALTH, AND TEAM DEVELOPMENT.CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMMING MAY INCLUDE HIGH ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES, CHALLENGE COURSES, FACILITATED DISCUSSIONS, WORSHIP GATHERINGS, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EXERCISES. CAMP BIGHORN STAFF WORK ALONGSIDE GROUP LEADERS TO PROVIDE EXPERIENCES THAT INTEGRATE BIBLICAL DISCIPLESHIP PRINCIPLES WITH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING. THE GOAL OF RETREAT MINISTRY IS TO CREATE SPACE FOR REFLECTION, RENEWAL, AND STRENGTHENED COMMUNITY WITHIN A CHRIST-CENTERED CONTEXT. 51683 12284 VENTURE AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS:THE VENTURE PROGRAM AT CAMP BIGHORN PARTNERS WITH LOCAL YOUTH HOMES, THERAPEUTIC AGENCIES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO BRING CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND CHRIST-CENTERED RELATIONAL EXPERIENCES INTO AN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CONTEXT. THROUGH GUIDED ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ROPES COURSES, HIKING, RIVER EXCURSIONS, AND TEAM-BASED CHALLENGES, PARTICIPANTS ARE INVITED TO ENGAGE WITH ONE ANOTHER IN WAYS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY COMMUNICATION, POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING, AND CRITICAL THINKING IN REAL-WORLD SETTINGS. THE PROGRAM'S DESIGN INTENTIONALLY MOVES BEYOND STEREOTYPES AND INVITES YOUTH TO SEE THEIR IDENTITY, CHOICES, AND RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH A LENS OF DIGNITY, WORTH, AND HOPE AS REVEALED IN THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. BY SITUATING LEARNING IN THE NATURAL WORLD AND COMBINING ADVENTURE WITH INTENTIONAL REFLECTION, VENTURE FOSTERS PERSONAL GROWTH, RESILIENCE, AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL PARTICIPANTS.CAMP BIGHORN OFFERS A VARIETY OF YEAR-ROUND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THAT EXTEND THE MINISTRY'S MISSION BEYOND TRADITIONAL OVERNIGHT CAMPS AND RETREATS, SERVING CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND THE WIDER COMMUNITY THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND DISCIPLESHIP.WILD CHILD: A SPRING SEASONAL PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY-AGED STUDENTS THAT INVITES CHILDREN TO EXPLORE NATURE, BUILD OUTDOOR SKILLS, AND GROW IN CONFIDENCE THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES LIKE FIRE-MAKING, SHELTER-BUILDING, COMPASS USE, AND CAMPFIRE COOKING. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES OUTDOOR EXPLORATION AS A WAY FOR CHILDREN TO DISCOVER THEIR ABILITIES, CONNECT WITH GOD'S CREATION, AND DEVELOP CURIOSITY AND RESILIENCE.CLIMBING TEAM: DESIGNED FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL PARTICIPANTS, THE CLIMBING TEAM PROVIDES STRUCTURED COACHING IN CLIMBING TECHNIQUES, SAFETY, AND PHYSICAL CHALLENGES WHILE FOSTERING COMMUNITY, TEAMWORK, AND PERSONAL CONFIDENCE. THIS PROGRAM CREATES A FUN, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE CLIMBERS OF ALL SKILL LEVELS CAN GROW PHYSICALLY, SOCIALLY, AND RELATIONALLY.COMMUNITY OUTREACH & OTHER PROGRAMS: IN ADDITION TO WILD CHILD AND THE CLIMBING TEAM, CAMP BIGHORN ENGAGES IN BROADER COMMUNITY OUTREACH EFFORTS - INCLUDING PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS, YOUTH GROUPS, AND SERVICE INITIATIVES - TO PROMOTE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT, OUTDOOR ENGAGEMENT, AND SPIRITUAL ENCOURAGEMENT OUTSIDE OF TRADITIONAL CAMP SESSIONS. 51683 12284 1033679 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 20 0 1 21 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 X X THE ORGANIZATION 8883160367 1850 MT HIGHWAY 135 PLAINS MT 59859 KATE MORRIS CHAIRPERSON 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JOHN WYNNE TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JEREMY FREEMAN VICE CHAIRPERSON, SECRETAR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 HANNAH LANDON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 BILL HAINES BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANDREA UNDERHILL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JASON ABSTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANDY SMITH BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 NATE HETTINGA BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN MEADEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.00 X 89200 0 0 89200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29786 846804 14256 876590 YOUTH & FAMILY SUMMER 611710 217267 217267 JOURNEY GAP YEAR 611710 102074 102074 RETREAT GROUPS 611710 94139 94139 TROUBLED YOUTH EXPEDIT 611710 12284 12284 425764 14625 14625 1240 475 765 765 765 26235 29695 -3460 -3460 OTHER INCOME 611710 18439 18439 18439 1332723 425764 0 30369 89200 82064 7136 446542 410819 35723 39491 36332 3159 5448 5448 11857 11857 3000 3000 5758 5758 17489 7345 10144 94726 87386 7340 39044 11713 27331 2677 2383 294 79996 63997 15999 116002 104402 11600 FOOD PURCHASES 114479 113334 1145 TRAINING 29504 29504 SUPPLIES 28382 28382 REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE 15661 15661 37780 34599 3181 1177036 1033679 143357 0 110712 46946 301523 565225 2309043 1216257 1146157 1092786 6581 19921 1564973 1724878 98491 96033 4141 10817 102632 106850 X 1453083 1540475 9258 77553 1462341 1618028 1564973 1724878 155687 0 X 1 X 0 1 0 X 771183 610854 537149 745935 876590 3541711 771183 610854 537149 745935 876590 3541711 225074 3316637 1681 3111 7830 9287 14625 36534 48728 15950 13662 15683 18439 112462 3690707 1992225 0.89860 0.90710 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER INCOME FROM REBATES AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES - 2021 AMOUNT: $ 48,728. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 15,950. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 13,662. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 15,683. 2025 AMOUNT: $ 18,439. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 6581 134 6715 6579 2 6581 6574 5 6579 6572 2 6574 6571 1 6572 0 0 214388 214388 1291502 573404 718098 580793 562176 18617 222360 80677 141683 1092786 PAYROLL LIABILITIES 10817 10817 X 1 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 1A THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS PROVIDED A HOUSING ALLOWANCE IN ADDITION TO HIS COMPENSATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 MEMBERS ARE DELEGATE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CHURCHES OF CONVERGE NORTHWEST. CONVERGE NORTHWEST IS AN ASSOCIATION THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE MEMBER CHURCHES. ALL CHURCHES THAT ASSOCIATE WITH CONVERGE NORTHWEST DO SO VOLUNTARILY. THOSE CHURCHES (CURRENTLY ONE HUNDRED SEVEN (109)) COLLECTIVELY OWN THE ASSETS OF CAMP BIGHORN, INC. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A DELEGATES OF THE CONVERGE NORTHWEST CHURCHES ARE SENT TO AN ANNUAL MEETING AND ARE GIVEN THE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE BOARD MEMBERS NOMINATED TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF CAMP BIGHORN, INC. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B THE DECISIONS RESERVED FOR THE MEMBER DELEGATE VOTE ARE 1) ANY CHANGES TO THE CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS, 2) BOARD MEMBERSHIP, 3) ACCEPTANCE OF ANNUAL BUDGET. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C STAFF AND THE GOVERNING BOARD ARE ANNUALLY REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND SIGN A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SALARY IS FUNDED THROUGH DONOR GIFTS IN A DEPUTIZED MISSIONARY SUPPORT MODEL. EACH YEAR, THE BOARD SETS A CAP ON THE AMOUNT AN EMPLOYEE CAN RAISE AND BE PAID AT CAMP BIGHORN BASED ON THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY THAT THEY CARRY WITH THEIR JOB DESCRIPTION. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY IS SUBJECT TO THE SAME REVIEW AND CAP SET BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ALL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. CONTACT BRIAN MEADEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AT (888)316-0367. BAPTIST GENERAL CONFERENCE 2002 S ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ROAD ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL 600054102 362181949 COLLECTIVE GROUP OF CHURCHES IL 501(C)(3) LINE 1 N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0