Geneva Camp and Retreat Center 
The information on this page was last updated 5/15/2024. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
God's creative splendor exhibited through the Lake Michigan shoreline backed by a wooded canopy, and the gathering of friends combine to create the space to grow in your identity and purpose in Christ.
Throughout the year, GENEVA uses its facilities and incredible setting on Lake Michigan to provide an environment in which groups and individuals can step out of the busyness of life to refresh and reassess their priorities in life and work. Our retreat ministry is here to support the groups on site by creating a space where groups can interact, reflect, rest, have fun, and seek clarity and direction.
Life is busy. We all need a place where we can be who God created us to be.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Geneva Camp and Retreat Center
3995 Lakeshore Dr N
Holland, MI 49424
Website: campgeneva.org
Phone: 616-399-3150
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 381417381
CEO/President: Kevin VanderKlok
Chairman: Geoff Bremer
Board size: 15
Founder: Reformed Church pastors and leaders
Ruling year: 1986
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 10/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 1992
Purpose
The purposes of GENEVA Camp & Retreat Center are to provide programming consistent our doctrinal foundation (see below) that promotes spiritual growth in the Christian faith, and to provide a setting in which individuals, churches, and organizations can retreat for reflection and renewal to better serve God and others.
Mission statement
The mission of GENEVA Camp & Retreat Center is to create an environment where the presence of God is experienced, the love of Christ is demonstrated, and a Spirit-filled life is inspired.
Statement of faith
GENEVA Camp & Retreat Center was founded by members of the Reformed Church in America, a mainline Protestant denomination tracing its roots to the Reformation. In doctrinal perspective, Camp Geneva subscribes that of the historic Reformed position which understands the Old and New Testaments to be our only rules for faith and practice and sees the scriptures as inspired by God's Spirit and authoritative. The basics of the Reformed faith have historically been expressed in the "Standards of Unity": the Apostles' Creed, Nicene Creed, Athanasian Creed, Heidelberg Catechism, Belgic Confession, and Canons of Dort.
Our foundational affirmation is that we are a people who have been chosen by God to belong to God and to each other in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, through our fellowship in the Holy Spirit. While Camp Geneva is Reformed in orientation, our approach in our camp weeks is to not teach doctrine, but to expose young people to the person of Jesus Christ, encourage them to grow in relationship with Him, and share Christ with others.
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Camps/Conference Centers
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 378 of 1118 | 17 of 36 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 367 of 1119 | 12 of 37 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 271 of 1119 | 14 of 37 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 748 of 1118 | 29 of 36 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 7% | 6% | 3% | 3% | 11% | 11% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 2% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 4% | 3% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 34% | 46% | 60% | 70% | 40% | 31% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 3% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 3% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 66% | 54% | 40% | 30% | 60% | 69% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 87% | 86% | 84% | 86% | 87% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 93% | 72% | 54% | 45% | 120% | 99% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 75% | 62% | 46% | 38% | 104% | 86% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 7% | 28% | 46% | 55% | -20% | 1% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 4% | 6% | 13% | 18% | -3% | 0% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 14% | 10% | 11% | 12% | 10% | 9% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.44 | 0.16 | 0.15 | 0.14 | 0.16 | 0.19 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 4.36 | 2.78 | 3.68 | 3.95 | 11.28 | 11.93 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.65 | 0.43 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 1.86 | 2.27 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 5.57 | 69.26 | 12.85 | 139.77 | 11.56 | 18.96 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.18 | 0.01 | 0.08 | 0.01 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.46 | 27.26 | 19.93 | 21.09 | 5.91 | 5.01 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 1% | 2% | 3% | 4% | 1% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2% | 2% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 196% | 636% | 646% | 681% | 586% | 520% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Cash | $2,080,848 | $1,288,350 | $1,155,239 | $108,073 | $40,220 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $1,439,853 | $1,625,335 | $2,399,610 | $82,738 | $115,985 |
| Short-term investments | $5,546,678 | $3,619,970 | $1,849,885 | $1,342,172 | $1,294,421 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $9,067,379 | $6,533,655 | $5,404,734 | $1,532,983 | $1,450,626 |
| Long-term investments | $599,803 | $1,690,265 | $1,450,672 | $1,023,193 | $1,031,726 |
| Fixed assets | $15,534,076 | $15,806,092 | $14,494,312 | $14,743,350 | $14,828,756 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $16,133,879 | $17,496,357 | $15,944,984 | $15,766,543 | $15,860,482 |
| Total assets | $25,201,258 | $24,030,012 | $21,349,718 | $17,299,526 | $17,311,108 |
| Liabilities | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $130,918 | $508,579 | $38,054 | $50,137 | $76,516 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $614 | $82,502 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $130,918 | $508,579 | $38,668 | $132,639 | $76,516 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $400,000 | $400,000 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $58,898 | $84,560 | $110,595 | $88,858 | $110,493 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $58,898 | $84,560 | $510,595 | $488,858 | $110,493 |
| Total liabilities | $189,816 | $593,139 | $549,263 | $621,497 | $187,009 |
| Net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Without donor restrictions | $18,130,959 | $17,814,428 | $16,577,351 | $16,070,185 | $16,424,000 |
| With donor restrictions | $6,880,483 | $5,622,445 | $4,223,104 | $607,844 | $700,099 |
| Net assets | $25,011,442 | $23,436,873 | $20,800,455 | $16,678,029 | $17,124,099 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Total contributions | $2,483,293 | $4,057,950 | $4,768,867 | $957,492 | $1,025,786 |
| Program service revenue | $2,599,698 | $2,215,990 | $1,698,824 | $1,186,581 | $2,205,794 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $250,618 | $184,711 | $63,046 | $31,247 | $94,340 |
| Other revenue | $120,017 | $259,909 | $323,947 | $191,795 | $10,488 |
| Total other revenue | $2,970,333 | $2,660,610 | $2,085,817 | $1,409,623 | $2,310,622 |
| Total revenue | $5,453,626 | $6,718,560 | $6,854,684 | $2,367,115 | $3,336,408 |
| Expenses | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Program services | $3,403,967 | $3,112,846 | $2,571,298 | $2,460,715 | $2,873,298 |
| Management and general | $374,798 | $387,435 | $353,789 | $280,682 | $307,628 |
| Fundraising | $155,058 | $128,004 | $128,380 | $103,594 | $109,048 |
| Total expenses | $3,933,823 | $3,628,285 | $3,053,467 | $2,844,991 | $3,289,974 |
| Change in net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $1,519,803 | $3,090,275 | $3,801,217 | ($477,876) | $46,434 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $1,519,803 | $3,090,275 | $3,801,217 | ($477,876) | $46,434 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Kevin Vanderklok | Executive Di | $148,215 |
Compensation data as of: 10/31/2023
Response from ministry
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The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 5/15/2024. To update the information below, please email: [email protected]
History
Geneva began with a vision of Reformed Church pastors and leaders to provide a permanent place for youth conferences and activities. In the 1930s and 1940s, the Reformed Church held youth camps in various locations on or near Lake Michigan in rented facilities. At one time young people even "camped" at Hope College, where they stayed in the dorms, ate in the cafeteria, and rode a bus to Ottawa Beach each afternoon.
For a timeline, visit: https://campgeneva.org/about-us/