Spring Hill Camps 
The information on this page was last updated 2/16/2023. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
For 50 years, we've created experiences that have enabled young people to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ through His message of grace, hope, and love. Everything we do focuses on teaching these messages to kids through faith and fun.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Spring Hill Camps
PO Box 152055
Grand Rapids, MI 49515
Website: springhillexperience.com
Phone: 231-734-2616
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 386090586
CEO/President: Michael Perry
Chairman: Scott Whitlock
Board size: 11
Founder: Enoch Olson
Ruling year: 1943
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 1986
Purpose
Be a pioneering ministry and influential ally who will not rest until every young person has heard, seen, and experienced Jesus Christ in a life-transforming way.
Mission statement
To glorify God by creating life-impacting experiences that enable young people to know Jesus Christ and to grow in their relationship with Him.
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Camps/Conference Centers
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 979 of 1106 | 32 of 36 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 1003 of 1107 | 32 of 37 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1081 of 1107 | 37 of 37 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 434 of 1106 | 16 of 36 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 6% | 15% | 9% | 24% | 25% | 21% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 2% | 4% | 4% | 8% | 5% | 4% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 36% | 28% | 46% | 36% | 18% | 19% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 2% | 4% | 4% | 5% | 4% | 4% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 64% | 72% | 54% | 64% | 82% | 81% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 84% | 63% | 65% | 62% | 67% | 67% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 89% | 110% | 91% | 162% | 110% | 100% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 70% | 70% | 59% | 101% | 73% | 67% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 11% | -10% | 9% | -62% | -10% | 0% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 5% | -6% | 5% | -23% | -7% | 0% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 13% | 33% | 31% | 33% | 29% | 29% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.35 | 0.41 | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.56 | 0.52 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.59 | 21.43 | 13.50 | 15.50 | 12.08 | 11.15 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.48 | 8.89 | 4.62 | 5.64 | 6.79 | 5.81 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 6.51 | 0.69 | 1.51 | 1.05 | 1.31 | 1.22 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.15 | 1.45 | 0.66 | 0.95 | 0.76 | 0.82 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.90 | -0.61 | 0.88 | 0.11 | 0.42 | 0.38 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 9% | 35% | 34% | 40% | 33% | 31% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 27% | 28% | 32% | 25% | 22% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 221% | 156% | 194% | 166% | 120% | 133% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Cash | $25,031 | $124,797 | $24,800 | $76,221 | $86,316 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $599,231 | $540,404 | $681,334 | $1,486,247 | $1,422,897 |
| Short-term investments | $370,150 | $986,150 | $786,762 | $544,210 | $872,510 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $994,412 | $1,651,351 | $1,492,896 | $2,106,678 | $2,381,723 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $20,178,346 | $20,648,250 | $21,644,146 | $23,349,142 | $24,150,202 |
| Other long-term assets | $134,483 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,116 |
| Total long-term assets | $20,312,829 | $20,648,250 | $21,644,146 | $23,349,142 | $24,183,318 |
| Total assets | $21,307,241 | $22,299,601 | $23,137,042 | $25,455,820 | $26,565,041 |
| Liabilities | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $364,913 | $325,878 | $199,153 | $636,471 | $416,015 |
| Other current liabilities | $1,075,628 | $768,735 | $1,218,842 | $970,050 | $1,528,585 |
| Total current liabilities | $1,440,541 | $1,094,613 | $1,417,995 | $1,606,521 | $1,944,600 |
| Debt | $5,845,114 | $6,164,081 | $7,443,950 | $6,329,063 | $5,914,344 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $241,851 | $248,427 | $289,461 | $355,625 | $338,145 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $6,086,965 | $6,412,508 | $7,733,411 | $6,684,688 | $6,252,489 |
| Total liabilities | $7,527,506 | $7,507,121 | $9,151,406 | $8,291,209 | $8,197,089 |
| Net assets | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Without donor restrictions | $12,259,293 | $13,143,911 | $12,479,125 | $15,278,631 | $16,919,913 |
| With donor restrictions | $1,520,442 | $1,648,569 | $1,506,511 | $1,885,980 | $1,448,039 |
| Net assets | $13,779,735 | $14,792,480 | $13,985,636 | $17,164,611 | $18,367,952 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Total contributions | $2,277,825 | $3,820,102 | $1,867,846 | $2,352,129 | $2,681,220 |
| Program service revenue | $5,571,660 | $4,283,332 | $2,878,474 | $10,319,985 | $10,786,431 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $24,933 | $73,929 | $313,093 | $40,757 | $48,332 |
| Other revenue | $134,124 | $179,356 | $134,296 | $307,608 | $341,094 |
| Total other revenue | $5,730,717 | $4,536,617 | $3,325,863 | $10,668,350 | $11,175,857 |
| Total revenue | $8,008,542 | $8,356,719 | $5,193,709 | $13,020,479 | $13,857,077 |
| Expenses | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Program services | $5,572,790 | $4,962,534 | $5,224,154 | $9,533,740 | $9,217,338 |
| Management and general | $2,917,098 | $2,340,286 | $2,754,563 | $4,167,631 | $4,053,203 |
| Fundraising | $349,552 | $325,828 | $439,287 | $596,994 | $558,587 |
| Total expenses | $8,839,440 | $7,628,648 | $8,418,004 | $14,298,365 | $13,829,128 |
| Change in net assets | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($830,898) | $728,071 | ($3,224,295) | ($1,277,886) | $27,949 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($830,898) | $728,071 | ($3,224,295) | ($1,277,886) | $27,949 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Michael Perry | President | $182,231 |
| Molly Ramseyer | Chief Experience Officer | $134,442 |
| Enoch Olson | Former DirectorFounder | $29,361 |
| Jesslyn Ridge | Secretary | $13,271 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2022
Response from ministry
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History
Program accomplishments
After a SpringHill experience, we ask kids about how they grew over the course of the week.
87% want to grow more in their relationship with God.
83% better understand what Jesus did for them.
76% want to pray more.
75% want to tell others about Jesus.
75% want to read their Bible more.
Taken from our 2019 survey.