National Camps for Blind Children 
The information on this page was last updated 6/11/2026. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
NCBC is a program for United States citizens, and partner camps welcome blind and low-vision applicants ages 9-65 (ages may vary by location).
Contact information
Mailing address:
National Camps for Blind Children
P.O. Box 6097
Lincoln, NE 68506-0097
Website: christianrecord.org
Phone: (402) 488-0981
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 470405439
CEO/President:
Chairman: Alex Bryant
Board size: 16
Founder:
Ruling year: 1980
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Discover undeveloped potential
Increase self-confidence
Improve physical vigor
Develop an appreciation for God's love and care
Mission statement
A Christian Record Services for the Blind outreach program
Statement of faith
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Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Camps/Conference Centers
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 1336 of 1420 | 37 of 37 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 1406 of 1420 | 37 of 37 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1322 of 1420 | 37 of 37 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 723 of 1421 | 21 of 37 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 8% | 26% | 15% | 17% | 15% | 14% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 3% | 22% | 13% | 16% | 14% | 14% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 30% | 84% | 88% | 93% | 93% | 96% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 3% | 19% | 17% | 18% | 16% | 17% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 70% | 16% | 12% | 7% | 7% | 4% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 81% | 71% | 72% | 69% | 71% | 70% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 95% | 115% | 80% | 86% | 88% | 83% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 79% | 81% | 57% | 60% | 63% | 58% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 5% | -15% | 20% | 14% | 12% | 17% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 3% | -4% | 7% | 4% | 3% | 5% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 15% | 11% | 12% | 12% | 13% | 14% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.38 | 0.27 | 0.25 | 0.26 | 0.24 | 0.23 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 3.70 | 1.63 | 1.57 | 1.55 | 1.80 | 1.80 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.56 | 0.45 | 0.39 | 0.41 | 0.43 | 0.41 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 5.45 | 26.68 | 32.48 | 25.29 | 28.60 | 24.00 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.18 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.37 | 25.93 | 29.70 | 28.40 | 26.98 | 28.05 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 8% | 7% | 5% | 6% | 4% | 5% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 256% | 342% | 381% | 358% | 401% | 417% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash | $4,559,858 | $4,865,040 | $4,435,496 | $3,489,394 | $3,186,407 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $134,054 | $160,798 | $151,310 | $178,197 | $246,228 |
| Short-term investments | $1,189,932 | $1,189,460 | $1,146,540 | $1,223,540 | $1,195,609 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $5,883,844 | $6,215,298 | $5,733,346 | $4,891,131 | $4,628,244 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $140,592 | $184,890 | $55,218 | $75,927 | $77,485 |
| Other long-term assets | $3,588,874 | $3,359,276 | $3,112,355 | $3,850,123 | $3,642,246 |
| Total long-term assets | $3,729,466 | $3,544,166 | $3,167,573 | $3,926,050 | $3,719,731 |
| Total assets | $9,613,310 | $9,759,464 | $8,900,919 | $8,817,181 | $8,347,975 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $220,574 | $191,350 | $226,746 | $171,024 | $192,814 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $220,574 | $191,350 | $226,746 | $171,024 | $192,814 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $430,571 | $295,947 | $339,582 | $225,491 | $235,162 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $430,571 | $295,947 | $339,582 | $225,491 | $235,162 |
| Total liabilities | $651,145 | $487,297 | $566,328 | $396,515 | $427,976 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $3,806,356 | $4,101,681 | $3,875,448 | $3,376,674 | $3,045,038 |
| With donor restrictions | $5,155,809 | $5,170,486 | $4,459,143 | $5,043,992 | $4,874,961 |
| Net assets | $8,962,165 | $9,272,167 | $8,334,591 | $8,420,666 | $7,919,999 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $1,908,639 | $2,682,544 | $2,513,984 | $2,206,499 | $2,205,472 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $247,538 | $224,805 | $66,526 | $47,317 | $52,077 |
| Other revenue | $116,462 | $148,767 | $117,363 | $122,973 | $28,010 |
| Total other revenue | $364,000 | $373,572 | $183,889 | $170,290 | $80,087 |
| Total revenue | $2,272,639 | $3,056,116 | $2,697,873 | $2,376,789 | $2,285,559 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Program services | $1,850,234 | $1,745,857 | $1,617,030 | $1,492,995 | $1,326,818 |
| Management and general | $278,587 | $281,889 | $283,544 | $267,014 | $257,417 |
| Fundraising | $492,252 | $406,349 | $426,459 | $339,076 | $313,195 |
| Total expenses | $2,621,073 | $2,434,095 | $2,327,033 | $2,099,085 | $1,897,430 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($348,434) | $622,021 | $370,840 | $277,704 | $388,129 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($348,434) | $622,021 | $370,840 | $277,704 | $388,129 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Diane Thurber | Secretary | $93,954 |
| Lonnie Kreiter | VP For Finan | $90,931 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2024
Response from ministry
No response has been provided by this ministry.
The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 6/11/2026. To update the information below, please email: [email protected]
History
Christian Record Services, Inc. blind camp programs began in 1967 with a single camp at Camp Kulaqua in High Springs, Florida. Partner camps are held at various locations across the United States. Since its organization, over 50,000 campers have attended these specialty camps. It is often called by our donors National Camps for Blind Children (NCBC), a name that has been associated with a bi-monthly newsletter in publication for many years.