# Great Oaks Camping Association

Camps nonprofit in Lacon, Illinois 61540. EIN 23-7178602. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/237178602-great-oaks-camping-association

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> We provide a camping experience to the at-risk community of central Illinois as well as interested patrons.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/237178602/202630969349300103/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Camps (IRS activity code N20Z)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1972
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $458,494 | $406,425 | $1,435,365 | $1,530,238 | 0 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/237178602/202630969349300103/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $503,647 | $393,111 | $1,378,940 | $1,430,538 | 0 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/237178602/202440389349300304/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $433,411 | $261,538 | $1,152,777 | $1,149,171 | 0 | 35 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/237178602/202201049349302005/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $246,440 (100%), management $0 (0%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $267,684, program fees $174,021, investment income $16,789.

Growth label: **Steady** (about +1% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue $458,494 is higher than roughly 70 to 80% of 27 camp nonprofits in Illinois; median $232,673.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Marshall County, Illinois: about 2,331 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 10 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 4.3 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Lacon: 1 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/lacon
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Great Oaks Camping Association's EIN?**

Great Oaks Camping Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7178602. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Great Oaks Camping Association a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Great Oaks Camping Association in Lacon, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1972. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Great Oaks Camping Association tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Great Oaks Camping Association as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Great Oaks Camping Association do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "We provide a camping experience to the at-risk community of central Illinois as well as interested patrons." The IRS classifies it as: Camps.

**How much money does Great Oaks Camping Association take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Great Oaks Camping Association reported total revenue of $458,494 and total expenses of $406,425 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.