Deer Run Retreat Center

Deeper Faith. Stronger Relationships. Greater Adventures.

Thompson's Station, TN | https://deerrun.camp/

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EIN: 62-1725478

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as of March 2023

IRS BMF 509(a)(2)
as of March 13, 2023

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Mission

To provide excellent camps and retreats that inspire a transformational relationship with Jesus Christ and strengthen relationships with family and friends.

Ruling year info

2003

Founder & CEO

Mr. David Gibson

Chief Development Officer

Brent Freeland

Main address

3845 Perkins Road

Thompson's Station, TN 37179 USA

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EIN

62-1725478

Subject area info

Christianity

Camps

Religion for youth

Population served info

Children and youth

Adults

NTEE code info

Religious Leadership, Youth Development (O55)

Christian (X20)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Deer Runs facilities and overnight capacity are close to capacity and we have wait lists for retreats and for overnight campers, so we are trying to raise the funds needed to build more cabins and other buildings to accommodate that growth.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Deer Run Camps

Deer Run is a traditional, nondenominational Christian camp where everyday distractions are removed, enabling campers to discover their strengths, explore adventures, forge friendships, and meet challenges. Passionate staff and counselors lead campers to grow in their faith, character, and leadership ability on 150 acres of scenic wooded property in Middle Tennessee. Our priority is for camp staff to get to know each camper individually, listen to their heart, encourage them, and provide them with positive role models. Day Camp Campers, age 5 to completed grade 6, enjoy lake activities, archery, creek wading, and other outdoor adventures, while also participating in interactive small group Bible studies. Overnight Camp Campers, 1-Week Camp for completed grades 3 to 10 and 2-Week Camp for completed grades 6 to 10, enjoy lake and outdoor activities and recreation, and age-appropriate interactive small group Bible studies.

Population(s) Served

Children and youth

Multiracial people

Deer Run Family Events

Deer Run prioritizes strong family relationships, and that's why we provide purposeful year-round opportunities for guests to have life-changing adventures and spend focused time together. From Parent-Child Adventures to Married Couple Weekends, there are a variety of choices for your whole family.

Family events: Married Couples Weekend, Mother-Son event, Daddy-Daughter event, Mother-Daughter Getaway Weekend, Father-Son Adventure Weekend and Family camp.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Adolescents

Children

Preteens

Multiracial people

Mission 42:1 Deer Run Scholarship Fund

Deer Run created the Mission 42:1 Scholarship Program based on the strong conviction that all children and families should be offered the place and time to rest, reflect, and strengthen their relationship with Jesus Christ. The Mission 42:1 Scholarship offers assistance to those campers and families who are facing financial, spiritual, or emotional challenges. These scholarships are made possible through the prayers and donations from Deer Run champions, including donors, volunteers, and staff, and are not derived from user fees from camp/retreat programs.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Adolescents

Children

Preteens

Multiracial people

Retreats at Deer Run

Deer Run's team members believe in serving you with excellence, ensuring a phenomenal and memorable customized retreat experience for you and your group.

From small leadership teams to large group gatherings, from fun-filled day retreats to week-long overnight stays, Deer Run has a variety of upscale accommodations, meeting facilities, recreational options, team building activities, and hiking trails for any retreat style, plus five-star meals to please everyone.

Population(s) Served

Adolescents

Children

Preteens

Multiracial people

Adolescents

Children

Preteens

Multiracial people

Adults

Where we work

Accreditations

Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) 2018

Awards

Best Day and Best Overnight Camp 2022

Williamson Parent

Best Day and Best Overnight Camp 2021

Williamson Parent

Best Day and Best Overnight Camp 2020

Williamson Parent

Best Day and Best Overnight Camp 2019

Williamson Parent

Best Summer Camp 2022

Sizzle Awards

Best Summer Camp 2021

Sizzle Awards

Best Summer Camp 2020

Sizzle Awards

Best Summer Camp 2019

Sizzle Awards

Best Summer Camp 2022

Williamson's Best

Best Summer Camp 2021

Williamson's Best

Most Loved Summer Camp 2022

Macaroni Kid

Most Loved Summer Camp 2018

Macaroni Kid

Affiliations & memberships

Williamson County Chamber of Commerce 1997

Center for Nonprofit Management (Nashville) 2017

External reviews

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of scholarships offered to campers and families.

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Related Program

Deer Run Family Events

Type of Metric

Other - describing something else

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

We never want to turn anyone away from coming to our camp for summer camp or an event/retreat.

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

At Deer Run Camps and Retreat we provide camps and retreats that inspire a transformational relationship with Jesus Christ and strengthen relationships with family and friends.
Our vision is to transform as many lives as possible for Christ through the growth of staff, facilities and programs. Over 30,000 people come through our campus every year.

The Deer Run Way is to serve the Lord and others with love, integrity, stewardship, excellence, community and fun.

We are embarking on a 3–5-year capital campaign to add more cabins, buildings, and activities for our campers and retreat attendees.

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

We hosted a vision dinner fundraiser in the fall as well as making many contacts in the community to gain financial support and donations.

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

We feel that our camp reputation and the services we offer have helped us as we embark on this capital campaign. We are blessed to be able to make connections in our community for support as well as generous support from our board, camper and retreat guests.

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

We had a very successful fundraising dinner in the fall and have a few similar events planned for 2023.

Financials

Deer Run Retreat Center

Fiscal year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

Financial documents

Yes, financials were audited by an independent accountant.

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2020

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

1.70

Average of 1.44 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2020

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

5.5

Average of 3 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2020

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

18%

Average of 8% over 10 years

Funding sources

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

Source: IRS Form 990

Digitizing IRS form 990 data

Deer Run Retreat Center

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$96,338
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$457,224
Investments	$38
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$553,600

Expenses
Program Services	$649,307
Administration	$79,788
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$729,095
Net Gain/Loss	($175,495)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$27,858
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$30,636
Interest Expenses	$65,987
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$169,410
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$616,221
Investments	$38
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$785,669

Expenses
Program Services	$906,861
Administration	$64,657
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$971,518
Net Gain/Loss	($185,849)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$3,000
Advertising & Promotion	$20,403
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$55,133
Interest Expenses	$75,473
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$154,750
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$741,865
Investments	($6,174)
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$890,441

Expenses
Program Services	$699,271
Administration	$44,302
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$853,970
Net Gain/Loss	$36,471

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$3,150
Advertising & Promotion	$21,665
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$22,641
Interest Expenses	$91,186
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$91,146
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$1,003,802
Investments	$85
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,095,033

Expenses
Program Services	$851,840
Administration	$51,575
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$1,072,503
Net Gain/Loss	$22,530

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$3,142
Advertising & Promotion	$24,859
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$23,704
Interest Expenses	$74,650
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$224,619
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$1,178,341
Investments	$39
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,402,999

Expenses
Program Services	$1,101,938
Administration	$166,655
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$1,268,593
Net Gain/Loss	$134,406

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$3,300
Advertising & Promotion	$66,962
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$25,242
Interest Expenses	$71,151
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$351,556
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$1,582,174
Investments	$0
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,933,730

Expenses
Program Services	$1,504,997
Administration	$0
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$1,504,997
Net Gain/Loss	$428,733

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$0
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$193,076
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$1,714,371
Investments	$54
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,907,501

Expenses
Program Services	$1,794,204
Administration	$0
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$1,794,204
Net Gain/Loss	$113,297

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$0
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$0
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$2,425,472
Investments	$0
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$2,425,472

Expenses
Program Services	$1,992,364
Administration	$0
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$1,992,364
Net Gain/Loss	$433,108

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$104,855
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$23,796
Interest Expenses	$76,066
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$578,782
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$2,169,143
Investments	$2,752
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$2,750,677

Expenses
Program Services	$2,077,300
Administration	$154,176
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$2,231,476
Net Gain/Loss	$519,201

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$6,400
Advertising & Promotion	$98,190
Information Technology Expenses	$23,059
Insurance Expenses	$59,090
Interest Expenses	$73,081
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$15,143
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$3,042,886
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$2,202,076
Investments	$7,118
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$5,252,080

Expenses
Program Services	$2,185,508
Administration	$148,552
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$2,334,060
Net Gain/Loss	$2,918,020

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$5,071
Advertising & Promotion	$130,018
Information Technology Expenses	$23,995
Insurance Expenses	$78,342
Interest Expenses	$54,693
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$15,398
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$653,078
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$2,116,347
Investments	$20,726
Special Events	($28,269)
Sales	$0
Other	$26,133
Total Revenue	$2,788,015

Expenses
Program Services	$2,466,751
Administration	$206,007
Fundraising	$0
Total Expenses	$2,672,758
Net Gain/Loss	$115,257

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$95,382
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$66,533
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$14,118
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$523,965
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$2,364,963
Investments	$38,282
Special Events	$157,507
Sales	$0
Other	$5,101
Total Revenue	$3,089,818

Expenses
Program Services	$2,301,263
Administration	$190,516
Fundraising	$89,093
Total Expenses	$2,580,872
Net Gain/Loss	$508,946

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$72,116
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$41,045
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$15,046
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$792,898
Government Grants	$322,991
Program Services	$437,505
Investments	$28,001
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$8,223
Total Revenue	$1,589,618

Expenses
Program Services	$1,661,250
Administration	$145,538
Fundraising	$69,224
Total Expenses	$1,876,012
Net Gain/Loss	($286,394)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$0
Advertising & Promotion	$38,702
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$69,210
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$35,925
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Deer Run Retreat Center

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Assets	Jan 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Contributions	$96,338
Cash & Equivalents	$22,836	$9,664	($13,172)
Accounts Receivable	$370	$3,402	$3,032
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$2,806,563	$3,466,353	$659,790
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$2,829,769	$3,479,419	$649,650

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Accounts Payable	$3,636	$17,849	$14,213
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$1,388,203	$2,203,457	$815,254
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$1,391,839	$2,221,306	$829,467

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2008	Dec 31, 2008	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Unrestricted Net Assets	$1,437,930	$1,258,113	($179,817)
Net Assets	$1,437,930	$1,258,113	($179,817)

Assets	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Contributions	$169,410
Cash & Equivalents	$9,664	($3,651)	($13,315)
Accounts Receivable	$3,402	$1,177	($2,225)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$3,466,353	$3,479,838	$13,485
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$3,479,419	$3,477,364	($2,055)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Accounts Payable	$17,849	$55,771	$37,922
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$2,203,457	$2,349,330	$145,873
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$2,221,306	$2,405,101	$183,795

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Unrestricted Net Assets	$1,258,113	$1,072,263	($185,850)
Net Assets	$1,258,113	$1,072,263	($185,850)

Assets	Jan 01, 2010	Dec 31, 2010	Change
Contributions	$154,750
Cash & Equivalents	($3,651)	$6,897	$10,548
Accounts Receivable	$1,177	$6,901	$5,724
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$3,479,838	$3,432,404	($47,434)
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$3,477,364	$3,446,202	($31,162)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2010	Dec 31, 2010	Change
Accounts Payable	$55,771	$1,191	($54,580)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$2,349,330	$2,336,277	($13,053)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$2,405,101	$2,337,468	($67,633)

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2010	Dec 31, 2010	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Unrestricted Net Assets	$1,072,263	$1,108,734	$36,471
Net Assets	$1,072,263	$1,108,734	$36,471

Assets	Jan 01, 2011	Dec 31, 2011	Change
Contributions	$91,146
Cash & Equivalents	$6,897	$64,194	$57,297
Accounts Receivable	$6,901	$0	($6,901)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$3,432,404	$3,314,322	($118,082)
Other	$0	$4,487	$4,487
Total Assets	$3,446,202	$3,383,003	($63,199)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2011	Dec 31, 2011	Change
Accounts Payable	$1,191	$0	($1,191)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$2,336,277	$2,240,263	($96,014)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$11,476	$11,476
Total Liabilities	$2,337,468	$2,251,739	($85,729)

Deer Run Retreat Center

Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Business model indicators

Profitability	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	-$465,464	$2,430,323	-$1,772,710	$383,191	$927,672
As % of expenses	-22.6%	114.1%	-71.5%	16.2%	55.8%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	-$637,675	$2,227,006	-$1,967,131	$174,920	$713,146
As % of expenses	-28.6%	95.4%	-73.6%	6.8%	38.0%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$2,750,677	$5,252,080	$2,788,015	$3,089,818	$1,589,618
Total revenue, % change over prior year	13.4%	90.9%	-46.9%	10.8%	-48.6%
Program services revenue	78.9%	41.9%	75.9%	76.5%	27.5%
Membership dues	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Investment income	0.1%	0.1%	1.1%	1.2%	1.2%
Government grants	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	20.3%
All other grants and contributions	21.0%	57.9%	22.4%	22.1%	49.9%
Other revenue	0.0%	0.0%	0.6%	0.2%	1.1%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$2,059,265	$2,130,743	$2,478,337	$2,372,601	$1,661,486
Total expenses, % change over prior year	8.9%	3.5%	16.3%	-4.3%	-30.0%
Personnel	50.9%	53.0%	55.9%	63.5%	66.7%
Professional fees	2.1%	1.1%	2.5%	3.3%	2.6%
Occupancy	0.2%	7.8%	4.1%	4.1%	5.3%
Interest	3.5%	2.6%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Pass-through	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
All other expenses	43.3%	35.6%	37.5%	29.1%	25.5%

Full cost components (estimated)	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$2,231,476	$2,334,060	$2,672,758	$2,580,872	$1,876,012
One month of savings	$171,605	$177,562	$206,528	$197,717	$138,457
Debt principal payment	$3,964	$1,872,903	$0	$4,100	$0
Fixed asset additions	$0	$490,350	$0	$0	$1,691,738
Total full costs (estimated)	$2,407,045	$4,874,875	$2,879,286	$2,782,689	$3,706,207

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020
Months of cash	0.0	0.5	8.9	11.2	5.5
Months of cash and investments	0.0	0.5	8.9	11.2	5.5
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	-2.8	-2.3	-11.1	3.3	-0.8

Balance sheet composition	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020
Cash	$4,679	$87,042	$1,836,981	$2,221,358	$762,985
Investments	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Receivables	$0	$0	$62,500	$23,500	$73,247
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$5,277,844	$5,768,194	$5,837,717	$5,989,046	$7,678,473
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	25.1%	26.5%	28.8%	31.6%	27.4%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	47.6%	8.3%	5.9%	4.9%	7.7%
Unrestricted net assets	$1,604,869	$3,831,875	$1,864,744	$4,752,566	$5,465,712
Temporarily restricted net assets	$982,711	$1,673,725	$3,831,748	N/A	N/A
Permanently restricted net assets	$0	$0	$0	N/A	N/A
Total restricted net assets	$982,711	$1,673,725	$3,831,748	$1,452,872	$453,332
Total net assets	$2,587,580	$5,505,600	$5,696,492	$6,205,438	$5,919,044

Key data checks

Key data checks	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020
Material data errors	No	No	No	No	No

Operations

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Documents

Letter of Determination

Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

Founder & CEO

Mr. David Gibson

His entrepreneurial spirit, devout stewardship, and resourceful leadership have served Deer Run Founder and CEO David Gibson well in his twenty-year journey to build a Christ-centered camp for children and families. As a man of unwavering faith and a strong business background, David Gibson draws from his church leadership roles as a deacon and elder. His twenty-five year experience as a successful entrepreneur has provided the background for exemplary stewardship efforts on behalf of Deer Run. A devoted father and grandfather, David appreciates the importance of family relationships in the viability of communities. Consequently, Deer Run exists to build and enrich the bond of family relationships in the serene beauty of its divine creation.

Chief Development Officer

Brent Freeland

Number of employees

Source: IRS Form 990

Deer Run Retreat Center

Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

Other

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Deer Run Retreat Center

Board of directors
as of 03/21/2023

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Board chair

Mr. Brad Underwood

Zimmer Biomet

Term: 2020 - 2024

David Gibson

Executive Director, Deer Run Retreat

Kurt Beasley

Waterford Law Group

Bill Brown

CEO, A2B Advisors

Richard Dunlap

VP of Operations, M&P Renovations, Inc

David Farmer

SR, VP North America, Fortna

Amy Fenton

ED - Orange VBS

Matt Fruetel

VP, MRG

Jeff Sheets

CEO, Pinewood Communications

Rick West

Head of Lower School, FRA

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 3/2/2023

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White/Caucasian/European

Gender identity

Male

The organization's co-leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity

White/Caucasian/European

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Male

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No data

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Deer Run Retreat Center

Deeper Faith. Stronger Relationships. Greater Adventures.

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Deer Run Camps

Deer Run Family Events

Mission 42:1 Deer Run Scholarship Fund

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Liquidity in 2020 info

1.70

Months of cash in 2020 info

5.5

Fringe rate in 2020 info

18%

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Founder & CEO

Mr. David Gibson

Chief Development Officer

Brent Freeland

Number of employees

Deer Run Retreat Center

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Deer Run Retreat Center

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Mr. Brad Underwood

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