Camp Courageous of Iowa
Camp courageous provides exceptional year-round recreational, respite, and travel opportunities for individuals with disabilities and their families. The camp is run primarily on donations, giving all individuals the opportunity to give through gifts of time, materials, financial, and other means that support the camp.
Camp Courageous of Iowa at a glance
In short: Camp Courageous of Iowa gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.2M), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,235,665
- -48.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,235,665
- -48.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,235,665
- Total assets
- $21,071,996
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Camp Courageous of Iowa funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Camp Courageous of Iowa Foundation ($1.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Camp Courageous of Iowa gives
- Giving fell 73% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2022) to $4.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Courageous of Iowa Foundation Monticello, IA | General Support | $1,235,665 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,071,996 | $7,229,688 | $6,665,908 | $1,235,665 | 1 | $-133,675 |
| 2023 | $20,753,440 | $7,283,639 | $7,560,875 | $2,418,003 | 1 | $-34,862 |
| 2022 | $20,826,402 | $7,918,623 | $5,427,830 | $1,001,252 | 1 | $-9,054 |
| 2021 | $18,487,017 | $6,813,843 | $8,093,516 | $4,548,395 | 1 | $-22,002 |
| 2020 | $19,741,219 | $5,155,757 | $4,615,251 | $1,106,578 | 1 | $-104,148 |
| 2019 | $19,122,228 | $10,834,664 | $6,779,822 | $1,649,876 | 1 | $22,385 |
About Camp Courageous of Iowa
Based on IRS filings
Camp Courageous of Iowa is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Monticello, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Camp Courageous of Iowa is led by Mary Van-Houten, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 21 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Van-Houten
Chair
Chair Elect → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Schlemme
Director
Pres-Elect & D → President, 2020
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Rouse
Director
President El → Chair, 2022
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Scheff
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Wiese
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Pitlik
Treasurer & Director
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Greco
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill McDermott
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Foels
Director
President → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Zimmerman
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mag Welter
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margo Ahrendsen
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Johnson
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Merlin Hulse
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheri Grawe
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trish Recker
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Hasken
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice Short
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peg Slusher
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Becker
Executive Di
On filings since 2019
100 hrs/week
$243K (2019) → $309K (2024)
Randy Faulkner
Chair Elect
Treasurer & Director → Chair Elect, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Phil Short (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Matthew Bolwitt (2022–2023) — Administrati
- Former: Mary Van Houten (2019–2021) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Jan Short (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Winnie Williams (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $309K, to Charles Becker (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Camp Courageous of Iowa
How much does Camp Courageous of Iowa give each year?
Camp Courageous of Iowa gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.4M across 1 grant.
How large is Camp Courageous of Iowa?
Camp Courageous of Iowa reported $21.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.2M.
What is Camp Courageous of Iowa?
Camp Courageous of Iowa is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Monticello, IA. It holds $21.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Camp Courageous of Iowa operate?
Camp Courageous of Iowa has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Camp Courageous of Iowa's EIN?
Camp Courageous of Iowa's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7210932. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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