Forest Springs Camp and Conference Center Inc
Forest Springs Camp and Conference Center's mission is to provide programs and facilities in a camping environment, with a trained service oriented staff who use the word of god to help initiate faith and cultivate maturity in jesus christ.
Forest Springs Camp and Conference Center Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $10,238,582
- -3.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $5,299,918
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $212,223
- +77.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $5,700,738
- +8.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Forest Springs Camp and Conference Center Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2020) to $793K (2022). In 2022 it reported $793K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Lake Camp and Retreat Center Inc Grantsburg, WI | Purchase of facility and start up operational cost | $200,000 |
| Oak Forest Retreat And Conference Center Inc Frederic, WI | Building and facility maintenance | $14,766 |
| Cedar Bay Camp And Retreat Center Inc Cedarville, MI | Designated Funds for Operation Boot Camp event | $6,483 |
Ready to take the next step with Forest Springs Camp and Conference Center Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,238,582 | $5,299,918 | $5,700,738 | — | — | $212,223 |
| 2023 | $10,632,167 | $5,063,127 | $5,256,631 | — | — | $119,676 |
| 2022 | $10,941,958 | $5,641,970 | $6,057,612 | $792,542 | Total only | $109,145 |
| 2021 | $11,536,806 | $6,135,628 | $4,543,368 | $221,249 | 3 | $68,129 |
| 2020 | $9,771,308 | $5,400,808 | $3,738,497 | $17,000 | 1 | $43,445 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Forest Springs Camp and Conference Center Inc
Based on IRS filings
Forest Springs Camp and Conference Center Inc is a public charity, based in Westboro, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.2M in total assets. Net investment income was $212K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Forest Springs Camp and Conference Center Inc is led by Pat Petkau, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pat Petkau
Executive Director
Executive Director → Director, 2022
Director → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$97K (2020) → $140K (2024)
Matt Gibson
Chairman
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Pierson
Director
Board Chairman → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Peterson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Peterson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Certalic
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noel Aldrich
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Abel
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Pratt
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Korwin Schmidt
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Schurman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Angelo
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Wright
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Kryshak
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Larson
Assistant Secretary
Board Secretary → Director, 2022
Director → Assistant Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Pedlar
Treasurer
Board Treasurer → Director, 2022
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Chuck Ghidorzi (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Tim Mahison (2022) — Director
- Former: Alan Able (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Bryce Krohn (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Charles Ghidorzi (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Matthew Gibson (2020–2021) — Board Vice Chairman
- Former: Oscar Mathison (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Richard S Wright (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Richard Schurman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ted Vallis (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: William Pratt (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $140K, to Pat Petkau (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Forest Springs Camp and Conference Center Inc
How large is Forest Springs Camp and Conference Center Inc?
Forest Springs Camp and Conference Center Inc reported $10.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.3M.
Where does Forest Springs Camp and Conference Center Inc operate?
Forest Springs Camp and Conference Center Inc has awarded grants in Michigan, Wisconsin.
What is Forest Springs Camp and Conference Center Inc's EIN?
Forest Springs Camp and Conference Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1249982. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Other open foundation grants in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
- Barry Community Foundation - Wilson H. Craig, Jr. Grant Due October 31, 2026
- Clark County Community Foundation Grants Due November 15, 2026
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Forest Springs Camp and Conference Center Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Wisconsin
Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing
Appleton, WI
Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing distributes donor-directed and program donations to a broad range of causes and organizations in local, national, and global communities. Its 2024 grants had a median of $11,520 and ranged from $5,006 to $5 million. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$939.7M
Grants
2,565
Total Given
$84.6M
Alliant Energy Foundation Inc
Madison, WI
Assets
$28.5M
Grants
929
Total Given
$2.4M
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc
Milwaukee, WI
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation funds nonprofit programs, projects, general operations and capital needs, with priorities including early childhood education, housing, basic needs, health, arts and culture, and scientific research. Its competitive grants primarily serve Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties; in 2024, the median grant was about $27,800, though awards varied widely. It runs competitive grant cycles, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
838
Total Given
$66.8M
Give Back Foundation
Madison, WI
Give Back Foundation distributes donor-designated contributions through workplace giving and other giving platforms to selected 501(c)(3) charities, rather than setting its own cause areas. In 2025, grants had a median of $9,066, with recipient organizations concentrated in Virginia, California, and Washington, D.C.; it does not accept unsolicited requests or work directly with charities.
Assets
$31.3M
Grants
639
Total Given
$40.1M
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc
Milwaukee, WI
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County funds local human services and community programs focused on housing stability, digital access, employment, teen mental wellness, and community resilience. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to about $2 million, with a median of about $34,000, and most funding went to Wisconsin, especially its four-county region. It requires a Letter of Intent before a full application; the listed 2026–27 Letter of Intent deadline has passed.
Assets
$50.8M
Grants
639
Total Given
$42.7M
Green Bay Packers Foundation
Green Bay, WI
The Green Bay Packers Foundation funds Wisconsin charities working in areas such as families, athletics, children’s safety and education, animal welfare, and other focus areas that vary by year. Its 2026 announcement describes typical awards of $3,000–$8,000, though some grants are larger; it accepts online applications during its stated cycle, February 2–April 1, 2026.
Assets
$57.2M
Grants
530
Total Given
$3.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in Wisconsin
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Forest Springs Camp and Conference Center Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Forest Springs Camp and Conference Center Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?