Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp
Our mission is to share Gods love and give boys a new outlook on life. Our goal is to help them recognize and overcome the problems that have prevented positive social development and appropriate relationship building in their families and communities.
Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp at a glance
In short: Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $20,000
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $6,593,606
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Summerfield Christian School ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp gives
- Giving grew 182% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $20K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Summerfield Christian School Caldwell, OH | Building fund | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,593,606 | $1,663,180 | $1,529,737 | $20,000 | 1 | $15,567 |
| 2024 | $6,645,511 | $1,482,273 | $1,334,269 | — | — | $-41,657 |
| 2023 | $5,697,722 | $1,546,120 | $1,260,117 | — | — | $6,403 |
| 2022 | $5,444,022 | $1,628,285 | $1,086,501 | $7,090 | 1 | $583 |
| 2021 | $4,940,707 | $1,449,043 | $984,788 | $7,093 | 1 | $465 |
| 2020 | $4,477,313 | $1,272,386 | $865,791 | — | — | $1,189 |
| 2019 | $4,257,852 | $1,037,158 | $791,225 | — | — | $2,607 |
About Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp
Based on IRS filings
Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Summerfield, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K. Net investment income was $16K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp is led by Joe W Thompson, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joe W Thompson
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$65K (2025)
Wayne Wengerd
Chairman
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Weaver
At Large
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Swarey
At Large
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Norman Troyer
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Gingerich
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Keim
At Large
Vice Chairman → At Large, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Wenger
Vice Chairman
At Large → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joseph W Thompson (2019–2024) — Camp Administrator
- Former: Homer Miller (2019–2020) — At Large
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $65K, to Joe W Thompson (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp
How much does Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp give each year?
Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp?
Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp?
Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Summerfield, OH. It holds $6.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp operate?
Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp has awarded grants in Ohio, South Carolina.
What is Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp's EIN?
Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0472588. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 2, 2026)
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