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Camp Smiling Acres Inc

Summer camp and weekend retreats for teaching the bible to adults and children

Baton Rouge, LA EIN 237023514 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Camp Smiling Acres Inc

Summer camp and weekend retreats for teaching the bible to adults and children

Founded
Headquarters
Baton Rouge, LA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1969

Mission

Summer camp and weekend retreats for teaching the bible to adults and children

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 95%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($101,375)
100% to programs beats the peer average (95%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Camp Smiling Acres Inc is a registered religion nonprofit based in Baton Rouge, LA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1969 and has been operating for 57 years. Its EIN is 237023514. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $226K in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Camp Smiling Acres Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 91/100.

Camp Smiling Acres Inc is located in Baton Rouge, LA, United States. The organization was established in 1969 and has been active for 57 years.

Based on official tax filings, Camp Smiling Acres Inc has $226K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 95% for religion charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Camp Smiling Acres Inc is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $226K in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Camp Smiling Acres Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Camp Smiling Acres Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. Visit the Camp Smiling Acres Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Summer camp and weekend retreats for teaching the bible to adults and children Camp Smiling Acres Inc is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1969.

Among religion charities registered in United States: Camp Smiling Acres Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of $226K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Camp Smiling Acres Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Camp Smiling Acres Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237023514, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

ST
Stephen J Oliver
Vice President

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

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Richard E M•••••••••
President
SC
Scotty L••
Secretary
ST
Stephen J O•••••
Vice President
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
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$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other religion in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Camp Smiling Acres Inc This page 89 $226,400 100%
Arch Ministries 93 $209,863 100%
Art of Family Living 93 $276,279 90%
Willow Christian Academy 93 $369,642 89%
Global Baptist Training Foundation Inc 90 $786,135 100%
Best Missions Inc 90 $229,194 100%
Reverent Rhythms 90 $296,308 100%
Christian Campus Ministry of Springfield 90 $315,748 91%
Christian Formation Ministries Incorporated 90 $169,992 88%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 10 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Camp Smiling Acres Inc

What is Camp Smiling Acres Inc?
Camp Smiling Acres Inc is a religion supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Baton Rouge, United States. Summer camp and weekend retreats for teaching the bible to adults and children
When was Camp Smiling Acres Inc founded?
Camp Smiling Acres Inc was founded in 1969.
Who leads Camp Smiling Acres Inc?
Stephen J Oliver serves as Vice President.
Where is Camp Smiling Acres Inc located?
Headquartered in Baton Rouge, United States.
What is Camp Smiling Acres Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Camp Smiling Acres Inc trustworthy?
Camp Smiling Acres Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Camp Smiling Acres Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237023514.
What is Camp Smiling Acres Inc's website?
http://campsmilingacres.org