East Texas Baptist Encampment
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Looking for a scenic and serene location for your next camp or retreat? ETBE is for you! Found in the heart of Southeast Texas, ETBE has a beautiful lake and fields, surrounded by abundant pine forests.
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Mission
Year round camp and confrence center for the churches of setx.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, East Texas Baptist Encampment has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1945, it is among the oldest religion charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented religion charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEast Texas Baptist Encampment is a registered religion nonprofit based in Newton, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1945 and has been operating for 81 years. Its EIN is 741186292. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $736K in annual revenue. 78 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
East Texas Baptist Encampment's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 741186292. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
East Texas Baptist Encampment has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('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 90/100.
East Texas Baptist Encampment is located in Newton, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1945 and has been active for 81 years.
Based on official tax filings, East Texas Baptist Encampment has $736K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 87% for religion charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
East Texas Baptist Encampment is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $736K in annual revenue. The organization has 78 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for East Texas Baptist Encampment. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, East Texas Baptist Encampment holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Looking for a scenic and serene location for your next camp or retreat? ETBE is for you! Found in the heart of Southeast Texas, ETBE has a beautiful lake and fields, surrounded by abundant pine forests. East Texas Baptist Encampment is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1945.
Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $736K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to East Texas Baptist Encampment are generally tax-deductible in the United States. East Texas Baptist Encampment is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 741186292, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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EAST TEXAS BAPTIST ENCAMPMENT is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 78 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 78 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1945
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about East Texas Baptist Encampment
- What is East Texas Baptist Encampment?
- East Texas Baptist Encampment is a religion supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Newton, United States. Looking for a scenic and serene location for your next camp or retreat? ETBE is for you! Found in the heart of Southeast Texas, ETBE has a beautiful lake and fields, surrounded by abundant pine forests.
- When was East Texas Baptist Encampment founded?
- East Texas Baptist Encampment was founded in 1945.
- Who leads East Texas Baptist Encampment?
- Jr Mcdonald serves as President.
- Where is East Texas Baptist Encampment located?
- Headquartered in Newton, TX, United States.
- What is East Texas Baptist Encampment's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is East Texas Baptist Encampment trustworthy?
- East Texas Baptist Encampment has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 East Texas Baptist Encampment's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 741186292.
- What is East Texas Baptist Encampment's website?
- http://www.etbe.org