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Simpson Park Camp Meeting Grounds Association

To see a year round Bible based ministry, delivering the message of salvation and God's transforming power, equipping each believer for Christian service.

Religion Bruce Twp, MI EIN: 237069556 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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69
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Simpson Park Camp Meeting Grounds Association

Simpson Park is Michigan’s oldest such continually-operated camp, recognized by the Michigan Historic Sites registry. The grounds and facilities are available for group event and spiritual retreat rental seven months of the year.

Founded
Headquarters
Bruce Twp, MI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
X200
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1945

Mission

To see a year round Bible based ministry, delivering the message of salvation and God's transforming power, equipping each believer for Christian service.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion · NTEE X200
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 45%
Peer average: 87%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 8.30%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 10.6% of total expenses ($54,600 of $517,149).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.45
Program$0.45

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Simpson Park Camp Meeting Grounds Association has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • Established in 1865, it is among the oldest religion charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 84% of the 114,636 religion charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Simpson Park Camp Meeting Grounds Association is a registered religion nonprofit based in Bruce Twp, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1865 and has been operating for 161 years. Its EIN is 237069556. 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 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $658K in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Simpson Park Camp Meeting Grounds Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237069556. 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.

Simpson Park Camp Meeting Grounds Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.

Simpson Park Camp Meeting Grounds Association is located in Bruce Twp, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1865 and has been active for 161 years. Its registered address is 70199 Campground Rd, Romeo, MI 48065, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Simpson Park Camp Meeting Grounds Association has $658K in annual revenue. It allocates 45% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.

Simpson Park Camp Meeting Grounds Association is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $658K in annual revenue. The organization has 31 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Simpson Park Camp Meeting Grounds Association. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Simpson Park Camp Meeting Grounds Association 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 45% 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.

Simpson Park is Michigan’s oldest such continually-operated camp, recognized by the Michigan Historic Sites registry. The grounds and facilities are available for group event and spiritual retreat rental seven months of the year. Simpson Park Camp Meeting Grounds Association is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1865.

Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 45% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $658K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Simpson Park Camp Meeting Grounds Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Simpson Park Camp Meeting Grounds Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237069556, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
45% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
8

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Dennis H•••••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (11)

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion this charity 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 31 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 31 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1865
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Simpson Park Camp Meeting Grounds Association

What is Simpson Park Camp Meeting Grounds Association?
Simpson Park Camp Meeting Grounds Association is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Bruce Twp, United States. Simpson Park is Michigan’s oldest such continually-operated camp, recognized by the Michigan Historic Sites registry. The grounds and facilities are available for group event and spiritual retreat rental seven months of the year.
When was Simpson Park Camp Meeting Grounds Association founded?
Simpson Park Camp Meeting Grounds Association was founded in 1865.
Who leads Simpson Park Camp Meeting Grounds Association?
Dennis Hickmott serves as Treasurer.
Where is Simpson Park Camp Meeting Grounds Association located?
Headquartered in Bruce Twp, MI, United States.
What is Simpson Park Camp Meeting Grounds Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 45% of expenses go to program services.
Is Simpson Park Camp Meeting Grounds Association trustworthy?
Simpson Park Camp Meeting Grounds Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial 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 Simpson Park Camp Meeting Grounds Association's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237069556.
What is Simpson Park Camp Meeting Grounds Association's website?
https://www.simpsonparkcamp.org