Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Calendar year
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf .... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 335,812 | 579,707 | 244,918 | 194,442 | 222,541 | 1,577,420 |
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | 7,725 | 81,158 | 140,003 | 214,165 | 228,403 | 671,454 |
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | 343,537 | 660,865 | 384,921 | 408,607 | 450,944 | 2,248,874 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | 32,500 | 8,819 | 10,353 | 51,672 | ||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | 32,500 | 8,819 | 10,353 | 51,672 | ||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 2,197,202 | |||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 343,537 | 660,865 | 384,921 | 408,607 | 450,944 | 2,248,874 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 6,248 | 6,418 | 21,260 | 36,408 | 70,334 | |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 6,248 | 6,418 | 21,260 | 36,408 | 70,334 | |
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | 349,785 | 667,283 | 384,921 | 429,867 | 487,352 | 2,319,208 |
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2024 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2024 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024: | ||||
| a From 2019....... | ||||
| b From 2020....... | ||||
| c From 2021....... | ||||
| d From 2022....... | ||||
| e From 2023....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2019 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2023..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2024..... | ||||
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| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A | THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS A NUMBER OF CAMP PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. SUMMER CAMP HICKORY COVE OPERATES WEEK-LONG OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMPS FOR RISING 2ND THROUGH 9TH GRADERS, WITH SEPARATE BOYS, GIRLS, AND CO-ED SESSIONS HOSTED ON LAKE HICKORY IN THE FOOTHILLS OF NORTH CAROLINA'S BRUSHY MOUNTAINS. THIS CHRIST CENTERED EXPERIENCE EMPHASIZES SPIRITUAL FORMATION, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND JOYFUL FELLOWSHIP. CAMPERS ENGAGE IN DAILY WORSHIP, BIBLE TEACHING, AND GUIDED MENTORSHIP, ALL ALONGSIDE EXCITING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS TUBING, PAINTBALL, ARCHERY, AND ZIP LINING. BY COMBINING ADVENTURE WITH FAITH-BASED PROGRAMMING, HICKORY COVE CREATES A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THAT EMPOWERS YOUTH TO GROW IN THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD AND COMMUNITY. FAMILY CAMP HICKORY COVE'S FAMILY CAMP PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO EQUIP AND ENCOURAGE PARENTS IN THEIR BIBLICAL ROLE OF LEADING THEIR CHILDREN TO FOLLOW JESUS. THESE RETREATS PROVIDE INTENTIONAL TIME FOR FAMILIES TO STEP AWAY FROM DAILY ROUTINES AND FOCUS ON SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND TOGETHERNESS. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES CHRIST-CENTERED TEACHING, WORSHIP, AND ENGAGING FAMILY ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN BOTH FAITH AND RELATIONSHIPS. IN ADDITION TO TRADITIONAL WEEKEND RETREATS, HICKORY COVE OFFERS SPECIALIZED EVENTS SUCH AS MOTHER- DAUGHTER DAY, WHICH FOSTERS MEANINGFUL CONNECTION BETWEEN MOMS AND DAUGHTERS THROUGH SHARED EXPERIENCES, AND LUMBERJACK WEEKEND, WHICH IS TAILORED FOR FATHERS AND SONS TO BUILD LASTING BONDS WHILE GROWING IN GODLY LEADERSHIP. SET IN A SCENIC AND PEACEFUL ENVIRONMENT, THE FAMILY CAMP EXPERIENCE HELPS PARENTS GAIN TOOLS AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO DISCIPLE THEIR CHILDREN WITH CLARITY, PURPOSE, AND FAITH. TEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR OLDER YOUTH, HICKORY COVE OFFERS A TEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR TEENS AGES 14-17. THIS HANDS ON EXPERIENCE INVITES PARTICIPANTS TO GAIN FIRSTHAND INSIGHT INTO SUMMER CAMP OPERATIONS WHILE GROWING IN SERVANT LEADERSHIP. TEENS LEARN TO MODEL JESUS LIKE SERVANT HEARTEDNESS, TO VALUE PUTTING OTHERS BEFORE THEMSELVES, AND TO SERVE IN MEANINGFUL WAYS. ADDITIONALLY, THIS PROGRAM EQUIPS TEENS WITH CONSTRUCTIVE, RESUME BUILDING EXPERIENCES-HELPING THEM DEVELOP RESPONSIBILITY, TEAMWORK, AND LEADERSHIP QUALITIES. THROUGH SERVICE AND PRACTICAL LEARNING, TEEN LEADERSHIP PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO STEP INTO MATURITY AS REFLECTIVE, CAPABLE LEADERS PREPARED TO SERVE IN CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY. APPROXIMATELY 250 CAMPERS WERE SERVED DURING THE YEAR. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B | HICKORY COVE SERVES AS A YEAR-ROUND RETREAT DESTINATION FOR YOUTH GROUPS, CHILDRENS MINISTRIES, ADULT MINISTRIES, AND SCHOOLS. SITUATED ON 112 SCENIC ACRES ALONG LAKE HICKORY, THE CAMP OFFERS A PEACEFUL AND VERSATILE SETTING FOR SPIRITUAL RENEWAL, TEAM BUILDING, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. GROUPS CAN ENJOY A VARIETY OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDING TUBING, BOATING, CANOEING, SWIMMING, ARCHERY, PAINTBALL, AND MORE. WITH FACILITIES CAPABLE OF SLEEPING UP TO 120 GUESTS AND LOCATED WITHIN CONVENIENT DRIVING DISTANCE OF BOTH ASHEVILLE AND CHARLOTTE, HICKORY COVE PROVIDES AN IDEAL ENVIRONMENT FOR CHURCHES AND ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING PURPOSEFUL RETREAT EXPERIENCES ROOTED IN CHRISTIAN VALUES. APPROXIMATELY 3,500 PEOPLE WERE SERVED DURING THE YEAR. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 | DOUG COTTRELL LYDIA COTTRELL BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER FAMILY |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | UPON COMPLETION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990, THE RETURN IS PRESENTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY. THE GOVERNING BODY REVIEWS THE TAX RETURN AND IS FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS OR ENGAGE IN DISCUSSION REGARDING ANY TOPIC COVERED IN THE RETURN. ONCE THE GOVERNING BODY HAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE FORM 990, THE RETURN IS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | THE BOARD ASKS MEMBERS AT ITS ANNUAL MEETING TO DECLARE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. AT SUBSEQUENT BOARD MEETINGS THAT CONTAIN ITEMS OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT, MEMBERS ARE ASKED AGAIN TO DECLARE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AT THAT TIME. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED BASED ON MERIT, ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE, AND COMPARABILITY DATA FROM SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. THE PROCESS IS CONDUCTED BY INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND FOLLOWS A DOCUMENTED REVIEW OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS QUALIFICATIONS, PERFORMANCE, AND RESPONSIBILITIES. ALL DECISIONS ARE RECORDED IN WRITING. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B | THE COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED BASED ON MERIT, ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE, AND COMPARABILITY DATA FROM SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. THE PROCESS IS CONDUCTED BY INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND FOLLOWS A DOCUMENTED REVIEW OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS QUALIFICATIONS, PERFORMANCE, AND RESPONSIBILITIES. ALL DECISIONS ARE RECORDED IN WRITING. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART VII | LINE 1E: GOVERNMENT GRANTS THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON LINE 1E RELATES TO THE EMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDIT PAYMENTS RECEIVED BY THE ORGANIZATION. |
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