OKONTOE FELLOWSHIP
EIN 23-7486404 · Religion-Related (X20Z)
What they do
Okontoe Fellowship, Inc. is Designed to Function As A Camping Ministry to Families and Church Groups By Providing A Place of Retreat and Prayer In The Wilderness of Northeastern Minnesota. Okontoe is Located Near Grand Marais, Minnesota and Approximately 600 People Participate In The Ministry Each Year. Its Primary Purpose is to Minister The Gospel of Jesus Christ to Youth, Young Adults and Families In Minnesota, The Surrounding States, and Canada. Towards This End, Okontoe Provides A Quiet and Peaceful Setting, Bible Teaching, Worship Services, Retreat Opportunities, Prayer Ministry, Encouragement and Training. We Offer These to Both Campers Who Come Here, and to Those In Our Internship Program. We Endeavor to Share A Life-style of Giving, Caring for One Another, Sharing In Bible Studies and Regular Worship In A Family-friendly Setting. Our Hope is That Through These Things Peoples Hearts Will Be Restored, Transformed, and Equipped for The Journey Before Them In Life.
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They name their leaders11 people are listed in the latest report.
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BENJAMIN SELINEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BRIAN RUPEVICE PRESIDENT
BRIDGET BARRTREASURER/DIRECTOR
HARVEY YESNODIRECTOR
JACOB MCCORMICKDIRECTOR
JOEL BARRDIRECTOR
KENNY OWENSDIRECTOR
MITCHEL BARRDIRECTOR
ROBERT BODDYPRESIDENT
SHARON BRODINDIRECTOR
STEPHEN PEDERSONDIRECTOR
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1979
- Location
- 110 BOW LAKE RD, GRAND MARAIS, MN 55604-2006
- County
- Cook
- In care of
- Robert Boddy
- Primary officer
- Robert Boddy, Board President
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990
- NTEE classification
- Religion-Related (X20Z)