Beloved and Beyond

What Beloved and Beyond does

Beloved and Beyond is a 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit ministry (EIN 85-2333773) founded and operated by Glen and Laura Elder, with 18 employees based in Rosebud, Texas. The organization runs a specialized camp program serving children, young adults, and adults (ages 7-55) with intellectual and physical disabilities who cannot attend traditional youth camps. Its core offerings include a nine-week Summer Camp with adapted activities (horseback riding, swimming, zip-lining, fishing, archery), Sibling Camp weeks, Spring Break Camp, Winter Respite Weekend, Family Camp Weekend, and the Beyond Team adult job-training program. A defining operational feature is its one-on-one buddy system pairing each camper with a volunteer for constant care and engagement.

The business model is donation-and-fee hybrid. The primary revenue stream is charitable contributions from individual donors, churches, and corporate sponsors, supplemented by per-participant program fees ranging from $235 (volunteer spring break participation) to $1,890 (Beyond Team two-week session). The actual fully-loaded cost per camper is approximately $2,300, with the organization intentionally pricing below cost and subsidizing the gap through donations. Additional revenue comes from Spring Luncheon event sponsorships (tiers from $1,600 to $15,000) and off-season retreat facility rentals. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the UltraCamp online registration platform and Kindful donation system.

The organization transitioned from renting camp facilities in 2021-2022 to owning a 240-bed permanent camp near Rosebud, Texas in 2023, supported by the two-phase Camp Changes Lives capital campaign totaling approximately $9.95 million. It is ACA accredited and licensed by the Texas Department of Health as a Youth Camp, and has been recognized as a Top-Rated Nonprofit by GreatNonprofits in 2021 and 2023. Marketing is community-led through word-of-mouth, church partnerships, email newsletters, and event-driven fundraising rather than paid advertising.

Name

Beloved and Beyond

Legal name

Beloved and Beyond

Website

https://belovedandbeyond.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Beloved and Beyond is a 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit operating a year-round special-needs camp ministry from its 240-bed Rosebud, Texas facility, serving individuals ages 7-55 with disabilities through summer camp, respite weekends, family camp, and adult job training (Beyond Team).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Needs Christian Camp Ministry

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based & Mission Service Programs (EDAIAGAI), Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO)

Keywords

• Special needs camping
• Christian disability ministry
• Respite care retreats
• Accessible camp programs
• Faith-based recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Rosebud

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and corporate donations form the primary revenue source. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 85-2333773) relying on charitable contributions from supporters.
2. Program Fees - Camp Registration: Fees charged for summer camp, spring break camp, winter respite, and other programs. Pricing ranges from $235-$1,650 per participant depending on program type.
3. Volunteer Contributions: Volunteers pay a fee ($295 for 6-day mission trip) to cover meals and lodging while serving at camp.
4. Event Sponsorships and Tickets: Spring Luncheon event generates revenue through individual tickets ($200), table hosts, and corporate sponsorships ranging from $1,600 to $15,000.
5. Retreat Facility Rental: Retreats and facility rentals to external groups during off-season (September through April) generate additional revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Beloved and Beyond is a 501(c)(3) Christian camp ministry that runs multi-day residential and day camp programs (summer camp, spring break camp, family camp weekend, winter respite weekend), an adult job-training program (Beyond Team), and retreat facility rentals from its dedicated 240-bed accessible campground in Rosebud, Texas. Programs are priced individually (e.g., Summer Camp $1,650/term, Spring Break Camp $1,280, Family Camp $200/person) and are partially subsidized by donations for families in need.

Product overview

Beloved and Beyond operates as a Christian nonprofit offering a portfolio of specialized camp programs for children and adults with special needs. The core offerings include Summer Camp (with Sibling Camp weeks), Spring Break Camp, Winter Respite Weekend, and Family Camp Weekend—each providing adapted recreational activities alongside spiritual programming. The Beyond Team Program provides adult job training and employment opportunities for individuals with special needs who serve as camp staff. The organization also offers retreat facility rentals for external groups. All programs emphasize creating an inclusive environment where participants experience the love of Jesus while enjoying camp activities adapted to various abilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Beyond Team Program: Christ-centered work environment for adult participants with special needs to use their gifts and abilities to contribute to camp programming while learning job and life skills.

Products and services

• Summer Camp

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 lives blessed through camp ministry
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Houston's FirstcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 March 2026Host venue partner for the annual Spring Luncheon fundraising event. Provides facility for the March 20, 2026 luncheon from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Meramec Adventure Ranch: Christian camp serving individuals with special needs and disabilities through adapted outdoor programming and respite weekends. Comparable as a faith-based special-needs camp with year-round facility utilization.
• Victory Junction: Year-round camp facility serving children with serious medical conditions and disabilities, founded by the Petty family. Comparable as a dedicated, donor-funded camp with accessible amenities, capital campaigns, and broad program offerings for special needs populations.
• Camp Hope (Texas): Christian camp for children and adults with special needs, also based in Texas. Direct competitor in the same geographic region and faith-based special-needs camp category, with similar volunteer buddy structures.
• Camp Barnabas: Christian summer camp specializing in serving campers with disabilities and special needs through adapted programming and one-on-one buddy systems. Closest direct competitor in the special-needs Christian camp category with a similar volunteer-driven, faith-based operating model.
• Joni and Friends: Faith-based disability ministry that runs family retreats and camp-style programs for individuals with special needs and their families. Directly comparable to Beloved and Beyond in its Christian ministry positioning, family respite focus, and volunteer-driven model.
• Young Life Capernaum: Young Life's ministry focused on adolescents and young adults with disabilities, combining camp weeks, club meetings, and one-on-one buddy relationships. Comparable to Beloved and Beyond's faith-based, buddy-supported approach to special needs youth ministry.
• Camp Blessing Texas: Christian summer camp in Texas serving children and adults with special needs through volunteer buddy programs. Direct regional peer with overlapping camper demographics, faith-based values, and volunteer-driven delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Easter Seals Eastern Pennsylvania / National Easter Seals Society: Large national disability services organization operating camps, respite, and therapeutic recreation programs across many states. Comparable mission and population served, but operates at much greater scale and as a broader portfolio rather than a faith-based specialty camp.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/belovedandbeyond

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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