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Camp Hazen Young Mens Christian Association Inc

EIN 06-0860014 · Chester, CT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CAMP HAZEN YMCA IS A CAUSE-DRIVEN ORGANIZATION THAT IS FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, FOR HEALTHY LIVING AND FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. OUR PRIMARY FOCUS IS ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN.

Income
$4.9 million
Spending
$4.5 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
10.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 84%
Employees
190
Volunteers
148
Highest pay
$229,553, exec dir/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 45 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $2.7 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - SUMMER OVERNIGHT CAMP PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH. CAMP HAZEN YMCA'S OVERNIGHT CAMP PROGRAM SERVED OVER 1,100 CHILDREN IN 2025. THE GOALS OF OUR CAMP PROGRAM INCLUDE - TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT FOR EVERY CAMPER AND STAFF MEMBER THAT PROMOTES BOTH PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL SAFETY - TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT FOR EVERY CAMPER AND STAFF THAT CHALLENGES AND ENCOURAGES PERSONAL GROWTH IN THE AREAS OF SELF-ESTEEM, PERSEVERANCE AND THE CONFIDENCE TO TRY - TO INCORPORATE THE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY INTO OUR EVERYDAY LIVES THROUGH FUN, ADVENTURE AND EXCITEMENT - TO IMPROVE THE SOCIAL SKILLS OF EVERY CAMPER AND STAFF MEMBER BY FOCUSING ON LISTENING, UNDERSTANDING, ACCEPTANCE, COMPROMISE AND PATIENCE - TO DEVELOP A FUN, EXCITING, CONNECTED COMMUNITY THAT FOSTERS MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES FOR BOTH CAMPERS AND STAFF - TO PROVIDE AN ATMOSPHERE OF CULTURAL DIVERSITY THAT PROMOTES TOLERANCE AND GLOBAL AWARENESS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 454,000 WAS PROVIDED THROUGH OUR OPEN DOORS PROGRAM TO OVER 700 CHILDREN WHO WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AFFORD OVERNIGHT CAMP. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - SUMMER OVERNIGHT CAMP PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH. CAMP HAZEN YMCA'S OVERNIGHT CAMP PROGRAM SERVED OVER 1,100 CHILDREN IN 2025. THE GOALS OF OUR CAMP PROGRAM INCLUDE - TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT FOR EVERY CAMPER AND STAFF MEMBER THAT PROMOTES BOTH PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL SAFETY - TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT FOR EVERY CAMPER AND STAFF THAT CHALLENGES AND ENCOURAGES PERSONAL GROWTH IN THE AREAS OF SELF-ESTEEM, PERSEVERANCE AND THE CONFIDENCE TO TRY - TO INCORPORATE THE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY INTO OUR EVERYDAY LIVES THROUGH FUN, ADVENTURE AND EXCITEMENT - TO IMPROVE THE SOCIAL SKILLS OF EVERY CAMPER AND STAFF MEMBER BY FOCUSING ON LISTENING, UNDERSTANDING, ACCEPTANCE, COMPROMISE AND PATIENCE - TO DEVELOP A FUN, EXCITING, CONNECTED COMMUNITY THAT FOSTERS MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES FOR BOTH CAMPERS AND STAFF - TO PROVIDE AN ATMOSPHERE OF CULTURAL DIVERSITY THAT PROMOTES TOLERANCE AND GLOBAL AWARENESS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 454,000 WAS PROVIDED THROUGH OUR OPEN DOORS PROGRAM TO OVER 700 CHILDREN WHO WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AFFORD OVERNIGHT CAMP.
  2. $663,633 spent. YEAR-ROUND GROUP CAMPING PROGRAMS. THIS INCLUDES OUR OUTDOOR EDUCATION, TEAM BUILDING PROGRAM, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CONFERENCES & RETREATS, FAMILY CAMPS, YOUTH CAMPING WEEKENDS AND VACATION CAMP PROGRAMS. IN 2025, WE COLLABORATED WITH OVER 60 DIFFERENT SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE CAMPING EXPERIENCES TO 7,100 PARTICIPANTS. THROUGH OUR CARING CONNECTIONS PROGRAM, WE PROVIDED OVER 30,400 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO VARIOUS SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY GROUPS. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDED OVER 2,600 TO 13 INDIVIDUALS FOR OUR YEAR ROUND YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS.
  3. $370,475 spent. DAY CAMP PROGRAM FOR YOUTH. CAMP HAZEN YMCA'S DAY CAMP PROGRAM SERVED OVER 465 CHILDREN IN 2025. CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN A SAFE, CHILD-CENTERED PROGRAM FOCUSED ON ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE THE VALUES OF CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY. IN 2025, 336 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED OVER 78,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1971.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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