Connecticut Campground Owners Assn
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What it says it does
CCOA creates, publishes and distributes FREE 75,000 campground directories listing both state and private campgrounds as well as suppliers of campground equipment. Individual directories are mailed free of charge, also distributed at RV shows, Connecticut Visitors Centers, tourism offices and other locations. CCOA is a member of both National Association of RV Parks and Campground (ARVC) and the Northeast Campground Association (NCA). Dues are paid for each group for each CCOA member. They provide us conferences, training seminars, discount programs and other services available to CCOA members. CCOA membership provides opportunities for each member to attend training at national/regional conferences. There is also a national certification school to train managers how to operate and maintain a campground. CCOA awards scholarships each year for individuals studying hospitality, tourism, and related fields.
- Income
- $39,929
- Spending
- $84,580
- Highest pay
- $35,000, president/ceo
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (1)
- $84,580 spent. CCOA creates, publishes and distributes FREE 75,000 campground directories listing both state and private campgrounds as well as suppliers of campground equipment. Individual directories are mailed free of charge, also distributed at RV shows, Connecticut Visitors Centers, tourism offices and other locations. CCOA is a member of both National Association of RV Parks and Campground (ARVC) and the Northeast Campground Association (NCA). Dues are paid for each group for each CCOA member. They provide us conferences, training seminars, discount programs and other services available to CCOA members. CCOA membership provides opportunities for each member to attend training at national/regional conferences. There is also a national certification school to train managers how to operate and maintain a campground. CCOA awards scholarships each year for individuals studying hospitality, tourism, and related fields.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1991.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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