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New York Section American Camping Association Inc

EIN 13-1603155 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENHANCE ORGANIZED CAMPING EXPERIENCES VIA PROGRAMS THAT EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN OPERATING ORGANIZED CAMPS, PROMOTE AND GUIDE THE PUBLIC TOWARDS REALIZING THE BENEFITS OF CAMPING, AND ADVOCATE ISSUES AFFECTING CAMPING.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
34.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
8
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$207,435, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 34.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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 June 30, 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. $1.4 million spent. THE SECTION HOLDS SEVERAL CONFERENCES AND ROUND-TABLE GATHERINGS TO EDUCATE CAMP MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ON A WIDE VARIETY OF SUBJECTS BENEFICIAL TOWARDS MAXIMIZING THE BENEFITS OF THE CAMP EXPERIENCE TO THE PUBLIC. THIS INCLUDES THE ANNUAL TRI-STATE CAMPING CONFERENCE, THE EMERGING PROFESSIONALS IN CAMPING INITIATIVE, THE RESIDENT CAMP EXPERIENCE AND THE DAY CAMP CONFERENCE.
  2. $224,734 spent. ORGANIZATIONAL ADVANCEMENT - THIS PROGRAM RELATES TO MEMBERSHIP SERVICES TO MEMBERS OF THE SECTION TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL CAMP EVENT DISCOUNTS, FREE CAMP RELATED PUBLICATIONS, ACCESS TO SECTION RESOURCES AND CAMP NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. THE SECTION ALSO RUNS A CAMP STANDARDS PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES CAMP ACCREDITATION TO MEMBER CAMPS THROUGH EDUCATION AND OBSERVATION OF CAMP FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO EDUCATE CAMP MANAGEMENT IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF KEY ASPECTS OF CAMP OPERATION, PARTICULARLY THOSE RELATED TO PROGRAM QUALITY AND HEALTH AND SAFETY OF CAMPERS AND STAFF.
  3. $138,451 spent. PUBLIC GUIDANCE SERVICE - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT ACCESS TO EXPERIENCED STAFF COUNSELORS AND ONLINE RESOURCES TO THE PUBLIC FOR ASSISTANCE IN THEIR UNDERSTANDING AND OBTAINING OPTIMUM BENEFITS FROM CAMP EXPERIENCES. THE CONTACT BETWEEN THE PUBLIC AND THE CAMPS IS FACILITATED AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BASED ON THE NEEDS AND WISHES OF INQUIRING INDIVIDUALS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 October 13, 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 June 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 December 1972.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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