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Cambridge Community Activities Program Inc

EIN 20-0260025 · Cambridge, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IT IS OUR MISSION TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE LIFE-LONG WELLNESS BY PROVIDING A VARIETY OF HIGH-QUALITY RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, AQUATICS PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES TO THE BROAD CAMBRIDGE AREA COMMUNITY.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$899,676
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
9.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 71%
Employees
129
Volunteers
227

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.5 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 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (4)
  1. $313,190 spent. CAP CARE IS A STATE LICENSED GROUP CHILD CARE FACILITY THAT PROVIDES ENRICHMENT BASED, WRAP AROUND CARE AND PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES 3K 4TH GRADE. CAP CARE IS LOCATED IN THE CAMBRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. OUR CURRICULUM AND ACTIVITIES ARE IN ALIGNMENT WITH YOUNGSTAR, SCHOOL AGE CURRICULAR FRAMEWORK, AND WISCONSIN MODEL EARLY LEARNING STANDARDS.
  2. $191,107 spent. WE MANAGE RIPLEY PARK AND THE CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY FITNESS CENTER. RIPLEY PARK IS A PRIVATELY-OWNED 18 ACRE BEACH FRONT PARK THAT WE MANAGE ON BEHALF OF THE CAMBRIDGE FOUNDATION. THE FITNESS CENTER IS HOUSED IN THE CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL AND OFFERS FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY. WE ALSO OFFER ADULT AND YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, FAMILY PROGRAMMING, AND ADULT AND YOUTH ATHLETIC PROGRAMS.
  3. $141,522 spent. WE MANAGE THE CAMBRIDGE AREA POOL. THE POOL OFFERS YEAR-ROUND MEMBERSHIPS, SWIM LESSONS, WATER AEROBICS, TWO SEASONS OF BLUE FINS SWIM TEAM, AND NUMEROUS SPECIAL EVENTS, THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTIES, AND RENTAL OPPORTUNITES IN THE CAMBRIDGE AREA.
  4. $124,954 spent. WE MANAGE THE CAMBRIDGE FOOD PANTRY WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF MANY GENEROUS VOLUNTEERS, CHURCHES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.

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 December 2004.

    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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