YMCA Camp Ockanickon Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Raising each dollar of donations cost 67 cents.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
YMCA OF THE PINES IS AN INTERFAITH, CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION DEDICATED TO HELPING CHILDREN, TEENS, AND FAMILIES EXPLORE, GROW, THRIVE AND ULTIMATELY BECOME THE BEST VERSION OF THEMSELVES.
- Income
- $9.3 million
- Spending
- $9.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- 1.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 89%
- Employees
- 558
- Volunteers
- 249
- Highest pay
- $283,094, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 17% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 9% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1581% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 67 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
- $2.8 million spent. OVERNIGHT AND DAY CAMP PROGRAMS PROVIDE A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO DEVELOP THE CORE VALUES OF CARING, RESPECT, HONESTY, RESPONSIBILITY, COURAGE AND INCLUSION WHILE EXPLORING THEIR PERSONAL LIMITS, BUILDING SELF-CONFIDENCE AND DISCOVERING INDEPENDENCE IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. CAMPERS GROW, DEVELOP AND MAKE FRIENDS WHILE EXPLORING NEW AND EXCITING ACTIVITIES. COUNSELORS, TRAINED TO BE CAUSE-DRIVEN LEADERS, HELP DEVELOP NEW SKILLS WITH CAMPERS THAT BUILD CONFIDENCE AND ENRICH SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE AND PHYSICAL GROWTH. IN 2024 OUR CAMPS, COMBINED, SERVED OVER 3,000 CHILDREN.
- $1.3 million spent. IN AN EFFORT TO SUPPORT LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND FAMILIES, THE Y OFFERS HIGH QUALITY SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE FOR SEVERAL HUNDRED CHILDREN A YEAR - BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL. OUR SCHOOL'S OUT (SO) PROGRAM CURRICULUM ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT CONSISTENT WITH THE Y'S CORE VALUES, IN ADDITION TO DEVELOPING HEALTHY LIFESTYLE HABITS AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. MONTHLY LESSONS ARE PLANNED THAT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES SUCH AS MATH, LITERACY, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, SCIENCE, NATURE, HEALTHY EATING AND QUALITY HOMEWORK TIME. THE OFFERINGS PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY TO A DIVERSE RANGE OF FAMILIES WITH AM/PM OPTIONS, SINGLE-DAY DROP-INS, AND 2-5 DAY OPTIONS. FURTHER, SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE IS OFFERED AT THE Y DURING SCHEDULED SCHOOL CLOSINGS TO ALLOW PARTICIPANTS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF WHAT THE Y HAS TO OFFER, AND TO PROVIDE A SAFE VALUE-ADDED EXPERIENCE FOR FAMILIES WHEN THE SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED.
- $1.2 million spent. GLOUCESTER COUNTY Y IS A WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE Y FACILITY, WITH PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BECOME THE BEST VERSIONS OF THEMSELVES. WE TARGET COMMUNITY NEEDS IN WATER SAFETY, CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION, AND YOUTH ENGAGEMENT. THE Y HAS A COMMITMENT TO REMAINING RESPONSIVE AND IMPACTFUL AS THE NEEDS OF GLOUCESTER COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS SHIFT. BY CONTINUING TO BE A PARTNER OF CHOICE, THE GLOUCESTER COUNTY Y WILL BE A FOCAL POINT OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.MEMBERSHIPS - MEMBERSHIPS ARE OFFERED TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AS PART OF THE Y'S COMMITMENT TO BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS, INSPIRING LEARNING, STRENGTHENING CHARACTER AND BUILDING HEALTHY, CONFIDENT, COMMUNITY-INVOLVED CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES. MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED ACCESS TO OUR GROUNDS FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SWIMMING, HIKING, WALKING, BIKING, RUNNING AND FISHING. IN ADDITION, MEMBERSHIP OFFERS AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, INCLUDING OBSERVATORY NIGHTS, BARBECUES AND MORE. AS PART OF THE A.W.A.Y. PROGRAM ASSOCIATED WITH THE NATIONAL YMCA, MEMBERSHIP AT THE Y ENSURES THAT PARTICIPANTS ARE "ALWAYS WELCOME AT THE YMCA" IN MANY OTHER CITIES, ACCORDING TO THEIR POLICIES.
- $2.6 million spent. THE Y PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY OUTDOOR PROGRAM SERVICES, BUILT ON THE PHILOSOPHY OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING. OUR WELL-TRAINED STAFF MEMBERS PROVIDE QUALITY EXPERIENCES THAT BUILD RELATIONSHIPS, STRENGTHEN CHARACTER AND LEAVE A LIFELONG IMPRESSION. WE OFFER A FLEXIBLE PROGRAM WHICH CAN BE CUSTOMIZED TO MEET THE GOALS, NEEDS AND EXPECTATIONS OF ANY GROUP. EACH PROGRAM INCORPORATES THE CORE VALUES OF CARING, RESPECT, HONESTY, RESPONSIBILITY, COURAGE AND INCLUSION INTO SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED ACTIVITIES, INITIATIVES AND ELEMENTS THAT DEVELOP SKILLS CRITICAL TO THE SUCCESS OF ANY TEAM: COOPERATION, TRUST, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, COMMITMENT AND LEADERSHIP. IN 2024, THE OUTDOOR CENTER ENRICHED MORE THAN 10,000 INDIVIDUALS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1943.
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 October 21, 2026.
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