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Camp Good Days & Special Times Inc

EIN 22-2329654 · Mendon, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF CAMP GOOD DAYS AND SPECIAL TIMES, INC. IS TO BE INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AS THE PREMIER SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT ENRICHES THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES WHOSE LIVES HAVE BEEN TOUCHED BY CANCER AND SICKLE CELL ANEMIA.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
53
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$148,425, executive director

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

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 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 September 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 (13)
  1. $711,925 spent. CAMP GOOD DAYS - VARIOUS RESIDENTIAL CAMPING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES DEALING WITH CANCER OR SICKLE CELL ANEMIA. CAMP GOOD DAYS PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR PARTICIPANTS TO DEVELOP PERSONAL GROWTH AND SELF CONFIDENCE THROUGH SHARED EXPERIENCE IN A SUPPORTIVE AND LOVING ENVIRONMENT.
  2. $261,574 spent. FAMILY PROGRAMS.
  3. $246,799 spent. DOING A WORLD OF GOOD - A RESIDENTIAL CAMPING PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER FROM THE UNITED STATES AND OTHER COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD. DOING A WORLD OF GOOD OFFERS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD TO INTERACT, BOND, AND LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER THROUGH A VARIETY OF SUMMER CAMP ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES.
  4. $232,927 spent. CHILDHOOD USA - A RESIDENTIAL CAMPING PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE A PARENT OR SIBLING WHO HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER OR SICKLE CELL ANEMIA WITHIN THE PAST THREE YEARS OR WHO IS ACTIVELY UNDERGOING TREATMENT.
  5. $209,723 spent. ADULT ONCOLOGY - A SERIES OF RESIDENTIAL CAMPING AND NON-CAMPING PROGRAMS SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR ADULTS DEALING WITH CANCER. ADULT ONCOLOGY PROGRAMS FOSTER SUPPORT FOR ADULTS DEALING WITH CANCER BY ADDRESSING THE RISKS, FEARS, AND BARRIERS OF EVERYDAY LIFE MOST ADULTS FACE DURING AND AFTER DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT. ALL OF THE ADULT ONCOLOGY PROGRAMS STRIVE TO HELP PARTICIPANTS STRENGTHEN AND REBUILD THEIR PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING THROUGH GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES.
  6. $152,829 spent. BROTHERS AND SISTERS TOGETHER - A RESIDENTIAL CAMPING PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE LOST A PARENT OR SIBLING TO CANCER OR SICKLE CELL ANEMIA WITHIN THE PAST THREE YEARS.
  7. $152,829 spent. TEDDI'S TEAM - A RESIDENTIAL CAMPING PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WHO CURRENTLY HAVE CANCER OR SICKLE CELL ANEMIA AS WELL AS THOSE WHO HAVE HAD CANCER OR SICKLE CELL ANEMIA IN THE PAST.
  8. $130,696 spent. JUNIOR GOOD DAYS - A DAY CAMP PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WHO WOULD OTHERWISE QUALIFY FOR ANY OF THE PROGRAM OR SERVICES PROVIDED BY CAMP GOOD DAYS AND SPECIAL TIMES, INC. BUT ARE TOO YOUNG TO ATTEND THE OVERNIGHT RESIDENTIAL CAMPS.
  9. $143,830 spent. TEDDI PROJECT - A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ASSIST CHILDREN AND FAMILIES DEALING WITH CANCER OR OTHER LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING SIGNIFICANT NEED. TEDDI PROJECT INITIATIVES INCLUDE AN ANNUAL TRIP TO FLORIDA, HOLIDAY EVENT, AND BRINGING FAMILIES TOGETHER TO ENJOY AND REMEMBER SPECIAL TIMES.
  10. $93,839 spent. FLORIDA FUNFEST - ANNUAL TRIP TO DISNEYWORLD AND UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY CANCER OR SICKLE CELL ANEMIA BUT ARE WELL ENOUGH TO TRAVEL
  11. $39,980 spent. PARTNERS AGAINST VIOLENCE EVERYWHERE - AN INITIATIVE CONSISTING OF TWO PROGRAMS - PROJECT EXILE AND PROJECT TIPS - WITH THE GOAL OF REDUCING VIOLENCE IN THE COMMUNITY. PROJECT EXILE IS A COMMUNITY-WIDE OUTREACH EFFORT AIMED AT ELIMINATING ILLEGAL GUNS FROM OUR STREETS. PROJECT TIPS IS A COOPERATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE DEPARTMENTS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, POLITICAL MEMBERS, AND VARIOUS FAITH-BASED, COMMUNITY, AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS DESIGNED TO REDUCE VIOLENCE IN THE COMMUNITY BY PROMOTING TRUST AND ENCOURAGING CITIZENS TO SHARE IMPORTANT INFORMATION WITH THE PROPER AUTHORITIES.
  12. $2,644 spent. RESEARCH LIBRARY - LIBRARY LOCATED AT THE CAMP GOOD DAYS AND SPECIAL TIMES, INC. HEADQUARTERS.
  13. $1,738 spent. HOMEWORK HUDDLE - A PROGRAM WHERE GRADE SCHOOL STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE ON THEIR HOMEWORK AFTER SCHOOL AND PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS CHARACTER-BUILDING ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 September 1982.

    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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