Chester Heights Camp Meeting Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROMOTE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH BY PROVIDING A WELCOMING CAMP ENVIRONMENT WHERE INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS CAN GATHER FOR RECREATION, EDUCATION, SERVICE, AND FAITH-BASED ACTIVITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHRISTIAN VALUES.
- Income
- $86,619
- Spending
- $179,781
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 29.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 58%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 325
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
Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 29.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 108% of income.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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.
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 (1)
- $179,781 spent. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A CHRISTIAN CAMP AND RETREAT FACILITY THAT SERVES THE LOCAL COMMUNITY BY OFFERING ITS GROUNDS FREE OF COST. THE CAMP PROVIDES SPACE FOR EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, AND SERVICE-ORIENTED ACTIVITIES INCLUDING HOMESCHOOL CO-OP GATHERINGS, COMMUNITY SAFETY PRESENTATIONS, SOAP-MAKING CLASSES, CHURCH PICNICS, YOUTH FELLOWSHIP EVENTS, AND COMMUNITY DAY PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO MAINTAINS A COMMUNITY GARDEN AND LIVESTOCK THAT ENCOURAGES STEWARDSHIP AND OUTDOOR ENGAGEMENT. BY MAKING ITS FACILITIES FREELY AVAILABLE, THE ORGANIZATION ENSURES THAT LOWER-INCOME AND VOLUNTEER-BASED GROUPS HAVE ACCESS TO SAFE, INCLUSIVE, AND SPIRITUALLY ENRICHING EXPERIENCES.
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 November 6, 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 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 August 1973.
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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