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Camp Cadet

EIN 23-2347178 · Fleetwood, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO AID IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SENSE OF SELF-WORTH IN YOUNG PEOPLE.

Income
$67,268
Spending
$60,386
Reserves
29.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 37%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 29.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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)
  1. $55,984 spent. SUMMER CAMP - CAMP CADET PROVIDED A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 12 AND 15. THE PROGRAM OPERATED IN THE FORM OF A SUMMER CAMP CONDUCTED BY MEMBERS OF TROOP L OF THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE AND MEMBERS OF THE MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENTS OF BERKS, LEBANON, AND SCHUYLKILL VALLEY COUNTIES. THE CAMP RUNS ONE WEEK EACH SUMMER, AND IS OPEN TO BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS.THE CAMP EXPERIENCE IS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP A SENSE OF SELF-WORTH, RESPECT, DISCIPLINE, SELF-ESTEEM AND FEELINGS OF ACCOMPLISHMENT IN A YOUNG PERSON. THE CAMP IS ALSO DESIGNED TO DEVELOP CONCERN FOR THE PROTECTION AND WELFARE OF OTHER CITIZENS, A POSITIVE ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSION, AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE, FROM THE OUTLOOK OF A POLICE CADET.THE OBJECTIVES OF THE CAMP ARE ACCOMPLISHED BY PATTERNING THE CAMP AFTER THE STATE POLICE TRAINING ACADEMY IN HERSHEY. THE ROUTINE BEGINS EACH MORNING AT 6 AND ENDS EACH NIGHT AT 10. THE CHILDREN ARE PROVIDED WITH A DAILY SCHEDULE CONSISTING OF PHYSICAL TRAINING, CLOSE ORDER DRILLS, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT SUBJECTS. THE LAW ENFORCEMENT SUBJECTS OFTEN INCLUDE SUCH TOPICS AS THE USE OF K-9 TEAMS, FIRST AID, CRIME PREVENTION, EVIDENCE PROCESSING, THE JUVENILE COURT SYSTEM, AND DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE IDENTIFICATION AND APPREHENSION. THE CAMP ORGANIZERS ALSO INVITE SPECIAL POLICE GROUPS SUCH AS THE FBI, SECRET SERVICE, AND THE READING POLICE BUREAU BOMB SQUAD TO MAKE SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS. IN ADDITION, THE CHILDREN ARE GIVEN TIME FOR FISHING, SWIMMING, AND HORSEBACK RIDING. 2024 CAMP ATTENDANCE: 85 APPROXIMATE COST INCURRED PER CHILD : $1000 REGISTRATION FEE CHARGED PER CHILD: $150

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 January 1992.

    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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