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Camp Fatima of New Jersey Inc

EIN 23-7149909 · Harrison, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood74 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION RUNS A SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS ANDADULT WEEKEND PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AS WELL.CAMP FATIMA PROVIDES A SPECIAL PLACE FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE SCHOOL AGED, TOMEET FRIENDS, PLAY GAMES AND SPEND TIME IN THE SUN, REGARDLESS OF THECHALLENGES OF HIS OR HER SPECIAL NEED. EACH CAMPER IS ASSIGNED HIS OR HEROWN COUNSELOR WHO PROVIDES 24 HOURS A DAY INDIVIDUALIZED CARE, WITH A TEAMOF REGISTERED NURSES,LIFEGUARDS, COUNSELOR SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATORS.THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES A SPECIAL PLACE FOR ADULTS, AGES 23 ANDOVER, TO MEET FRIENDS, INTERACT WITH OTHERS AND SPEND TIME AWAY FROM HOME,REGARDLESS OF THE CHALLENGES OF HIS OR HER SPECIAL NEEDS.

Income
$776,957
Spending
$357,691
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
0
Volunteers
340

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 54% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 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. $310,845 spent. THE ORGANIZATION RUNS A SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS AND ADULT WEEKEND PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AS WELL.CAMP FATIMA PROVIDES A SPECIAL PLACE FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE SCHOOL AGED, TO MEET FRIENDS, PLAY GAMES AND SPEND TIME IN THE SUN, REGARDLESS OF THE CHALLENGES OF HIS OR HER SPECIAL NEED. EACH CAMPER IS ASSIGNED HIS OR HER OWN COUNSELOR WHO PROVIDES 24 HOURS A DAY INDIVIDUALIZED CARE, WITH A TEAM OF REGISTERED NURSES,LIFEGUARDS, COUNSELOR SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATORS.THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES A SPECIAL PLACE FOR ADULTS, AGES 23 AND OVER, TO MEET FRIENDS, INTERACT WITH OTHERS AND SPEND TIME AWAY FROM HOME, REGARDLESS OF THE CHALLENGES OF HIS OR HER SPECIAL NEEDS.

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

  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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1992.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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