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YMCA Camp Tecumseh Inc

EIN 23-7331099 · Brookston, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CAMP TECUMSEH YMCA IS A PUBLIC CHARITABLE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, ETHNICITIES, RELIGIONS, GENDERS, AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUSES. OUR MISSION IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL. FOCUSED ON PREPARING OUR CAMPERS AND GUESTS TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES, OUR YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS TEACH THE VALUES OF FRIENDSHIP, RESPECT, TRUST, JOY, INITIATIVE, AND FAITH TO 36,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR IN AN INCLUSIVE, WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT OPEN TO ALL. THROUGH AN ARRAY OF PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS, CONNECT WITH NATURE, AND EMPHASIZE OUR CORE VALUES, CAMP TECUMSEH HELPS OUR CAMPERS AND GUESTS GROW. EVERY YEAR THROUGH OUR CAMPERSHIP PROGRAM WE HELP COVER THE COST OF CAMP FEES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS WHO WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO AFFORD A CAMP EXPERIENCE OTHERWISE.

Income
$15.4 million
Spending
$9.8 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
32.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 52%
Employees
412
Volunteers
53
Highest pay
$183,551, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 32.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 36% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 54% 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 December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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 December 31, 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 (3)
  1. $5.8 million spent. RESIDENT SUMMER CAMP IS A PERFECT PROGRAM TO ACCOMPLISH THE MISSION ELEMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION. MORE THAN 4,000 CAMPER WEEKS OF SUMMER CAMP ARE PROVIDED EACH SUMMER. FEE ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED FROM CONTRIBUTIONS SO CHILDREN FROM LOWER INCOME FAMILIES CAN TAKE PART. IN ADDITION, VOLUNTEER MENTORS WERE RECRUITED TO HELP ENSURE THAT THESE CHILDREN WOULD HAVE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM CAMP, HAVE THE CLOTHING AND GEAR NEEDED, AND HAVE ASSISTANCE IN FILLING OUT ALL OF THE REQUIRED FORMS.
  2. $1.8 million spent. RETREATS AND CONFERENCE PROGRAMS HELP FULFULL THE MISSION OF YMCA CAMP TECUMSEH BY PROVIDING OUTSTANDING PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHURCH GROUPS, NOT-FOR-PROFIT YOUTH SERVING AGENCIES, AND SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN. INCLUDED WOULD BE HOOSIER BURN CAMP, KIDNEY CAMP, ROYAL FAMILY KIDS CAMP FOR FOSTER CHILDREN, 4-H CAMP FOR RURAL YOUTH, AND MANY YMCA RETREATS FOR PARENT CHILD MEMBERS. FEE ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FROM DONATIONS FOR THOSE THAT CANNOT PAY THE FULL FEE.
  3. $1.2 million spent. OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ANNUALLY BRINGS THE CAMP MISSION TO THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A YMCA CAMP TECUMSEH EXPERIENCE. DESIGNED TO EXTEND THE TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM STUDIES WITH ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE OUT-OF-DOORS, STUDENTS EXPERIENCE THE CAMP MISSION FIRST HAND. THE PROGRAM FEE IS SUBSIDIZED SO NO STUDENT HAS TO PAY THE FULL COST OF THE EXPERIENCE. ADDITIONALLY, CONTRIBUTIONS HELP PROVIDE FURTHER FEE ASSISTANCE AS NEEDED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 2025.

    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 December 1973.

    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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