Camp Blue Diamond
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 33% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Provide programs for Middle PA District Churches of the Brethren, and rental facility for churches, schools, non-profits and individuals for spiritual, educational, and physical development
- Income
- $800,284
- Spending
- $523,405
- Spent on programs
- 34%
- Reserves
- 24.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 46%
- Employees
- 22
- Volunteers
- 190
- Highest pay
- $71,622, executive director
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
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 24.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 35% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 24% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1533% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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
Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 12 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
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, 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)
- $75,271 spent. summer camp--provided children and youth opportunity to experience the outdoors, grow in independence, learn social skills and broaden their faith in God. There were 17 separate camps available during mostly June and July, with a total of 306 camp attendees ages 5-18, plus some adults that attended Family Camp and Kiddie Camp with their 5-7 year olds. Fifteen seasonal summer staff were hired to run the program, provide supervision and safe environment for the campers, and maintain the property during this season. We have a scholarship fund and most of the Middle PA District Churches of the Brethren give a stipend for the children from their church that attend, making it possible for more people to experience the benefits of Camp.
- $90,981 spent. Property maintenance and rental--developed and provided a rental facility open to churches, schools, non-profit organizations, families and individuals to retreat for spiritual, educational, and physical development. Promoted environmental stewardship and creation care in all rentals, and worked to maintain buildings so that this ministry and environmental stewardship can continue long term.
- $33,173 spent. Outdoor School--In partnership with Penn State Shavers Creek Outdoor School program, provided space and property for environmental education and learning for area school fifth grade students to learn about local flora and fauna, and how to care for the environment. Also provided food, lodging, and property maintenance/upkeep for attendees. Hosted 4 weeks of Outdoor School in the spring semester and 6 weeks in the fall.
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
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.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.
The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1969.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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