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Camp Compass Inc

EIN 25-1857959 · Allentown, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CAMP COMPASS IS A UNIFIED, COLLABORATIVE EFFORT DEDICATED TO INTRODUCING URBAN, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO A WIDE RANGE OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. CENTRAL TO THIS MISSION IS NOT ONLY DIRECT ENGAGEMENT WITH YOUTH, BUT ALSO PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND MENTORS WHO SHARE A COMMITMENT TO EXPANDING ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY. BY WORKING TOGETHER AND STRENGTHENING THE EFFORTS OF LIKE-MINDED GROUPS, CAMP COMPASS AMPLIFIES ITS IMPACT AND EXTENDS ITS REACH. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE INNER-CITY YOUTH WITH AN UNDERSTANDING OF CONSERVATION, SPORTSMEN'S PHILOSOPHIES AND THE VALUES ASSOCIATED WITH OUTDOOR RECREATION. A TEAM OF VOLUNTEER MENTORS GUIDE PARTICIPANTS IN ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES SUCH AS HUNTING, FISHING, ARCHERY, TUTORING, AND CULTIVATING SOCIAL SKILLS. THROUGH A STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT, PARTICIPANT YOUTHS BUILD SELF-ESTEEM, LEARN ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS AND ARE EMPOWERED TO MAKE POSITIVE CHOICES FOR THEIR FUTURE.

Income
$37,076
Spending
$60,444
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
8.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
2
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$16,900, president

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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 63% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • 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

    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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $46,810 spent. CAMP COMPASS IS A UNIFIED, COLLABORATIVE EFFORT DEDICATED TO INTRODUCING URBAN, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO A WIDE RANGE OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. CENTRAL TO THIS MISSION IS NOT ONLY DIRECT ENGAGEMENT WITH YOUTH, BUT ALSO PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND MENTORS WHO SHARE A COMMITMENT TO EXPANDING ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY. BY WORKING TOGETHER AND STRENGTHENING THE EFFORTS OF LIKE-MINDED GROUPS, CAMP COMPASS AMPLIFIES ITS IMPACT AND EXTENDS ITS REACH. DURING PROGRAM SESSIONS, STUDENTS ARE INTRODUCTED TO OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES WHILE ALSO BUILDING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS COMMUNITY LEADERS AND ROLE MODELS. AS A RESULT, PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF CONSERVATION, SPORTSMEN PHILOSOPHIES, AND THE VALUES ASSOCIATED WITH OUTDOOR RECREATION. CAMP COMPASS IS A NONPROFIT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SERVE URBAN, DISADVANTAGED YOUTH. ITS TEAM OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEER MENTORS -- ALONGSIDE PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS -- WORKS TO MAKE A LASTING DIFFERENCE FOR INNER CITY YOUTHS BY OFFERING HUNTING, FISHING, ARCHERY, TUTORING, SOCIAL GUIDANCE, AND OTHER OUTDOOR ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. THROUGH A STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT, PARTICIPANTS BUILD SELF-ESTEEM, LEARN ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS, AND ARE EMPOWERED TO MAKE POSITIVE CHOICES FOR THEIR FUTURE.

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 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 November 6, 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 2025.

    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 December 2000.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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