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Camp Luck Inc

EIN 27-4174759 · Cherryville, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair66 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CAMP LUCK IS A NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY THAT PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES AFFECTED BY PEDIATRIC HEART DISEASE, THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE AND EMPOWER HEART KIDS, SIBLINGS, PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS.

Income
$378,594
Spending
$301,836
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
34.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 54%
Employees
2
Volunteers
135
Highest pay
$58,525, president

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 34.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 30 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

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (5)
  1. KIDS CAMP: THE ORGANIZATION HELD ITS 12TH ANNUAL KIDS CAMP THE WEEK OF AUGUST 4-9 AND APPROXIMATELY 100 CHILDREN ATTENDED CAMP, WHICH IS CONSISTENT WITH 2023 ATTENDANCE. THE MAXIMUM CAPACITY IS APPROXIMATELY 120 CAMPERS. KIDS CAMP IS A WEEK-LONG FULL SERVICE MEDICALLY SUPERVISED OVERNIGHT CAMP FOR CHILDREN WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS. ADDITIONALLY, 10 STAFF MEMBERS AGED 15-16 YEARS OLD WERE ENGAGED IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ROLES, CONTRIBUTING TO THE GROWTH AND FUTURE OF THE CAMP.
  2. FAMILY CAMP: THE ORGANIZATION HELD ITS 15TH ANNUAL FAMILY CAMP FROM MAY 16-18. APPROXIMATELY 125 PEOPLE ATTENDED PLUS 65 VOLUNTEERS.
  3. ADVENTURE DAY: THE ORGANIZATION HELD ITS 4TH ANNUAL ADVENTURE DAY CAMP ON OCTOBER 5TH. APPROXIMATELY 150 FAMILY PARTICIPANTS AND 55 VOLUNTEERS ATTENDED. THIS EVENT PROVIDED FAMILIES WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPENIENCE CAMP FOR THE DAY.
  4. $184,459 spent. THESE INCLUDE THE DIRECT COSTS OF OPERATING THE ORGANIZATION'S VARIOUS PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE FEES AND EXPENSES OF HOSTING RELATED EVENTS, PAYING FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S SOCIAL EVENTS AND PAYING FOR THE SUPPLIES FOR CARE BAGS THAT ARE PROVIDED TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WHO ARE HOSPITALIZED.
  5. THESE INCLUDE THE DIRECT COSTS OF OPERATING THE ORGANIZATION'S VARIOUS PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE FEES AND EXPENSES OF HOSTING RELATED EVENTS, PAYING FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S SOCIAL EVENTS AND PAYING FOR THE SUPPLIES FOR CARE BAGS THAT ARE PROVIDED TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WHO ARE HOSPITALIZED.

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 December 2011.

    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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