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Crossroads for Youth

EIN 38-1443363 · Oxford, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 114 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

WE BELIEVE THE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN OUR CARE DESERVE THE CHANCE TO HEAL BY BEING VALUED IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT BY COMPETENT, CARING PROFESSIONALS. CAMP OAKLAND IS A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT TREATMENT AGENCY THAT SERVES AT-RISK CHILDREN AND YOUTH. OVER 300 CHILDREN ARE SERVED ANNUALLY IN OUR INTEGRATED EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL CORE PROGRAMS. WE UTILIZE A PROVEN THERAPEUTIC MODEL COMBINING CHOICE THEORY AND ADVENTURE BASED EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING TECHNIQUES BUILT ON A FOUNDATION OF TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE. WE EMPOWER YOUTH SO THAT THEY CAN LEARN HOW TO EVALUATE THEIR OWN BEHAVIOR AND ACTIONS IN ORDER TO MAKE THOUGHTFUL DECISIONS IN THEIR LIVES, WHILE ALSO FACILITATING EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALING. OUR BEAUTIFUL 160-ACRE, WOODED MAIN CAMPUS PROVIDES AN IDEAL ENVIRONMENT FROM WHICH TO OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF PROGRAMMING. IT IS AMAZING WHAT KIDS DISCOVER ABOUT THEMSELVES WHEN THEY ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCONNECT FROM TECHNOLOGY.

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
58
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$136,868, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 114 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 June 30, 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. $2.4 million spent. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS:THESE PROGRAMS USE INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND GROUP PROBLEM-SOLVING TECHNIQUES AS A FOUNDATION FOR THEIR THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES. INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT PLANS REFLECT BOTH SHORT-TERM GOALS TO ADDRESS IMMEDIATE BEHAVIORS OF CONCERN AND LONG-TERM GOALS TO INCREASE THE PROBABILITY OF SUCCESS UPON RELEASE. PARENTS ARE ASKED TO WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TREATMENT TEAM IN THE PROCESS OF INCORPORATING APPROPRIATE SKILL DEVELOPMENT, COUNSELING AND DISCIPLINE SO THAT THE RESIDENTS EXPERIENCE CONSISTENCY AND A SENSE OF TEAMWORK. ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS INCLUDE ATTENDANCE AT CULTURAL AND SPORTING EVENTS, AND THE POSSIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT IN JOBS, BOTH ON CAMPUS AND OFF GROUNDS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. THE DIRECT PROGRAM STAFF INCLUDES TREATMENT SPECIALISTS, THERAPISTS AND SITE SUPERVISORS. EVERY STUDENT ATTENDS AN ON-SITE SCHOOL. SOME STUDENTS ALSO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND THE LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL. THE USUAL LENGTH OF STAY IS FIVE TO TWELVE MONTHS.
  2. DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAMS:ACHIEVEMENT CENTER TREATMENT AND GIRLS TREATMENT CENTER PROVIDES SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT SERVICES IN AN OPEN, NON-SECURE RESIDENTIAL SETTING FOR CHILDREN 13 TO 17 YEARS OF AGE. THE PROGRAMS ARE LOCATED ON A 160-ACRE WOODED CAMPUS THAT OFFERS AN IDEAL ENVIRONMENT FOR HEALING AND HELPS TO PROMOTE THE RECOVERY PROCESS. THE GOALS OF TREATMENT INCLUDE GAINING THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN SOBRIETY, ENGAGE IN HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND MAKE POSITIVE LIFESTYLE CHANGES.
  3. $12,268 spent. SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS:VARIOUS SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED, WHICH INCLUDES THE COMMUNITY DAY TREATMENT. THE DAY STUDENT PROGRAMS ARE SOLUTION FOCUSED AND TREATMENT ORIENTED. THE GOAL IS TO HELP EACH STUDENT MOVE TOWARD INTERNALIZING EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR MAKING APPROPRIATE CHOICES. THE TREATMENT TEAM IS INTENTIONAL IN TEACHING SOCIAL SKILLS, PROBLEMS SOLVING SKILLS AND THE PROCESS OF RECOGNIZING ONE'S OWN NEEDS AS WELL AS THE ROLE OF OTHERS IN THE STUDENT'S LIFE. THROUGH TREATMENT, STUDENTS LEARN TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OUTCOMES OF THEIR ACTIONS BOTH IN TERMS OF THEMSELVES AND OTHERS. PROGRAM COMPONENTS INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL FAMILY THERAPY, PROBLEM-SOLVING AND OTHER SPECIALIZED GROUPS, COMMUNITY SERVICE, ACADEMICS AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND ACTIVITIES BOTH ON AND OFF GROUNDS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 October 13, 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 June 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 April 1952.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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