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Camp Quality USA Incorporated

EIN 38-2208796 · Kalamazoo, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO LET KIDS WITH CANCER BE KIDS AGAIN BY ESTABLISHING AND SUSTAINING COMMUNITY-BASED CAMPING AND YEAR-ROUND SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES. THESE PROGRAMS, OFFERED WITHOUT CHARGE, PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FUN AND INNOVATIVE EXPERIENCES; OFFER SETTINGS IN WHICH TRAINED AND CARING VOLUNTEERS ARE PRESENT AS FRIENDS AND CONFIDANTS; AND ENHANCE WIDESPREAD NETWORKS OF PUBLIC SUPPORT, SENSITIVITY AND UNDERSTANDING.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
32.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 70%
Employees
27
Volunteers
725
Highest pay
$153,172, 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

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 32.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 (1)
  1. $2.3 million spent. CAMP QUALITY USA PROVIDES NO-COST, MEDICALLY SUPERVISED CAMP EXPERIENCES AND PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES BECAUSE WHEN A CHILD IS DIAGNOSED, THE ENTIRE FAMILY IS AFFECTED. IN 2025, CAMP QUALITY USA HOSTED WEEKLONG OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMPS AT 16+ LOCATIONS ACROSS 13 STATES, SERVING OVER 500 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. BEYOND SUMMER CAMP, WE OFFER YEAR ROUND PROGRAMMING INCLUDING TEEN WEEKENDS, FAMILY OVERNIGHTS, SIBLING RETREATS, AND REUNION EVENTS DESIGNED TO GIVE CHILDREN THE CHANCE TO SIMPLY BE KIDS, AND TO GIVE PARENTS (MUCH NEEDED RESPITE) AND FAMILIES THE SPACE TO BREATHE, CONNECT, AND FIND COMMUNITY WITH OTHERS WHO TRULY UNDERSTAND THEIR EXPERIENCE. ALL PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO FAMILIES. CAMP QUALITY USA IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING EVERY CHILD LIVING WITH CANCER CAN EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF SIMPLY BEING A KID AND EVERY FAMILY DESERVES TO FEEL SEEN, SUPPORTED, AND NEVER ALONE.

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 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 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 November 1992.

    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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