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Camp Blodgett

EIN 38-6004379 · West Olive, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To empower youth in West Michigan through exceptional educational and recreational experiences that promote social responsibility, encourage academic success, and support development of healthy self-esteem.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
23.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 45%
Employees
58
Volunteers
200

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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, 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 (4)
  1. $886,040 spent. Residential Summer Camp: 354 children ages 8-13 attended one of six 5-day sessions. 79% of those campers paid $40 or less to attend. Children took part in enrichment activities including educational workshops, swimming, biking, hiking, archery, adventure course activities, reading, arts and crafts and much more. Goals of the camp are both short- and long-term. Youth served will initially have a safe and constructive place to spend a week; they will learn life skills such as positive decision-making and social behavior; and they will have an awareness of their own abilities and assets. In the longer term, participants will have increased self-esteem, will have increased respect for others, and will demonstrate improvements in school such as better grades and attendance. Off-season use of the camp facility included 59 individual, business, church, and school groups.
  2. $52,688 spent. Camp Blodgett STEM Academy: 33 children entering 5th through 8th grades attended this 4-week summer program. Participants had three hours of academics (focusing on science, technology, engineering, and math) taught using experiential, hands-on involvement and innovative methods. For the remainder of the day, participants enjoyed traditional camp activities such as swimming, archery, and workshops. The goal of STEM Academy is to provide vulnerable children with the opportunity to reverse the effects of summer learning loss and realize academic achievement. Year-round STEM programming for 109 participants included STEM Squad Saturdays, after-school partnerships with local school districts, and a robotics club; all of which feature STEM activities that are skill-building and fun.
  3. $32,314 spent. Young Leaders: 102 teens ages 14-17 participated in various leadership opportunities and outdoor adventures which focused on building life skills, offering exposure to post-high school learning and career options, and inspiring social responsibility and youth service.
  4. $12,173 spent. Year-round Programs: Designed to maintain positive connections with campers throughout the year, year-round programs consist primarily of Saturday Day Camps which focus on team-building enrichment, arts and crafts, camp songs and games, and more.

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 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 September 1956.

    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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