Camp Manitowish Y M C a Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To enrich the character and leadership development of each person who has a Manito-wish experience, by challenging them to grow in wisdom, in stature, in favor with God, and in favor with one another.
- Income
- $4.4 million
- Spending
- $4.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 76%
- Reserves
- 0.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 55%
- Employees
- 231
- Volunteers
- 125
- Highest pay
- $168,215, chief executive officer
Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 53 out of 100.
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 4% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 6% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1576% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 30 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 90 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2523 of 24 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 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 (4)
- $1.4 million spent. Summer Camp serves over 700 youth. The Manito-wish experience develops confident, responsible and enlightened leaders who will improve the world in which they live. Youth immerse themselves in activities designed to build character, shape leadership skills and inspire active involvement in our world. Financial assistance is available for participants. (Expenses $ 1,249,876 including grants of $) All programs drive maintenance needs, additions and repairs along with safety and code guidelines.
- $672,605 spent. Outpost programs serve over 100 teen age youth for extended camping experiences in the wilderness. Through our progressive wilderness tripping program, high school-age youth embark on outdoor adventures ranging from 9 to 45 days, backpacking, canoeing or sea kayaking to locations as beautiful as they are rugged. From the Apostle Islands to the Colorado Rockies to Alaska and the gates of the Arctic, Outpost campers encounter some of the world's most awesome environments that put their own abilities, character and leadership qualities to the test. Financial assistance is available for participants.
- $375,168 spent. Leadership programs serve over 2,000 participants through a diverse group of middle/high schools, youth serving agencies and colleges. Developing collaborative leadership skills, community awareness and fostering personal growth are keys to success in their experiences. Financial assistance is available for participants. (Expenses $ 1,249,876 including grants of $) All programs drive maintenance needs, additions and repairs along with safety and code guidelines.
- $1.2 million spent. All programs drive maintenance needs, additions and repairs along with safety and code guidelines.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending October 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1970.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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