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Disabled Veterans Rest Camp Association Inc

EIN 41-0795253 · Marine on Saint Croix, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceWeak42 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THIS 501(C)(3)ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE RELIEF AND RECREATION TO MILITARY VETERANS AND THIER FAMILIES AS PART OF THE CONTINUOUS REINTEGRATION PROCESS.THE CAMP BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE ORGANIZATION AND THE CAMP STAFF ACTIVELY SEEK OUT MILITARY MEMBERS AND VETERANS DEALING WITH REINTEGRATION ISSUES, SUCH AS POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER, AS WELL AS THIER FAMILIES TO OFFER THEM REST AND RELAXATION THROUGH VARIOUS OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THE CAMP PROVIDES MANY OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES, INCLUDING CAMPING, SWIMMING, BOATING,SOFTBALL, VOLLEYBALL, HORSESHOES AND FISHING FOR THE FAMILIES OF MILITARY VETERANS. THIS IS ALL POSSIBLE DUE TO THE ACCESSIBILITY OF THE CAMP FOR HANDICAPPED AND DISABLED GUESTS. THE CAMP REACHES OUT TO ALL AGES, RACES, AND ABILITIES AS A SERVICE TO OUR NATION DISABILITIES AFFECT WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
-5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 74%
Employees
24

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

Weak: 45 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Weak: 42 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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, 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. $767,387 spent. THE MISSION OF THIS 501(C)(3)ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE RELIEF AND RECREATION TO MILITARY VETERANS AND THIER FAMILIES AS PART OF THE CONTINUOUS REINTEGRATION PROCESS.THE CAMP BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE ORGANIZATION AND THE CAMP STAFF ACTIVELY SEEK OUT MILITARY MEMBERS AND VETERANS DEALING WITH REINTEGRATION ISSUES, SUCH AS POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER, ASWELL AS THIER FAMILIES TO OFFER THEM REST AND RELAXATION THROUGH VARIOUS OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THE CAMP PROVIDES MANY OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES, INCLUDING CAMPING, SWIMMING, BOATING,SOFTBALL, VOLLEYBALL, HORSESHOES AND FISHING FOR THE FAMILIES OF MILITARY VETERANS. THIS IS ALL POSSIBLE DUE TO THE ACCESSIBILITY OF THE CAMP FOR HANDICAPPED AND DISABLED GUESTS. THE CAMP REACHES OUT TO ALL AGES, RACES, AND ABILITIES AS A SERVICE TO OUR NATION DISABILITIES AFFECT WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION. THE MISSION OF THIS 501(C)(3)ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE RELIEF AND RECREATION TO MILITARY VETERANS AND THIER FAMILIES AS PART OF THE CONTINUOUS REINTEGRATION PROCESS.THE CAMP BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE ORGANIZATION AND THE CAMP STAFF ACTIVELY SEEK OUT MILITARY MEMBERS AND VETERANS DEALING WITH REINTEGRATION ISSUES, SUCH AS POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER, ASWELL AS THIER FAMILIES TO OFFER THEM REST AND RELAXATION THROUGH VARIOUS OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THE CAMP PROVIDES MANY OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES, INCLUDING CAMPING, SWIMMING, BOATING,SOFTBALL, VOLLEYBALL, HORSESHOES AND FISHING FOR THE FAMILIES OF MILITARY VETERANS. THIS IS ALL POSSIBLE DUE TO THE ACCESSIBILITY OF THE CAMP FOR HANDICAPPED AND DISABLED GUESTS. THE CAMP REACHES OUT TO ALL AGES, RACES, AND ABILITIES AS A SERVICE TO OUR NATION DISABILITIES AFFECT WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION.
  2. $577,040 spent. THE CAMP PROVIDES CAMPING SITES, CABINS AND HOUSING FOR RENT FOR MILITARY VETERANS AND THIER FAMILIES. THE CAMP ALSO SPONSERS EVENTS WHICH INCLUDE FISHING AND BOATING ACTIVITIES, SPORTS ACTIVITIES, BAND CONCERTS, ETC. FOR THE REST AND RELAXATION OF THE VETERANS AND THIER FAMILIES.THE CAMP IN ADDITION HAS A SMALL CANTEEN FOR THE CONVIENENCE OF THE GUESTS AT THE CAMP.
  3. THE CAMP PROVIDES CAMPING SITES, CABINS AND HOUSING FOR RENT FOR MILITARY VETERANS AND THIER FAMILIES. THE CAMP ALSO SPONSERS EVENTS WHICH INCLUDE FISHING AND BOATING ACTIVITIES, SPORTS ACTIVITIES, BAND CONCERTS, ETC. FOR THE REST AND RELAXATION OF THE VETERANS AND THIER FAMILIES.THE CAMP IN ADDITION HAS A SMALL CANTEEN FOR THE CONVIENENCE OF THE GUESTS AT THE CAMP.

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 January 1994.

    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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