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Camp Odayin

EIN 41-2014358 · Oakdale, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CAMP ODAYIN PROVIDES FUN, SAFE, AND SUPPORTIVE CAMP EXPERIENCES AND COMMUNITY BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH HEART DISEASE AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
16.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
8
Volunteers
380
Highest pay
$135,375, executive director

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 50% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 16 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 (4)
  1. $490,082 spent. CAMP ODAYIN RESIDENTIAL CAMP - PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL CAMPING EXPERIENCES FOR HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN, GRADES 1-11, FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY. IN AN ATMOSPHERE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE SELF-CONCEPT, GAIN INDEPENDENCE, AND DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS, CHILDREN WITH HEART DISEASE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO COME ALIVE EMOTIONALLY AND PHYSICALLY. POWERED BY AN ALL-VOLUNTEER STAFF OF CABIN COUNSELORS, CARDIOLOGISTS, AND NURSES, WE OFFER PARENTS A WORRY-FREE CAMP EXPERIENCE FOR THEIR CHILD. THERE ARE TWO LOCATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL CAMP: CROSSLAKE, MN, AND ELKHORN, WI. RESIDENTIAL CAMP HAD 261 ATTENDEES DURING 2025.
  2. $112,607 spent. CAMP ODAYIN FAMILY CAMP - PROVIDES A WEEKEND CAMP EXPERIENCE OFFERING SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND NETWORKING FOR CHILDREN WITH HEART DISEASE AND THEIR FAMILIES. FAMILY CAMPS TAKE PLACE EACH FALL AND ARE LOCATED IN AMERY, WI, AND CAMP LAKE, WI (NEAR LAKE GENEVA, WI). DURING 2025, THERE WERE 360 ATTENDEES AT FAMILY CAMP.
  3. $78,468 spent. PARENT RETREATS - THE PARENT RETREAT PROGRAM SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF CAREGIVERS BY PROVIDING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, RESOURCES, AND AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SELF-CARE. MOMS RETREATS ARE HELD IN THE SPRING EACH YEAR WITH LOCATIONS IN LAKE GENEVA, WI, AND WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN. DAD'S DAY IS HELD IN LATE SUMMER EACH YEAR IN PRIOR LAKE, MN. PARENT RETREATS HAD 119 ATTENDEES IN 2025.
  4. $123,681 spent. WINTER CAMP - CAMP ODAYIN LAUNCHED WINTER CAMP IN 2011 TO CONNECT OUR HEART FAMILY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. WINTER CAMP TAKES PLACE EACH FEBRUARY AND IS A WEEKEND FULL OF SNOWY FUN, INCLUDING BROOMBALL, SNOW TUBING, AND BONFIRES. THIS PROGRAM IS LOCATED IN AMERY, WI AND HAD 77 ATTENDEES DURING 2025.EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS - CAMP ODAYIN HAS DEVELOPED TRAINING MATERIALS AND CONDUCTS STAFF TRAINING SESSIONS BEFORE CAMP. VOLUNTEERS ARE EDUCATED REGARDING PEDIATRIC CARDIAC ISSUES AND APPROPRIATE RESPONSES TO VARIOUS SITUATIONS. CAMP ODAYIN ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAMPERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SPECIAL EVENTS FOR CHILDREN, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND NETWORKING. DURING 2025, THERE WERE 168 ATTENDEES AT THE VARIOUS EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS.SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - CAMP ODAYIN PROVIDES TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS TO ASSIST CAMPERS AND FAMILIES WITH FINANCIAL NEED WHO TRAVEL A SIGNIFICANT DISTANCE TO ATTEND A PROGRAM. VOLUNTEERS WHO TRAVEL A SIGNIFICANT DISTANCE TO TAKE PART IN ONE OF OUR PROGRAMS ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE TO REQUEST A TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP. IN 2023, THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF A DONOR, CAMP ODAYIN BEGAN OFFERING EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO FORMER CAMPERS PURSUING POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS AWARDED IN THE SPRING. DURING 2025, THERE WERE 44 TRAVEL AND EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDED TOTALING $11,261.VIRTUAL PROGRAMS - THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, CAMP ODAYIN OFFERS VARIOUS ONLINE PROGRAMS, RANGING FROM MEET-UPS FOR HEART FAMILIES TO EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL SUPPORTERS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2001.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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