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Camp Puzzle Peace

EIN 46-1887844 · Walworth, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THROUGH USE OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF WITH DECADES OF EXPERIENCE SERVING INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, CAMP PUZZLE PEACE OFFERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND FAMILY EXPERIENCES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE FACING AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER.

Income
$214,209
Spending
$212,184
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
6.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 70%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$23,750, president

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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $42,711 spent. COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS-COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS ENTERING GRADE 1 AGE 17 WITH SOCIAL INTERACTION DIFFICULTIES. THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND HAS BEEN PROVEN ESPECIALLY EFFECTIVE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND RELATED DISABILITIES THROUGH A SERIES OF RESEARCH STUDIES CONDUCTED WITH CANISIUS COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO. COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS PROVIDES 4 WEEKS (APPROXIMATELY 150 HOURS) OF INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP-BASED SOCIAL SKILL INSTRUCTION. DIRECT INSTRUCTION FOCUSES ON ROLE PLAY WITH IMMEDIATE FEEDBACK AS WELL AS FUN, THERAPEUTIC GROUP ACTIVITIES THAT ALLOW A CHILD TO PRACTICE SKILLS IN A SOCIAL SETTING. MANY CHILDREN WITH MORE SIGNIFICANT NEEDS AND LIMITED COMMUNICATION TEND TO HAVE MORE CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS. THESE BEHAVIORS MAKE IT DIFFICULT FOR ENTIRE FAMILY UNITS TO EXPERIENCE TYPICAL FAMILY VACATIONS. THE CAMP PUZZLE PEACE STAFF PROVIDES A SUPPORTED ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND RELATED DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  2. $44,112 spent. ADIRONDACK FAMILY CAMP- THE ADIRONDACK FAMILY CAMP IS APROGRAM THAT PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILIES FACING AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER TO ENJOY A SUPPORTIVE CAMP EXPERIENCE IN A BEAUTIFUL ENVIRONMENT. THE CAMP IS STAFFED BY PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS AND RELATED SERVICE PROVIDERS (OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, PHYSICAL THERAPIST, SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST, ETC). MANY CHILDREN WITH MORE SIGNIFICANT NEEDS AND LIMITED COMMUNICATION TEND TO HAVE MORE CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS. THESE BEHAVIORS MAKE IT DIFFICULT FOR ENTIRE FAMILY UNITS TO EXPERIENCE TYPICAL FAMILY VACATIONS. THE CAMP PUZZLE PEACE STAFF PROVIDES A SUPPORTED ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND RELATED DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  3. $50,769 spent. ANT PROJECT - PROVIDE PROGRAMS AT THE AUTISM NATURE TRAIL (ANT) ON WEEKENDS BETWEEN MAY AND NOVEMBER. OUR PROGRAMMING IS DESIGNED TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS THAT NEED SPECIAL SUPPORTS DUE TO THEIR DISABILITY. WE TRAIN STAFF AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO FAMILIES THAT VISIT THE TRAIL. WE ALSO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR EDUCATORS ON HOW TO USE THE ANT AND PROVIDE STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT THEIR STUDENTS. THIS PROGRAM IS 100% FUNDED BY ANT.

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 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 2024.

    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 June 2014.

    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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