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Camp Neringa Inc

EIN 46-2300248 · Brattleboro, VT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF CAMP NERINGA IS TO PROVIDE A NURTURING EXPERIENCE RICH IN LITHUANIAN HERITAGE AND CATHOLIC FAITH THAT ENCOURAGES THE POSITIVE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT OF CAMPERS, COUNSELORS, STAFF, FAMILIES AND ALL PARTICIPANTS.

Income
$634,300
Spending
$573,499
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
17.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 56%
Employees
32
Volunteers
80
Highest pay
$2,491, vp (to 11/24

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 87% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 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: 61 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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, 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 (1)
  1. $471,603 spent. CAMP NERINGA PROVIDES PROGRAMMING THAT ALLOWS FOR A NURTURING EXPERIENCE RICH IN LITHUANIAN HERITAGE AND CATHOLIC FAITH THAT ENCOURAGES THE POSITIVE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT OF CAMPERS, COUNSELORS, STAFF, FAMILIES AND ALL PARTICIPANTS. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES 6 WEEKS OF OVERNIGHT CAMP FOR CHILDREN RANGING FROM 7-16 YEARS OLD, TWO WEEKS OF FAMILY CAMPS, AS WELL AS SEVERAL CULTURAL EVENTS AND EVENTS, INCLUDING FOR ADULTS. THE CAMPS AND EVENTS FOCUS ON THE FOLLOWING: LITHUANIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE- NERINGA SERVES THOSE WHO WANT TO PROVIDE A LITHUANIAN CULTURAL IMMERSION EXPERIENCE FOR THEIR CHILD, FAMILY, OR THEMSELVES. ALL CAMP SESSIONS AND PROGRAMS INCLUDE COMPONENTS OF LITHUANIAN CULTURE, (I.E. LANGUAGE, HISTORY, LITERATURE, CUSTOMS, FOLK DANCING, SONGS, MUSIC, ART, AND CUISINE) AND ARE ADAPTED TO THE LEVEL OF THE PARTICIPANTS. CATHOLIC FAITH- ANOTHER PILLAR OF NERINGA'S MISSION IS TO EMBRACE AND CELEBRATE GOD AND GOD'S MERCIFUL LOVE. THE ROMAN CATHOLIC FAITH TRADITION IS THE CORE STRUCTURE FOR EXPRESSING THE FAITH. FAITH IS TAUGHT NOT ONLY THROUGH DAILY PRAYER, BUT ALSO THROUGH ACTIVITIES FOSTERING A FAITH EXPERIENCE. CHRISTIAN VALUES ARE THE NORM IN DAILY ROUTINES AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS, E.G. LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF. POSITIVE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT- ACTIVITIES STRIVE TO ENGAGE THE WHOLE INDIVIDUAL - MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT. A POSITIVE AND COOPERATIVE ENVIRONMENT IS CREATED TO ENABLE CAMPERS AND PARTICIPANTS TO BE THEIR NATURAL SELVES, SHARE SKILLS, ATTEMPT THE UNKNOWN, LEARN FROM MISTAKES, AND APPRECIATE EVERYONE'S CONTRIBUTIONS. CAMP NERINGA PROVIDES PROGRAMMING THAT ALLOWS FOR A NURTURING EXPERIENCE RICH IN LITHUANIAN HERITAGE AND CATHOLIC FAITH THAT ENCOURAGES THE POSITIVE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT OF CAMPERS, COUNSELORS, STAFF, FAMILIES AND ALL PARTICIPANTS. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES 6 WEEKS OF OVERNIGHT CAMP FOR CHILDREN RANGING FROM 7-16 YEARS OLD, TWO WEEKS OF FAMILY CAMPS, AS WELL AS SEVERAL CULTURAL EVENTS AND EVENTS, INCLUDING FOR ADULTS. THE CAMPS AND EVENTS FOCUS ON THE FOLLOWING: LITHUANIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE- NERINGA SERVES THOSE WHO WANT TO PROVIDE A LITHUANIAN CULTURAL IMMERSION EXPERIENCE FOR THEIR CHILD, FAMILY, OR THEMSELVES. ALL CAMP SESSIONS AND PROGRAMS INCLUDE COMPONENTS OF LITHUANIAN CULTURE, (I.E. LANGUAGE, HISTORY, LITERATURE, CUSTOMS, FOLK DANCING, SONGS, MUSIC, ART, AND CUISINE) AND ARE ADAPTED TO THE LEVEL OF THE PARTICIPANTS. CATHOLIC FAITH- ANOTHER PILLAR OF NERINGA'S MISSION IS TO EMBRACE AND CELEBRATE GOD AND GOD'S MERCIFUL LOVE. THE ROMAN CATHOLIC FAITH TRADITION IS THE CORE STRUCTURE FOR EXPRESSING THE FAITH. FAITH IS TAUGHT NOT ONLY THROUGH DAILY PRAYER, BUT ALSO THROUGH ACTIVITIES FOSTERING A FAITH EXPERIENCE. CHRISTIAN VALUES ARE THE NORM IN DAILY ROUTINES AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS, E.G. LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF. POSITIVE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT- ACTIVITIES STRIVE TO ENGAGE THE WHOLE INDIVIDUAL - MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT. A POSITIVE AND COOPERATIVE ENVIRONMENT IS CREATED TO ENABLE CAMPERS AND PARTICIPANTS TO BE THEIR NATURAL SELVES, SHARE SKILLS, ATTEMPT THE UNKNOWN, LEARN FROM MISTAKES, AND APPRECIATE EVERYONE'S CONTRIBUTIONS.

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 2024.

    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 August 2015.

    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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