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Camp Friendship

EIN 51-0187589 · Brooklyn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY, AFFORDABLE AFTER-SCHOOL, HOMEWORK HELP, MENTORING, SEASONAL SPORTS, AND SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 AND 18. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES WORKING CLASS FAMILIES IN SOUTH BROOKLYN AND THROUGHOUT THE FIVE BOROUGHS TO BUILD SELF-ESTEEM, PROMOTE PHYSICAL FITNESS AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT FOR YOUTHS ATTENDING THE PROGRAM. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO DEVELOP A CONSISTENT AND LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH YOUTH TO ACHIEVE MAXIMUM INDIVIDUAL CHARACTER AND GAIN PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY WITH COMPETITIVE SPIRIT AND LEARN GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP THROUGH YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS.

Income
$906,687
Spending
$534,003
Spent on programs
59%
Reserves
17.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 69%
Employees
4
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$92,458, executive di

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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 41% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 60% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    59% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $8,670 spent. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY, AFFORDABLE AFTER-SCHOOL, HOMEWORK HELP, MENTORING, SEASONAL SPORTS, AND SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 AND 18. THE ORGANIZATION'S REVENUE WAS GENERATED FROM VARIOUS FEES AND DONATIONS COLLECTED.
  2. $261,810 spent. THE ORGANIZATION'S FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM DISTRIBUTES FRESH PRODUCE, AND PANTRY ITEMS, TO HUNDREDS OF RECIPIENTS WHO WAIT IN LINE EVERY SATURDAY. APPROXIMATELY FIFTY TO SIXTY VOLUNTEERS HELP TO DISTRIBUTE FOOD. OTHER VOLUNTEERS HELP FROM HOME WITH GRAPHIC DESIGN, SOCIAL MEDIA, VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT, FILLING OUT APPLICATIONS, AND PUTTING UP FLYERS. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOOD PANTRY OFFERS ENGLISH CLASSES AND A LEGAL CLINIC, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
  3. $44,863 spent. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY, AFFORDABLE AFTER-SCHOOL, HOMEWORK HELP, MENTORING, SEASONAL SPORTS, AND SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 AND 18. REVENUE WAS GENERATED FROM VARIOUS FEES COLLECTED.
  4. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY, AFFORDABLE AFTER-SCHOOL, HOMEWORK HELP, MENTORING, SEASONAL SPORTS, AND SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 AND 18. REVENUE WAS GENERATED FROM VARIOUS FEES COLLECTED.

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 May 1976.

    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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