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Camp Attaway Inc

EIN 52-1795189 · Columbia, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO NURTURE THE MIND, THE BODY, AND THE SPIRIT OF CHILDREN WHO ARE MISSING OUT ON FUN, FRIENDSHIP, SUCCESS, AND ACHIEVEMENT BECAUSE OF AN INABILITY TO MANAGE THEIR EMOTIONS AND BEHAVIORS AS WELL AS PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$513,428
Spending
$425,334
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
17.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
26
Volunteers
55
Highest pay
$159,818, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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

    13 of 13 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

    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

    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 September 30, 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 (1)
  1. $346,620 spent. CAMP ATTAWAY SERVES CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS MANY OF WHOM CARRY MULTIPLE DIAGNOSES, INCLUDING POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD), BIPOLAR DISORDER, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD), FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME, ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD), AUTISM, OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANT DISORDER, INTERMITTENT EXPLOSIVE DISORDERS, AND OTHERS. CHILDREN LEARN HOW TO BREAK OUT OF THEIR NEGATIVE CYCLES AND LEARN HOW TO RECOGNIZE AND CONTROL THEIR EMOTIONS AND BEHAVIORS; WHILE MAKING FRIENDS, SOMETIMES FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THEIR LIVES. WHILE LEARNING, CHILDREN ENJOY SPORTS, NATURE, ART THERAPY, ROCK CLIMBING, AND SWIMMING.CHILDREN WORK ON SELF-REGULATION AND LEARN HOW TO RECOGNIZE AND MANAGE THEIR NEGATIVE EMOTIONS. THEY LEARN AND PRACTICE NEW COPING AND SELF-REGULATION SKILLS. THERE IS A 2 TO 1 CHILD TO STAFF RATIO WHERE CHILDREN WORK IN SMALL GROUPS LED BY HIGHLY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS FROM THE FIELDS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION, PSYCHOLOGY, COUNSELING AND PSYCHIATRY. CHILDREN WORK WITH STAFF IN SETTING DAILY AND WEEKLY BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT GOALS, WHILE FORGING FRIENDSHIPS AND HAVING SUMMER FUN. CAMP ATTAWAY ALSO HAS A COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (C-I-T) PROGRAM FOR FORMER CAMPERS WHO RECEIVE ONE-ON-ONE COACHING, AND LEARN JOB SKILLS THAT PREPARE THEM FOR FUTURE EMPLOYMENT. INDIVIDUAL GOALS ARE SET THAT INCLUDE COMPUTER, OFFICE AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS CUSTOMIZED TO THEIR SITUATION.FURTHERMORE, CAMP ATTAWAY SUPPORTS THE MENTAL HEALTH OF FAMILIES BY PROVIDING YEAR-ROUND PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT GROUPS LED BY A LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER OR CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST. ADDITIONALLY, CAMP ATTAWAY PROVIDES INTENSIVE TRAINING AND MENTORING OF STAFF FROM AN ONSITE CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST AND PROGRAM DIRECTOR WHO BOTH HAVE EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX BEHAVIORS AND MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. CAMP ATTAWAY STRENGTHENS EDUCATION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES DISSEMINATED IN SCHOOLS, RECREATION, AS WELL AS COUNSELING PROGRAMS IN COUNTLESS COMMUNITIES EXTENDING THE ORGANIZATION'S IMPACT IN THIS COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 March 1993.

    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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