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Camp Jorn Young Mens Christian Association

EIN 54-2184387 · Manitowsh Wtr, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BUILDING CHARACTER, CONFIDENCE AND COMMUNITY THROUGH ENRICHING OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
11.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 46%
Employees
113
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$135,411, ceo (thru 10/24)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 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

    14 of 14 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 February 28, 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 (3)
  1. $838,462 spent. RESIDENT CAMP:CAMP JORN YMCA HAS MADE A COMMITMENT TO ENSURE A POSITIVE AND SAFE CAMPING EXPERIENCE FOR EACH CHILD WHO ATTENDS OUR SUMMER PROGRAM. OUR FOCUS ON CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT HELPS YOUTH TO GROW IN THE AREAS OF OUR 4 CORE VALUES CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY. CAMPERS CHOOSE 3 INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSES FOR THE WEEK ENSURING GROWTH, PROGRESSION, AND COMPETENCE. DAYS ARE ROUNDED OUT WITH CABIN ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SAILING, CANOEING OR KAYAKING, CABIN CHALLENGES, SPORTS AND MUCH MORE. EVENINGS ARE A TIME FOR EVERYONE TO COME TOGETHER FOR ALL-CAMP ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CAMPFIRES, SKITS, GROUP GAMES, ETC. EACH CABIN GROUP WILL ALSO PARTICIPATE IN A COOK OUT OR OVERNIGHT ON OR NEAR CAMP JORN. WE OFFER 1 OR 2 WEEK CAMP SESSIONS AND 3 WEEK SPECIALTY SESSIONS.
  2. $322,164 spent. CHILD CARE:LOCATED ON THE CAMP JORN YMCA PROPERTY, THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS A FULL DAY, YEAR-ROUND STATE LICENSED CHILD CARE PROGRAM USING A PLAY-BASED EDUCATION/CURRICULUM WHICH ALLOWS EACH CHILD TO GROW AT THEIR OWN PACE IN THE AREAS OF SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL AND ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT.WARM, CARING, EDUCATED STAFF PROVIDE CARE IN A CASUAL, RELAXED SETTING WHERE THE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF BOTH CHILD AND PARENT ARE RECOGNIZED. SUMMER CHILD CARE ALSO AVAILABLE BY THE DAY, WEEK OR MONTH. THE CENTER AVERAGES ABOUT 20 CHILDREN PER DAY.
  3. $346,863 spent. DAY CAMP: OUR DAY CAMP PROGRAM AIMS TO HELP CAMPERS MAKE NEW FRIENDS AND GAIN EXPERIENCES THAT BOOST THEIR CONFIDENCE. EACH DAY CAMPERS ENGAGE IN UNIQUE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND CREATIVE GAMES GEARED TOWARD SKILL PROGRESSION AND TEAMWORK WHILE ENCOMPASSING CAMP'S CORE VALUES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 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 November 6, 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 February 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 2007.

    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 November 4, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Crossroads Young Mens Christian Association Inc (Crown Point, IN), EIN 35-1369437. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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