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Cbm Ministries

EIN 56-1314780 · Raleigh, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NEW LIFE CAMP EXISTS TO LOVE, ACCEPT, AND INTRODUCE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO JESUS CHRIST, AND TO EQUIP THEM TO LIVE LIVES THAT GLORIFY GOD.

Income
$4.9 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 57%
Employees
227
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$92,629, executive director (prior)

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: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 47% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 86% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Strong: 94 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 11 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

    9 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, 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 (4)
  1. $1.7 million spent. NON-DENOMINATIONAL BIBLE CAMPS FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, WITH ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO SHINE THE LIGHT OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH SO THAT THEY MAY EXPERIENCE NEW LIFE THROUGH A RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM.THIS PROGRAM IS CRAFTED TO PROVIDE A UNIQUE AND FUN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENGAGES CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH THE LOVE OF JESUS AND TEACHES THEM HOW TO FOLLOW HIM WITH THEIR WHOLE HEARTS AND LIVES. SPECIFIC PROGRAMS INCLUDE SUMMER CAMP, OVERNIGHT CAMP, DAY CAMP, MONTHLY EVENTS, AND SOCCER CAMP.
  2. $299,143 spent. L.E.A.R.N. SERVES APPROXIMATELY 750 HOMESCHOOLED STUDENTS, OFFERING FUN ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN AND SUPPLEMENTAL ACADEMIC COURSES FOR OLDER ONES.NEW LIFE CAMP PROVIDES FALL-TO-SPRING PROGRAMMING FOR HOMESCHOOLED STUDENTS OF ALL AGES, LED BY TRAINED CHRISTIAN STAFF COMMITTED TO SERVING THE LORD AND MINISTERING TO CHILDREN. EACH ACTIVITY IS DESIGNED TO BE ENGAGING AND EXCELLENT, WHILE TEACHING BIBLICAL TRUTHS.
  3. $254,524 spent. SPORTS CAMPS CHALLENGE PLAYERS TO GROW IN BOTH ATHLETIC SKILL AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST IN A CHRIST-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT.NEW LIFE CAMP ATHLETICS TRAINS PLAYERS TO PURSUE EXCELLENCE IN COMPETITION AND FAITH. THROUGH DISCIPLINE, TEAMWORK, AND LIFE LESSONS, ATHLETES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY BIBLICAL TRUTHS BOTH ON AND OFF THE FIELD.
  4. $50,892 spent. OUTREACH

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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 May 1982.

    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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