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Victory Junction Gang Camp Inc

EIN 56-2215292 · Randleman, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

VICTORY JUNCTION ENRICHES THE LIVES OF CHILDREN LIVING WITH COMPLEX MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL NEEDS BY PROVIDING LIFE-CHANGING, FUN, AND EMPOWERING CAMP EXPERIENCES AT NO COST.

Income
$14.0 million
Spending
$8.7 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
16.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
177
Volunteers
1,525
Highest pay
$291,421, ceo & president

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.9 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 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).

  • 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

    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 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 (1)
  1. $6.2 million spent. VICTORY JUNCTION IS A YEAR-ROUND CAMP FOR CHILDREN LIVING WITH COMPLEX MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS. FOUNDED BY KYLE PETTY AND FAMILY IN HONOR OF HIS SON ADAM, VICTORY JUNCTION PROVIDES LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCES THAT ARE EXCITING, FUN AND EMPOWERING IN A MEDICALLY SAFE ENVIRONMENT ALWAYS FREE OF CHARGE, THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF DONORS AND CORPORATE PARTNERS. VICTORY JUNCTION PROGRAMMING IS DESIGNED TO BUILD CONFIDENCE AND FOSTER INDEPENDENCE, HELPING CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND CAREGIVERS FIND BELONGING AND BUILD SKILLS THAT FUEL THEIR JOURNEYS FAR BEYOND CAMP. VICTORY JUNCTION'S CAMP RECHARGE OFFERS THROUGH-THE-WEEK AND WEEKEND PROGRAMMING WHERE CAMPERS STAY AT CAMP AND ENJOY A FUN, MEDICALLY SAFE EXPERIENCE WHILE PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO REST AND RECHARGE. IN ADDITION TO ONSITE SESSIONS, VICTORY JUNCTION'S OUTREACH PROGRAM DELIVERS CAMP EXPERIENCES TO CHILDREN IN HOSPITALS, CLINICS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNER SITES THROUGHOUT THE CAROLINAS AND VIRGINIA. SINCE OPENING IN 2004, VICTORY JUNCTION HAS PROVIDED MORE THAN 150,000 EXPERIENCES TO CHILDREN FROM ALL 50 STATES, WASHINGTON, D.C., PUERTO RICO, AND FOUR COUNTRIES.VICTORY JUNCTION IS A MEMBER OF THE SERIOUSFUN CHILDREN'S NETWORK (SFCN), FOUNDED BY PAUL NEWMAN. SFCN IS AN ALLIANCE OF 9 CAMPS NATIONALLY AND 30 CAMPS WORLDWIDE THAT SERVE CHILDREN LIVING WITH SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND CHRONIC ILLNESSES. OUR CAMP IS CERTIFIED BY SERIOUSFUN WHICH PROVIDES STRICT GUIDELINES ON CAMPER CARE, FINANCIAL COMPETENCY AND PROGRAM INNOVATIONS. BY NETWORKING WITH OTHER SIMILAR CAMPS IN SFCN, VICTORY JUNCTION REMAINS AT THE FOREFRONT OF BEST PRACTICES AND CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH INTO THE IMPACT OF CAMP ON A CHILD'S LIFE. VICTORY JUNCTION ALSO MEETS THE RIGOROUS SAFETY STANDARDS OF THE AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION. OUR ACA CERTIFICATION GIVES FAMILIES THE CONFIDENCE TO KNOW THAT THEY ARE ENTRUSTING THEIR CHILD TO WELL TRAINED, CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS. TO LEARN MORE, PLEASE VISIT VICTORYJUNCTION.ORG.

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 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 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 October 2000.

    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.

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