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The Boggy Creek Gang Inc

EIN 59-3012889 · Eustis, FL

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

THE MISSION OF CAMP BOGGY CREEK IS TO FOSTER A SPIRIT OF JOY BY CREATING A FREE, SAFE AND MEDICALLY-SOUND CAMP ENVIRONMENT THAT ENRICHES THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS ILLNESSES AND THEIR FAMILIES. DURING OUR 8 WEEK LONG SUMMER SESSIONS, CHILDREN GET THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF WHAT SUMMER CAMP HAS TO OFFER; HORSEBACK RIDING, BOATING AND FISHING, ARTS AND CRAFTS, THEATER AND MUCH MORE, WITH CHILDREN WHO HAVE SIMILAR MEDICAL CONDITIONS AT A BEAUTIFUL CAMP SETTING WHICH HAS A FULLY STAFFED, STATE OF THE ART MEDICAL FACILITY. WE ALSO OFFER 13 FAMILY RETREAT WEEKENDS WHERE FAMILIES CAN TAKE A BREAK FROM THEIR DAY TO DAY CHALLENGES, MEET OTHER FAMILIES FACING SIMILAR CHALLENGES AND ENJOY OUR BEAUTIFUL CAMPING FACILITY.

Income
$7.2 million
Spending
$6.2 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
54.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
129
Volunteers
2,000
Highest pay
$230,304, president/ceo

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 54.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 19 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, 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 (2)
  1. $2.4 million spent. CAMP BOGGY CREEK HOSTED 8 WEEK LONG SUMMER CAMPING SESSIONS SERVING 831 CHILDREN FROM 15 DISEASE GROUPS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, HEART DISEASE, BLEEDING DISORDERS, RHEUMATIC DISEASE, CANCER, EPILEPSY, SICKLE CELL AND IMMUNE DISORDERS.
  2. $2.1 million spent. CAMP BOGGY CREEK HOSTED 13 FAMILY RETREAT WEEKENDS PROVIDING CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS ILLNESSES AND THEIR FAMILIES A WEEKEND OF RESPITE AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE LASTING FRIENDSHIPS WITH OTHER FAMILIES FACING SIMILAR CHALLENGES. DURING 2024, CAMP BOGGY CREEK HOSTED 397 CAMPERS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.

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? 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 August 1990.

    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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