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Valley View Camp

EIN 61-1499539 · Madison, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceWeak22 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

VALLEY VIEW CAMP INC PROVIDES A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE MAY COME TO REFLECT, BUILD RELATIONSHIPS, FIND SPIRITUAL STRENGHTH, DEVELOP INNER PEACE AND RENEWAL IN THE SERENITY AND WONDERS OF NATURE.

Income
$308,688
Spending
$237,319
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
20.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
0

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 90% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 20.6 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 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 22 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 17 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (1)
  1. $236,251 spent. VALLEY VIEW CAMP, INC PROVIDES A SERENE ENVIRONMENT WHERE PEOPLE CAN GROW MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY, SPIRITUALLY, AND SOCIALLY. VALLEY VIEW CAMP INC IS A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE RETURN OFTEN IN ORDER TO REFLECT ON THEIR LIFE, AND ENRICH THEIR SPIRITUAL STRENGTH, SO THEY MAY HAVE INNER PEACE. PEOPLE WHO EXPERIENCE THE VALLEY VIEW CAMP, INC, BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND MAKE MEMORIES THAT LAST A LIFETIME. THERE ARE MANY RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES TO ASSIST IN THE BUILDING OF THE PHYSICAL NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUALS. THERE ARE WALKING TRAILS AND STUDY AREAS FOR PEOPLE TO CONTEMPLATE GOD'S WORD AND TO HAVE PRAYER TIMES. DURING THE MEALS, SOCIAL TIMES, AND GROUP RECREATION ACTIVITIES, INDIVIDUALS MAY BECOME MORE SOCIALLY INVOLVED WITH OTHER PEOPLE. RE: 2024 MISSION ACTIVITIESA) 2,589 INDIVIDUALS SERVED, 4,623 CAMPER OVERNIGHTS, AND 275 USER DAYSB) 2 ONE DAY EVENTS, 11 WEEKEND EVENTS, 8 ONE WEEK EVENTSC) 12 BAPTISMS

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2012.

    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 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 February 2014.

    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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