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Sports Camp Inc

EIN 65-0918561 · Naples, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FOUNDED IN 1999, SPORTS CAMP, INC. IS AN INDEPENDENT NON PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE CHILDREN A SAFE AND INSPIRING AFTER SCHOOL, SUMMER CAMP AND YOUTH SPORTS ENVIRONMENT THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, PHYSICAL AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES. OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ALLOWS HUNDREDS OF DESERVING CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE QUALITY EDUCATIONAL AND SPORTS PROGRAMS WHO MIGHT NOT OTHERWISE BE AFFORDED THE OPPORTUNITY.

Income
$3.8 million
Spending
$3.3 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
17.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 86%
Employees
152
Volunteers
37
Highest pay
$250,000, 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.2 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 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 6 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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, 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 (4)
  1. $343,510 spent. AFTER-SCHOOL/SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS: THESE PROGRAMS SERVE APPROXIMATELY 725 STUDENTS PER DAY AND PROVIDE A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN CHOOSE FROM A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. SPORTS CLUB PROVIDES A SAFE, QUALITY PROGRAM TO CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 4-13, WHO COME FROM A VARIETY OF DEMOGRAPHIC BACKGROUNDS, 47% OF WHICH ARE MINORITY. APPROXIMATELY 32% OF THE FAMILIES WE SERVE ARE DEEMED ECONOMICALLY NEEDY. IN 2025, SPORTS CLUB RECEIVED 343,510 IN GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM GENEROUS DONORS. FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS REGARDING THESE CRUCIAL PROGRAMS AND THEIR IMPACT, PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE O.
  2. $59,008 spent. THE K6 YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM OFFERS THE MOST UNIQUE CONCEPT IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. PROGRAMS INCLUDE BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL AND BASIC CHEER/DANCE ROUTINE INSTRUCTION FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-13. UNLIKE MOST RECREATION PROGRAMS, USUALLY OPERATED BY VOLUNTEER COACHES AND PARENTS, OUR SYSTEM USES CAREFULLY PLANNED PROGRESSIONS TAUGHT BY YOUTH PROFESSIONALS AND ADULTS IN A SYSTEMATIC SEQUENCE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE SUCCESS IN THE GAME. AT K6 SPORTS, EACH CHILD CAN LEARN MANY SKILLS THAT WILL HELP THEM IN THE FUTURE WITH THEIR ATHLETIC ENDEAVORS WITHOUT HAVING TO EXPEND THE TIME, ENERGY AND ALL THE MONEY THAT TRAVEL SPORTS REQUIRE.
  3. $2.8 million spent. SPORTS CAMP, INC. DBA SPORTS CLUB, IS CELEBRATING ITS 26TH YEAR OF BRINGING EXEMPLARY AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS AND SUMMER DAY CAMPS TO THE CHILDREN OF COLLIER COUNTY. ONE OF THE KEYS TO SPORTS CLUB'S SUCCESS COMES FROM THE CEO AND COO, LANE BEATTY AND BILL CARUFE. THEY ARE A DYNAMIC DUO, BOTH FORMER EDUCATORS THAT WORK DAILY IN THE FIELD WITH DIRECTORS AND CHILDREN ON SITE. THIS HANDS-ON APPROACH GUARANTEES THAT THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CARE AND INSTRUCTION GOES ON IN AN ACTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOLLOWING HOMEWORK HELP AND SNACKS. SPORTS CLUB PARENTS KNOW THEIR CHILDREN ARE SAFE AND HAVE THE FREEDOM TO JUST BE KIDS FOLLOWING A LONG SCHOOL DAY. SPORTS CLUB RETAINS SOME OF THE INDUSTRIES' HIGHEST LONGEVITY RATES DUE TO THE QUALITY RELATIONSHIPS MANAGEMENT BUILDS WITH STAFF ALONG WITH SCHEDULING FLEXIBILITY FOR ITS EMPLOYEES. AT SPORTS CLUB, IT'S ALL ABOUT CHOICES ... STUDENTS GET TO CHOOSE FROM 3-4 ACTIVITIES DURING EVERY 45-MINUTE ROTATION. COMPUTER LAB, ARTS & CRAFTS, PLAYGROUND, ORGANIZED GAMES, SCOOTER BALL OR RELAYS ARE A FEW EXAMPLES OF ACTIVITIES OFFERED. CORE VALUES OF HONESTY, INTEGRITY, PERSEVERANCE AND SELF-DISCIPLINE ARE BUT A FEW OF THE BENEFITS CHILDREN GAIN FROM PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS CLUB AND K6 SPORTS. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS OFFERED TO THE COMMUNITY INCLUDE PARENTS NIGHT OUT (1ST AND 3RD FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH) AND WEEKLY NON-COMPETITIVE GYMNASTICS LESSONS IN OUR FULLY EQUIPPED GYMNASTICS AREA LOCATED AT OUR HEADQUARTERS AT 3275 PINE RIDGE ROAD IN NAPLES.
  4. SPORTS CAMP, INC. DBA SPORTS CLUB, IS CELEBRATING ITS 26TH YEAR OF BRINGING EXEMPLARY AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS AND SUMMER DAY CAMPS TO THE CHILDREN OF COLLIER COUNTY. ONE OF THE KEYS TO SPORTS CLUB'S SUCCESS COMES FROM THE CEO AND COO, LANE BEATTY AND BILL CARUFE. THEY ARE A DYNAMIC DUO, BOTH FORMER EDUCATORS THAT WORK DAILY IN THE FIELD WITH DIRECTORS AND CHILDREN ON SITE. THIS HANDS-ON APPROACH GUARANTEES THAT THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CARE AND INSTRUCTION GOES ON IN AN ACTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOLLOWING HOMEWORK HELP AND SNACKS. SPORTS CLUB PARENTS KNOW THEIR CHILDREN ARE SAFE AND HAVE THE FREEDOM TO JUST BE KIDS FOLLOWING A LONG SCHOOL DAY. SPORTS CLUB RETAINS SOME OF THE INDUSTRIES' HIGHEST LONGEVITY RATES DUE TO THE QUALITY RELATIONSHIPS MANAGEMENT BUILDS WITH STAFF ALONG WITH SCHEDULING FLEXIBILITY FOR ITS EMPLOYEES. AT SPORTS CLUB, IT'S ALL ABOUT CHOICES ... STUDENTS GET TO CHOOSE FROM 3-4 ACTIVITIES DURING EVERY 45-MINUTE ROTATION. COMPUTER LAB, ARTS & CRAFTS, PLAYGROUND, ORGANIZED GAMES, SCOOTER BALL OR RELAYS ARE A FEW EXAMPLES OF ACTIVITIES OFFERED. CORE VALUES OF HONESTY, INTEGRITY, PERSEVERANCE AND SELF-DISCIPLINE ARE BUT A FEW OF THE BENEFITS CHILDREN GAIN FROM PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS CLUB AND K6 SPORTS. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS OFFERED TO THE COMMUNITY INCLUDE PARENTS NIGHT OUT (1ST AND 3RD FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH) AND WEEKLY NON-COMPETITIVE GYMNASTICS LESSONS IN OUR FULLY EQUIPPED GYMNASTICS AREA LOCATED AT OUR HEADQUARTERS AT 3275 PINE RIDGE ROAD IN NAPLES.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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