Machia Wilderness Camp Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Machia Camp provides wilderness adventures for youth ages 11-18. This unique program fosters appreciation and respect for nature each other and themselves. Through the course of the week long day camp participants explore conservation and life skills through interactive classroom activities and extensive hands-on outdoor learning. Campers leave with confidence leadership skills practical knowledge and an appreciation for the connection between people and nature.
- Income
- $71,785
- Spending
- $36,620
- Reserves
- -14.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 63%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (2)
- $1,432 spent. We conducted two day camps of 5 1 2 and 5 days for one week. The first week is hunter safety oriented primarily based on Vermont Fish & Wildlife education programs of our certified instructors. During this first week campers become certified in Hunter Education Bow & Arrow Lets Go Fishing and are introduced to trapping. They engage in activities of tree stand safety compass orientation making chille on open coals extensive safe firearm handling During the second week campers focus on outdoor wilderness topics including survival shelter building native American culture first aid other advanced topics. while each week is a separate program 32 campers participated. Total receipts was 5,945 with direct expenses of 1865.
- $910 spent. Apprentices Program: Consistent with our main mission to learn apprentice teach those first year campers who demonstrate leadership potential are invited to return the following year as an apprentice. Within that role they assist the new campers with various training skills coordinate and assist their teams movement from one training session to another. They assist with preparing gear for hands on sessions such as fishing safe firearms handling bow and arrow compass and related wilderness activities. They find themselves counseling and providing guidance to the new campers.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2005.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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