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Esg Foundation Inc

EIN 83-3599702 · Huntsville, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ESG FOUNDATION PROVIDES CAMPING EXPERIENCES AND ADVOCACY SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. SERVICES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO RECREATIONAL CAMPING/RETREAT PROGRAMS AND ADVOCACY ASSISTANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENRICHING OUR CAMPERS' LIVES. OUR SPECIFIC CAMPING PROGRAMS INCLUDE 2 - ONE WEEK CAMPING SESSION IN THE SUMMER AND A WEEKEND RETREAT IN THE FALL. OUR SUMMER SESSIONS INCLUDE A CAMP FOR "YOUTH" AGES 13-26 AND A CAMP FOR "ADULT" AGES 26-45. THESE SESSIONS ARE ONE WEEK IN LENGTH AND ARE DESIGNED TO GIVE CAMPERS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES A PLACE TO HAVE A CAMPING EXPERIENCE. CAMPERS WILL EXPERIENCE BOATING, FISHING, ARCHERY, SWIMMING, AND CRAFTS. THEY WILL HAVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION AT WAGON RIDES, WALKS AT THE LAKE, DANCES, CONCERTS, AND INTERACTIVE GAMES ALL WHILD UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF COUNSELORS. OUR WEEKEND RETREAT IN THE FALL IS GEARED TOWARD AN OLDER INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED POPULATION.

Income
$157,721
Spending
$112,455
Reserves
12 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%

Source: Form 990EZ 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 83% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.0 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 29% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 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. A WEEKLONG CAMPING SESSION WAS HELD IN JULY FOR BOTH ADULT AND YOUTH AGED CAMPERS. SESSION INCLUDED BOATING, FISHING, ARCHERY, SWIMMING, CRAFTS, WAGON RIDES, DANCES CONCERTS AND INTERACTIVE GAMES. CAMP OPERATED AT NEAR CAPACITY.
  2. A WEEKEND LONG CAMPING SESSION WAS HELD IN NOVEMBER FOR OUR OLDER ADULT AGED CAMPERS. SESSION INCLUDED BOATING, FISHING, ARCHERY, SWIMMING, CRAFTS, WAGON RIDES, DANCES CONCERTS AND INTERACTIVE GAMES. CAMP OPERATED AT NEAR CAPACITY.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 2024.

    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 October 2019.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Ecmc Foundation (Minneapolis, MN), EIN 41-1990628. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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