Cws Camps
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
CWS Camps provides water sport camps for youth in south Florida. The Water Sports program includes lessons in water safety, waterskiing, surfing, fishing and marine biology. The program encouraged youth to experience the outdoors limit screen time and connect socially while learning new outdoor activities. Scholarship opportunities are provided for foster families and single parent households. CWS Camps produces a podcast to highlight careers paths. Local professionals share insights about choosing a career and experiences the career as afforded them. The podcast is published on streaming platforms to share insights with young adults and highlight healthy practices.
- Income
- $112,281
- Spending
- $132,158
- Reserves
- 8.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 89%
- Highest pay
- $57,000, president
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
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.
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 (1)
- $66,404 spent. In 2025 278 students attended Water Sports camp. Students learned new sports and grew in their understanding of water safety and marine biology. The program was offered throughout the summer and during the school year on school breaks. Activities at Water Sports Camp included fishing, surfing, tubing, waterskiing, snorkeling, wakeboarding, trips to Sandoway House Marine Biology Center and trips to Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. Campers engaged in team games to connect socially. 18 scholarships were provided to families in need and single parent households. At camp participants were proved a safe setting for play and learning. High school students were able to get service hours by helping as counselors at camp. The camp published a podcast that shared career insights from experienced entrepreneurs to share about their career path. By using digital streaming platforms the show opens up the reach of those that can learn from these conversations.
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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2019.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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