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Cozad Camping Ministry

EIN 84-3628467 · Cozad, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak30 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 26% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

PROVIDING A PLACE WHERE ALL PEOPLE CAN EXPERIENCE CHRIST.

Income
$694,373
Spending
$862,619
Spent on programs
26%
Reserves
-0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 61%
Employees
36

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

Weak: 30 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    26% 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: 48 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    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.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $79,904 spent. DURING THE SUMMER CAMP SESSION, WE ACCOMODATED ROUGHLY 2,300 GUESTS. APPROXIMATELY 60% OF THESE ATTENDEES WERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, WHILE THE REMAINING 40% WERE INDIVIDUALS IN GRADES 6 THROUGH 12. HALF OF OUR GUESTS PARTICIPATED IN CAMP ACTIVITIES FOR SIX DAYS, WITH THE OTHER HALF STAYING FOR A DURATION OF THREE DAYS. WE RAN SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS FOR TWO-FIFTHS OF OUR SUMMER VISITORS, WHICH COMPRISED OF WORSHIP SERVICES, SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE, ENGAGING RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT BLENDED FAITH AND ENJOYMENT, ALONG WITH COUSELORS KNOWLEDGEABLE IN FOSTERING THE SPIRITUAL GROWTH OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH. THE OTHER THREE-FIFTHS WERE PART OF EXTERNAL CHURCH GROUPS OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, WHO FACILITATED THEIR OWN PROGRAMS ON PERSONAL AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT, WITH OUR STAFF PROVIDING ASSISTANCE IN RECREATION, CATERING, AND OVERSEEING THE YOUTH. DURING THE SUMMER CAMP SESSION, WE ACCOMODATED ROUGHLY 2,300 GUESTS. APPROXIMATELY 60% OF THESE ATTENDEES WERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, WHILE THE REMAINING 40% WERE INDIVIDUALS IN GRADES 6 THROUGH 12. HALF OF OUR GUESTS PARTICIPATED IN CAMP ACTIVITIES FOR SIX DAYS, WITH THE OTHER HALF STAYING FOR A DURATION OF THREE DAYS. WE RAN SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS FOR TWO-FIFTHS OF OUR SUMMER VISITORS, WHICH COMPRISED OF WORSHIP SERVICES, SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE, ENGAGING RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT BLENDED FAITH AND ENJOYMENT, ALONG WITH COUSELORS KNOWLEDGEABLE IN FOSTERING THE SPIRITUAL GROWTH OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH. THE OTHER THREE-FIFTHS WERE PART OF EXTERNAL CHURCH GROUPS OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, WHO FACILITATED THEIR OWN PROGRAMS ON PERSONAL AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT, WITH OUR STAFF PROVIDING ASSISTANCE IN RECREATION, CATERING, AND OVERSEEING THE YOUTH.
  2. $73,206 spent. IN THE NON-SUMMER MONTHS, OUR SERVICES WERE EXTENDED TO APPROXIMATELY 2500 GUESTS, MOST OF WHOM WERE ASSOCIATED WITH CHURCHES, CIVIC GROUPS, SCHOOLS, OR OTHER MINISTRIES. SIMILAR TO OUR SUMMER SUPPORT, WE AIDED THEIR SPIRITUALLY-FOCUSED RETREATS BY OFFERING FOOD SERVICES, HELP WITH EVENT PLANNING AND EXECUTION, AND PROVIDING STAFF FOR VARIOUS ACTIVIES AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS.
  3. $70,815 spent. OUR THIRD MOST SIGNIFCANT INITIATIVE IS THE HOSTING OF SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. AMONG SUCH EVENTS ARE THE COMECA COOKOUT AND THE EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE, WHERE WE PROVIDE A RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING WORSHIP, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND CATERING. THESE EVENTS UTILIZE OUR FACILITIES AND OUR DEDICATED STAFF TO CREATE OUTSTANDING EXPERIENCES FOR THE COMMUNITY.
  4. PROVIDING CAMPING OPPORTUNITIES IN A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT.
  5. PROVIDING CAMPING OPPORTUNITIES IN A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT.

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, 2023 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2023.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 May 2024.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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