Camp 252 Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF CAMP 252 IS TO PROVIDE A COST-EFFICIENT ANNUAL SUMMER PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE LITTLE NECK COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBORING TOWNS. OUR ANNUAL SIX-WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH TIME FLEXIBILITY DURING THE BUSY SUMMERS AND PRIORITIZES SPIRITUAL MATURITY, ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND A SECURE ENVIRONMENT FOR THEIR CHILDREN. CAMP 252 FOCUSES ON SUPPORTING THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS BY ALLOWING STUDENTS TO MAXIMIZE THEIR SUMMER TIME WITH ACADEMIC PREPARATION. STUDENTS THAT ENROLL IN CAMP 252 BENEFIT FROM HIGH-QUALITY INSTRUCTORS AND TAILORED CURRICULUM THAT WILL ALLOW THEM TO EXCEL IN THE UPCOMING FALL SEMESTER.
- Income
- $637
- Spending
- $1,743
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
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 (1)
- THE MISSION OF CAMP 252 IS TO PROVIDE A COST-EFFICIENT ANNUAL SUMMER PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE LITTLE NECK COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBORING TOWNS. OUR ANNUAL SIX-WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH TIME FLEXIBILITY DURING THE BUSY SUMMERS AND PRIORITIZES SPIRITUAL MATURITY, ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND A SECURE ENVIRONMENT FOR THEIR CHILDREN. CAMP 252 FOCUSES ON SUPPORTING THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS BY ALLOWING STUDENTS TO MAXIMIZE THEIR SUMMER TIME WITH ACADEMIC PREPARATION. STUDENTS THAT ENROLL IN CAMP 252 BENEFIT FROM HIGH-QUALITY INSTRUCTORS AND TAILORED CURRICULUM THAT WILL ALLOW THEM TO EXCEL IN THE UPCOMING FALL SEMESTER. CAMP 252 CULTIVATES AN ENVIRONMENT OF ACADEMIC GROWTH ENHANCED BY THE VALUES OF SPIRITUAL MATURATION, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, UNIFIED TEAMWORK AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL SKILLS. OVER THE COURSE OF THE SUMMER, THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE AT CAMP 252 DEVELOPS INTO A BALANCE OF EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION AND TRULY ENJOYABLE RECREATION. OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES REGISTRANTS WITH WEEKLY ORGANIZED SESSIONS THAT EVENLY INTEGRATE ACADEMIC STUDIES (MATH, READING, WRITING, SCIENCE, ETC.), FIELD TRIPS, GROUP GAMES, SPORTS, MUSIC AND THE PERFORMING ARTS. CAMP 252 ACHIEVES ITS MISSION BY RECRUITING QUALIFIED, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS WHO AFFIRM OUR CORE IDEALS AND MISSION VALUES. OUR TEACHING STAFF AT CAMP 252 ARE COMMITTED TO THE IDEALS OF LUKE 2:52, WHICH EMPHASIZE A YOUNG PERSON'S INTELLECTUAL GROWTH, SPIRITUAL MATURITY AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. IN DOING SO, CAMP 252 BENEFITS THE LITTLE NECK COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS AND FUTURE INSTRUCTORS, WHO IN TURN PAVE THE WAY FOR MENTORSHIP AND CAREER PREPARATION FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS. CAMP 252 ACCOMMODATES ITS SUMMER SESSIONS IN CHURCH BUILDINGS THAT ARE ADEQUATE IN TERMS OF CLASSROOM CAPACITY, BUILDING SAFETY REGULATIONS AND OPTIMAL ACCESSIBILITY. CAMP 252 WILL EXPAND ITS MISSION BY PLANTING FUTURE SATELLITE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT LONG ISLAND AND SENDING OUT QUALIFIED LEADERS TO START ADDITIONAL SUMMER PROGRAMS.
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 October 13, 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 May 2020.
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 October 21, 2026.
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