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Projectcamp

EIN 84-4640242 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Project:Camp provides care for children, relief for families, and resilience for communities impacted by natural disasters. Through our pop-up day camps after natural disasters we provide crucial social-emotional support for kids while parents navigate services and return to work. Through our organizing and preparedness work, we support communities to provide support for children and families in future disasters by bringing together multiple government agencies and community groups and build action plans in the event of future disasters.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$889,844
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
14.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
25
Volunteers
456
Highest pay
$113,824, deputy director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 51% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 153% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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, 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 (3)
  1. $393,527 spent. Our Pop-Up Day Camp programs are free, trauma-informed pop-up day camps that provide for kids in the immediate aftermath of natural disasters. Project:Camp was established in response to several types of natural disasters, including wildfires, tornadoes, and hurricanes and provided almost 17,271 hours of free childcare to families in Oklahoma, Florida, Iowa, New Mexico, and North Carolina. We were able to accomplish our mission with the help of 2375 volunteer hours from local community childcare professionals, including teachers, camp counselors, and after school program staff. A significant portion of the 2024 funding supporting this program have grant periods that cross into the next fiscal year.
  2. $59,407 spent. The Organizing and Preparedness work helps engage a network of local government and community groups to build emergency action plans and train volunteers and emergency managers to provide care for children in wake of natural disasters. Through support from and community organizations across the United States, the Organization is building the capacity to provide care for children before natural disasters strike. This work ensures that the training and relationships necessary to do this work are in place quicker. Community-based organizations ensure that this work is reflective of the priorities and cultural sensitivities of each community.
  3. $169,329 spent. The work through Networking and Conferences is aimed at directly engaging with local government officials and community-based organizations to put children at the center of disaster planning and response. The Organization builds agreements between these groups and trains volunteers and staff to elevate the needs of children in disasters. Providing direct support for children is supercharging a community's connection, furthering recovery from disaster. This requires bringing together the camping industry, schools, and emergency management to build a broad-based coalition of partners and integrate their best work.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    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 2025.

    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 December 2021.

    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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