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Friends of Camp Soles Inc

EIN 85-3514602 · Rockwood, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FRIENDS OF CAMP SOLES INC. IS FORMED TO OFFER AND OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY YEAR ROUND CAMPING EXPERIENCES IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT BUILDS STRONG KIDS, STRONG COMMUNITIES AND STRONG FAMILIES THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. CAMP SOLES WILL ACCOMPLISH OUR PURPOSE BY MAKING CAMP SOLES A HOSPITABLE PLACE WHERE INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS, FAMILIES AND CHILDREN CAN COME TO LEARN, PLAY, AND REJUVENATE WHILE CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY ARE EMPHASIZED. FRIENDS OF CAMP SOLES INC. WILL EMPLOY A STAFF TO MANAGE CAMP OPERATIONS. FRIENDS OF CAMP SOLES INC. WILL DEDICATE 100% OF ITS TIME TO THE OPERATION OF A YEAR ROUND CAMP FOR INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS, FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. THE FRIENDS OF CAMP SOLES INC. WILL FUND THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CAMP THROUGH REGISTRATION FEES FOR CAMP ATTENDEES AND DONATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC. THE MONEY RAISED THROUGH REGISTRATION FEES AND DONATIONS WILL BE 100% DIRECTED TO MEETING THE EXPENSES OF THE CAMP.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
7.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 59%
Employees
42
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$66,087, camp directo

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $868,835 spent. FRIENDS OF CAMP SOLES INC'S MISSION IS TO OFFER AFFORDABLE OVERNIGHT, FAMILY CAMP, AND RETREAT PROGRAMS TO INSTILL STRONG CHARACTER VALUES, DEVELOP POSITIVE AND MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS AND TO BUILD LIFE-LONG SKILLS IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT BUILDS STRONG KIDS, STRONG COMMUNITIES, AND STRONG FAMILIES THROUGH PROGRAMS TAHT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. CAMP SOLES WILL ACCOMPLISH OUR PURPOSE BY MAKING CAMP SOLES A HOSPITABLE PLACE WHERE INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS, FAMILIES AND CHILDREN CAN COME TO LEARN, PLAY AND REJUVENATE WHILE CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY ARE EMPHASIZED.

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 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 July 2021.

    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.

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