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Camp Rainbow Gold Inc

EIN 90-0961926 · Boise, ID

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CAMP RAINBOW GOLD PROVIDES EMOTIONALLY EMPOWERING EXPERIENCES TO IDAHO'S CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$4.2 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
12.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 82%
Employees
30
Volunteers
218
Highest pay
$140,000, ceo

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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 40% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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: 87 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 14 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $406,664 spent. CAMP RAINBOW GOLD IS SERVING IDAHO CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE OFFER TWO ONCOLOGY CAMPS, A SIBLING CAMP AND TWO FAMILY CAMPS. CAMPS ARE ATTENDED BY A FULL MEDICAL STAFF AND A LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER TO ENSURE THE CHILDREN ARE SUPPORTED BOTH MEDICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY. PROGRAM STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ARE TRAINED AND AIM TO PROVIDE A FUN, SAFE AND CARING EXPERIENCE FOR THE CHILDREN, SIBLINGS AND PARENTS THROUGH EVERY INTERACTION. THE LOVE OF CAMP DOESN'T END WHEN YOU TURN 18. OUR JUNIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM PROVIDES A NATURAL TRANSITION FOR CAMPERS TO BECOME VOLUNTEERS AND GIVE BACK TO THEIR CAMP RAINBOW GOLD FAMILY. THE CAMP EXPERIENCE BUILDS SELF-ESTEEM, CONFIDENCE, HOPE, AND LOVE. ALL CAMPS AND PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED AT NO COST TO THE FAMILIES AND TAKE PLACE AT HIDDEN PARADISE IN FAIRFIELD, IDAHO.
  2. $85,853 spent. THE CAMP RAINBOW GOLD COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES YOUNG ADULTS WITH A HISTORY OF CANCER AND THEIR SIBLINGS THAT PARTICIPATE IN CAMP RAINBOW GOLD PROGRAMS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, FULFILL THEIR DREAMS AND REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
  3. $503,933 spent. CAMP RAINBOW GOLD SUPPORTS CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND THEIR ENTIRE FAMILIES YEAR ROUND. OUR "SURVIVORS SUPPORTING SURVIVORS" PROGRAM IS DESIGNED BY YOUNG ADULT CANCER SURVIVORS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 13-18 YEARS OLD. FUN ACTIVITIES ALLOW PARTICIPANTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO TALK ABOUT THE STRUGGLES OF A CANCER DIAGNOSIS WHILE ENJOYING A COOKING CLASS, BOWLING, PADDLE BOARD OR ATTENDING LOCAL PERFORMANCES. WE ALSO HAVE FAMILY EVENTS THAT INCLUDE THINGS LIKE HALLOWEEN CARNIVALS, SPORTING EVENTS, AS WELL AS ALWAYS HOSTING A SPRING AND FALL FAMILY EVENT AND DOING OTHER TOUCH POINTS LIKE HOLIDAY MAILINGS. IN ADDITION, WE WORK TO HELP CONNECT THE FAMILIES TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARE SHARED WITH US. IT'S 365 DAYS OF MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, THEIR FAMILIES, AND OTHERS WHO SUPPORT THEM.
  4. $797,752 spent. HIDDEN PARADISE IS THE HOME OF CAMP RAINBOW GOLD THAT WE HOST OUR CAMPS AND OTHER EVENTS AT. WITH A PERMANENT HOME FOR CAMP, WE CAN PROVIDE A STABLE BASE FOR ACTIVITIES AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES. HIDDEN PARADISE IS A WELCOMING SPACE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR CAMPERS WITH MEDICAL NEEDS TO SECURELY CONNECT WITH NATURE AND EACH OTHER.

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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 December 2013.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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