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Camlann Medieval Association

EIN 91-1271525 · Carnation, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To offer the public powerful experiences of history through multiple learning and performing opportunities, built on researched rural communities in 14th-century England, to provide a deeper understanding of how history affects 21st-century life.

Income
$181,935
Spending
$129,029
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
9.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
13
Volunteers
26
Highest pay
$11,119, secretary treasurer,kitchen manager

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.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% 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

Fair: 65 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • 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. $73,851 spent. DINNER THEATER: 14th-century dining and feasts at the Bors Hede Inne, based on medieval recipes, with minstrel and interpreter presentations. Friday through Sunday 5-9 PM. Meals from $15 (lunch) to $40 (dinner) to $60 (feast) per guest (50% for food, 50% for entertainment). Holiday banquets for March (Mid-Lenten), April (St George) May, June, July (St James), August (Harvest), September (Michelmasse), October (All Hallows), and December (Yule), all with historical cuisine and entertainment.
  2. $17,222 spent. SUMMER FESTIVALS: (10 days - 1 weekend per month, May through September) 'Holyday' life in medieval England. Over 30 performers and interpreters, including early music ensembles, puppet shows, dancing, games, longbow archery, knightly combat, handcraft demonstrations, and daily life presentations.
  3. VILLAGE DAYS: (30 weekend days, noon to 5 PM, May through September) Daily life demonstrations for a rural 14th-century village: crafts, food, livestock, gardens, architecture, discussed in roll-playing conversations with visitors. Approximately 8 volunteers and 2 staff. Visitors of all ages.
  4. CLASSES: ~20 enrolled for volunteer training, hearth cooking, blacksmithing, bow making, medieval history

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 January 1986.

    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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