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B Nai Brith Mens Camp Association

EIN 91-1842787 · Portland, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT THE RESIDENT CAMPING PROGRAM OPERATED BY B'NAI BRITH CAMP LLC, BBMCA WORKS TO DEVELOP AND ENHANCE A COMMUNITY OF MEN DEDICATED TO ENSURING THE CAMP PROVIDES THE FINEST JEWISH CAMPING EXPERIENCE FOR KIDS OF ALL RELIGIOUS, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, AND FINANCIAL BACKGROUNDS.

Income
$4.7 million
Spending
$4.5 million
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
-4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
197
Volunteers
190
Highest pay
$193,945, chief executive officer

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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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

    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

    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, 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 (3)
  1. $2.5 million spent. OPERATION OF B'NAI B'RITH CAMP, A JEWISH RESIDENT CAMP LOCATED IN LINCOLN COUNTY, OREGON, ITS DAY CAMP PROGRAMS AND ITS COMMUNITY BASED CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL AID TO CHILDREN WISHING TO ATTEND THE CAMP AND ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CAMP'S FACILITIES AND SUPPORT OF YOUTH PROGRAMMING CONSISTENT WITH THE GOALS ESTABLISHED BY THE CAMP'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE ASSOCIATION OPERATES THE FOLLOWING CAMPS: LINCOLN CITY DAY CAMP - A SEVEN-WEEK SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM LOCATED AT OUR LINCOLN CITY LOCATION THAT SERVES K-10TH GRADE CHILDREN. OVERNIGHT CAMP - A SEVEN-WEEK OVERNIGHT CAMP PROGRAM LOCATED AT OUR LINCOLN CITY LOCATION THAT SERVES 2ND-11TH GRADE CHILDREN. PORTLAND DAY CAMP - AN EIGHT-WEEK SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM LOCATED IN CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL IN NORTH WEST PORTLAND THAT SERVES PRE-K THROUGH 8TH GRADE CHILDREN. A THREE-WEEK SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM LOCATED IN EASTSIDE JEWISH COMMONS IN SE PORTLAND THAT SERVES K-6TH GRADE CHILDREN; A TWO-WEEK SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM LOCATED IN BEIT AM IN CORVALLIS THAT SERVES K-6TH GRADE CHILDREN; A WEEK LONG CAMP FOR ADULT MEN AT OUR LINCOLN COUNTY SITE; A THREE-DAY CAMP FOR ADULT WOMEN AT OUR LINCOLN COUNTY SITE; A THREE-DAY CAMP FOR YOUNG ADULTS AT OUR LINCOLN COUNTY SITE; AND A THREE-DAY CAMP FOR FAMILIES AT OUR LINCOLN COUNTY SITE.
  2. $313,260 spent. TEEN, YOUNG ADULT AND FAMILY PROGRAMS - PROVIDES ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AGES, OUTSIDE OF OUR SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM.
  3. $118,208 spent. SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM - A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE STATE OF OREGON, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO PROVIDE MEALS TO CHILDREN AGED 1-18 YEARS. THIS PROGRAM HAS TYPICALLY OPERATED DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS HOWEVER, DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC THE PROGRAM WAS GRANTED WAIVERS BY THE USDA TO OPERATE ON AN EXTENDED BASIS. THIS WAIVER ALLOWED THE ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE MEALS TO CHILDREN DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, WHEN ACCESS TO SCHOOLS WAS GREATLY REDUCED.

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 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 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 February 1999.

    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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