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Camp Carl Ltd

EIN 92-3590264 · Ravenna, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR VISION IS TO RELENTLESSLY BUILD A CHRIST-CENTERED CAMP SO EFFECTIVE FOR GROWING GOD'S KINGDOM AND EQUIPPING JESUS FOLLOWERS, THAT CHURCHES, FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND COLLEGE STUDENTS WOULD LINE UP TO PARTNER WITH US.

Income
$5.3 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
Employees
168
Volunteers
264
Highest pay
$118,191, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1351% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    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 November 30, 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. $1.9 million spent. SUMMER PROGRAMS - CAMP CARL PROVIDES CHRIST-CENTERED SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN ENTERING 1ST THROUGH 12TH GRADE, OFFERING DAY CAMPS, OVERNIGHT CAMPS, EQUINE CAMPS, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES. OVERNIGHT CAMPS RUN SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AND GIVE CAMPERS SIX DAYS OF ADVENTURE, FRIENDSHIP, AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH IN A CHRIST-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SWIMMING, BOATING, HORSEBACK RIDING, CLIMBING, AND TEAM BASED RECREATION, ALL SUPPORTED BY INTENTIONAL SMALL GROUP TEACHING AND MENTORING DESIGNED TO NURTURE SPIRITUAL, RELATIONAL, AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. DAY CAMP SERVES YOUNGER CAMPERS ENTERING GRADES 14 AND OPERATES MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE AGE APPROPRIATE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, DAILY CHAPEL EXPERIENCES, AND HANDS ON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP CHILDREN UNDERSTAND GOD'S LOVE IN A SAFE AND ENGAGING SETTING. ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS, CAMP CARL'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE TO FOLLOW JESUS THROUGH AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY, CARING ROLE MODELS, AND MEANINGFUL OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES THAT SUPPORT SPIRITUAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH.
  2. $698,221 spent. RETREATS - CAMP CARL HOSTS YEARROUND RETREATS AND GUEST GROUPS, PROVIDING CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, MINISTRIES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WITH A CHRIST-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT FOR CONNECTION, TEACHING, AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH. SINCE 1964, THE CAMP HAS SERVED AS A PREMIER RETREAT CENTER IN NORTHEAST OHIO, OFFERING MODERN FACILITIES, FLEXIBLE LODGING, AND A WIDE RANGE OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT GROUP BONDING AND PURPOSEFUL TIME AWAY. GROUPS MAY CHOOSE A CUSTOMIZED RETREAT, WHERE THEY DESIGN THEIR OWN SCHEDULE WHILE CAMP CARL PROVIDES LODGING, MEALS, AND ACTIVITIES SUCH AS BOATING, CLIMBING, TEAMBUILDING INITIATIVES, AND USE OF THE 7 ACRE LAKE. A CAMP CARL HOST SUPPORTS EACH GROUP THROUGHOUT THEIR STAY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)ALTERNATIVELY, CAMP CARL OFFERS PROGRAMMED RETREATS, WHERE THE CAMP PROVIDES SPEAKERS, WORSHIP, ACTIVITIES, AND MEALS, ALLOWING LEADERS TO FOCUS FULLY ON THEIR PEOPLE. DAY RETREATS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING A SHORTER GATHERING WITH ACCESS TO MEETING SPACES, ACTIVITIES, AND THE CAMP'S NATURAL SETTING. ACROSS ALL RETREAT OFFERINGS, CAMP CARL PRIORITIZES HOSPITALITY, SPIRITUAL ENCOURAGEMENT, AND CREATING SPACE FOR GROUPS TO GROW TOGETHER.
  3. $87,278 spent. DELTA RESIDENCY - THE DELTA LEADERSHIP RESIDENCY AT CAMP CARL IS A YEAR LONG PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS AGES 18-24 DESIGNED TO DEVELOP CHRIST-CENTERED LEADERS THROUGH HANDS ON MINISTRY EXPERIENCE, INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP, AND ACADEMIC GROWTH. RESIDENTS ENGAGE IN SPIRITUAL FORMATION, BIBLICAL STUDY, AND PERSONAL MENTORING WHILE SERVING ACROSS CAMP OPERATIONS, PROGRAMMING, AND GUEST MINISTRIES. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES SIX CORE ANCHORS: DISCIPLESHIP, SPIRITUAL FORMATION, MINISTRY EXPERIENCE, PROGRAMMING, PURPOSEFUL TRIPS, AND COMMUNITY LIFE. PARTICIPANTS GAIN PRACTICAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS, BUILD HEALTHY CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY, AND MAY EARN COLLEGE OR GRADUATE LEVEL CREDIT THROUGH PARTNER INSTITUTIONS. THE RESIDENCY EQUIPS YOUNG ADULTS TO LEAD AND SERVE WITH CLARITY, CHARACTER, AND PURPOSE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 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 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 November 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 January 2024.

    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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