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Camp Del Corazon

EIN 95-4599670 · N Hollywood, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood71 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MISSION STATEMENT: CAMP DEL CORAZON IS A REGISTERED 501(C)3 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND EXPERIENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN FACED WITH THE CHALLENGES OF GROWING UP AND LIVING WITH HEART DISEASE. WE PROVIDE A RESIDENTIAL SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN AGES 7 TO 17 AS WELL AS PROGRAMS THAT OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN, YOUNG ADULTS, AND FAMILIES WHO ARE LIVING WITH HEART DISEASE.

Income
$629,071
Spending
$753,880
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
33.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
8
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$87,060, vp/executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 33.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 October 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. $496,331 spent. LARGEST PROGRAMS (CAMP): CAMP DEL CORAZON (CDC) IS A RESIDENTIAL, MEDICALLY-SUPERVISED SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN WITH HEART DISEASE. SUMMER CAMP CONSISTS OF THREE 5-DAY CAMPING SESSIONS NOW ACCOMMODATING 350 TO 400 CAMPERS EACH YEAR ON CATALINA ISLAND. CAMPERS PARTICIPATE IN SNORKELING, KAYAKING, ROCK WALL CLIMBING, ARCHERY, AND OTHER NATURE-BASED ACTIVITIES. THE ENTIRE PROGRAM IS STAFFED BY VOLUNTEER DOCTORS, NURSES, CERTIFIED ACTIVITY LEADS, AND COUNSELORS. EACH CAMP SESSION IS STAFFED WITH TWO TO THREE TOP PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGISTS IN CALIFORNIA ALONG WITH 15 TO 20 CRITICAL CARE CARDIAC NURSES PER SESSION. THE CAMP FEATURES A FULLY EQUIPPED HEALTH CENTER TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE HIGH ACUITY CAMPERS. IN 2024, CDC'S SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM SERVED 296 CAMPERS. LARGEST CAMP PROGRAMS (VIRTUAL CAMP): SINCE THE ARRIVAL OF COVID IN 2020, CAMP DEL CORAZON HAS ADDED A VIRTUAL CAMP PROGRAM TO ITS ROSTER OF PROGRAMS. FOR ONE WEEKEND IN THE SUMMER, CDC PROVIDES ALL-DAY VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING FOR CAMPERS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ENJOY. THIS NEW ANNUAL PROGRAM ALLOWS CAMPERS WHO ARE TOO SICK OR TOO FAR AWAY TO ATTEND OUR IN-PERSON PROGRAMS TO HAVE A COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE WITH OTHER CHD CHILDREN. WE SERVE APPROXIMATELY 50 FAMILIES ANNUALLY.
  2. $56,588 spent. LARGEST PROGRAMS (HAPPY HEART FESTIVAL): THE EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CAMP DEL CORAZON HAPPY HEART FESTIVAL IS AN EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM FOR FAMILIES DURING HEART MONTH (FEBRUARY) THAT ADDRESSES THE COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS OF THE HEART PATIENT. ALONG WITH PRESENTATIONS ON ADVANCES IN MEDICAL CARE FROM TOP CARDIOLOGISTS, THE HAPPY HEART FESTIVAL OFFERS RESOURCES, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, AND WORKSHOPS ON HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, DIET, AND MENTAL HEALTH, TO ENSURE OUR CAMPERS AND THEIR FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THEIR FULL HEALTH. THIS EVENT IS LEAD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A LEADING MEDICAL DEVICE COMPANY, EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES, ON THEIR IRVINE CORPORATE CAMPUS. IN 2024 THE EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM HOSTED MORE THAN 276 PARTICIPANTS.
  3. $54,179 spent. LARGEST PROGRAMS (P.A.C.E.): P.A.C.E. IS A YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS, AGES 18 TO 25, WHO ARE LIVING WITH HEART DISEASE AND TRANSITIONING TO ADULT CARDIAC CARE. THE P.A.C.E. PROGRAM OFFERS SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES ALL YEAR AND CULMINATES IN A MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND RETREAT WITH PEERS AND MENTORS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES OF LIVING AS AN ADULT WITH CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE. PARTICIPANTS IN THE P.A.C.E. PROGRAM OFTEN RETURN TO VOLUNTEER AS COUNSELORS IN THE SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM AS LEADERS AND MENTORS FOR OUR CAMPERS. IN 2024 THE P.A.C.E. RETREAT SERVED 67 PARTICIPANTS.
  4. OTHER PROGRAMS SERVICES: OUR VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM IS A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR VOLUNTEER CAMP COUNSELORS TO ADVANCE AND BECOME CAMP PROGRAM LEADERS WHO ARE PREPARED TO LEAD PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS SUPERVISE CHILDREN AT CAMP. ALL TRAINING IS DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION ACCREDITATION GUIDELINES. CAMP DEL CORAZON ALSO PROVIDES EXTENSIVE ADVANCED ACTIVITY TRAINING TO ALL ACTIVITY STAFF, INCLUDING LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION, CLIMBING CERTIFICATION, AND ADVANCED ARCHERY TRAINING. IN 2024 282 VOLUNTEERS POSITIONS WERE FILLED TO RUN OUR PROGRAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 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 October 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 March 1997.

    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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