Western Association of Independent Camps Inc
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What it says it does
EDUCATE PUBLIC ON THE VALUE OF SUMMER CAMPS. TO INSPIRE AND SUPPORT CAMP PROFESSIONALS BY PROVIDING A DYNAMIC COMMUNITY FOR EXCELLENCE THROUGH EDUCATION, INCLUSIVITY AND COLLABORATION.
- Income
- $224,267
- Spending
- $177,898
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 11
Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- CAMP EDUCATION & OUTREACH PROGRAM - DEVELOP, PUBLISH, AND DISTRIBUTE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, AND MAINTAIN AN INFORMATIONAL WEBSITE DESIGNED TO HIGHLIGHT THE DEVELOPMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS OF THE SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
- ANNUAL CONFERENCE - HOST AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO EDUCATE MEMBERSHIP AND GUESTS BY EDUCATING THEM ON OPERATING QUALITY CAMP ORGANIZATIONS. THE ANNUAL WAIC CONFERENCE USUALLY HAS ATTENDANCE OVER 100 PEOPLE WITH AT LEAST TWO DAYS OF EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS. TOPICS OFTEN INCLUDE CHANGES IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, BEST PRACTICES, IMPACTING MENTAL HEALTH OF CAMPERS AND STAFF, AND OTHER STRATEGIES TO OPERATE SUCCESSFUL, SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES.
- YOUTH ENGAGEMENT ADVOCACY - TRACK AND ASSESS EXTERNAL DEVELOPMENTS THAT MAY AFFECT YOUTH PARTICIPATION, EDUCATION, AND WORKFORCE PATHWAYS WITHIN THE CAMPING INDUSTRY, AND SHARE GENERAL INFORMATIONAL UPDATES WITH INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1988.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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