EIN 22-2329654

Camp Good Days and Special Times

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
38
City
Year formed
1980
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
Description
Camp Good Days enriches the lives of children and families touched by cancer through premier service and support programs.
Total revenues
$4,429,170
2023
Total expenses
$2,676,681
2023
Total assets
$27,783,516
2023
Num. employees
38
2023

Program areas at Camp Good Days and Special Times

Camp Good Days - various residential camping programs for children and families dealing with cancer or sickle cell anemia. Camp Good Days provides the opportunity for participants to develop personal growth and self confidence through shared experience in a supportive and loving environment.
Adult oncology - a series of residential camping and non-camping programs specially designed for adults dealing with cancer. Adult oncology programs foster support for adults dealing with cancer by addressing the risks, fears, and barriers of everyday life most adults face during and after diagnosis and treatment. All of the adult oncology programs strive to help participants strengthen and rebuild their physical and emotional well-being through group and individual activities.
Doing a world of Good - a residential camping program for children with cancer from the united states and other countries around the world. Doing a world of Good offers a unique opportunity for children with cancer from all over the world to interact, bond, and learn from one another through a variety of summer Camp activities and experiences.
Childhood usa - a residential camping program for children who have a parent or sibling who has been diagnosed with cancer or sickle cell anemia within the past three years or who is actively undergoing treatment.
Brothers and sisters together - a residential camping program for children who have lost a parent or sibling to cancer or sickle cell anemia within the past three years.
Teddi project - a program designed to assist children and families dealing with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses, especially those who are experiencing significant need. Teddi project initiatives include an annual trip to Florida, holiday event, and bringing families together to enjoy and remember Special Times.
Teddi's team - a residential camping program for children who currently have cancer or sickle cell anemia as well as those who have had cancer or sickle cell anemia in the past.
Junior Good Days - a day Camp program for children who would otherwise qualify for any of the program or services provided by Camp Good Days and Special Times, Inc. But are too young to attend the overnight residential camps.
Partners against violence everywhere - an initiative consisting of two programs - project exile and project tips - with the goal of reducing violence in the community. Project exile is a community-wide outreach effort aimed at eliminating illegal guns from our streets. Project tips is a cooperative effort between law enforcement, fire departments, colleges and universities, political members, and various faith-based, community, and non-profit organizations designed to reduce violence in the community by promoting trust and encouraging citizens to share important information with the proper authorities.
Research library - library located at the Camp Good Days and Special Times, Inc. headquarters.
Family programs.

Who funds Camp Good Days and Special Times

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Conesus Fest for CharityPublic Support$373,835
Eayres Hope FoundationGeneral Support$100,000
The 11 Day Power PlayEnrich the Lives of Children and Families Who Are Touched By Cancer and Other Life Challenges.$90,000
...and 37 more grants received totalling $854,042

Personnel at Camp Good Days and Special Times

NameTitleCompensation
Sheri WatkinsChief Financial Officer$48,395
Wendy Bleier-MervisExecutive Director
Wendy MervisPast Executive Director$86,543
Michael MercierBoard Member$0
Gary MervisFounder$91,621
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Camp Good Days and Special Times

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,630,294
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$324,126
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$58,294
Net income from fundraising events$390,911
Net income from gaming activities$25,545
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$4,429,170

Form 990s for Camp Good Days and Special Times

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-07-22990View PDF
2022-092023-06-14990View PDF
2021-092022-08-02990View PDF
2020-092021-08-11990View PDF
2019-092020-09-25990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
October 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $10,414 from Rite Aid Healthy Futures
October 15, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 29, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $373,835 from Conesus Fest for Charity
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Eayres Hope Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersCampsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthHuman servicesDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Conducts researchFundraising eventsNational levelReceives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1332 Pittsford-Mendon Rd PO Box 665
Mendon, NY 14506
Metro area
Rochester, NY
County
Monroe County, NY
Website URL
campgooddays.org/ 
Phone
(585) 624-5555
IRS details
EIN
22-2329654
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1980
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N20: Recreational and Sporting Camps
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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