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Camp Kesem National

To support children through and beyond their parent's cancer with free, fun-filled creative programs and a lasting community. The Organization provides, Continued on Sch. O

Human Services Covina, CA EIN 510454157 · IRS Reg 51-0454157 · IRS Sign up to see website
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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Camp Kesem National

Kesem offers free camps and year-round programs for children facing a parent’s cancer, providing fun, connection, and a lasting community of hope and support.

Founded
Headquarters
Covina, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2003

Mission

To support children through and beyond their parent's cancer with free, fun-filled creative programs and a lasting community. The Organization provides, Continued on Sch. O

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE P30
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.42%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.00 ($7.4 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Camp Kesem National is a registered human services nonprofit based in Covina, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 510454157. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $9M in annual revenue. 94 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Camp Kesem National has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Camp Kesem National is located in Covina, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.

Based on official tax filings, Camp Kesem National has $9M in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Camp Kesem National is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $9M in annual revenue. The organization has 94 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Camp Kesem National. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Camp Kesem National has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Kesem offers free camps and year-round programs for children facing a parent’s cancer, providing fun, connection, and a lasting community of hope and support. Camp Kesem National is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Camp Kesem National's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $9M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Camp Kesem National are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Camp Kesem National is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 510454157, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JE
Jerry Katz
Board Co-Chair

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alicia K••••
CEO
AL
Ali M••••••••••
Director
BE
Becky C••••
Director
BE
Ben C•••••••
Chair, Board of Directors
BE
Betina E••••••
Director
BE
Betsy M•••••
Director
BR
Brent I••••••
Secretary
CH
Chris S••••••
Director
DA
David C•••••
treasurer
DA
David J••••
Director
DI
Diana M•••••••••
Director
DO
Domonique H••••••
CBO
EL
Elise C•••••••
Director
EM
Emily B••••••••
Director
ER
Eric M•••••
Director
FR
Fred W•••••••
Director
HE
Heath K•••
Director
IN
Ingrid R••••••
CFO
IR
Iris R••• W•••••••
Director
IS
Isabel A••••••
Director
JA
Jay S•••••••
Board Chair
JE
Jerry K•••
Director
KA
Katie V•••••
Director
KI
Kimberly M•••••
Former Ceo
MA
Mark O••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$9.0M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$8.7M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$8.9M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$7.9M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$8.3M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Camp Kesem National This page 79 $9.0 million 0%
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Rosies House a Music Academy for Children Inc 93 $3.4 million 100%
Mountain Shadow Association 93 $1.6 million 86%
Bostons Bridge to Excellence Inc 93 $1.4 million 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 94 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Camp Kesem National

What is Camp Kesem National?
Camp Kesem National is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Covina, United States. Kesem offers free camps and year-round programs for children facing a parent’s cancer, providing fun, connection, and a lasting community of hope and support.
When was Camp Kesem National founded?
Camp Kesem National was founded in 2003.
Who leads Camp Kesem National?
Jerry Katz serves as Board Co-Chair.
Where is Camp Kesem National located?
Headquartered in Covina, United States.
What is Camp Kesem National's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Camp Kesem National trustworthy?
Camp Kesem National has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Camp Kesem National's registration number?
IRS EIN: 510454157. Registration: 51-0454157 (United States).
What is Camp Kesem National's website?
http://www.kesem.org