Happiness is Camping Inc
Organizations mission is to run a camp for children stricken with cancer and to provide remedial support to the children with cancer.
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FREE New Jersey summer camp for children with cancer/sickle cell disease and their families.
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Mission
Organizations mission is to run a camp for children stricken with cancer and to provide remedial support to the children with cancer.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Happiness is Camping Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- Established in 1960, it predates 92% of the human services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
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- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHappiness is Camping Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Hardwick, NJ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1960 and has been operating for 66 years. Its EIN is 132556242. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 102 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Happiness is Camping Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 132556242. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Happiness is Camping Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Happiness is Camping Inc is located in Hardwick, NJ, United States. The organization was established in 1960 and has been active for 66 years.
Based on official tax filings, Happiness is Camping Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Happiness is Camping Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 102 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Happiness is Camping Inc. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Happiness is Camping Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
FREE New Jersey summer camp for children with cancer/sickle cell disease and their families. Happiness is Camping Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1960.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Happiness is Camping Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Happiness is Camping Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 132556242, 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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HAPPINESS IS CAMPING INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (24)
Source: Public filings
24 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 102 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 102 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1960
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Happiness is Camping Inc
- What is Happiness is Camping Inc?
- Happiness is Camping Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Hardwick, United States. FREE New Jersey summer camp for children with cancer/sickle cell disease and their families.
- When was Happiness is Camping Inc founded?
- Happiness is Camping Inc was founded in 1960.
- Who leads Happiness is Camping Inc?
- Laura San Miguel serves as President.
- Where is Happiness is Camping Inc located?
- Headquartered in Hardwick, NJ, United States.
- What is Happiness is Camping Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Happiness is Camping Inc trustworthy?
- Happiness is Camping Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Happiness is Camping Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 132556242.
- What is Happiness is Camping Inc's website?
- http://www.happinessiscamping.org