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2488 E MICHIGAN ST
Orlando FL 32806-5060
Orlando FL | IRS ruling year: 2009 | EIN: 27-0593856
SEE SCHEDULE O ATTACHEDCAMARADERIE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS "TO PROVIDE HEALING FOR INVISIBLE WOUNDS OF WAR THROUGH COUNSELING, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT FOR A ... (More)
SEE SCHEDULE O ATTACHEDCAMARADERIE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS "TO PROVIDE HEALING FOR INVISIBLE WOUNDS OF WAR THROUGH COUNSELING, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT FOR ALL BRANCHES OF MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES." (Less)
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This charity's score is 100%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Camaraderie Foundation Inc. is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
Camaraderie Foundation Inc. has earned a 100% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2020, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 35/35 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 35/35 - 25/25 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - Has Audit/Review - 20/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - Has Audit/Review - 20/20 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Listed - 3/3 ptsWebsite - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 38.93% - 25/25 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 38.93% - 25/25 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 83.67% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 83.67% - 25/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
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Key Persons data is currently unavailable for this organization. This data is only available if this charity has at least one year of electronically-filed Form 990 data filed within the last six years.
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Activity data not reported from the IRS
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Camaraderie Foundation Inc.) or EIN (270593856) in the 'Search Term' field.
This organization was impacted by COVID-19 in a way that effected their financial health in 2020. This normally would have reduced their star rating. Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
Camaraderie Foundation Inc. reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
Fundraising Capacity
Revenue
Staffing
Administrative Capacity
Grants Received
Grants Sent
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
Reduced revenue significantly from private and corporate sources
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
Had to get creative and provide telehealth access. for clients
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
Became innovative in working from home and engaging donors such as the Non-Event event.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
Access to telehealth and working from remotely for employees.
Not Currently Scored
Camaraderie Foundation Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Camaraderie Foundation Inc. reported its three largest programs on its FY 2020 Form 990 as:
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SEE SCHEDULE O ATTACHEDOUR COMMUNITY AND MILITARY (CAM) COUNSELING PROGRAM DIRECTLY CONTRIBUTES TO THE OVERALL CAMARADERIE FOUNDATION MISSION BY PROVIDING COUNSELING INTERVENTION, EDUCATION, RESOURCES ... (More)
SEE SCHEDULE O ATTACHEDOUR COMMUNITY AND MILITARY (CAM) COUNSELING PROGRAM DIRECTLY CONTRIBUTES TO THE OVERALL CAMARADERIE FOUNDATION MISSION BY PROVIDING COUNSELING INTERVENTION, EDUCATION, RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH. THIS PROGRAM FACILITATES AN ENGAGED AND RESPONSIVE COMMUNITY EFFORT IN SUPPORT OF MILITARY FAMILIES AND THEIR CRITICAL NEED TO HEAL THE INVISIBLE WOUNDS OF WAR FROM THE MILITRAY ACTIONS FOLLOWING SEPTEMBER 11, 2001. THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2020 (FY20), THE CAM COUNSELING PROGRAM HAS AWARDED 1,850 COUNSELING SCHOLARSHIPS TO POST 9/11 SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS, THEIR FAMIIES AND CAREGIVERS. ADDITIONALLY, CAMARADERIE FOUNDATION AND ITS COMMUNITY PARTNERS HAVE WORKED TOGETHER ON NUMBEROUS OUTREACH EVENTS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT POST TRAUMATIC STRESS, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, AND OTHER INVISIBLE WOUNDS AND/OR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES THAT PRESENT BARRIERS TO THE SUCCESSFUL REINTEGRATION OF POST-9/11 AND OTHER VETERANS. MORE THAN 541 FAMILIES WERE SERVED THROUGH COMMUNITY AND PROGRAM ACTIVITIES OFFERRD TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE ISSUES FACING MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR FAMLIES. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS AND HAD MORE THAN 1,775 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER TIME DONATED TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS.IN FY20, WE CONTINUED TO STREAMLINE OUR OPERATIONS AND STRENGTHEN OUR PARTNERSHIPS THEREBY INCREASING OUR PRESENCE THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES, CENTRAL FLORIDA, TAMPA BAY, AND THE I4 CORRIDOR. COMBINED, THE CAM COUNSELING PROGRAM AND PEER SUPPORT GROUPS PRODUCED BOTH LONG- AND SHORT-TERM RESULTS FOR OUR COMMUNITIES. FOR THE FAMILIES PARTICIPATING IN THESE PROGRAMS THE RESULTS ARE LONG-TERM. THERE WERE 213 UNDUPLICATED COUNSELING SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED IN 2020. THIS COUNSELING AFFORDS THE PARTICIPANTS TO LEARN BETTER COPING MECHANISMS ENHANCE THEIR COMMUNICATION AND BUILD A STRONGER FAMILY BOND. OF THE 402 TOTAL COUNSELING SCHOLARSHIPS MANAGED THROUGHOUT FY20 (I.E., 213 NEW AND 189 CARRIED OVER FROM FY19), 38% WERE OR MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS OR VETERANS, 24% FOR SPOUSES, 11% FOR COUPLES, 4% FOR FAMILY, AND 23% FOR CHILDREN OF SERVICES MEMBERS OR VETERANS. OUR PEER SUPPORT GROUPS ARE CONTINUALLY REFINED BASED ON PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK AND PROGRAM STAFF AND MEDICAL ADVISORY COUNCIL LEADERSHIP. THROUGH COUNSELOR LED GROUP SUPPORT PROGRAMS, PARTICIPANTS LEARN FROM EACH OTHER AND RECEIVE SOUND, CLINICAL GUIDANCE AS TO HOW BEST SUPPORT THEIR LOVED ONES. MEETINGS OFFER PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR IMMEDIATE USE, AS WELL AS RESOURCES IN EDUCATION TO HELP SERVICE MEMBERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS UNDERSTAND AND MODIFY "TRIGGERS" FOR A HEALTHIER TRANSITION. SESSION EVALUATIONS AND FEEDBACK ARE TRACKED TO CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE PROGRAM OUTCOMES IN THE AREAS OF ADJUSTING TO PRE AND POST DEPLOYMENT LIFE, WHILE OFFERING COPING SKILLS, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY THE CHALLENGES AND STRESSES OF COMBAT, DEPLOYMENTS AND REINTEGRATION. (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
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SEE SCHEDULE O ATTACHEDMILITARY FAMILY FUN DAYS - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE FUN-FILLED FAMILY ENGAGEMENT DAYS DESIGNED TO PRODUCE A COMMUNITY WITHIN A COMMUNITY FOR PEER SUPPORT AND POSITIVE INTERACT ... (More)
SEE SCHEDULE O ATTACHEDMILITARY FAMILY FUN DAYS - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE FUN-FILLED FAMILY ENGAGEMENT DAYS DESIGNED TO PRODUCE A COMMUNITY WITHIN A COMMUNITY FOR PEER SUPPORT AND POSITIVE INTERACTIONS. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
SEE SCHEDULE O ATTACHEDMENTOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM - THROUGH CAMARADERIE'S MENTOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (MLP), TRANSITIONING POST-9/11 VETERANS AND SPOUSES ARE PAIRED WITH MENTORS WHO HAVE PRIOR MILITARY E ... (More)
SEE SCHEDULE O ATTACHEDMENTOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM - THROUGH CAMARADERIE'S MENTOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (MLP), TRANSITIONING POST-9/11 VETERANS AND SPOUSES ARE PAIRED WITH MENTORS WHO HAVE PRIOR MILITARY EXPERIENCE AND HAVE GONE ON TO BECOME STRON LEADERS IN TH (Less)
Camaraderie Foundation Inc. has earned a 100% for the Culture & Community beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's culture and connectedness to the community it serves.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 ptsConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 pts
30% of beacon score
This organization reported that it is collecting feedback from the constituents and/or communities it serves. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations that engage in inclusive practices, such as collecting feedback from the people and communities they serve, may be more effective.
Who are the people you serve with your mission? Describe briefly.
We serve Active duty service members, post 9/11 veterans and their family members suffering from the "invisible wounds of war".
How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Paper surveys, Case management notes, Constituent (client or resident, etc.) advisory committees
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
With whom does your organization share the feedback you got from the people you serve?
Our staff, Our board
How has asking for feedback from the people you serve changed your relationship with them or shifted power - over decisions, resources, rules or in other ways - to them?
It has expanded our outreach to others in need and has provided a source of ambassadors who can spread the word among the veteran community that we keep their trust and fulfill our promises.
What challenges does your organization face in collecting feedback from the people you serve?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback
Briefly describe a recent change that your organization made in response to feedback from the people you serve.
We expanded our Mentor Leadership Program to include spouses. We have also created a Mentor Leadership Alumni group that is managed by those who have gone through the program.
Equity Practices - Data Available - 100/100 ptsEquity Practices - Data Available - 100/100 pts
70% of beacon score
This organization's score of 100 is a passing score. The organization reported that it is implementing 14 Equity Practices. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations implementing effective equity policies and practices can enhance a nonprofit's decision-making, staff motivation, innovation, and effectiveness.
Equity Practices (7/7) | |
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We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race. | |
We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and/or portfolios. | |
We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization/'s programs, portfolios, and the populations served. | |
We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support. | |
We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders. | |
We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured | |
We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Equity Policies and Procedures (7/7) | |
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We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity. | |
We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions. | |
We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization. | |
We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board. | |
We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability. | |
We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team. | |
We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Camaraderie Foundation Inc. has earned a 100% for the Leadership & Adaptability beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableMission - 10/10 ptsMission - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
SEE SCHEDULE O ATTACHEDCAMARADERIE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS "TO PROVIDE HEALING FOR INVISIBLE WOUNDS OF WAR THROUGH COUNSELING, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT FOR ALL BRANCHES OF MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES."
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
Camaraderie Foundation’s mission is to provide “healing for the invisible wounds of war” through counseling, emotional and spiritual support for all branches of Military Service Members, Post-9/11 Veterans and their families.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals - 20/20 ptsGoals - 20/20 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Increase counseling support services for an additional 2,023 clients by FY24.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Two: Optimize the impact of Camaraderie's programs and projects through evaluation and process improvement.
Goal Type: This goal reflects our commitment to further our advocacy work for our organization and or cause area.
Goal Three: Increase individual, corporate, and foundation revenue by 15% per year
Goal Type: Invest in the capacity of our organization (financial, management, technical, etc.).
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
Directors and managers are provided opportunities to attend career and development courses. The Development Director is pursuing certification with the Association of Fundraising Professionals. The CEO is working on a degree in Non-Profit Management.
Mobilizing for Mission - 15/15 ptsMobilizing for Mission - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Community Building
Camaraderie Foundation has a strong team effort with other veteran non-profits and organizations. We track and post resources on our website to provide veterans with information on services that we do not provide but they may need. If we do not have a resource listed we will search for the resource and ensure that the veteran receives an answer to their issue. We present at medical conferences, community, and religious orginzations on key topics affecting veterans. We provide educational seminars about PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Military Sexual Trauma to inform the community as well as the clients. We are well connected with the printed and video news organizations locally that provide us air time and opportunities for interviews to discuss topics of importance to veterans. As an example, we were asked to discuss the impact of the Aghanistan collapse on veterans and their families. We are a community information source for veteran issues.
Adaptability Story - 30/30 ptsAdaptability Story - 30/30 pts
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
When Covid-19 struck and communities were locked down, we needed to identify a way to keep our clients engaged with their counselors. We reached out to our medical advisory council which consists of mental health professionals to develop a plan that would not decrease the success rate of the counseling program. They immediately reached out to the counselors and worked out a plan to conduct telehealth counseling and ensure the client's needs were met. The system was so successful that many clients prefer to continue doing the telehealth even today.
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