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Rockport TX | IRS ruling year: 2003 | EIN: 74-3032285
Organization Mission
Camp Aranzazu is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with chronic illnesses and special needs by providing unique camping, environmental studies, ... (More)
Camp Aranzazu is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with chronic illnesses and special needs by providing unique camping, environmental studies, and retreat experiences to groups with special needs. The camp seeks to create and maintain a partnership between the campers and the land that preserves and protects the existing habitat for native and endangered species of plants and animals, and complements the history of the area and local community. Campers balance academic skill building with camping activities to regain confidence, relax, and have fun. General camping experiences teach children and adults with disabilities how they fit into society and how they can focus on what they can do, instead of what they cannot do. Camp Aranzazu serves 42 Texas counties that include the Houston area, extending west to San Antonio and south to the southernmost tip of the state. (Less)
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| Date Published | Form 990 FYE | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
| Rating Version: 2.1 | |||
| 9/1/2021 | 2019 | 93.02 | |
| 3/1/2020 | 2018 | 92.10 | |
| 5/1/2019 | 2017 | 90.19 | |
| 11/1/2018 | 2016 | 90.33 | |
| 5/1/2018 | 2016 | 85.64 |  |
This organization received multiple star ratings within this fiscal year, due to an update to its Accountability and Transparency data and/or the receipt of an amended Form 990. | |||
| 7/1/2017 | 2015 | 90.40 | |
| 6/1/2016 | 2014 | 91.47 | |
| Rating Version: 2.0 | |||
| 3/1/2016 | 2013 | 94.18 | |
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Most Recent Fiscal Year:
FY 2020
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No CreditMajority Independent Board Members - 94% independent members8 out of 8 points Majority Independent Board Members - 94% independent members8 out of 8 points
Industry professionals strongly recommend an independent governing body to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters. We check to see if at least 50% of board members are indentified as independent on their tax form.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Board Size - 16 independent members7 out of 7 points Independent Board Size - 16 independent members7 out of 7 points
Industry professionals strongly recommend an independent governing body to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters. For most organizations, we check to see if the organization has at least three board members. For large, donor-funded organizations, we check to see if the organization has at least five independent board members
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - Yes15 out of 15 points Independent Audit or Financial Review - Yes15 out of 15 points
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 |
| $2 million or higher and 40% or higher donor support | Expected to complete an audit and have an audit oversight committee |
| $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
Material Diversion of Assets - None10 out of 10 points Material Diversion of Assets - None10 out of 10 points
A diversion of assets — any unauthorized conversion or use of the organization's assets other than for the organization's authorized purposes, including but not limited to embezzlement or theft — also can seriously call into question a charity's financial integrity. We review the charity's most recent IRS Form 990 to see if the charity has reported any diversion of assets.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditWebsite Listed on Tax Form - Listed2 out of 2 points Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed2 out of 2 points
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the IRS 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
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed4 out of 4 points Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed4 out of 4 points
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the IRS 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
Whistleblower Policy - Listed4 out of 4 points Whistleblower Policy - Listed4 out of 4 points
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the IRS 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
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed4 out of 4 points Document Retention and Destruction - Listed4 out of 4 points
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the IRS 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
Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes2 out of 2 points Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes2 out of 2 points
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the IRS 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
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditTax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed4 out of 4 points Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed4 out of 4 points
For almost all charities, we check the charity's IRS Form 990 to see if it discloses that the Form 990 is available on the charity's website. As with the audited financial statement, donors need easy access to this financial report to help determine if the organization is managing its financial resources well.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditLiabilities to Assets: Ratio - 2.94%15 out of 15 points Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 2.94%15 out of 15 points
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent IRS Form 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization's solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense: Ratio - 72.12%25 out of 25 points Program Expense: Ratio - 72.12%25 out of 25 points
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three IRS Forms 990). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
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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Salary data is coming soon.
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
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 (Camp Aranzazu) or EIN (743032285) in the 'Search Term' field.
Not Currently Scored
Camp Aranzazu 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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This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's culture and connectedness to the community it serves.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditConstituent Feedback - Data Available100/100 points Constituent Feedback - Data Available100/100 points
100% of beacon score
This organization reported that it is collecting feedback from the constituents and/or communities it serves. The methodology leveraged for Constituent Feedback is based on The Core Principles of Constituent Feedback, which describes listening and responding well to feedback. Charity Navigator participates in a consortium with other feedback experts and leading nonprofit infrastructure platforms to drive Constituent Feedback's advancement, promotion, and data collection.
Who are the people you serve with your mission? Describe briefly.
In a regular operating year, we serve approximately 1,600 children and young adults facing a variety of challenges, including epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, Down syndrome, autism, cancer, asthma, cerebral palsy, diabetes, kidney disease, head and spinal cord injuries, developmental and neurological differences, and hearing and sight impairments, among others. Camping groups come from more than 55 counties across Texas. Forty-five percent of our campers hail from the Coastal Bend, 35% come from San Antonio, and the remaining 20% come from the Houston area.
How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Paper surveys, Other means
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?
The people we serve, Our staff, Our board, Our funders, Our community partners
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.
As a result of the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey, Camp Aranzazu lost close to 50% of the beautiful oaks around the property which previous provided much needed shade for campers and partner staff members during the summer months. Based on the feedback we received in the summers following the hurricane, we were able to create a plan to address the need for other shade structures. Thankfully, Camp Aranzazu received funding from generous supporters for new shade structures around our ropes course and a new "Cool Deck" surface around our older pool at Camp Aranzazu.
Equity Practices - No Data AvailableUnscored Equity Practices - No Data AvailableUnscored
This organization has not provided information regarding the Equity Practices it is presently implementing. As such, the organization has not earned a score on this metric. This assessment demonstrates the importance of implementing practices that contribute positively to an organization's overall culture, both internally and with respect to community engagement. Furthermore, equity centered frameworks and similar approaches have drawn much attention from donors, experts, and sector leaders who underscore its value to the nonprofit's overall health and capacity for mission success. Currently, the Equity Strategies Checklist assessment consists of practices and policies that promote racial equity in their operations and programs (per the Equity Strategies checklist administered by Candid). As we refine our DEI assessment, Charity Navigator partners with DEI consultants and field experts to broaden and deepen this work.
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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 CreditMission 10/10 points Mission 10/10 points
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
Camp Aranzazu is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with chronic illnesses and special needs by providing unique camping, environmental studies, and retreat experiences to groups with special needs. The camp seeks to create and maintain a partnership between the campers and the land that preserves and protects the existing habitat for native and endangered species of plants and animals, and complements the history of the area and local community. Campers balance academic skill building with camping activities to regain confidence, relax, and have fun. General camping experiences teach children and adults with disabilities how they fit into society and how they can focus on what they can do, instead of what they cannot do. Camp Aranzazu serves 42 Texas counties that include the Houston area, extending west to San Antonio and south to the southernmost tip of the state.
Vision 10/10 points Vision 10/10 points
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
Camp Aranzazu is creating a world where all people, no matter their ability, are given the opportuni
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals 20/20 points Goals 20/20 points
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Increase utilization of the Camp by mission campers
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Two: Generate philanthropic revenue in each market we serve that is more reflective of the number of campers/camper days from that market
Goal Type: Invest in the capacity of our organization (financial, management, technical, etc.).
Leadership Development 15/15 points Leadership Development 15/15 points
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
Describe an investment in leadership
At the start of 2021, Camp Aranzazu’s Board of Directors invested their trust in our senior leadership staff as they embarked on a nationwide search to hire a new President. Senior leadership members worked closely with the board and each other to maintain continuity and continue to grow in light of an ongoing pandemic. Our Interim Chief Operating Officer began holding weekly senior leadership meetings and biweekly staff meetings to ensure Camp Aranzazu continued to fulfill its mission. Additionally, each member of the staff is encouraged to participate in professional development opportunities offered by other organizations and/or network with peers in their field. Our program team members regularly attend and present at conferences like those hosted by the American Camp Association.
Mobilizing for Mission 15/15 points Mobilizing for Mission 15/15 points
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
This organization mobilizes for mission in the following ways:
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Community Building
What are this organization’s external mobilizaton efforts?
Camp Aranzazu partners with organizations from more than 50 different Texas counties each year. We focus on an intentional camping philosophy to guide the planning process and work together to ensure each of the planned activities will help to accomplish therapy goals set out by each organization. Annually, we open our gates at Camp Aranzazu to the community for bird watching, trick-or-treating, first responder appreciation, and more. These events allow us to connect with local volunteers and families. In addition, our staff are a part of the community, participating with the Chamber of Commerce, Christmas on the Beach light display, gardening clubs, and Rotary club. Additionally, Camp Aranzazu participates in the Coastal Bend Day of Giving which is an online opportunity to learn about and donate to local charities. Participation in the Day of Giving helps us reach a larger network of members in the community.
Adaptability Story 30/30 points Adaptability Story 30/30 points
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
When the pandemic forced the cancellation of our summer 2020 session to protect the health of those whom we serve, we knew that they were still going to want and need to connect with others, to learn new skills, and to stay physically active – probably more than ever. We made the decision to go virtual and create online camp for our campers, creating and distributing more than 130 free, online activities and videos by summer’s end. The participants for these videos included former summer activity leaders, physicians, board members and other friends of Camp Aranzazu. This endeavor clearly fulfilled a need, based on our social media metrics. We had 3,549 views on our YouTube channel and a 70% increase in subscribers. An average of 400 people watched each of our Facebook videos. We had a 13% increase in the number of Instagram followers as well. As a result of another “difficult path” we were forced to take three years ago – rebuilding after Hurricane Harvey – we now are celebrating the completion of the construction of Shady Bay, our new cabin that was designed specifically for families that include a child or young adult with special needs or a chronic illness. These families often have a hard time finding a place that is fun and safe for everyone. At Camp Aranzazu, however, they now can enjoy all the traditional camping activities, and wake up every morning to a beautiful view of Copano Bay.
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