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Nonprofit · EIN 22-2329654

CAMP GOOD DAYS & SPECIAL TIMES INC

Tax-exempt · MENDON, NY 14506

Financials

$4.4M$2.7M2022$4.4M$2.9M2023$2.8M$2.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CAMP GOOD DAYS & SPECIAL TIMES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$2,793,442$2,679,122$114,320$35,488,595$377,778$35,110,817
September 30, 2024990$4,415,561$2,924,673$1,490,888$33,441,663$508,903$32,932,760
September 30, 2023990$4,429,170$2,676,681$1,752,489$27,783,516$183,458$27,600,058
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,892,432
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$474,792
Net gain from sales of assets
$77,375
Net income from fundraising events
$256,737
Other revenue
$426,218

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$10,318
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$402,170
Other salaries and wages
$750,291
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,359,925
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$4,282
Accounting fees
$45,200
Occupancy
$197,583
Travel
$62,469
Depreciation
$185,520
Program services (functional)
$2,381,333
Management and general (functional)
$158,582
Fundraising (functional)
$139,207

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$33,441,663
Total assets, end of year
$35,488,595
Total liabilities, end of year
$377,778
Net assets, end of year
$35,110,817
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,827,672
Publicly traded securities
$656,173
Net assets without donor restrictions
$35,110,817
Gross receipts
$21,413,700
Employees
53
Volunteers
200
Year formed
1980
State of legal domicile
NY

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
WENDY MERVISEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
39$104,225$44,200
GARY MERVISCHAIRMAN & FOUNDER
Officer
39$96,285$49,838
JEFF BARTHOLOMEWDIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Officer
38$86,612$12,763
J ROBERT BLEIERPRESIDENT RESIGNED 12/31/2024
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PATRICIA STEVENSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WILLIAM MAHONEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ERIC FOSTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAVID KORONES MDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DANIEL RIVERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RICKY TATARBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOSEPH VASILE MD MBABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TODD WISNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MATTHEW ANDERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WENDY GLADSTONE-BROWNSECRETARY - EFF. 1/1/2025
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARY DADEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
13 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
FRANK TOWNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JAY JAY VANDERSTYNEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JEAN V JOSEPH MDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BRANDON BEARDSLEYCHAIR - EFF. 1/1/2025
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ELISABETH CURRANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RONALD TOGO DEBELLISBOARD MEMBER - RESIGNED 12/31/2024
Trustee or director
1$0
DR MARK GESTRINGBOARD MEMBER - RESIGNED 12/31/2024
Trustee or director
1$0
RICHARD KAPLANBOARD MEMBER - RESIGNED 12/31/2024
Trustee or director
1$0
BILL MCAULIFFEBOARD MEMBER - RESIGNED 12/31/2024
Trustee or director
1$0
DONALD DEBLASETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHRISTINA AMBROSEBOARD MEMBER - EFF. 1/1/2025
Trustee or director
1$0
JEFFREY MESSINABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KATE TOROKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 30 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
GARY MERVISCHAIRMAN & FOUNDER
Officer
39$100,847$53,353
WENDY MERVISEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
39$101,212$39,364
JEFF BARTHOLOMEWDIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Officer
38$53,759$5,600
J ROBERT BLEIERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PATRICIA STEVENSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WILLIAM MAHONEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ERIC FOSTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAVID KORONES MDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DANIEL RIVERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RICKY TATARBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOSEPH VASILE MD MBABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TODD WISNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MATTHEW ANDERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WENDY GLADSTONE-BROWNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARY DADEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
FRANK TOWNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAY JAY VANDERSTYNEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JEAN V JOSEPH MDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRANDON BEARDSLEYVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ELISABETH CURRANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RONALD TOGO DEBELLISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR MARK GESTRINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RICHARD KAPLANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BILL MCAULIFFEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LIZ VEGABOARD MEMBER - THRU OCT 2023
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DONALD DEBLASETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CHRISTINA AMBROSESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JEFFREY MESSINABOARD MEMBER - AS OF OCT 2023
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KATE TOROKBOARD MEMBER - AS OF OCT 2023
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHAEL MERCIERBOARD MEMBER - RESIGNED DEC 2023
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 28 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
GARY MERVISCHAIRMAN & FOUNDER
Officer
40$91,621$46,022
WENDY MERVISEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$86,543$39,352
J ROBERT BLEIERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PATRICIA STEVENSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHAEL MERCIERTREASURER - THRU DEC 2023
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
WILLIAM MAHONEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ERIC FOSTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAVID KORONES MDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DANIEL RIVERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RICKY TATARBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOSEPH VASILE MD MBABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TODD WISNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MATTHEW ANDERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WENDY GLADSTONE-BROWNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARY DADEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
FRANK TOWNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAY JAY VANDERSTYNEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JEAN V JOSEPH MDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRANDON BEARDSLEYVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ELISABETH CURRANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RONALD TOGO DEBELLISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR MARK GESTRINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RICHARD KAPLANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BILL MCAULIFFEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LIZ VEGABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DONALD DEBLASETREASURER - AS OF JAN 2024
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TOM REEDBOARD MEMBER - RESIGNED DURING YEAR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRISTINA AMBROSESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 665, MENDON, NY 14506-0665
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
WENDY MERVIS, 1332 PITTSFORD-MENDON RD PO BOX 665, MENDON, NY 14506
Signed the 990
WENDY MERVIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(585) 624-5555
Return prepared by
MENGEL METZGER BARR & CO LLP

Mission

THE MISSION OF CAMP GOOD DAYS AND SPECIAL TIMES, INC. IS TO BE INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AS THE PREMIER SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT ENRICHES THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES WHOSE LIVES HAVE BEEN TOUCHED BY CANCER AND SICKLE CELL ANEMIA.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $711,925
  • FAMILY PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $261,574
  • 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.
    Expenses $246,799
  • 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.
    Expenses $232,927
  • 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.
    Expenses $209,723
  • 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.
    Expenses $152,829
  • 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.
    Expenses $152,829
  • 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.
    Expenses $130,696
  • 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.
    Expenses $143,830 · grants $10,318
  • FLORIDA FUNFEST - ANNUAL TRIP TO DISNEYWORLD AND UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY CANCER OR SICKLE CELL ANEMIA BUT ARE WELL ENOUGH TO TRAVEL
    Expenses $93,839
  • 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.
    Expenses $39,980
  • RESEARCH LIBRARY - LIBRARY LOCATED AT THE CAMP GOOD DAYS AND SPECIAL TIMES, INC. HEADQUARTERS.
    Expenses $2,644
  • HOMEWORK HUDDLE - A PROGRAM WHERE GRADE SCHOOL STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE ON THEIR HOMEWORK AFTER SCHOOL AND PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS CHARACTER-BUILDING ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR.
    Expenses $1,738

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
22-2329654
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1982
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$35,488,595
Income (IRS master file)
$21,413,700

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$2,793,442$2,679,122$35,488,595XML
990September 2024$4,415,561$2,924,673$33,441,663XML
990September 2023$4,429,170$2,676,681$27,783,516XML
990September 2022$3,307,796$2,438,816$24,536,604IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 22-2329654).

Questions about CAMP GOOD DAYS & SPECIAL TIMES INC

What is the EIN of CAMP GOOD DAYS & SPECIAL TIMES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CAMP GOOD DAYS & SPECIAL TIMES INC is 22-2329654.
Is CAMP GOOD DAYS & SPECIAL TIMES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
Are donations to CAMP GOOD DAYS & SPECIAL TIMES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CAMP GOOD DAYS & SPECIAL TIMES INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CAMP GOOD DAYS & SPECIAL TIMES INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CAMP GOOD DAYS & SPECIAL TIMES INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CAMP GOOD DAYS & SPECIAL TIMES INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names WENDY MERVIS.
Who are the officers and directors of CAMP GOOD DAYS & SPECIAL TIMES INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 28 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $104,225 (WENDY MERVIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does CAMP GOOD DAYS & SPECIAL TIMES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,793,442, expenses of $2,679,122 and total assets of $35,488,595 at year end.

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