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EIN 35-2334489

PALS Programs

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
City
Doylestown
State
Pennsylvania
Year formed
2008
Most recent tax filings
2024-08-01
NTEE code, primary
N20: Recreational and Sporting Camps
Description
PALS Programs creates inclusive camp experiences for people with and without Down syndrome. Our volunteer-led programs change attitudes, transform lives, and inspire a world of belonging. During the 2021-2022 fiscal year, Pals Programs provided immersive sleep-away camping experiences for 424 young adults with Down syndrome and over 500 volunteers across the country in 15 different programs. Each participant with Down syndrome was paired with a volunteer counselor who provided individualized support throughout the program.
Also known as...
Camp Pals
Total revenues
$1,758,876
2024
Total expenses
$1,569,353
2024
Total assets
$1,796,114
2024
Num. employees
11
2024

Program areas at PALS Programs

PALS Programs is proud to have provided immersive sleep-away camp experiences for 456 young adults with Down syndrome and over 595 volunteers during the 2023-2024 fiscal year. There were 10 programs held across the country. Each participant with Down syndrome was paired one-on-one with a volunteer peer. Together, they enjoyed offsite trips and on-site programming. The experiences created transformative friendships and changed perspectives.

Who funds PALS Programs

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Bessemer Giving FundGeneral Support$50,000
Wawa FoundationTo Support the Foundation Program Initiatives$35,000
Schwab Charitable FundHuman Services$33,250
...and 22 more grants received totalling $366,060

Personnel at PALS Programs

NameTitleCompensation
Jenni Newbury RossFounder and Executive Director
Shelby JonesExecutive Director
Lauren GibeaultMarketing and Recruitment Manager
Jo PressimoneAdvancement Manager
Courtney MickensProgram Development Manager
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for PALS Programs

RevenuesFYE 08/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$729,661
Program services$959,129
Investment income and dividends$48,319
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,365
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$11,352
Miscellaneous revenues$9,050
Total revenues$1,758,876

Form 990s for PALS Programs

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-082025-03-14990View PDF
2023-082024-03-13990View PDF
2022-082023-06-28990View PDF
2021-082022-02-14990View PDF
2020-082021-05-18990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

Organizations like PALS Programs

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Camp OdayinOakdale, MN$899,125
Camp Good Days and Special TimesMendon, NY$4,429,170
Special LoveWinchester, VA$2,578,858
UkanduPortland, OR$1,877,719
Vermonts Camp Ta-Kum-TaSouth Hero, VT$1,580,052
Camp Nejeda FoundationStillwater, NJ$2,209,125
Dyf Diabetes Youth Families (DYF)Concord, CA$2,205,276
Camp CascoSudbury, MA$476,329
The Campbell FoundationGermantown, TN$3,250,511
HFM Camping AdventuresYpsilanti, MI$472,630
Data update history
March 27, 2025
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from The Bessemer Giving Fund
October 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Eberstadt-Kuffner Fund
October 15, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Manuel Gordon Foundation
May 25, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersCampsCharities
Issues
HealthHuman servicesDiseases and disordersDevelopmentally disabled
Characteristics
Conducts researchFundraising eventsNational levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
4965 Grundy Way
Doylestown, PA 18902
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
County
Bucks County, PA
Website URL
palsprograms.org/ 
Phone
(202) 630-5858
IRS details
EIN
35-2334489
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2008
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N20: Recreational and Sporting Camps
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Probationary Registration
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0223306
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-04-16
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