Camp Funding & Financials

“In the final analysis, we’ll be about as good as what people make us. And we’ll need a lot of help to get this realized. The only thing we can do is to find the people in the community that feel the way we do.”

– Hole in the Wall Founder Paul Newman

Paul Newman never wanted The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp to be reliant on him or any one funding source. While he and Newman’s Own were instrumental in building The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, they contributed only half of the funding needed to cover the initial costs of construction. The other half was generated through a fundraising campaign, which was an important first step to invite a broader community of like-hearted individuals inspired by what Paul had created to make his dream their own.

Today, while Newman’s Own remains a loyal friend and generous donor, the majority of The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp’s funding needs each year rely on the generosity of thousands of others who have followed in Paul’s philanthropic footsteps including individuals, corporate partners, and foundations. This diverse community of support is exactly what Paul had in mind when he imagined Camp. As this compassionate family of friends has grown over the years, so has Hole in the Wall’s ability to expand its service reach, from 288 campers during Camp’s first summer to now thousands of children with serious illnesses and family members annually throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. We are grateful to each member of this caring community who continue to help bring Paul Newman’s dream of “a different kind of healing” to exciting new places.

Our Financials

Thank you for another successful year at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp! In 2024, thousands of children with serious illnesses and their family members found joy, hope and healing through Camp programs on site and in homes and communities, not to mention the additional tens of thousands of moments of connection in hospitals across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. 

Support and Revenue

Expenses

     

These numbers tell a story of our Founder’s dream, the power of compassion and the amazing things we can accomplish together. Nearly three quarters of contributions received supported those programs, with the remainder utilized to en sure their continued delivery. Through grants, corporate partnerships, individual giving and community support, we have built a strong foundation that will provide stability in the years ahead, allowing us to expand and meet the rising demand for our services.

Your dedication and trust fuel this mission and make everything we do possible. Thank you again for partnering with us to bring the magic of Hole in the Wall to those who need it the most.

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp’s operating reserve is restricted as a fund-functioning-as-endowment.  The purpose of the fund is to support Camp’s philanthropic mission in perpetuity and fortifies Camp’s long-term financial sustainability. Camp’s budget is balanced through the combination of annual contributions and up to 5% of the draw from Camp’s fund-functioning-as-endowment.  This very intentional construct is directly responsive to the growing and urgent needs of children with serious illnesses and their families.

FY 2023 IRS FORM 990  FY 2024 AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT

Please note that our most recent IRS Form 990 is not yet finalized and is expected to be released by end of June 2025. We thank you for your understanding and look forward to sharing it with you on our website and upon request as soon as it becomes publicly accessible.