Camp Fire
- Assets
- $2.7m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Founding
- 03/1958
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 13-1623921
Organization Overview
Camp Fire is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 1958. According to its NTEE Classification (O43) the organization is classified as: Camp Fire, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Camp Fire employed 16 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Camp Fire is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Camp Fire generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Camp Fire has awarded 146 individual grants totaling $2,602,708. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CAMP FIRE CONNECTS YOUNG PEOPLE TO THE OUTDOORS, TO OTHERS, AND TO THEMSELVES.WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE THRIVE AND HAVE EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR:SELF-DISCOVERYCOMMUNITY CONNECTIONENGAGEMENT WITH NATURE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SERVICES TO COUNCILS:CAMP FIRE PROVIDES COUNCIL EFFECTIVENESS SERVICES TO 47 COUNCILS ACROSSTHE COUNTRY. WE PROVIDE COUNCILS WITH PROGRAM QUALITY INTERVENTIONTRAINING AND TOOLS; A SUITE OF OUTCOME MEASUREMENT TOOLS AND RESOURCES;OFFER CONSULTATIVE SERVICES TO THEIR BOARD AND STAFF ON FUND RAISING,GOVERNANCE AND MARKETING AND EQUIP THEM WITH CURRICULA TRAINING TOEFFECTIVELY DELIVER PROGRAMS TO YOUTH. MORE THAN 875 COUNCIL STAFF ANDBOARD MEMBERS WERE TRAINED VIA IN PERSON CONFERENCES, WEBINARS, ONLINECOURSES, AND SITE VISITS.
PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH:CAMP FIRE PROGRAMS CREATE POWERFUL YOUTH EXPERIENCES THAT LEAD TOLONG-TERM BENEFITS AND HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON SOCIETY. IN CAMPFIRE'S CORE PROGRAM AREAS OF OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME, CAMP AND OUTDOORS, ANDTEEN SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP, YOUNG PEOPLE ARE DEVELOPING THE ESSENTIALSKILLS AND MINDSETS THAT WE KNOW FROM RESEARCH LEAD TO GREATER OUTCOMESTHAT LAST A LIFETIME! COLLECTIVELY, OUR 47 COUNCILS REACHED AS MANY AS175,000 YOUTH WITH CURRICULA AND SUPPORT TO HELP THEM BEGIN BUILDINGTHRIVING SKILLS FOR TODAY AND IN THE FUTURE. BECAUSE OF OURPROGRAMMATIC WORK, 96% OF 3RD THROUGH 5TH GRADERS IN CAMP FIRE AGREEDTHAT ADULTS IN CAMP FIRE CARE ABOUT THEM. ADDITIONALLY, 84% OF 6THTHROUGH 12TH GRADERS AGREED THAT IN CAMP FIRE PROGRAMS THEY HAVE THECHANCE TO TRY A LOT OF THINGS THEY HAVE NEVER TRIED BEFORE. OVERALL,99%OF YOUTH DEMONSTRATED POSITIVE OR DESIRED RESULTS IN AT LEAST ONE OFTHE ELEVEN MEASURED AREAS: LIFE SKILLS, SOCIAL SKILLS (EMPATHY ANDINCLUSIVENESS), SPARK CHAMPIONS, CONFIDENCE, PURPOSE, CONFLICTRESOLUTION, NATURE, SPARK DISCOVERY, GROWTH MINDSET, GOAL MANAGEMENT,AND REFLECTION.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS:CAMP FIRE ESTABLISHES BRAND STANDARDS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MEDIASUPPORT FOR USE BY OUR 47 COUNCILS. WE CREATE AND PROVIDE TOOLS FOR OURMEMBER COUNCILS TO USE IN BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS IN THEIR LOCAL AREASFOR THE PROGRAMS AND CURRICULA THAT THEY OFFER. IN ADDITION, WE SUPPORTA NATIONAL WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA SITES DESIGNED TO BUILD AWARENESSFOR CAMP FIRE AS A YOUTH SERVING ORGANIZATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Danette Andley Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Andrea Woods Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Amber Grundy Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kenneth Schoeneck Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Madison Green Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Maggie Bailey Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $4,750 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $454,011 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $458,761 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,135,036 |
| Investment income | $47,065 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $20,655 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,663 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $220 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,664,896 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $312,332 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $242,304 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $123,574 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $937,313 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $34,005 |
| Other employee benefits | $87,924 |
| Payroll taxes | $98,236 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $11,676 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $68,588 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,959 |
| Fees for services: Other | $312,365 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $68,702 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $173,997 |
| Travel | $34,795 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,389 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $774 |
| Insurance | $28,042 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,460,413 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $708,280 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $13,784 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $730,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $64,431 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,082 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $22,448 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $27,387 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $215,782 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $914,424 |
| Total assets | $2,697,618 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $99,797 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $90,125 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $25,000 |
| Total liabilities | $214,922 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $637,333 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,845,363 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,697,618 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Camp Fire has awarded $291,675 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CAMP FIRE HEART OF IOWA PURPOSE: CAMPER COHORT ATTENDING CEO SUMMITCULTURAL APPROPRIATION FUNDINGFRIENDSHIP FUNDING | $8,875 |
CAMP FIRE ALASKA PURPOSE: CAMPER COHORT ATTENDING CEO SUMMITCULTURAL APPROPRIATION FUNDINGFRIENDSHIP FUNDING | $8,875 |
CAMP FIRE MINNESOTA PURPOSE: CAMPER COHORT ATTENDING CEO SUMMITCONSULTATION ON THE TOOLKIT FOR CULTURAL APPROPRIATIONCULTURAL APPROPRIATION FUNDINGFRIENDSHIP FUNDING | $16,375 |
CAMP FIRE INLAND NORTHWEST PURPOSE: CULTURAL APPROPRIATION FUNDINGFRIENDSHIP FUNDING | $8,000 |
CAMP FIRE GREEN COUNTRY PURPOSE: CAMPER COHORT ATTENDING CEO SUMMITCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTSINCLUSION SPECIALISTPROGRAMMATIC, SITE, AND OUTDOOR IMP | $47,875 |
CAMP FIRE HEART OF OKLAHOMA PURPOSE: CAMPER COHORT ATTENDING CEO SUMMITCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTSCONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT COMMUNITES AT PRACTICEINCLUSION SPECIALISTPROGRAMMATIC, SITE, AND OUTDOOR IMP | $48,375 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Boy Scouts Of America St Charles, IL | $9,521,487 | $3,485,879 |
Sherwood Forest Camp Inc St Louis, MO | $9,215,223 | $2,559,867 |
Camp Fire Kansas City, MO | $2,697,618 | $1,664,896 |
Camp Fire Des Moines, IA | $2,089,789 | $1,387,262 |
Camp Fire Tulsa, OK | $1,107,695 | $1,475,179 |
Camp Fire Oklahoma City, OK | $515,177 | $864,494 |
Camp Victory Tulsa, OK | $0 | $834,331 |
Jo-Ota Methodist Association Clarence, MO | $325,674 | $328,517 |
Camp Fire El Dorado, AR | $359,917 | $243,360 |
Military Adventure Camp Inc Flemingsburg, KY | $181,342 | $0 |
Camp Fire Lombard, IL | $121,005 | $0 |
James Tower Campbell Foundation Kirkwood, MO | $41,662 | $0 |
Standing Tall Life Skills Inc Crossville, TN | $24,863 | $0 |