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 06/2022, Camp Fire employed 14 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 06/2022, Camp Fire generated $3.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.8%) 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 169 individual grants totaling $3,285,852. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 AND SCHEDULE O.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SERVICES TO COUNCILS:CAMP FIRE PROVIDES COUNCIL EFFECTIVENESS SERVICES TO 47 COUNCILS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. WE PROVIDE COUNCILS WITH PROGRAM QUALITY INTERVENTION TRAINING 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 TO EFFECTIVELY DELIVER PROGRAMS TO YOUTH. MORE THAN 875 COUNCIL STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS WERE TRAINED VIA IN PERSON CONFERENCES, WEBINARS, ONLINE COURSES, AND SITE VISITS.
PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH:CAMP FIRE PROGRAMS CREATE POWERFUL YOUTH EXPERIENCES THAT LEAD TO LONG-TERM BENEFITS AND HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON SOCIETY. IN CAMP FIRE'S CORE PROGRAM AREAS OF OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME, CAMP AND OUTDOORS, AND TEEN SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP, YOUNG PEOPLE ARE DEVELOPING THE ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND MINDSETS THAT WE KNOW FROM RESEARCH LEAD TO GREATER OUTCOMES THAT LAST A LIFETIME! COLLECTIVELY, OUR 47 COUNCILS REACHED AS MANY AS 175,000 YOUTH WITH CURRICULA AND SUPPORT TO HELP THEM BEGIN BUILDING THRIVING SKILLS FOR TODAY AND IN THE FUTURE. BECAUSE OF OUR PROGRAMMATIC WORK, 96% OF 3RD THROUGH 5TH GRADERS IN CAMP FIRE AGREED THAT ADULTS IN CAMP FIRE CARE ABOUT THEM. ADDITIONALLY, 84% OF 6TH THROUGH 12TH GRADERS AGREED THAT IN CAMP FIRE PROGRAMS THEY HAVE THE CHANCE TO TRY A LOT OF THINGS THEY HAVE NEVER TRIED BEFORE. OVERALL,99% OF YOUTH DEMONSTRATED POSITIVE OR DESIRED RESULTS IN AT LEAST ONE OF THE ELEVEN MEASURED AREAS: LIFE SKILLS, SOCIAL SKILLS (EMPATHY AND INCLUSIVENESS), SPARK CHAMPIONS, CONFIDENCE, PURPOSE, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, NATURE, SPARK DISCOVERY, GROWTH MINDSET, GOAL MANAGEMENT, AND REFLECTION.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS:CAMP FIRE ESTABLISHES BRAND STANDARDS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MEDIA SUPPORT FOR USE BY OUR 47 COUNCILS. WE CREATE AND PROVIDE TOOLS FOR OUR MEMBER COUNCILS TO USE IN BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS IN THEIR LOCAL AREAS FOR THE PROGRAMS AND CURRICULA THAT THEY OFFER. IN ADDITION, WE SUPPORT A NATIONAL WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA SITES DESIGNED TO BUILD AWARENESS FOR CAMP FIRE AS A YOUTH SERVING ORGANIZATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Greg Zweber President And CEO | Officer | 40 | $210,984 |
Jeanetta Darno Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Dave Albano Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sonya Richburg Chair Thru Dec. 2021 | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kenneth Schoeneck Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mara Cohara Secretary Thru Dec. 2021 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $2,440 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $337,800 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,913,937 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,254,177 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,151,012 |
Investment income | $55,105 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $13,661 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $29,793 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $354 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,504,457 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $94,867 |
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. | $232,371 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $44,151 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $848,143 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $30,170 |
Other employee benefits | $94,053 |
Payroll taxes | $85,792 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $18,766 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $45,535 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,292 |
Fees for services: Other | $174,713 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $62,701 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $115,602 |
Travel | $20,347 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,322 |
Interest | $10 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $118,467 |
Insurance | $28,377 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,143,750 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,092,790 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $15,593 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,000,761 |
Accounts receivable, net | $122,129 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $1,126 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $15,967 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $28,161 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $293,171 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $855,024 |
Total assets | $3,424,722 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $97,215 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $89,194 |
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 | $33,269 |
Total liabilities | $219,678 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $714,273 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,490,771 |
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 | $3,424,722 |
Over the last fiscal year, Camp Fire has awarded $56,995 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: INDEPENDENT COUNCIL TRANSITION | $27,100 |
Excelsior, MN PURPOSE: DEI PROGRAM SUPPORT, CAMPERSHIP AWARD, CONFERENCE EXPENSES | $16,395 |
Notre Dame, IN PURPOSE: INVENTORY, PHOTOGRAPHER FUNDING AND ADA ASSESSMENT | $13,500 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Camp Fire has recieved totaling $70,001.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Health Care Foundation Of Greater Kansas City Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: HEALTHY COMMUNITIES IN AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING | $50,000 |
Search Institute Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: ROI PARTNER GRANT | $10,001 |
Ayco Charitable Foundation Cohoes, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Boy Scouts Of America St Charles, IL | $12,263,929 | $4,747,282 |
Sherwood Forest Camp Inc St Louis, MO | $9,903,319 | $2,361,288 |
Camp Fire Kansas City, MO | $3,424,722 | $3,504,457 |
Camp Fire Tulsa, OK | $1,159,322 | $1,576,379 |
Camp Fire Des Moines, IA | $2,419,493 | $1,364,068 |
Camp Fire Oklahoma City, OK | $717,105 | $768,157 |
Camp Victory Tulsa, OK | $0 | $834,331 |
Jo-Ota Methodist Association Clarence, MO | $270,361 | $236,267 |
Camp Fire El Dorado, AR | $354,141 | $193,280 |
Military Adventure Camp Inc Flemingsburg, KY | $181,342 | $0 |
Camp Fire Lombard, IL | $111,202 | $0 |
James Tower Campbell Foundation Kirkwood, MO | $113,447 | $60,000 |