Camp Fire Minnesota
- Assets
- $2.5m
- Revenue
- $3.1m
- Investments
- $968.4k
- Employees
- 97
- Location
- Excelsior, MN
- Founding
- 03/1958
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 41-0706116
Organization Overview
Camp Fire Minnesota is located in Excelsior, MN. The organization was established in 1958. According to its NTEE Classification (O20) the organization is classified as: Youth Centers & Clubs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Camp Fire Minnesota employed 97 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Camp Fire Minnesota 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 12/2023, Camp Fire Minnesota generated $3.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WITH NATURE AS OUR CATALYST, WE ENERGIZE YOUTH TO DISCOVER THEIR SPARK.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
OUTDOOR PROGRAMSCAMP FIRE MINNESOTA'S OUTDOOR PROGRAMS CONNECT YOUTH WITH THE POWER OF NATURE THROUGH SUMMER CAMP, SCHOOL-BREAK CAMPS, AND K-12 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. OUR SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM INCLUDES DAY AND OVERNIGHT CAMPS, A LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRACK, AND ADVENTURE CANOE TRIPS. YOUTH FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS GATHER AT CAMP FIRE TO SWIM AND KAYAK IN LAKE MINNEWASHTA, PUSH THEIR LIMITS ON THE CHALLENGE COURSE, TEND VEGETABLES IN THE GARDEN, AND EXPLORE THE RESTORED WETLANDS AND POLLINATOR GARDEN. WE OFFER FULL AND PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO FAMILIES IN NEED.(CONTINUE TO SCHEDULE O)OUR K-12 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND TEAM-BUILDING PROGRAM ENGAGES STUDENTS IN HANDS-ON LEARNING AT OUR CAMP PROPERTY, IN THEIR CLASSROOMS, AND THROUGH VIRTUAL LIVE LESSONS. OUR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM ALIGNS WITH STATE EDUCATION STANDARDS AND IS DELIVERED BY A COHORT OF NATURALISTS. WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SCHOOLS, UTILIZING A SLIDING SCALE FEE MODEL.WE ALSO OFFER FAMILIES AND EDUCATORS ACCESS TO OUR FREE ONLINE RESOURCE LIBRARY, MY NATURE CONNECTION, TO HELP YOUTH CONNECT WITH NATURE IN THEIR BACKYARD AND NEIGHBORHOODS.AS A RESULT OF OUR OUTDOOR PROGRAMS, YOUTH UNPLUG IN NATURE, DEVELOP AS ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS, AND GROW AS INDIVIDUALS AND LEADERS.
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMSCAMP FIRE MINNESOTA'S AFTERSCHOOL NATURE PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE AT SCHOOLS ACROSS THE TWIN CITIES METRO. THESE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED AT NO COST TO SCHOOLS SERVING LOW INCOME STUDENTS. OUR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS CONNECT YOUTH WITH THE OUTDOORS WHILE DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS. IN ADDITION TO ON-SITE LEARNING, AFTERSCHOOL PARTICIPANTS ATTEND FIELD TRIPS AT OUR CAMP PROPERTY AND HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN SUMMER CAMP AT NO COST. (CONTINUE TO SCHEDULE O)AS A RESULT OF OUR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, YOUTH DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS AS THEY LEARN TO CARE FOR THEIR COMMUNITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Marie Becker Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tammy Buchert Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott Botzet Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Shannon Rusk Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Becker Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Adriane Brown Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Gardner Builders Construction | 12/30/19 | $789,672 |
Magney Architecture Llc Architectural Services | 12/30/19 | $134,249 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $253,749 |
| Related organizations | $30,322 |
| Government grants | $397,184 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $927,349 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $44,752 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,608,604 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,528,019 |
| Investment income | $8,006 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$42,912 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$22,536 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $1,050 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $25,967 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,106,198 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $119,578 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $279,596 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $59,002 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,344,403 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $93,763 |
| Payroll taxes | $140,511 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,459 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $281,630 |
| Advertising and promotion | $17,367 |
| Office expenses | $36,379 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $28,490 |
| Travel | $10,699 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $286,307 |
| Insurance | $71,313 |
| All other expenses | $126,094 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,948,706 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $135,753 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $97,078 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $419,097 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $9,881 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,826 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $909,457 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $968,439 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,544,531 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $170,752 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $91,254 |
| 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 | $26,669 |
| Total liabilities | $288,675 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,270,707 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $985,149 |
| 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 | $2,544,531 |