Camp Fire
- Assets
- $2.4m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $454.1k
- Employees
- 36
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Founding
- 07/1969
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 42-0680459
Organization Overview
Camp Fire is located in Des Moines, IA. The organization was established in 1969. 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 08/2021, Camp Fire employed 36 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within 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 08/2021, Camp Fire generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.9% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH, INCLUDING RESIDENT CAMP, DAY CAMPS AND CLUBS, FOR YOUTH TO REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL AND TO FUNCTION EFFECTIVELY AS CARING, SELF DIRECTED YOUTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUMMER CAMP - CAMP HANTESA HAS BEEN OFFERING YOUTH DAY CAMP EXPERIENCE IN CENTRAL IOWA IN THE DES MOINES RIVER VALLEY FOR NEARLY 100 YEARS. OUR PROGRAMS RANGE FROM A FEW NIGHTS OF CAMP FOR OUR YOUNGEST CAMPERS TO FOUR WEEKS OF INTENSE LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR OUR HIGH SCHOOL AGED YOUTH CALLED THE APPRENTICE PROGRAM. MOST YOUTH ATTEND FOR A WEEK, WHERE THEY ARE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE SWIMMING, CANOEING, KAYAKING, SHOOTING SPORTS, HORSEBACK RIDING, ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND MUCH MORE. THE CAMP IS CO-EDUCATIONAL, AND OPEN TO ALL YOUTH NO MATTER THEIR BACKGROUND OR MEMBERSHIP IN CAMP FIRE. YOUTH AT CAMP HANTESA LEARN LEADERSHIP AND CITIZENSHIP SKILLS AS WELL AS LEARNING SELF-RELIANCE THROUGH HANDS ON ACTIVITIES.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - THESE CONSIST OF FOUR PROGRAMS, EACH WITH THEIR OWN UNIQUE NICHE AND DURATION, SERVING SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN DURING THE TIME THEY ARE OUT OF SCHOOL. THE PROGRAMS ARE: CAMP FIRE CLUB, SCHOOL DAY OFF AND BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, SUMMER DAY CAMPS AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION. OUR PROGRAMS ENRICH THE ACADEMIC LEARNING THAT HAPPENS AT SCHOOL AND HOME WITH SKILLS THAT HELP YOUTH TO THRIVE AND REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. IN A VERY REAL WAY, CAMP FIRE'S EXTENDED LEARNING PROGRAMS PICK UP WHERE SCHOOLS LEAVE OFF BY PROVIDING QUALITY OUT OF SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS FROM 1ST GRADE THROUGH MIDDLE SCHOOL AND EVEN INTO HIGH SCHOOL. THESE PROGRAMS HAVE PROVEN EFFECTIVE IN REINFORCING AND ENHANCING LEARNING, LITERACY, SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND STRENGTHENING FAMILY INVOLVEMENT AND CONNECTIONS.
COMMUNITY CENTERS- CAMP FIRE HAS CONDUCTED SUBSIDIZED, LOW COST, FULL DAY DAY CAMPS AT DES MOINES COMMUNITY CENTERS SINCE 1992. WE PROVIDE BOTH INTENSIVE SUMMER PROGRAMMING AND YEAR ROUND PROGRAMS AT THE FOLLOWING SITES: PIONEER/COLUMBUS COMMUNITY CENTER, FOUR MILE COMMUNITY CENTER, AND MADISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE STRUCTURED LEARNING ACTIVITIES IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR LOW-INCOME YOUTH 5 DAYS A WEEK FROM 7 AM TO 5:30 PM, WHEN YOUTH ARE OUT OF SCHOOL. CAMPERS PARTICIPATE IN LITERACY AND STEM EDUCATION,COMBATING SUMMER LEARNING LOSS WITH PROVEN POSITIVE OUTCOMES. FOR MANY FAMILIES, THIS CARE IS THE ONLY CARE THEY CAN AFFORD. THE PROGRAMS ARE ON PAR WITH FULL COST PROGRAMS WE OFFER. MEALS ARE PROVIDED EACH DAY TO ENSURE PROPER NUTRITION THROUGH THE SUMMER.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kelly Peterson Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $32,082 |
Eric Schulz President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jason Wulfekuhle Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Karen Pearston Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Emily Hansen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Reid Former Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $281 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $687,788 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $688,069 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $562,307 |
| Investment income | $16,369 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $97,123 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $502 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$302 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,364,068 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $33,744 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,810 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $478,256 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $50,918 |
| Payroll taxes | $39,195 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| 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 | $38,143 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $18,589 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $100,708 |
| Travel | $23,569 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $3,287 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $121,975 |
| Insurance | $69,032 |
| All other expenses | $27,459 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,235,790 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,271 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $229,018 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $187,500 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $12,298 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,776 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,517,557 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $454,073 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,419,493 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $71,254 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $169,370 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $240,624 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,657,071 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $521,798 |
| 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 | $2,419,493 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Camp Fire has recieved totaling $252,529.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
United Way Of Central Iowa Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: CAMP FIRE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND NAVIGATOR PROGRAM | $225,000 |
United Way Of Story County Inc Ames, IA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF STORY COUNTY COMMUNITY AGENCIES | $27,082 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $447 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $158,403 |
| Earnings | $36,130 |
| Net Contributions | $1,500 |
| Other Expense | $7,944 |
| Ending Balance | $188,089 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
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 Excelsior, MN | $2,985,926 | $2,230,532 |
Camp Fire Kansas City, MO | $3,424,722 | $3,504,457 |
Camp Fire Des Moines, IA | $2,419,493 | $1,364,068 |
Camp Chippewa Foundation Maple Grove, MN | $3,180,177 | $1,152,955 |
Jo-Ota Methodist Association Clarence, MO | $270,361 | $236,267 |
Camp Woodbrooke Inc Madison, WI | $832,414 | $239,113 |
Muslim Youth Camp Of California Madison, WI | $101,811 | $0 |
Camp Fire Lombard, IL | $111,202 | $0 |
James Tower Campbell Foundation Kirkwood, MO | $113,447 | $60,000 |