Camp Fire is located in Long Beach, CA. The organization was established in 1946. 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 93 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 06/2022, Camp Fire generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 06/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CAMP FIRES MISSION IS EXPRESSED AS A PROMISE: YOUNG PEOPLE WANT TO SHAPE THE WORLD. CAMP FIRE PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY TO FIND THEIR SPARK, LIFT THEIR VOICE, AND DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE. IN CAMP FIRE, IT BEGINS NOW.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMS INCLUDE AFTER SCHOOL ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS PROVIDED AT SIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS THROUGH THE LONG BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND ONE PILOT PROGRAM THROUGH A PERMIT AGREEMENT WITH THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND MARINE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF LONG BEACH AT DE FOREST PARK IN NORTH LONG BEACH. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE TO ENROLLED STUDENTS. APPROXIMATELY 600 STUDENTS ARE SERVED DAILY DURING THE TRADITIONAL SCHOOL YEAR AND ANOTHER 300 DURING SUMMER PROGRAM TIME. THE WRAP PROGRAM (WINNERS REACHING AMAZING POTENTIAL) EMPHASIZES ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT THAT IS SCHOOL-SITE SPECIFIC. CAMP FIRES RESEARCH-BASED SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL THRIVE {OLOGY} CURRICULUM IS AT THE FOUNDATION OF PROGRAM SERVICE, AND IS MEASURED ANNUALLY BY EXTERNAL CONSULTANTS. 90% OF STAFF REPORT THAT OUR COUNCIL IS COMMITTED TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT THROUGH PROGRAM QUALITY ASSESSMENTS AND IMPROVEMENT PLANNING. 97% OF STUDENTS REPORTED THAT ADULTS AT CAMP FIRE LISTEN TO ME. 98% OF STUDENTS REPORT THEY HELP OTHER KIDS, EVEN IF THEY ARENT THEIR CLOSE FRIENDS. CAMP FIRE MEASURES SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING INDICATORS INCLUDING SOCIAL SKILLS (EMPATHY AND INCLUSIVENESS), LIFE SKILLS (PROBLEM SOLVING/PREPAREDNESS), CONFLICT RESOLUTION, PURPOSE, AND CONFIDENCE.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND CAMPS OUTDOOR PROGRAMS INCLUDE DAY CAMPS (SHIWAKA, BACKYARD BUNCH AND BEACH CRUISERS), INTERSESSION AND SUMMER DAY CAMPS THROUGH WRAP, RESIDENT CAMP (CAMP WINTAKA AND CAMP WASEWAGAN), AND SPECIALTY CAMP DAYS. CAMPS OFFER SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING SOCIAL SKILLS (INCLUSIVENESS AND EMPATHY), LIFE SKILLS, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, PURPOSE AND CONFIDENCE. CAMP PROGRAMS ARE ALSO PERIODICALLY MONITORED THROUGH OUTCOME MEASUREMENT CONDUCTED THROUGH SURVEYS DEVELOPED AND SUMMARIZED BY EXTERNAL CONSULTANTS. CAMP FIRE OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO ENSURE PROGRAM EXPERIENCES FOR CAMPERS OF ALL ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS. CAMP FIRE CAMPS ARE ACCREDITED THROUGH THE AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION, PROMISING RIGOROUS STANDARDS-BASED COMPLIANCE OF OVER 300 AREAS INCLUDING SITE, TRANSPORTATION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT, HUMAN RESOURCES AND PROGRAM ACTIVITIES.
TEEN SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP 6TH-12TH GRADERS PARTICIPATE IN YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS INCLUDING THRIVE THROUGH DISCOVERY, HORIZON TEENS IN ACTION, SHIWAKA DAY CAMP AIDES (DCA), YOUTH LEADER TEAM (YLT), AND COUNSELOR IN TRAINING PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS IMPLEMENT THRIVE {OLOGY} METHODS FOR SUCCESS. PROGRAMS ARE PROGRESSIVE AND AS YOUTH MOVE FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL THEY ARE REQUIRED TO APPLY, TO INTERVIEW, AND TO TAKE NOTES AS PRACTICE IN LIFE SKILLS. THESE PROGRAMS CULTIVATE LEADERSHIP THAT IS APPLIED THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS AND OUTDOOR/CAMP EXPERIENCES AS DCAS, YLTS, AND COUNSELORS. CHALLENGE COURSE A YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON INDIVIDUAL PROBLEM SOLVING AND TEAM-BUILDING THROUGH CHALLENGE BY CHOICE ACTIVITIES ON CAMP FIRES LOW AND HIGH ROPE COURSES. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO THE COMMUNITY, SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES, AND OTHER 501(C)3 ORGANIZATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Georgia Drew Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $71,450 |
Christopher Barker Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Karen Nishkian Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Randy Fudge Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Les Saul Advisory Circle | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Phil Hester Director | Trustee | 5.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $58 |
Membership dues | $33,652 |
Fundraising events | $28,435 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $305,881 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $267,978 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $636,004 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,337,917 |
Investment income | $13,039 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $170,590 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $18,843 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,055 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $47,152 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,226,200 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $73,593 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $47,835 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $903,014 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,951 |
Other employee benefits | $68,608 |
Payroll taxes | $109,270 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $12,745 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,200 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,886 |
Fees for services: Other | $32,751 |
Advertising and promotion | $90 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $71,971 |
Travel | $20,201 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $642 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $78,720 |
Insurance | $67,684 |
All other expenses | $76,201 |
Total functional expenses | $1,784,215 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $595,816 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $367,507 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $115,733 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $11,882 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $107,118 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,747,103 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $544,958 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,490,117 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $145,677 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $312,499 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $458,176 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,652,021 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $379,920 |
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 | $4,490,117 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Camp Fire Portland, OR | $10,492,793 | $8,044,843 |
Camp Augusta Incorporated Nevada City, CA | $2,615,134 | $2,718,674 |
Camp Fire Orange, CA | $906,938 | $2,262,155 |
Camp Fire Long Beach, CA | $4,490,117 | $2,226,200 |
Camp Fire San Diego, CA | $1,138,462 | $1,302,946 |
Camp Taylor Inc Modesto, CA | $4,722,471 | $1,322,228 |
Camp Fire Bend, OR | $671,571 | $1,401,966 |
Camp Fire Springfield, OR | $81,198 | $502,602 |
Quaker Meadow Christian Ministries Springville, CA | $525,161 | $318,418 |
Outdoor Journeys Inc Angelus Oaks, CA | $594,783 | $411,168 |
Redwood Adventure Camp Inc Burson, CA | $124,759 | $0 |
Stinson Beach Community Center Stinson Beach, CA | $1,919,244 | $154,493 |
Camp Fire Madera, CA | $189,280 | $0 |
Camp Fire Vallejo, CA | $175,930 | $0 |
Camp Fire Arroyo Grande, CA | $437,549 | $0 |
Camp Northwest Inc Eugene, OR | $44,304 | $0 |