Camp Elso Incorporated

Organization Overview

Camp Elso Incorporated is located in Portland, OR. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Camp Elso Incorporated employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Camp Elso Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO TEACH AND FRAME STEAM AND NATURE BASED EDUCATION THROUGH A LENS THAT CENTERS AND EVALUATES THE STORIES, WAYS OF KNOWING, INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, AND LIVED EXPERIENCES OF BLACK AND BROWN COMMUNITIES

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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WAYFINDERS DAY CAMP PROGRAM IS AN AFFINITY PROGRAM FOR BLACK AND SCIENTIFIC AND BROWN IDENTIFIED YOUTH THAT IS EXPERIENTIAL, CULTURALLY RELEVANT, OUTDOOR AND NATURE BASED. YOUTH IN K-8TH GRADE LEARN TOPICS IN STEAM STEAM (SCIENCE-TECHNOLOGY-ENGINEERING-ART MATHEMATICS) AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT. ACTIVITIES ARE LED BY YOUNG ADULTS OF COLOR THAT WORK A CAMP GUIDES. CAMP GUIDES GAIN VALUABLE EARLY CAREER EXPOSURE TO SUPPORT THEIR FUTURE SUCCESS WHILE DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS DURING PAID WORK AND TRAINING.


TAPPIN ROOTS BLACK NATURE EDUCATORS IS A COLLABORATIVE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, WHERE BLACK AND BROWN COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZED ARE CONVENED AS PARTNERS TO HOST A YEAR LONG PAID INTERNSHIP FOR BLACK IDENTIFIED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. INTERNS EXPLORE CAREER PATHWAYS IN THE GREEN SECTOR AND DEVELOP DEVELOP PROFESSIONAL SKILLS THROUGH DIRECT EXPERIENCE.COLLABORATION WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS BRINGS BLACK OREGONIANS CLOSER TO NATURE AND CULTURAL HISTORY.


YOUR STREET YOUR VOICE AND EMPOWERHER AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS ENGAGES HIGH SCHOOL AGED YOUTH 14-18 FROM MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES TO EXPLORE THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT THROUGH ADVOCACY, PLANNING AND DESIGN. AFTERSCHOOL & IN CLASS PROJECT BASED PROGRAMMING FOR H.S. STUDENTS INTRODUCING DESIGN AS A TOOL FOR JUSTICE.MAIN QUESTION: IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD THROUGH DESIGN WHAT WOULD IT BE? YOUTH DEVELOP IDEAS, CREATE VISUAL COLLAGE, AND USE PROFESSIONAL SOFTWARE TO GENERATE ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS. MODERATED VITAL VOICES IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT EVENT WITH PROFESSIONALS OF COLOR.PARTNERSHIPS WITH PUBLIC AND ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS, AECD FIRMS IN THE PORTLAND METRO AREA.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,162,880
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$435,398
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,598,278
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,598,278

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Camp Elso Incorporated has recieved totaling $288,600.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Oregon Community Foundation

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: OST and Mentoring

$188,000
Gray Family Foundation

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: OST and Mentoring

$64,400
Youth Outside

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS

$25,000
Collins Foundation

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: SUPPORT OPERATIONS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

$10,000
Collins Foundation

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: PROVIDE OPERATING SUPPORT FOR EQUITABLE PARTICIPATION IN THE BEM ACTIVE SESSION ON JULY 22, 2021

$1,200
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