Camp Fire is located in Seattle, WA. 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 12/2023, Camp Fire employed 145 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 12/2023, Camp Fire generated $3.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.0% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CAMP FIRE INSPIRES AND ENABLES YOUTH OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND ABILITIES TO DISCOVER THEIR SPARK, VALUE THE NATURAL WORLD, AND BECOME TOMORROW'S LEADERS, TODAY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CAMPING - 3,626 YOUTH AND 1,116 ADULTS PARTICIPATED IN CAMPING EXPERIENCES AT CAMP SEALTH. THE 6-13 DAY RESIDENT SUMMER CAMP, WEEK-LONG DAY CAMPS, OUTDOOR EDUCATION, FAMILY CAMP WEEKENDS, AND RETREAT SESSIONS HOSTED AT CAMP SEALTH ENGAGE PARTICIPANTS IN DIVERSE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.
DAY CAMP - 1,178 YOUTH AND 62 ADULTS PARTICIPATED IN CAMPING ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO HELP YOUTH BUILD SKILLS AND SELF ESTEEM AT 3 OUTDOOR PARK SITES THROUGHOUT KING COUNTY. CAMPERS LEARN ABOUT NATURE THROUGH HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES INCLUDING BEACH WALKS, NATURE HIKES, FIRE BUILDING, OUTDOOR COOKING, AND SAFETY CLASSES.
GROUP PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS - 203 YOUTH AND 105 ADULTS PARTICIPATED IN CAMP FIRE'S COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS INCLUDING OUR SIGNATURE GROUP PROGRAM, TEEN LEADERSHIP, AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING. CAMP FIRE ENGAGES GROUPS OF YOUTH, FAMILIES, OR INDIVIDUALS, AND PARTICIPANTS ARE ABLE TO DEVELOP FRIENDSHIPS, HAVE FUN, LEARN NEW OUTDOOR AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND PROVIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeffrey Roberts Board President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Charles Lasco Board Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Hillary U Board Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joanna Cerar Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Renuka Ayer Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cara Thompson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $1,161 |
| Membership dues | $79,014 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $303,973 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $15,599 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $384,148 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,576,695 |
| Investment income | $66,326 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $7,004 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $77,621 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,111,794 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $63,440 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $237,881 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $99,717 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,384,464 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,098 |
| Other employee benefits | $79,868 |
| Payroll taxes | $166,097 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,103 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $38,759 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $8,474 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,068 |
| Fees for services: Other | $99,462 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $456,206 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $375,752 |
| Travel | $193,993 |
| 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 | $286,406 |
| Insurance | $54,801 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,692,263 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $744,272 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $465,479 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $66,844 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $20,190 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $53,885 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,524,605 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,174,173 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $146,566 |
| Total assets | $4,196,014 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $63,272 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $910,863 |
| 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 | $150,577 |
| Total liabilities | $1,124,712 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,440,145 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,631,157 |
| 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 | $4,196,014 |
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Camp Fire Portland, OR | $10,492,793 | $8,044,843 |
Camp Fire Anchorage, AK | $13,516,899 | $11,095,885 |
Camp Korey Conway, WA | $20,199,578 | $4,271,932 |
Camp Fire Seattle, WA | $4,196,014 | $3,111,794 |
Camp Fire Everett, WA | $3,706,904 | $2,072,869 |
Camp Fire Spokane, WA | $2,892,487 | $1,243,326 |
Camp Fire Bend, OR | $671,571 | $1,401,966 |
Camp Fire Bellingham, WA | $1,676,846 | $858,578 |
Camp Fire Wenatchee, WA | $466,221 | $742,987 |
Camp Fire Springfield, OR | $81,198 | $502,602 |
Camp Fire Walla Walla, WA | $569,988 | $338,820 |
Camp Fire Tacoma, WA | $497,622 | $0 |
Friends Of Camp Bow-Isle Renton, WA | $15,012 | $0 |
Camp Northwest Inc Eugene, OR | $44,304 | $0 |
Camp Fire Pocatello, ID | $0 | $0 |
Henry Day Neewahlu Tr Spokane, WA | $1,671,685 | -$31,669 |
Impact Northwest Spokane, WA | $122,237 | $0 |