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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by CAMP FIRE.

Totals

Total revenue
$8,047,377
Total expenses
$7,588,606
Contributions and grants received
$5,497,039
Grants paid
$122,989
Program service revenue
$2,411,712
Investment income
$34,611
Other revenue
$104,015
Total assets, end of year
$4,079,358
Total liabilities, end of year
$741,982
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$3,337,376
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$5,408,719
Management and general expenses
$1,685,254
Fundraising expenses
$494,633
Program service expenses (Part III)
$5,408,719

Program services were 71.3% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $29,304

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $353,725

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $502,792

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $2,265,648

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $2,345,570

  • 2a · Program service revenue: CAMP FEES

    total $810,726 · related or exempt $810,726

  • 2b · Program service revenue: PROGRAM SERVICE FEES

    total $1,600,986 · related or exempt $1,600,986

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $29,411 · excluded $29,411

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $82,167

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $82,167

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $82,167 · excluded $82,167

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $198,676 · other assets $7,500

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $200,976

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities -$2,300 · other assets $7,500

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $5,200 · excluded $5,200

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $55,877

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $353,725

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $107,529

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$51,652 · excluded -$51,652

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $41,758

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $41,758 · related or exempt $41,758

  • 11a · Other revenue: MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE

    total $31,742 · related or exempt $31,742

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $31,742

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $0

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $122,989 · program services $122,989

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $0

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $375,581 · program services $123,942 · management and general $236,616 · fundraising $15,023

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $3,978,949 · program services $2,951,530 · management and general $707,641 · fundraising $319,778

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $45,330 · program services $32,620 · management and general $8,149 · fundraising $4,561

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $284,598 · program services $200,377 · management and general $56,273 · fundraising $27,948

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $378,359 · program services $251,402 · management and general $92,134 · fundraising $34,823

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $0

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $0

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $0

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $606,481 · program services $369,105 · management and general $231,550 · fundraising $5,826

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $0

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $65,028 · program services $28,812 · management and general $35,841 · fundraising $375

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $0

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $483,559 · program services $434,236 · management and general $40,503 · fundraising $8,820

  • 17 · Travel

    total $68,237 · program services $64,390 · management and general $2,648 · fundraising $1,199

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $65,432 · program services $57,782 · management and general $4,738 · fundraising $2,912

  • 20 · Interest

    total $0

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $59,324 · program services $53,651 · fundraising $5,673

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $86,097 · program services $32,065 · management and general $54,032

  • 24a · Other expenses: SUPPLIES

    total $506,855 · program services $482,933 · management and general $23,108 · fundraising $814

  • 24b · Other expenses: EQUIPMENT

    total $123,798 · program services $63,711 · management and general $55,694 · fundraising $4,393

  • 24c · Other expenses: CHARTER FEES

    total $75,523 · management and general $75,523

  • 24d · Other expenses: BANK FEES

    total $68,009 · program services $52,348 · management and general $15,333 · fundraising $328

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $194,457 · program services $86,826 · management and general $45,471 · fundraising $62,160

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $1,050,418 · end of year $383,582

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $187,723 · end of year $3,394

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $297,681 · end of year $505,481

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $50,236 · end of year $81,295

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    end of year $0

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $17,853 · end of year $22,438

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $70,220 · end of year $67,805

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $2,291,748

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $1,306,540

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $712,271 · end of year $985,208

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $738,464 · end of year $602,253

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    end of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    end of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $1,200,526 · end of year $1,427,902

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $544,110 · end of year $560,243

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $128,709 · end of year $137,945

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $344,667

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $434,199 · end of year $43,794

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $2,211,835 · end of year $2,584,851

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $661,872 · end of year $752,525

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

Camp Fire First Texas invests in North Texas communities by providing out-of-school time and outdoor learning programs for children and youth while also offering workforce development programs for early childhood educators. We envision a community in which every child has equitable access to the learning opportunities they need to succeed and thrive in a rapidly changing world.

  • Youth Development Programs-Camp Fire First Texas offers youth programs serving children from ages 4-17 years, including after school programs, teen programs, all-day summer camps and school break programs. After school programs have STEM focused activities, tinker spaces and meaningful adult interaction, youth are encouraged to explore their interests in a project-based approach. Additionally, each site provides homework assistance and dedicated time for outdoor exploration. Camp Fire's Teens in Action program provides year-round support to middle and high school students to remain actively engaged in school, graduate and prepare for a promising future. Teens in Action combines small group meetings, college and career site visits, field trips, community volunteering and mentoring to promote commitment and follow through and inspire vision for the future. The program boosts confidence, builds self-esteem and develops leadership skills. Youth are encouraged to reach for their dreams despite lifes circumstances and ultimately become adults who build society and give back to the community.

    Expenses $1,915,838 · Revenue $1,184,733

  • Early Education Workforce Development Programs-Camp Fire First Texas provides professional career development workshops, courses and conferences for directors, owners and teachers working in childcare centers and family home childcare programs. These learning opportunities provide professional development, skill advancement and networking. Courses are high-quality and led by registered early childhood instructors in person and virtually. The Camp Fire First Texas Early Education Apprenticeship Program (EEAP) is an educational and career pathway building program. The first U.S. Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program for early educators in the State of Texas, the EEAP includes paid on-the-job-learning, coupled with educational courses and one-on-one coaching in the classroom from a Camp Fire mentor.In 2023, Camp Fire launched three new EEAP programs: pre-apprenticeship for high school students with the Fort Worth ISD and part-time early childhood educators; Early Childhood Educator II (ECEII), equivalent to an associate degree; and Early Childhood Educator III (ECEIII), equivalent to a bachelor's degree. School Readiness Program (SR). Camp Fire's School Readiness Program helps make the most of a child's earliest years when 90% of brain development takes place by providing on-site mentoring, professional development and educational materials to early education programs in the Fort Worth ISD. The program improves childcare teachers understanding of child growth and development. This enables them to provide an environment and teaching that encourages childrens skill development, builds literacy skills and increases interactions between the programs with local schools to support childrens preparation for kindergarten.

    Expenses $1,832,214 · Grants $122,989 · Revenue $140,996

  • Outdoor Programs-Camp El Tesoro offers overnight summer camp, day camp, school-age outdoor learning days, family camping, camp rentals and retreats. Our Outdoor Education Center at El Tesoro is an outdoor laboratory where students and teachers can combine their efforts and expertise to learn about and care for the natural environment. Knowledge gained through hands-on outdoor learning activities and applications set the stage for a lifelong commitment to protect our environment and create solutions to the environmental challenges that arise.El Tesoro overnight camps provide an immersive experience for campers to explore the outdoors, make new friends and awaken their sense of adventure. Intentional moments at camp encourage youth to step out of their comfort zone, try something new and find more:Camp El Tesoro Nature Day Camp provides interactive, outdoor adventures that encourage children to flex their minds and muscles. Unique weekly focus areas allow campers to discover our world from the natural (trees, bugs, bones and rocks) to the terrestrial (solar system) and ecological (recycling, going green). Art, science and good-old fashioned exploration will fill mornings while afternoons are a mix of swimming and adventure with archery, horseback riding, canoeing and more.El Tesoro de la Vida, a week-long resident grief camp for children ages 7-17, helps children learn the skills to cope with loss and grief alongside their peers. The program consists of 90% traditional camping activities such as horseback riding, archery, canoeing, hiking, nature study, swimming, crafts, sports and games. The other 10% of activities are structured to help children through the natural grieving process. Certified professional counselors lead small group sessions and are always on-site to provide counseling and support.

    Expenses $1,660,667 · Revenue $1,085,983

As filed on the 2023 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • BRIAN MILLER-from 423

    CEO

    Total calculated
    $181,703
    From this org
    $165,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $16,703
    Hours/week
    45

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $165,000
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $6,011
    Nontaxable benefits
    $10,692
    Filer's total
    $181,703
  • Monica Puente

    CFO

    Total calculated
    $137,157
    From this org
    $125,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $12,157
    Hours/week
    45
  • LAUREN RICHARD-thru 42023

    President & CEO

    Total calculated
    $56,721
    From this org
    $44,393
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $12,328
    Hours/week
    45
  • Anne Carvalho - Thru 823

    Chairman

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4
  • Carlos Walker

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4
  • Katie Briggs

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Jason Helton

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Lisa Mares

    VICE CHAIR-ADM

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4
  • Clay Hooper

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Drew Ruiz

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Jay Jackson

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Michelle Clark

    AT LARGE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4
  • Derrick Thomas

    AT LARGE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4
  • Kimberly D'Avignon

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Will Jung

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Dava Kaitala

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Aileen Milton

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Miranda Plusnick

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Michelle Crim

    VICE CHAIR-PLAN

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Jason McMillan

    VICE CHAIR-FINA

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Christi Buell

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Erma Lee

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Myra Olivares-Urueta

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Teresa Ayala

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Compensation committee
  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

  • EL TESORO FOUNDATION

    501(C)(3) · SUPP ORG · TX · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by CFFT

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
12 November 2024
IRS schema version
2023v5.1
Source object
202433179349302143

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