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Camp Fire

EIN 93-6015296 · Bend, OR

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak33 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

YOUNG PEOPLE WANT TO SHAPE THE WORLD. CAMP FIRE CENTRAL OREGON (CFCO) PROVIDES THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO FIND THEIR SPARK, LIFT THEIR VOICE, AND DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE. IN CAMP FIRE, IT BEGINS NOW. LIGHT THE FIRE WITHIN!

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 60%
Employees
70
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$103,645, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 33 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 46 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $962,412 spent. DAY CAMPS - YOUTH LEARN SKILLS WHICH INCREASE THEIR ABILITY TO SAFELY ENJOY THE OUTDOORS WHILE LEARNING THE PRINCIPLES OF CONSERVATION. THEY ARE PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT. OVERNIGHT AND DAY CAMP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL YOUTH IN CAMP FIRE'S JURISDICTION.OUT OF SCHOOL - PROGRAMS ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH SIXTH GRADE. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON DEVELOPING SELF-ESTEEM AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE METHODS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES YOUTH WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO INTERACT WITH POSITIVE, ADULT ROLE MODELS.TEEN SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP - YOUNG PEOPLE ARE ABLE TO DEVELOP CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS, LEARN HOW TO WORK IN A TEAM SETTING, BECOME AWARE OF THE WORLD AROUND THEM AND THE DIFFERENT ISSUES THAT THEIR COMMUNITY FACES. THIS PROGRAM ENCOURAGES THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW TO TAKE ACTION NOW, LEARN HOW TO RISE TO A CHALLENGE, ADOPT A GROWTH MINDSET, FIND THEIR SPARK, AND THRIVE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1969.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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