Nonprofit · EIN 91-0575953
CAMP FIRE
Also known as CENTRAL PUGET SOUND
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98106
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $7,736,847 | $4,578,994 | $3,157,853 | $7,077,305 | $1,471,154 | $5,606,151 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,294,647 | $4,045,852 | -$751,205 | $3,794,715 | $1,426,293 | $2,368,422 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,111,794 | $3,692,263 | -$580,469 | $4,196,014 | $1,124,712 | $3,071,302 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $846,206
- Membership dues
- $106,208
- Program service revenue
- $3,337,367
- Investment income
- $3,457,424
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $3,366,303
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $92,830
- Other revenue
- $95,850
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $103,753
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $230,733
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,798,789
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,405,131
- Professional fundraising fees
- $27,098
- Legal fees
- $28,872
- Accounting fees
- $35,932
- Occupancy
- $386,936
- Travel
- $142,651
- Depreciation
- $296,102
- Program services (functional)
- $4,044,822
- Management and general (functional)
- $355,027
- Fundraising (functional)
- $179,145
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,794,715
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,077,305
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,471,154
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,606,151
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,242,922
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,335,173
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,533,433
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,072,718
- Gross receipts
- $7,907,372
- Employees
- 180
- Volunteers
- 552
- Year formed
- 1911
- State of legal domicile
- WA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICK TAYLOR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $122,878 | $13,044 |
| DANA AOYAMA | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $83,793 | $11,018 |
| JOANNA CERAR | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CARA THOMPSON | BOARD VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY ROBERTS | BOARD PAST-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY SCHMIDTZINSKY | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RENUKA AYER | BOARD TREASURER (UNTIL SEPT), THEN BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY SEARLES | BOARD MEMBER/ TREASURER (BEGINNING SEPT) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RILEY BANCROFT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON CLARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANELLE LOSSE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH METHNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN BORST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA SULLIVAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICK TAYLOR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $118,827 | $22,878 |
| DANA AOYAMA | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $80,520 | $13,524 |
| JEFFREY ROBERTS | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNA CERAR | BOARD PRESIDENT-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARA THOMPSON | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES LASCO | BOARD VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RENUKA AYER | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY SEARLES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH METHNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANELLE LOSSE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZACH COLLIGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON CLARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RILEY BANCROFT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICK TAYLOR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $130,532 | $23,262 |
| DANA AOYAMA | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $71,942 | $12,145 |
| JEFFREY ROBERTS | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES LASCO | BOARD PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HILLARY U | BOARD VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNA CERAR | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RENUKA AYER | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARA THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN SPRING | BOARD MEMBER (THROUGH 9/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON CLARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN FINNERAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZACH COLLIGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY SEARLES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2414 SW ANDOVER ST D-105, SEATTLE, WA 98106-1156
- In care of
- % GLORIA CROSS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- RICK TAYLOR, 2414 SW ANDOVER ST D-105, SEATTLE, WA 98106
- Signed the 990
- RICK TAYLOR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (206) 826-8938
- Website
- WWW.CAMPFIRESEATTLE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GREENWOOD OHLUND PS
Mission
CAMP FIRE INSPIRES AND ENABLES YOUTH AND FAMILIES OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND ABILITIES TO DISCOVER THEIR SPARK, VALUE THE NATURAL WORLD, AND BECOME TOMORROW'S LEADERS, TODAY.
Program accomplishments
- CAMPING - 3,685 YOUTH AND 1,444 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. YOUTH AND FAMILIES FIND A SENSE OF BELONGING AT CAMP AND HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRY NEW THINGS, BUILD SKILLS, AND STRETCH THEIR IMAGINATIONS ABOUT WHAT IS POSSIBLE.Expenses $3,361,274 · grants $95,536 · revenue $2,990,339
- DAY CAMP - 1,265 YOUTH AND 66 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. SMALL GROUP ACTIVITIES PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR TEAM-BUILDING, DEVELOPING FRIENDSHIPS, AND GROWING TOGETHER AS THEY TRY NEW ACTIVITIES AND LEARN NEW SKILLS.Expenses $398,693 · grants $7,000 · revenue $425,578
- GROUP PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS - 178 YOUTH AND 102 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. ACTIVITIES BUILD SOCIAL SKILLS AND ENCOURAGE A SENSE OF BELONGING AND SELF-EMPOWERMENT.Expenses $284,855 · grants $1,217 · revenue $14,280
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-0575953
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Exempt since
- 1958
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O43Z)
- Group exemption
- 1409: CAMP FIRE
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,077,305
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,907,372
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $7,736,847 | $4,578,994 | $7,077,305 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,294,647 | $4,045,852 | $3,794,715 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,111,794 | $3,692,263 | $4,196,014 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,608,216 | $3,305,903 | $4,236,508 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 91-0575953).
Questions about CAMP FIRE
- What is the EIN of CAMP FIRE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CAMP FIRE is 91-0575953.
- Is CAMP FIRE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1958.
- Which annual return does CAMP FIRE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CAMP FIRE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CAMP FIRE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CAMP FIRE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RICK TAYLOR.
- Who are the officers and directors of CAMP FIRE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $122,878 (RICK TAYLOR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CAMP FIRE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,736,847, expenses of $4,578,994 and total assets of $7,077,305 at year end.
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