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Nonprofit · EIN 95-1643986

CAMP FIRE

Also known as SAN DIEGO & IMPERIAL CNTYS

Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92103

Financials

$1.1M$948K2022$1.3M$1.3M2023$1.5M$1.5M2024$1.8M$1.6M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CAMP FIRE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,777,718$1,555,773$221,945$1,402,218$11,887$1,390,331
December 31, 2024990$1,470,091$1,453,179$16,912$1,211,836$113,193$1,098,643
December 31, 2023990$1,302,946$1,301,133$1,813$1,138,462$56,539$1,081,923
December 31, 2022990$1,143,655$947,645$196,010$1,150,658$70,548$1,080,110
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$20,142
Program service revenue
$1,744,239
Investment income
$67
Other revenue
$13,270

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$886,666
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,003,976
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$62,388
Occupancy
$97,309
Travel
$8,242
Program services (functional)
$1,322,409
Management and general (functional)
$233,364

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,211,836
Total assets, end of year
$1,402,218
Total liabilities, end of year
$11,887
Net assets, end of year
$1,390,331
Land, buildings and equipment
$956,290
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,341,249
Net assets with donor restrictions
$49,082
Gross receipts
$1,777,718
Employees
75
Volunteers
75
Year formed
1931

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAN MULVILLEDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
CARLY GRAHAMDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
MERLE LIBURDVice President
Trustee or director
4$0
MARLEY SHERRYSecretary
Trustee or director
4$0
JESSICA CARTERDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
JULIE PETTYExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$0
JOSH FINKENBERGPresident
Officer
4$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAN MULVILLEDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
CARLY GRAHAMDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
MERLE LIBURDVice President
Trustee or director
4$0
MARLEY SHERRYSecretary
Trustee or director
4$0
JESSICA CARTERDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
JULIE PETTYExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$0
JOSH FINKENBERGPresident
Officer
4$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JULIE PETTYExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$104,583
DAN MULVILLEDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
CARLY GRAHAMDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
MERLE LIBURDVice President
Trustee or director
4$0
MARLEY SHERRYSecretary
Trustee or director
4$0
JESSICA CARTERDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
JOSH FINKENBERGPresident
Officer
4$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JULIE PETTYExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$99,833
DAN MULVILLEDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
CARLY GRAHAMDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
JOSH FINKENBERGPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
MERLE LIBURDVice President
Trustee or director
4$0
MARLEY SHERRYSecretary
Trustee or director
4$0
JESSICA CARTERDirector
Trustee or director
4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3101 BALBOA DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103-0000
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
JULIE PETTY, PO BOX 3275, SAN DIEGO, CA 92163
Signed the 990
JULIE PETTY, Executive Director
Phone
(619) 291-8985
Return prepared by
AB CPA

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-1643986 or by the name CAMP FIRE.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

SEE SCHEDULE O

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CAHITO-(CAMP ON A HILL IN TOWN), WHICH IS LOCATED ON SEVEN ENCLOSED ACRES IN SANDIEGO'S BALBOA PARK, PROVIDES YOUTH SERVICES IN DAY CAMP SESSIONS WITH ACTIVITIESTHAT PROMOTE SELF AWARENESS, TEAMWORK, AND AN APPRECIATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT.OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOLS AND SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN FROM SEPTEMBERTHROUGH MAY. CHILDREN ATTEND 1/2 DAY FIELD TRIPS TO LEARN ABOUT NATURE,CONSERVATION, ECOLOGY, ANIMALS, INSECTS AND BIRDS IN BALBOA PARK, SAN DIEGO.
    Expenses $661,205
  • WOLAHI (WOODS LAKES HILLS) LOCATED IN THE CUYAMACA MOUNTAINS. IN PRIOR YEARSUTILIZED FOR CAMP PROGRAMS AND FAMILY CAMPS. ALL FACILITIES LOST IN THE FIRE OF 2003AND THE ORGANIZATION IS IN THE PROCESS OF SEEKING FUNDING FOR RECONSTRUCTION.
    Expenses $661,204

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
95-1643986
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Exempt since
1945
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
1409: CAMP FIRE
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,402,218
Income (IRS master file)
$1,777,718

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,777,718$1,555,773$1,402,218IRS
990December 2024$1,470,091$1,453,179$1,211,836XML
990December 2023$1,302,946$1,301,133$1,138,462XML
990December 2022$1,143,655$947,645$1,150,658XML
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 95-1643986).

Questions about CAMP FIRE

What is the EIN of CAMP FIRE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CAMP FIRE is 95-1643986.
Is CAMP FIRE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1945.
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 JULIE PETTY.
Who are the officers and directors of CAMP FIRE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CAMP FIRE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,777,718, expenses of $1,555,773 and total assets of $1,402,218 at year end.

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