Camp Fire
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Camp Fire is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Des Moines, Iowa, registered in 1969, with $1,292,250 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1446 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA, 50314 EIN 42-0680459 Since 1969
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.3M
▼ 6.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.6M
Net assets
$1.7M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Camp Fire— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · -22% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Camp Fire: 13 mo reserves · -22% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Camp Fire— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Camp Fire: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1446 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA, 50314
- City
- Des Moines
- State
- Iowa
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.2M (FY2014) to $1.3M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $289KNet assets $1.7M
Operating margin
-21.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.0M
Total liabilities
$289K
Net assets
$1.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,292,250▼6.8% | $1,571,516▲2.0% | $1,670,804▼13.9% | $1,959,369▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,387,262▼12.4% | $1,540,493▼2.2% | $1,939,783▼7.8% | $2,089,789▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,584,392▲16.2% | $1,575,342▲27.5% | $2,103,629▼3.5% | $2,301,907▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,364,068▲245% | $1,235,790▲29.5% | $2,178,869▲9.6% | $2,419,493▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $395,196▼72.2% | $954,403▼32.0% | $1,988,799▼20.8% | $2,236,226▼15.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,419,599▼3.4% | $1,404,385▼2.6% | $2,512,426▲0.5% | $2,650,105▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,469,289▼9.1% | $1,441,915▲5.4% | $2,499,909▲2.2% | $2,628,164▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,615,606▲26.4% | $1,368,523▲16.8% | $2,447,280▲12.6% | $2,577,286▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,278,630▲3.3% | $1,171,570▲2.8% | $2,172,723▲5.8% | $2,342,592▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,238,367 | $1,139,721▲5.6% | $2,054,041▲3.9% | $2,251,368▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,079,132▲4.6% | $1,976,427▲3.8% | $2,124,592▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,031,505▼0.8% | $1,903,981▲4.6% | $2,078,138▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,040,266▼8.8% | $1,820,994▼6.2% | $1,983,554▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $1,140,420 | $1,940,734 | $2,135,257 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $304K total
53 grants to Camp Fire totaling $304K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | Camp hantesa health & safety improvements | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2023 | $30,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2023 | $30,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Camp hantesa pool repairs | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | Camp hantesa environmental & exterior facility improvements | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $5,080 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $30,422 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for camp hantesa septic repairs | 2022 | $8,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for camp hantsea: camper accessibility project | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2020 | $4,020 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2020 | $2,385 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2020 | $1,095 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution- for special support of camp hantesa | 2020 | $1,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2020 | $500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Camp Fire a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Camp Fire is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-0680459, based in Des Moines, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Camp Fire's EIN?
- Camp Fire's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-0680459.
- How much revenue does Camp Fire report?
- Camp Fire reported $1,292,250 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Camp Fire have?
- CharityIndex grades Camp Fire C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Camp Fire (EIN 42-0680459) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.