Camping & Education Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Camping & Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio, registered in 1963, with $5,737,586 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3515 Michigan Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45208 EIN 31-0650653 Since 1963
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.7M
▲ 40.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$5.3M
Net assets
$15.5M
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Camping & Education Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating35 mo reserves · +8% 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 Camping & Education Foundation: 35 mo reserves · +8% margin earns a A 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 Camping & Education Foundation— 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 Camping & Education Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3515 Michigan Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45208
- City
- Cincinnati
- State
- Ohio
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.9M (FY2013) to $5.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $374KNet assets $15.5M
Operating margin
8.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$15.9M
Total liabilities
$374K
Net assets
$15.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,737,586▲40.0% | $5,253,345▲27.4% | $15,526,999▲4.7% | $15,900,682▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,097,025▼0.5% | $4,124,420▼6.8% | $14,831,860▲7.1% | $15,411,105▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,116,185▼9.9% | $4,427,640▲19.0% | $13,843,415▼8.5% | $14,680,109▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,569,986▲101% | $3,720,928▲65.2% | $15,122,397▲12.7% | $16,356,762▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,274,535▼39.7% | $2,252,635▼38.6% | $13,418,025▲4.1% | $15,105,985▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,769,289▲4.4% | $3,666,413▲6.1% | $12,895,519▲9.3% | $13,968,448▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,610,110▼9.5% | $3,455,899▲4.3% | $11,794,637▼3.1% | $12,940,173▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,990,602▲4.3% | $3,314,440▲11.0% | $12,169,168▲9.7% | $13,519,285▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,824,735▲31.3% | $2,987,012▲3.3% | $11,091,172▲11.1% | $12,638,117▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,913,398▲3.0% | $2,892,940▼2.2% | $9,983,860▼4.1% | $11,608,123▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,828,789▼1.3% | $2,957,369▲8.7% | $10,407,043▼2.5% | $12,177,660▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,865,343 | $2,721,738▲9.2% | $10,679,336▲5.6% | $11,612,346▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,491,847▼7.0% | $10,110,077▲11.3% | $11,357,585▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,680,473▲5.0% | $9,087,521▲1.3% | $10,322,506▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $2,553,536 | $8,975,138 | $10,280,790 | 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 · $2.7M total
82 grants to Camping & Education Foundation totaling $2.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | General purposes | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $9,949 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Sports/leisure | 2024 | $6,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2023 | $353,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $164,400 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $94,600 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Youth development | 2023 | $20,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $7,097 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $97,027 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $89,800 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | Educational success | 2022 | $25,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2022 | $15,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Camping & Education Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Camping & Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-0650653, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Camping & Education Foundation's EIN?
- Camping & Education Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-0650653.
- How much revenue does Camping & Education Foundation report?
- Camping & Education Foundation reported $5,737,586 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Camping & Education Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Camping & Education Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Camping & Education Foundation (EIN 31-0650653) 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.