Nonprofit · EIN 75-0851201
CAMP FIRE
Also known as FIRST TEXAS
Tax-exempt · FORT WORTH, TX 76137
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $6,766,281 | $7,128,890 | -$362,609 | $3,770,744 | $561,936 | $3,208,808 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,968,634
- of which government grants
- $933,428
- Program service revenue
- $2,690,162
- Investment income
- -$751
- Net rental income
- $88,900
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$17,707
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$145,010
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $55,691
- Other revenue
- $108,236
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $222,032
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $314,964
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,434,443
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,452,641
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $456,674
- Travel
- $68,443
- Depreciation
- $64,235
- Program services (functional)
- $4,763,956
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,916,153
- Fundraising (functional)
- $448,781
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,079,358
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,770,744
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $561,936
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,208,808
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,242,676
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,340,187
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $868,621
- Gross receipts
- $7,657,699
- Employees
- 198
- Volunteers
- 215
- Year formed
- 1914
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN MILLER | CEO Officer | 45 | $165,000 | $18,976 |
| RYAN BARRERA | CAO | 45 | $115,000 | $16,054 |
| DAVID SIMPSON | COO | 45 | $110,000 | $955 |
| MONICA PUENTE-thru 724 | CFO Officer | 45 | $71,181 | $8,056 |
| NICOLE WILLINGHAM-FROM 824 | CFO Officer | 45 | $50,833 | $917 |
| TRUDY SANDERS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL ARELLANO | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHUA COTTLE | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SIMEON HENDERSON | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA MARES | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAY HOOPER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DREW RUIZ | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY JACKSON | VICE CHAIR-ADM. Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ISA PENA-KELLER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANE MUDGE | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIMBERLY D'AVIGNON | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WILL JUNG | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| VANNA NGO | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR LAURA POWER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIRANDA PLUSNICK | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHELLE CRIM | VICE CHAIR-PLAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JASON MCMILLAN | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTI BUELL | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ERMA LEE | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MAYRA OLIVARES-URUETA | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TERESA AYALA | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2700 MEACHAM BLVD, FORT WORTH, TX 76137-4601
- In care of
- % MONICA PUENTE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BRIAN MILLER, 2700 MEACHAM BLVD, FORT WORTH, TX 76137
- Signed the 990
- BRIAN MILLER, CEO
- Phone
- (817) 831-2111
- Return prepared by
- Sutton Frost Cary LLP
Mission
Camp Fire First Texas invests in North Texas communities by providing out-of-school time and outdoor learning programs for children and youth while also offering workforce development programs for early childhood educators. We envision a community in which every child has equitable access to the learning opportunities they need to succeed and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Program accomplishments
- Outdoor Programs:Camp El Tesoro offers overnight summer camp, day camp, school-age outdoor learning days, family camping, camp rentals and retreats. Our Texas Outdoor Education Center at El Tesoro is an outdoor laboratory where students and teachers can combine their efforts and expertise to learn about and care for the natural environment. Knowledge gained through hands-on outdoor learning activities and applications set the stage for a lifelong commitment to protect our environment and create solutions to the environmental challenges that arise.El Tesoro overnight camps provide an immersive experience for campers to explore the outdoors, make new friends and awaken their sense of adventure. Intentional moments at camp encourage youth to step out of their comfort zone, try something new and find more.Camp El Tesoro Nature Day Camp provides interactive, outdoor adventures that encourage children to flex their minds and muscles. Unique weekly focus areas allow campers to discover our world from the natural (trees, bugs, bones and rocks) to the celestial (solar system) and ecological (recycling, going green). Art, science and good-old-fashioned exploration will fill mornings while afternoons are a mix of swimming and adventure with archery, horseback riding, canoeing and more.El Tesoro de la Vida, a week-long resident grief camp for children ages 7-17, helps children learn the skills to cope with loss and grief alongside their peers. The program consists of 90% traditional camping activities such as horseback riding, archery, canoeing, hiking, nature study, swimming, crafts, sports and games. The other 10% of activities are structured to help children through the natural grieving process. Certified professional counselors lead small group sessions and are always on-site to provide counseling and support.Expenses $1,758,213 · grants $1,372 · revenue $1,165,810
- Youth Development Programs:Camp Fire First Texas offers youth programs serving children from ages 4-17 years, including afterschool programs, teen programs, all-day summer camps and school break programs. Through TEKs based curriculum, STEM focused activities, tinker spaces and meaningful adult interaction, youth are encouraged to explore their interests in a project-based approach. Additionally, each site provides homework assistance and dedicated time for outdoor exploration.Camp Fire's Teens in Action program provides year-round support to middle and high school students to remain actively engaged in school, graduate and prepare for a promising future. Teens in Action combines small group meetings, college and career site visits, field trips, community volunteering and mentoring to promote commitment and follow through and inspire vision for the future. The program boosts confidence, builds self-esteem and develops leadership skills. Youth are encouraged to reach for their dreams despite lifes circumstances and ultimately become adults who build society and give back to the community.Expenses $1,551,135 · revenue $1,279,836
- Early Education Workforce Development Programs:Camp Fire First Texas provides professional career development workshops, courses and conferences for directors, owners and teachers working in childcare centers and family home childcare programs across Texas. These learning opportunities provide professional development, skill advancement and networking. Courses are high-quality and led by registered early childhood instructors in-person and virtually. The Camp Fire First Texas Early Education Apprenticeship Program (EEAP) is an educational and career pathway building program. The first U.S. Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program for early educators in the State of Texas, the EEAP includes paid on-the-job-learning, coupled with educational courses and one-on-one coaching in the classroom from a Camp Fire mentor.In 2023, Camp Fire launched three new EEAP programs: pre-apprenticeship for high school students with the Northwest ISD and part-time early childhood educators; Early Childhood Educator II (ECEII), equivalent to an associate degree; and Early Childhood Educator III (ECEIII), equivalent to a bachelor's degree. In 2024, Camp Fire launched a director track, Early Childhood Educator (Leader) (ECE-L).School Readiness Program (SR). Camp Fire's School Readiness Program helps make the most of a child's earliest years when 90% of brain development takes place by providing on-site mentoring, professional development and educational materials to early education programs in the Fort Worth ISD. The program improves childcare teachers understanding of child growth and development. This enables them to provide an environment and teaching that encourages childrens skill development, builds literacy skills and increases interactions between the programs with local schools to support childrens preparation for kindergarten.Expenses $1,454,608 · grants $220,660 · revenue $300,107
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 | Not 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
- 75-0851201
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O43)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,770,744
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,657,699
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $8,047,377 | $7,588,606 | $4,079,358 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $7,282,846 | $6,157,604 | $4,325,392 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about CAMP FIRE
- What is the EIN of CAMP FIRE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CAMP FIRE is 75-0851201.
- Is CAMP FIRE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to CAMP FIRE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- 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 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. 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 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CAMP FIRE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BRIAN MILLER.
- Who are the officers and directors of CAMP FIRE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 26 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $165,000 (BRIAN MILLER, CEO).
- How much revenue does CAMP FIRE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $6,766,281, expenses of $7,128,890 and total assets of $3,770,744 at year end.
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