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Nonprofit · EIN 83-1208258

CAMP ELSO INCORPORATED

Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97211

Financials

$1.7M$1.6M2022$3M$2.8M2023$3.5M$3.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CAMP ELSO INCORPORATED by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$3,507,490$3,128,341$379,149$663,121$230,799$432,322
August 31, 2024990$3,048,825$2,801,519$247,306$780,448$459,096$321,352
August 31, 2023990$1,652,955$1,641,511$11,444$217,720$144,884$72,836
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,181,589
of which government grants
$1,813,858
Program service revenue
$266,814
Investment income
$3,172
Other revenue
$55,915

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$296,272
Other salaries and wages
$1,066,026
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,644,900
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$26,825
Accounting fees
$25,950
Occupancy
$96,828
Travel
$170,364
Depreciation
$47,963
Program services (functional)
$2,097,071
Management and general (functional)
$798,649
Fundraising (functional)
$232,621

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$781,491
Total assets, end of year
$663,121
Total liabilities, end of year
$230,799
Net assets, end of year
$432,322
Land, buildings and equipment
$381,975
Net assets without donor restrictions
$432,322
Gross receipts
$3,507,490
Employees
33
Volunteers
51
Year formed
2016
State of legal domicile
OR

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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sprinavasa B TurnerExecutive Director,Co Founder45$153,315
Kellianne Richardson PhDHead of Operations,Co-Founder40$142,957
Ka'sha BernardBoard Secretary
Trustee or director
5$0
Adam RodriguezVice Chair
Trustee or director
5$0
Christen N DensonBoard Chair
Trustee or director
5$0
Aminata Radia SeiBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Andr WalcottBoard Treasurer
Trustee or director
5$0
Courtney PettifordBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sprinavasa BrownExecutive Director,Co Founder45$138,548
Kellianne RichardsonHead of Operations,Chair ex officio40$129,163
Ka'sha BernardSecretary
Trustee or director
5$0
Adam RodriguezBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Christen DensonBoard Chair
Trustee or director
5$0
Aminata Radia SeiBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Mieya RomineTreasurer
Trustee or director
5$0
Courtney PettifordBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sprinavasa BrownExecutive Director,Co Founder45$128,797
Kellianne RichardsonHead of Operations,Chair ex officio40$120,073
Ka'sha BernardSecretary
Trustee or director
5$0
Matthew CosbyBoard Chair
Trustee or director
5$0
Aminata Radia SeiBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Mieya RomineTreasurer
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2828 NE ALBERTA ST, PORTLAND, OR 97211-6351
In care of
% SPRINAVASA BROWN
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
126 NE Alberta Street, Portland OR 97211
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
Sprinavasa Brown, 126 NE Alberta Street Suite 205, Portland OR 97211
Signed the 990
Kellianne Richardson, Head of Operations
Phone
(503) 751-2701
Return prepared by
Kirby & Associates PC

Mission

The mission of ELSO Incorporated is to catalyze learning and expand access to positive career outcomes for a more just future for all. Significant programs and services at ELSO Incorporated include K-8 academic and enrichment programs for experiential nature based learning; secondary education programs focus on paid learning and introduction to career pathways in the natural and built environment. Post-Secondary programs focus on paid workforce development through college and career training with hands-on work experience. We host nature-focused community outreach events such as the Harvest Party. Our Community and Learning Services projects focus on redefining outdoor learning for community resilience. Programming has expanded to geographical regions beyond Oregon into SE Texas. The infrastructure of organizational finances accurately tracks both revenue and expenses attributed to activities outside of the Pacific Northwest.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Portland Vancouver Canopy Collective (PVCC) project brings together culturally-specific organizations working at the intersection of multicultural community resilience and environmental justice. Funded by the United States Forest Service in Year 1 of 5, this bold new effort will expand the number of street trees, increase living-wage green jobs, and make new family connections to nearby nature throughout Portland and Vancouver. Joining ELSO Incorporated are well-established partners including: The Blueprint Foundation, Access Recreation, I'm Hooked Inc., Lower Columbia Nature Network, PSU's Indigenous Nations Studies, Valadrian Creative & Consulting. Lending their support are government partners US Forest Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services Urban Wildlife Conservation Program, City of Vancouver Urban Forestry and Climate Action Team, Clark County Public Works, and Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership.The Youth Climate Education Project (YCEP) is a multi-year initiative in partnership with Prescott Elementary. Funded primarily by the City of Portland Clean Energy Fund in Year 2 of 4, ELSOs Studio Justice program guides students to develop their own designs for climate solutions at Prescott Elementary while community polling at our outreach events gather input from students, families, and teachers to determine priorities for climate solutions.Consulting Services are made up of key staff members, subject matter experts, and a core team of community consultants with a passion for shifting science education in the natural and built environments. Team members host workshops and trainings and presentations for local, national, and international conferences.Outreach events such as the Harvest Party are integrated into how each program operates. Hosted in partnership with the Prescott Family and Community Association, ELSOs Harvest Party connects NE Portland with local community organizations, essential services, and educational opportunities through a culturally responsive, family-friendly event hosted at Prescott Elementary School each fall.
    Expenses $1,094,947 · revenue $249,189
  • Wayfinders Day Camp Program is a STEAMED-based camp for K - 8 students that combines science and nature helping kids develop their STEAM learning identity, environmental literacy and a life-long love for learning. Wayfinders camps offer week-long immersive adventures in nature, science projects, and guest lectures from professionals.
    Expenses $364,585 · revenue $17,625
  • Studio Justice is a trio of paid after-school programming and outreach events for youth ages 14-20 to learn to use design as a tool enabling leadership and agency.After-school cohorts (eight weeks in length) teach architecture and drafting skills with mentorship and guest professionals exposing youth to design as a tool for justice.The Youth Design Forum is a paid opportunity for youth to engage in community project planning, with AECD firms showcasing designs and career paths in the industry.Engineering Day introduces 2nd8th graders to engineering careers through hands-on activities and guest speakers.
    Expenses $348,612
  • Tappin Roots Nature Educators is a paid environmental internship program for high school students. Internships provide learning experiences in conservation, monthly symposiums, and technical skill building for early career success. Tappin Roots seeks to train and empower the next generation of local and environmental leaders using Storytelling, Mentorship, Career exploration, Place-based learning, and Healing practices.
    Expenses $288,927

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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
83-1208258
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
2020
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$663,121
Income (IRS master file)
$3,507,490

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$3,507,490$3,128,341$663,121XML
990August 2024$3,048,825$2,801,519$780,448XML
990August 2023$1,652,955$1,641,511$217,720XML
990August 2022$1,474,998$1,570,410$202,417IRS
990August 2021$1,598,278$1,455,341$142,937IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Sprinavasa Brown
August 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 83-1208258).

Questions about CAMP ELSO INCORPORATED

What is the EIN of CAMP ELSO INCORPORATED?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CAMP ELSO INCORPORATED is 83-1208258.
Is CAMP ELSO INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to CAMP ELSO INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CAMP ELSO INCORPORATED 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 ELSO INCORPORATED due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CAMP ELSO INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CAMP ELSO INCORPORATED?
The 990-N for 2020 names Sprinavasa Brown.
Who are the officers and directors of CAMP ELSO INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $153,315 (Sprinavasa B Turner, Executive Director,Co Founder).
How much revenue does CAMP ELSO INCORPORATED have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,507,490, expenses of $3,128,341 and total assets of $663,121 at year end.

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