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Friends of Camp Natoma

A tax-exempt nonprofit in Sn Luis Obisp, California, classified by the IRS as children's and youth services. For the year ending Dec 2021 it reported $640,189 in revenue and $440,717 in expenses.

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What it says it does

“Camp natoma is a rustic overnight experience for youth. Campers connect with the natural world through outdoor living and hands-on nature exploration, set goals and try new things, express their creativity, develop independence, self-esteem and cooperation, and interact with positive adult mentors.”From the organization's Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2021, as written (including spelling); all-capital text shown in normal capitalization.

IRS facts

Type: Children's and youth services (IRS activity code P30)

Mailing city (IRS): Sn Luis Obisp, California 93403

EIN: 45-5529053

Tax status: 501(c)(3), eligible to receive tax-deductible donations; IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 2014, per IRS records posted October 13, 2026.

Revenue on its latest IRS filing: $640,189 (year ending Dec 2021)

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Friends of Camp Natoma finances

From the annual returns the group files with the IRS (Form 990, or the shorter Form 990-EZ for smaller groups), 1 filed year. Net assets are what it owns minus what it owes; management and general is office, admin and insurance cost. A dash means not reported (the short form does not ask for employees or volunteers). Each figure links to that year's return. A year is left out when no return is in the IRS e-file data; that does not mean the group was inactive.

Revenue and expenses by yearDec 2021: revenue $640,189, expenses $440,717 Total revenueTotal expenses $640K$441KDec '21
Year endingDec 2021
Total revenue$640,189
Total expenses$440,717
Total assets$467,395
Liabilities$314,018
Net assets$153,377
Employees29
Volunteers80
IRS formForm 990

Where the money goes, year ending Dec 2021

Expense splitPrograms 41%, Management and general 59%

Where the money comes from, year ending Dec 2021

Revenue sourcesGifts and grants 25%, Program fees 72%, Investment income 0%, Other 3%

People: 29 employees and 80 volunteers reported for the year ending Dec 2021. Counts only; BackPR does not publish names of officers or staff.

Only one return is loaded, so we show no growth label.

Source: IRS Form 990 Series Downloads (the returns open on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, which republishes the IRS files). Figures are as the organization filed them. California nonprofit.

How it compares

2 of 6 children's and youth services nonprofits in Sn Luis Obisp when sorted from largest to smallest revenue. This shows size only, not quality. Groups with no reported revenue are listed last.

Size: revenue of $388,815 is higher than roughly 50 to 60% of the 297 children's and youth services nonprofits in California that report revenue to the IRS (the city count above also includes groups with none). The median is $342,492.

Revenue compared with similar groupsRevenue of $388,815 compared with children's and youth services nonprofits in California: the middle 80% earn between $20,000 and $9,915,882, the median is $342,492. 10th pct$20Kmedian$342K90th pct$9.9M This group $389K

Our analysis of the IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), using each group's latest reported revenue. Groups are sorted by revenue and split into ten equal bands, using all California groups of this type (Children's and youth services, which covers several IRS activity codes). Size only, not a rating.

Around Sn Luis Obisp and its county

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Questions about Friends of Camp Natoma

What is Friends of Camp Natoma's EIN?

Friends of Camp Natoma's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5529053. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

Is Friends of Camp Natoma a nonprofit?

Yes. The IRS lists Friends of Camp Natoma in Sn Luis Obisp, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2014. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

Are donations to Friends of Camp Natoma tax-deductible?

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Friends of Camp Natoma as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

What does Friends of Camp Natoma do?

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2021: "Camp natoma is a rustic overnight experience for youth. Campers connect with the natural world through outdoor living and hands-on nature exploration, set goals and try new things, express their creativity, develop independence, self-esteem and cooperation, and interact with positive adult mentors." The IRS classifies it as: Children's and youth services.

How much money does Friends of Camp Natoma take in?

For the year ending Dec 2021, Friends of Camp Natoma reported total revenue of $640,189 and total expenses of $440,717 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026. We list 501(c)(3) organizations whose IRS activity code is youth development, amateur sports, camps and recreation, parent-teacher groups, children's services, child day care or arts education. We show the city and ZIP code only, never a street address or contact person. A listing is not an endorsement.

Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), IRS Form 990 series e-file data. Growth labels, ranks and percentiles are BackPR's own calculations.

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