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Camp Wanderlust

A tax-exempt nonprofit in Los Angeles, California, classified by the IRS as youth development. For the year ending Dec 2021 it reported $0 in revenue and $0 in expenses.

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What it says it does

“Youth Education”From the organization's Form 990-EZ for the year ending Dec 2021, as written (including spelling); all-capital text shown in normal capitalization.

IRS facts

Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O99)

Mailing city (IRS): Los Angeles, California 90010

EIN: 85-0618577

Tax status: 501(c)(3), eligible to receive tax-deductible donations; IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 2022, per IRS records posted October 13, 2026.

Revenue on its latest IRS filing: $0 (year ending Dec 2021)

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Camp Wanderlust 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 $0, expenses $0 Total revenueTotal expenses $0$0Dec '21
Year endingDec 2021
Total revenue$0
Total expenses$0
Total assets$0
Net assets$0
IRS formForm 990-EZ

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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.

Around Los Angeles and its county

Los Angeles County, California: the Census Bureau estimates about 1,944,946 children under 18 (July 1, 2024). This directory lists 3,703 youth and community nonprofits with a mailing ZIP code in the county, about 1.9 per 1,000 children. The count includes PTAs, arts and day care groups, so it is not a measure of places for kids.

This group's ZIP code is matched to the county that holds most of its area, so counts are approximate. County figures come from the Census Bureau's Vintage 2024 population estimates.

Licensed programs in Los Angeles

662 licensed child care centers, 33 school-age programs are in state licensing records and listed in the BackPR finder. The examples below are not related to this organization.

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Los Angeles, CA

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4TH STREET EARLY EDUCATION CENTER

Los Angeles, CA

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61ST STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Los Angeles, CA

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92ND & MAIE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Los Angeles, CA

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Questions about Camp Wanderlust

What is Camp Wanderlust's EIN?

Camp Wanderlust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0618577. 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 Camp Wanderlust a nonprofit?

Yes. The IRS lists Camp Wanderlust in Los Angeles, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2022. 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 Camp Wanderlust tax-deductible?

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Camp Wanderlust 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 Camp Wanderlust do?

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2021: "Youth Education" The IRS classifies it as: Youth development.

How much money does Camp Wanderlust take in?

For the year ending Dec 2021, Camp Wanderlust reported total revenue of $0 and total expenses of $0 on its Form 990-EZ (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, U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (July 1, 2024), state child care licensing records in the BackPR finder. Growth labels, ranks and percentiles are BackPR's own calculations.

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