# Camp Fern Legacy

Camps nonprofit in Marshall, Texas 75672. EIN 88-3281650. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/883281650-camp-fern-legacy

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Camp fern legacy's mission is to encourage boys & girls to grow into well-balanced, self-assured young men & women. Children learn to value nature and follow their passions and interests. Personal development is the center of a summer at camp fern legacy. Our motto is "god first, others second, i am third".

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2022: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/883281650/202323199349307542/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Camps (IRS activity code N20)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2022
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | $482,089 | $151,125 | $450,035 | $330,964 | 4 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/883281650/202323199349307542/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2022: programs $74,449 (49%), management $26,354 (17%), fundraising $50,322 (33%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2022: gifts and grants $490,620, program fees $0, investment income -$10,521.

## How it compares

- Revenue $1,494,481 is higher than roughly 70 to 80% of 71 camp nonprofits in Texas; median $388,234.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Harrison County, Texas: about 16,773 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 48 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Marshall: 11 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/texas/marshall
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

**What is Camp Fern Legacy's EIN?**

Camp Fern Legacy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3281650. 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 Fern Legacy a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Camp Fern Legacy in Marshall, Texas 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 Fern Legacy tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Camp Fern Legacy 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 Fern Legacy do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2022: "Camp fern legacy's mission is to encourage boys & girls to grow into well-balanced, self-assured young men & women. Children learn to value nature and follow their passions and interests. Personal development is the center of a summer at camp fern legacy. Our motto is "god first, others second, i am third"." The IRS classifies it as: Camps.

**How much money does Camp Fern Legacy take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2022, Camp Fern Legacy reported total revenue of $482,089 and total expenses of $151,125 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.