# Camp Sylvester

Camps nonprofit in Modesto, California 95354. EIN 94-2453430. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/942453430-camp-sylvester

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Camp sylvester provides educational and recreational camping facilities to 4-H clubs, FFA chapters, church groups, girl and boy scout troops, non-profit organizations, and families.

Source: Form 990, year ending Jun 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/942453430/202401369349314865/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Camps (IRS activity code N20Z)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1978
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | $480,861 | $391,049 | $651,997 | -$99,401 | 2 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/942453430/202401369349314865/full) |

Expense split, year ending Jun 2023: programs $391,049 (100%), management $0 (0%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2023: gifts and grants $15,895, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue $594,311 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 111 camp nonprofits in California; median $248,246.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Stanislaus County, California: about 144,732 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
- 214 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.5 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Modesto: 75 licensed child care centers, 3 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/modesto
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Camp Sylvester's EIN?**

Camp Sylvester's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2453430. 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 Sylvester a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Camp Sylvester in Modesto, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1978. 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 Sylvester tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Camp Sylvester 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 Sylvester do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2023: "Camp sylvester provides educational and recreational camping facilities to 4-H clubs, FFA chapters, church groups, girl and boy scout troops, non-profit organizations, and families." The IRS classifies it as: Camps.

**How much money does Camp Sylvester take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2023, Camp Sylvester reported total revenue of $480,861 and total expenses of $391,049 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.