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Camp Colley Foundation

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 161706639 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.campcolley.org
revenue
$111K
expenses
$244K
net assets
$70K
employees
mission · from form 990

To support the operations of Camp Colley.

profile · synthesized from sources

Residential outdoor summer camp providing nature-based education and leadership development for children ages 8–14 from Phoenix, Arizona. The 5-day program fosters social skills, confidence, and environmental stewardship through immersive activities in the Coconino National Forest. Founded in 1999, it prioritizes access for underserved youth, offering scholarships to over 450 children annually.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Junior Staff Program
Leadership and workforce development opportunity for youth ages 15–17 to serve as volunteers and gain experience in camp operations and youth mentoring
Summer Camp Program
5-day residential outdoor camp in Coconino National Forest offering nature-based education, leadership development, and recreational activities for children ages 8–14
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Residential Outdoor Camps for Underserved Youth 14 activities
    • Camp Operations
      Operates a 5-day outdoor residential camp providing nature-based outdoor education, leadership, and recreational adventure programs for children from underserved communities in Phoenix.
    • Operate residential outdoor camp for Phoenix children
      Operated a 5-day outdoor residential camp near Happy Jack on the Mogollon Rim, providing nature-based outdoor education, leadership development, and recreational adventure programs for children from underserved communities in Phoenix. The camp was ADA-compliant, accommodated up to 40 campers, and integrated Arizona Department of Education learning standards into its curriculum.
    • Operate residential outdoor camp program for Phoenix children
      Operated a 5-day outdoor residential camp near Happy Jack on the Mogollon Rim, providing nature-based education, leadership development, and recreational activities for children from underserved communities in Phoenix. The camp featured ADA-compliant facilities including a dining hall, sleeping cabin with 12 bunk beds, platform tents, bath house, and outdoor cooking areas, with transportation, meals, and 24/7 medical staff provided.
    • Operated residential outdoor camp for Phoenix children
      Operated a 5-day residential summer camp near Happy Jack on the Mogollon Rim in the Coconino National Forest, providing nature-based outdoor education, leadership development, and recreational adventures for children from underserved communities in Phoenix. The camp included ADA-compliant accommodations such as a sleeping cabin with 12 bunk beds, platform tents, a dining hall, bath house, and outdoor facilities including a fire pit and cooking area.
    • Operating a residential outdoor camp
      Operated a 5-day outdoor residential camp near Happy Jack on the Mogollon Rim, providing nature-based outdoor education, leadership, and recreational adventure programs for children from underserved communities in Phoenix. This activity has since ceased.
    • Operating a residential outdoor camp
      Maintains a 30-acre camp property in the Coconino National Forest with ADA compliant facilities, including a cabin, dining hall, bath house, and platform tents, to provide a 5-day outdoor residential camp experience with nature-based education, leadership, and recreational adventure programs.
    • Operating a residential outdoor camp
      Operated a 5-day outdoor residential camp near Happy Jack on the Mogollon Rim, providing nature-based outdoor education, leadership, and recreational adventure programs for children from underserved communities in Phoenix. The camp maintained a 30-acre property with cabins, dining hall, bath house, and ADA compliant platform tents.
    • Provide camp scholarships for Phoenix children
      Provides scholarships to over 450 Phoenix children annually to attend summer camp, having funded more than 4,000 scholarships historically. Following the closure of direct camp operations, the foundation shifted focus to raising and distributing scholarship funds for City of Phoenix children to attend other camps.
    • Provide camp scholarships for Phoenix children
      Provides scholarship funding to enable over 450 Phoenix children annually to attend summer camp, having funded more than 4,000 children historically. Following the closure of its own camp, the foundation shifted focus to raising and distributing scholarship funds for City of Phoenix children to attend other camps.
    • Provided scholarships for Phoenix children to attend summer camp
      Provided full scholarships to over 4,000 Phoenix children historically, and currently supports over 450 children annually, to attend summer camp programs, including after ceasing direct operation of Camp Colley. The foundation shifted its focus to raising and distributing scholarship funds for City of Phoenix children to attend other camps.
    • Providing scholarships for summer camp
      Raises scholarship funds to send over 450 children annually from the City of Phoenix to summer camps, enabling them to experience nature and wilderness.
    • Providing scholarships for summer camp
      Raises scholarship funds to send over 450 children annually from the City of Phoenix to summer camp, enabling them to attend free of charge.
    • Providing scholarships for summer camp
      Raises scholarship funds to send children from the City of Phoenix to summer camp, having funded over 4,000 scholarships in the past and currently providing over 450 annually.
    • Scholarship Program
      Raises scholarship funds to send over 450 Phoenix children annually to summer camp, ensuring access to outdoor experiences regardless of financial barriers.
  • Youth Civic Leadership Development 6 activities
    • Offer youth leadership and workforce development opportunities
      Offers junior-staff volunteer roles for adolescents aged 15–17 at camp to build leadership and workforce readiness skills through hands-on experience in a structured outdoor program setting.
    • Offering junior staff volunteer program
      Provides junior-staff volunteer roles for adolescents aged 15-17 to develop workforce and leadership skills within the camp setting.
    • Offering junior staff volunteer roles
      Offers junior-staff volunteer roles for adolescents aged 15-17 to develop workforce and leadership skills within the camp setting.
    • Offering junior-staff volunteer roles
      Offers junior-staff volunteer roles for adolescents aged 15-17 to develop workforce and leadership skills within the camp setting.
    • Support youth leadership and workforce development
      Offers junior-staff volunteer roles for adolescents aged 15–17 to build leadership and workforce readiness skills through hands-on camp support responsibilities.
    • Supported youth leadership and workforce development
      Offered junior-staff volunteer roles for adolescents aged 15–17 at Camp Colley to build leadership and workforce readiness skills through hands-on camp support responsibilities.
  • Volunteer-Staffed Medical & Operational Camp Support 3 activities
    • Health and Safety Services
      Ensures on-site medical support with a Camp Nurse and staff certified in first aid and CPR, providing a safe environment for all campers.
    • Manage camp operations and respond to disruptions
      Managed annual camp operations including session scheduling, transportation, meal provision, and on-site medical support, while responding to disruptions such as pandemic closures (2020), fire-related cancellations (2021), and forest closure mandates, including refunding fees and referring families to alternative programs.
    • Managed camp operations and participant logistics
      Provided transportation to and from camp, ensured three daily meals and healthy snacks for campers, and maintained on-site medical support with a Camp Nurse and staff certified in first aid and CPR.
  • Operation of Accessible Camp Facilities 1 activity
    • Camp Facilities
      Maintains a 30-acre camp property equipped with ADA compliant facilities, including cabins, dining areas, and outdoor cooking spaces, accommodating up to 40 campers.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$111K
Contributions & grants$104K94%
Program service revenue$7K6%
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$244K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$156K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$71K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$70K
3 years on record · 2018–2020 · YoY revenue -27.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Richard Berg Executive Director 40 $74K
board members · 4
  • Abbie S Fink — Director
  • Dale Larsen — Director
  • Flo Eckstein — Director
  • Gary Kaasa — Director
relationships · 41

who they work with

  • APRF Partner — Partner organization
  • AZ Department of Environmental Quality Government — Followed updates from this department regarding environmental conditions.
  • AZ Game and Fish Partner — Partner organization
  • Amon Builders Partner — Partner organization
  • Anthony Holly Foundation Funder — Donor in 2021 and 2020.
  • Anthony Holly Foundation Partner — Partner organization
  • Arizona Community Foundation Funder — Major donor in 2021 and 2020.
  • Arizona Department of Education Government — Integrates learning standards from this department into its program curriculum.
  • Arizona Diamondbacks Partner — Partner organization
  • Arizona Highways Magazine Partner — Featured in the January issue of the magazine.
  • Audubon Partner — Partner organization
  • Ben-Horin Family Trust Funder — Donor in 2021.
  • Bernard Malberg Charitable Trust Funder — Major donor in 2021 and 2020.
  • Camp Colley Partner — Partner organization
  • Carstens Family Funds Funder — Donor of $15,000+ in 2020.
  • City of Phoenix Partner — Camp Colley was acquired by the City of Phoenix under the leadership of James Colley, Parks, Recreation & Libraries Director.
  • City of Phoenix Partner — Partner organization
  • City of Phoenix Partner — Partners with the City of Phoenix and its onsite staff for camp operations; Camp Colley is private property owned by the City of Phoenix.
  • Coconino National Forest Government — Followed updates from this department regarding forest conditions and closures.
  • Coconino National Forest Partner — Partner organization
  • Department of Transportation Government — Followed updates from this department regarding road conditions.
  • Gavan & Barker Funder — Donor of $1,000+ in 2020.
  • Gavan & Barker Partner — Partner organization
  • Hilby Family Fund Funder — Sponsor in fiscal year 2018-2019.
  • Hunkapi Horse Program Partner — Partner organization
  • J2 Engineering & Environmental Design Funder — Donor of $1,000+ in 2020.
  • J2 Engineering and Environmental Design Partner — Partner organization
  • Jewish News of Greater Phoenix Partner — Partner organization
  • John F. Long Partner — Partner organization
  • Kroger Zero Hunger Zero Waste Funder — Donor of $15,000+ in 2020.
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