Friends of Camp Natoma
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, …
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Camp Natoma is a rustic overnight summer camp located on California’s Central Coast, between San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles. At Camp Natoma, youth sleep under the stars and have the opportunity to participate in a variety of outdoor activities.
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Mission
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.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Friends of Camp Natoma has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFriends of Camp Natoma is a registered human services nonprofit based in San Luis Obispo, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its EIN is 455529053. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $389K in annual revenue. 35 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Friends of Camp Natoma's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 455529053. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Friends of Camp Natoma has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Friends of Camp Natoma is located in San Luis Obispo, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.
Based on official tax filings, Friends of Camp Natoma has $389K in annual revenue. It allocates 61% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Friends of Camp Natoma is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $389K in annual revenue. The organization has 35 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Friends of Camp Natoma. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Friends of Camp Natoma holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 61% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Camp Natoma is a rustic overnight summer camp located on California’s Central Coast, between San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles. At Camp Natoma, youth sleep under the stars and have the opportunity to participate in a variety of outdoor activities. Friends of Camp Natoma is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2012.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 61% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $389K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Friends of Camp Natoma are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Friends of Camp Natoma is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 455529053, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
FRIENDS OF CAMP NATOMA is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (12)
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12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 35 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 35 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2012
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Friends of Camp Natoma
- What is Friends of Camp Natoma?
- Friends of Camp Natoma is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Luis Obispo, United States. Camp Natoma is a rustic overnight summer camp located on California’s Central Coast, between San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles. At Camp Natoma, youth sleep under the stars and have the opportunity to participate in a variety of outdoor activities.
- When was Friends of Camp Natoma founded?
- Friends of Camp Natoma was founded in 2012.
- Who leads Friends of Camp Natoma?
- Miranda Thompson serves as President.
- Where is Friends of Camp Natoma located?
- Headquartered in San Luis Obispo, CA, United States.
- What is Friends of Camp Natoma's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 61% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Friends of Camp Natoma trustworthy?
- Friends of Camp Natoma has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Friends of Camp Natoma's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 455529053.
- What is Friends of Camp Natoma's website?
- http://www.campnatoma.org