NonprofitsCamp Elso Incorporated

Youth Development

Camp Elso Incorporated

PORTLAND, OR

Total revenue

$3.0M

Total expenses

$2.8M

Net assets

$321K

Grants received

$2.3M

50 grants

EIN

831208258

Tax year

2023

Mission

The mission of ELSO Incorporated is to catalyze learning and expand access to positive career outcomes for a more just future for all.

Programs

2 programs

Wayfinders Day Camp Program is a STEAMED-based camp for K - 8 students that combines science and nature helping kids develop their STEAM learning identity, environmental literacy and a life-long love for learning. Wayfinders camps offer week-long immersive adventures in nature, science projects, and guest lectures from professionals.

Expenses: $545K

Studio Justice is a trio of paid after-school programming and outreach events for youth ages 14-20 to learn to use design as a tool enabling leadership and agency.After-school cohorts (eight weeks in length) teach architecture and drafting skills with mentorship and guest professionals exposing youth to design as a tool for justice.The Youth Design Forum is a paid opportunity for youth to engage in community project planning, with AECD firms showcasing designs and career paths in the industry.Engineering Day introduces 2nd8th graders to engineering careers through hands-on activities and guest speakers.

Expenses: $406K

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$2.8M
Program service revenue$278K
Investment income
Other revenue$12K
Total revenue$3.0M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$1.4M
Fundraising$97K
Other expenses$1.4M
Total expenses$2.8M
Total assets$780K
Net assets$321K

People

8 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Ka'sha Bernard

Secretary

Board

5 hrs/wk

Adam Rodriguez

Board Member

Board

5 hrs/wk

Christen Denson

Board Chair

Board

5 hrs/wk

Aminata Radia Sei

Board Member

Board

5 hrs/wk

Mieya Romine

Treasurer

Board

5 hrs/wk

Courtney Pettiford

Board Member

Board

5 hrs/wk

Sprinavasa Brown

Executive Director,Co Founder

Staff

$139K

45 hrs/wk

Kellianne Richardson

Head of Operations,Chair ex officio

Staff

$129K

40 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 50 of 50

FromAmountPurposeYear
$156K
NEW DEVELOPMENT STAFF
2024
$84K
K12 Education
2024
$65K
TO SUPPORT MISSION OF ORGANIZATION
2024
$42K
OST and Mentoring
2024
$25K
General operating suport for their mission
2024
$23K
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS
2024
$20K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$10K
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
2024
$2K
TO FURTHER AND PROMOTE CHARITABLE EFFORTS.
2024
$175K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$84K
OST and Mentoring
2023
$50K
BEM GRANT TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR BLACK AND BROWN YOUTH IN OREGON
2023
$43K
OST and Mentoring
2023
$40K
COMMUNITED VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION EFFORTS
2023
$25K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$10K
PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR OUTDOOR STEAM PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH
2023
$8K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$2K
TO FURTHER AND PROMOTE CHARITABLE EFFORTS.
2023
$300K
IN SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS ENHANCING ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT IN BLACK COMMUNITIES.
2022
$100K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$100K
To support operations for culturally specific STEAMED programming, fostering educational success and pipelines to careers in environmental science for BIPOC students in Multnomah County
2022
$74K
K12 Education
2022
$65K
VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION
2022
$45K
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS
2022
$39K
OST and Mentoring
2022
$19K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$10K
TO SUPPORT OUTDOOR STEAM PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH
2022
$10K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$2K
TO FURTHER AND PROMOTE CHARITABLE EFFORTS.
2022
$100K
To expand organizational capabilities, diversify revenue streams and achieve economic justice for Oregon-based, Black-owned business
2021
$100K
To support operations for culturally specific STEAMED programming, fostering educational success and pipelines to careers in environmental science for BIPOC students in Multnomah County
2021
$20K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2021
$10K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2021
$10K
SUPPORT OPERATIONS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
2021
$5K
QUALIFIED EXEMPT CHARITABLE PURPOSE
2021
$1K
PROVIDE OPERATING SUPPORT FOR EQUITABLE PARTICIPATION IN THE BEM ACTIVE SESSION ON JULY 22, 2021
2021
$750
for general support
2021
$103K
TO PROVIDE THE BLACK COMMUNITY WITH ECONOMIC RELIEF DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
2020
$50K
OST and Mentoring
2020
$30K
SUPPORT OPERATIONS AND PROVIDE GREATER DIGITAL ACCESS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 FOR STEAM EDUCATION AND ACTIVITIES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF COLOR WITH LOW INCOMES IN NORTH PORTLAND
2020
$25K
Youth Development
2020
$23K
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS
2020
$20K
OST and Mentoring
2020
$20K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$10K
TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE WAYFINDERS PROGRAM
2020
$10K
SUPPORT STAFFING AND EXPANSIONS OF INCLUSIVE STEM PROGRAMS SERVING YOUTH OF COLOR IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY
2020
$20K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2018

Funded by

$2.3M from 25 funders · 50 grants · 2018–2024

Meyer Memorial Trust

$476K · 5 grants · 2021–2023

National Basketball Association

$300K · 1 grant · 2022

Gray Family Foundation

$292K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

M J Murdock Charitable Trust

$156K · 1 grant · 2024

The Oregon Community Foundation

$144K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

Rei Cooperative Action Fund

$125K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

American Online Giving Foundation Inc

$117K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

Portland Opportunities Indust Center

$105K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

Details

EIN831208258
NTEE codeO50
Subsection03
Ruling date2020-07
Formed2016
Employees31
Volunteers51
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