EIN 47-5220079

California Explore

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
California Explore purchased and operates a Christian camp and conference center in Irvine, CA. They acquired a 45 acre facility through fundraising efforts and successfully paid off the debt in 2019. The facility is currently managed and operated by Oak Glen Christian Conference Center LLC.
Also known as...
Southern California Blending Center
Total revenues
$1,337,240
2022
Total expenses
$231,495
2022
Total assets
$9,884,923
2022
Num. employees
0
2022

Program areas at California Explore

Purchased a 45 acre camp and conference facility. Solicited donations to enable the purchase and repay the debt. The debt was paid in full in 2019. The facility was leased to oak glen christian conference Center llc to manage and operate the facilities consistent with the operating agreement. The organization continues to expand and improve the facilities.

Who funds California Explore

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Living Stream Ministry (LSM)Oak Glen Christian Camp$250,200

Personnel at California Explore

NameTitleCompensation
Minoru ChenPresident and Chief Executive Officer$0
Anthony JacobsonSecretary$0
Craig BirchlerTreasurer and Vice President$0

Financials for California Explore

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,237,240
Program services$100,000
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,337,240

Form 990s for California Explore

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-09-05990View PDF
2021-122022-11-05990View PDF
2020-122021-06-18990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
2018-122019-06-19990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s

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Data update history
October 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
July 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 22, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
March 30, 2021
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $233,853 from Living Stream Ministry (LSM)
Nonprofit Types
CampsParks and recreation centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
22 Vernal Spring
Irvine, CA 92603
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Orange County, CA
Phone
(949) 233-7242
IRS details
EIN
47-5220079
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2015
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N20: Recreational and Sporting Camps
NAICS code, primary
713940: Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
Parent/child status
Central organization
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