Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc
Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc is a public charity based in Chappaqua, New York. Formed in 1975, it states that it promotes the conservation and preservation of wilderness, wildlife, and other natural and recreational resources.
Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc gave $130K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state Montana. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $130,000
- +128.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,818
- +86.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,835,237
- +5.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Montana (31% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 230 Camp Fire Road, Chappaqua, NY 10514-2419
Phone: (914) 941-0199
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wild Sheep Foundation ($40K). Together the top 10 received $122K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($8,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest stated shares went to Montana (31%), Pennsylvania (17%), Maine (12%), Tennessee (8%), and Maryland (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2022) to $130K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Sheep Foundation Bozema, MT | General Assistance | $40,000 |
| Atlantic Salmon Federation Inc Calais, ME | General Assistance | $15,000 |
| The Ruffled Grouse Society Pittsburgh, PA | General Assistance | $12,000 |
| The Wildlife Society Nashville, TN | Offset programmatic costs associated with workshop training sessions, technical sessions and other professional development and networking events at the conference. | $10,000 |
| Delta Waterfowl Jarrettsville, MD | Conservation Education at the Collegiate Level | $10,000 |
| Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| American Rivers Washington, DC | General Assistance | $10,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $8,000 |
| National Conservation Leadership Institute Ltd (NCLI) Shepherdstown, WV | General Assistance | $5,000 |
| National Rifle Association Foundation Fairfax, VA | General Assistance | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,835,237 | $296,588 | $216,845 | $130,000 | 11 | $220,815 |
| 2023 | $2,679,678 | $30,677 | $140,348 | $57,000 | 9 | $-30,754 |
| 2022 | $2,350,221 | $121,389 | $129,675 | $37,000 | 3 | $18,204 |
| 2021 | $2,652,475 | $591,786 | $172,703 | $79,500 | 8 | $523,432 |
| 2020 | $2,399,336 | $270,784 | $114,627 | $51,500 | 4 | $50,599 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to promote the conservation and preservation of wilderness, wildlife, and other natural and recreational resources. Its 2024 grants included support for wildlife and habitat conservation, river protection, conservation education, professional development, and scholarships.
Among the grantees, the Wild Sheep Foundation says its mission includes enhancing wild sheep populations, promoting scientific wildlife management, and educating the public and youth about conservation. The Wildlife Society describes its mission as enabling wildlife professionals to sustain wildlife populations and habitats through science-based management and conservation. American Rivers says it works to protect and restore rivers. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not additional statements of the fund’s mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the fund reported 11 grants totaling $130,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $40,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $40,000 to the Wild Sheep Foundation for general assistance; $15,000 to the Atlantic Salmon Federation for general assistance; and $12,000 to the Ruffed Grouse Society for general assistance. Other awards included $10,000 to The Wildlife Society for conference-related professional development and networking costs, $10,000 to Delta Waterfowl for collegiate-level conservation education, $10,000 to Bucknell University for a scholarship, and $10,000 to American Rivers for general assistance.
The fund also awarded $8,000 to an individual recipient Maxwell School Scholarship, $5,000 to National Conservation Leadership Institute Ltd (NCLI), $5,000 to the National Rifle Association Foundation, and $5,000 to the University of Jamestown for a scholarship. No application process or instructions are stated here.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard Prager as president; David Townsend as treasurer; Chris Plaut as secretary; and Peter Schmidt-Fellner, Richard T Markgraf, Thomas R Mullen, John S Ward, John Organ, Andrew McEntire, and Robert Serrano as trustees.
Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc is led by Richard Prager, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Prager
President
Trustee → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Organ
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Serrano
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Dupee
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Schmidt-Fellner
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John S. Ward
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Angi Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard T. Markgraf
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas R. Mullen
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew McEntire
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqui Frair
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Corbin
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Plaut
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Townsend
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frederick E. Allardt
Vice President
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Gordon Batcheller (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: John E. Kiernan (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Beetem (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Frank Conti (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Kip Allardt (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Mark A. Cucinell (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Mike Beetem (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: William Cadigan (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Cioffi (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Eric Rytter (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: James R. Adams (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: James Simmons (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: David T. McConnuaghey (2020) — President
- Former: Michael H. Burkhart (2020) — Trustee
- Former: William Lewis (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc
How much does Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc give each year?
Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc gave $130K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $57K across 9 grants.
What is Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,818, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc that year got $14K on average.
Where does Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc give grants?
Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc's top state is Montana, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (17%) and Maine (12%).
Does Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 55% of Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Wild Sheep Foundation ($40,000), Atlantic Salmon Federation Inc ($15,000) and The Ruffled Grouse Society ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($8,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc?
Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $297K.
What does Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to promote the conservation and preservation of wilderness, wildlife, and other natural and recreational resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc?
Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc's EIN?
Camp Fire Conservation Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0192291. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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