San Rafael, CA

FRIENDS OF CHINA CAMP INC

EIN 30-0830964

Environment & Animal Welfare Parks, Trails & Green Spaces

Mission

To provide interpretive and educational services as part of the California State Parks system; Friends of China Camp, Inc. (FOCC) is the operator of China Camp State Park.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About FRIENDS OF CHINA CAMP INC

Friends of China Camp (FOCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in San Rafael, California that has operated China Camp State Park since 2012 under an agreement with the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The organization runs day-to-day park operations, interpretive and educational programs, campground management, trail and habitat maintenance, and museum and cultural programming. FOCC is a small staffed organization (six payroll employees as of December 31, 2023) that relies heavily on volunteers and community support; FOCC reported more than 12,000 volunteer hours and generated gross revenue of $814,772 in 2023, with continued financial stability reflected in its most recent Form 990 filing (reported revenue of approximately $818k and net assets over $1.6M). FOCC publishes annual operations reports and Form 990s on its website and actively runs public programs, special events, trail maintenance, and habitat-restoration activities.

Notable achievements

Sustained operation of China Camp State Park

FOCC has kept China Camp State Park open and managed since 2012, assuming full operational responsibility and ensuring year‑round visitor access and program delivery.

Trailhead signage & ADA Shoreline improvements (2023)

Completed a parkwide trailhead signage project and installed final posts along the newly treaded ADA section of the Shoreline Trail (project work completed in May 2023), improving visitor navigation and accessibility.

Fundraising and financial resilience

FOCC reported gross revenue of $814,772 in 2023 with a modest surplus and strong community giving (board giving, spring and year‑end appeals and other campaigns raised significant operating support), supporting operations, capital maintenance, and reserve funding.

At a glance

Total assets: $1.6M
Annual revenue: $818K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 30-0830964
Location: San Rafael, CA
Website: friendsofchinacamp.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Operates China Camp State Park under contract with the California Department of Parks and Recreation.

Active partner with regional partners including the San Francisco Bay NERR and local organizations for habitat, education, and volunteer programs.

Maintains public transparency through annual Operations Reports and posted Form 990 filings on its official website; has profiles on major nonprofit trackers and local nonprofit directories.

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