Camp Rosenbaum

What Camp Rosenbaum does

Camp Rosenbaum Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Portland, Oregon (EIN 93-1263998), founded in 1970 by Holocaust survivor and Oregon Air National Guard Brigadier General Fred M. Rosenbaum. Its mission is to provide life-enhancing opportunities for low-income youth through mentoring, camp, and athletic programs designed to instill character, hope, and belief in education. The organization operates two core programs: a free week-long overnight camp at Camp Rilea on the Oregon Coast serving children ages 9-10 recruited through partner housing authorities, and the Rosenbaum PPB Youth Camp, a week-long day camp for youth ages 8-14 in the Portland metro area run in partnership with the Portland Police Bureau. A supplementary Star Fund educational savings program sets aside money for campers to use toward post-secondary education, with five participants graduating to higher education in 2024.

The operating model is built on a near-entirely volunteer staffing base drawn from the Oregon National Guard, Portland Police Bureau, FBI, US Air Force, multiple municipal police and fire departments, and community members, supplemented by a small paid staff (the Program Director being the only confirmed paid camp employee) and achieving a 1:1 camper-to-staff ratio. Camper recruitment is channeled through at least six housing authorities including Home Forward, Washington County, Salem, and Vancouver, while technology infrastructure is minimal: a WooCommerce e-commerce shop for branded merchandise, the Spond platform for PPB Youth Camp registration, and PayPal for donations. The organization has cumulatively served over 7,000 youth and logged 230,000+ volunteer hours across more than five decades.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of individual donations (including a $21/month Guiding Star Givers recurring program and tiered one-time gifts from $50 to $2,500), corporate and foundation grants, merchandise sales, modest program fees ($45 per PPB Youth Camp participant), and three annual fundraising events headlined by the Taste of Camp, which alone raised over $150,000 in its 2026 iteration. The organization is governed by an 18-member Board of Directors led by President Rena Whittaker (since 2024) and operates with no parent company, subsidiaries, or institutional investors.

Name

Camp Rosenbaum

Legal name

Camp Rosenbaum Fund

Website

https://camprosenbaum.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Camp Rosenbaum is a Portland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1970 that runs free overnight and day camps for low-income youth in Oregon and SW Washington, staffed largely by volunteers from law enforcement, the military, and community partners, and funded through donations, events, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Adventure Base Camps (Trek/Climb/Expedition Camps) (THAGAOAG)

Keywords

• Youth camp programs
• Nonprofit youth services
• Mentorship programs
• Educational savings
• Community fundraising

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The primary revenue source is donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The Guiding Star Givers monthly giving program at $21/month provides recurring donations. One-time donations support specific needs: $50 for shoes, $100 for clothing/supplies, $250 to sponsor a camper, $500 to sponsor a camper plus Star Fund deposit, $1000 to sponsor an activity, $2500 to sponsor a bay of campers.
2. Merchandise Sales: The organization operates an e-commerce shop selling branded merchandise including PopSockets ($15, with $10 going to programs), lapel pins ($8), patches ($5), ball markers ($2), koozies ($1), and event tickets. Proceeds support camp programs.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual fundraising events including Taste of Camp (raised over $150,000), Golf Tournament, and Tea Party generate revenue through ticket sales, sponsorships, auctions, and donations.
4. Youth Camp Registration: The Rosenbaum PPB Youth Camp charges $45 per child for the week-long day camp, covering snacks, shirt, and website fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Camp Rosenbaum operates a free week-long overnight summer camp at Camp Rilea on the Oregon Coast for low-income children ages 9-10 referred through local housing authorities, paired with a separate week-long day camp (the Rosenbaum PPB Youth Camp) for youth ages 8-14 run in partnership with the Portland Police Bureau. The organization also maintains the Star Fund, which disburses educational savings to program graduates.

Product overview

Camp Rosenbaum is a community-building nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of youth development programs centered around two primary camp experiences: the overnight Camp Rosenbaum at Camp Rilea on the Oregon Coast for children ages 9-10 from low-income families, and the Rosenbaum PPB Youth Camp, a week-long day camp for ages 8-14 in partnership with the Portland Police Bureau. Supporting these core programs are the Star Fund educational savings initiative, multiple annual fundraising events (Taste of Camp, Golf Tournament, Tea Party, Murder Mystery Dinner), and a merchandise shop offering branded items including patches, lapel pins, PopSockets, koozies, and golf accessories. The organization operates through an online shop powered by WooCommerce for merchandise sales and uses Spond for youth camp registration. All programs are designed to instill good character traits, hope, and the belief that education and hard work lead to success.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rosenbaum PPB Youth Camp: A week-long day camp partnership with the Portland Police Bureau for youth ages 8-14 in the Portland metro area, offering activities like archery, basketball, football, fishing, hiking, arts & crafts, tennis, and pickleball.
• Star Fund
• Taste of Camp
• Tea Party
• Golf Tournament

Products and services

• Camp Rosenbaum Overnight Camp

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 7,000 youth served and 230,000+ volunteer hours since 1970
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Portland Police Bureau (PPB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership where PPB officers volunteer as camp counselors and help lead the Rosenbaum PPB Youth Camp. Officers work with campers to develop sports skills and foster good sportsmanship. PPB provides head counselors and group leaders for the overnight camp program.
• Oregon Air National GuardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary personnel serve as the Camp Director and provide substantial volunteer staffing for both the overnight camp and PPB Youth Camp. Guardsmen have been partnering with Camp Rosenbaum for over 50 years.
• Home ForwardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortland's housing authority that recruits campers from low-income housing properties. Staff members volunteer at camp and board members serve on the Camp Rosenbaum Board of Directors.
• National PALcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Police Athletic League partnership supporting the PPB Youth Camp program with resources and programming guidance.
• Construct the PresentminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnered in 2024 with support from a grant to review and enhance programs with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Oregon National GuardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer staffing partnership providing military personnel as counselors and leaders at camp programs. The partnership has operated for over 50 years.
• Salem Housing AuthoritycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHousing authority partner that recruits campers from Salem area low-income families for the overnight camp program.
• Vancouver Housing AuthoritycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHousing authority partner that recruits campers from SW Washington low-income families for the overnight camp program.
• Washington County Human ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCounty agency partner supporting camper recruitment and providing services for low-income youth in Washington County.
• Multnomah County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement partner providing volunteer counselors and support for youth camp programs.
• Beaverton Police DeptminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal police department providing volunteer support for camp programs.
• Gresham Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal police department providing volunteer support for camp programs.
• Portland Fire and RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFire department providing volunteer support and community engagement at camp programs.
• Tualatin Valley Fire and RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFire district providing volunteer support for camp programs.
• US Air ForceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal military partner providing volunteer support for camp programs.
• FBIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal law enforcement partner providing volunteer support for youth programs.
• Centennial High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh school partnership providing student volunteers and community connection for camp programs.
• Free Arts NWminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts organization partner providing programming support for camp arts activities.
• Portland Parks and RecreationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity agency partner supporting camp programming and community connections.
• Civil Air PatrolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuxiliary military organization providing volunteer support for camp programs.
• Boyd's CoffeeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate supporter providing in-kind donations for events and fundraising activities.
• CostcominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate supporter providing in-kind donations and/or financial support for camp programs.
• Portland Trail BlazersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNBA team supporter providing donations and community engagement support.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Police Athletic League (National PAL): National network running law-enforcement-led youth athletic and mentorship programs; Camp Rosenbaum is an active National PAL affiliate and the most direct analog for its PPB Youth Camp model.
• Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington: Regional youth organization providing camp experiences, character-building programs and serves low-income youth across the same Oregon/SW Washington territory as Camp Rosenbaum.
• Boys & Girls Club of Portland Metro: Local chapter serving Portland-area low-income youth with mentorship, athletics, and summer enrichment; overlaps in target population, mission, and geographic service area.

Emerging players

• Police Activities League (various local chapters): Local PAL chapters across the U.S. run police-mentored sports and enrichment programs; closest functional analog to the Rosenbaum PPB Youth Camp's police-youth engagement model.

Broad incumbents

• Salvation Army Cascade Division: Regional nonprofit providing youth programs, residential camps, and services for low-income families across the same Pacific Northwest geography as Camp Rosenbaum.
• YMCA of Columbia-Willamette: Regional YMCA operating youth development, summer day/overnight camps, and character-building programs for diverse income groups across the Portland metro; closest geographic incumbent offering comparable camp experiences.
• 4-H (Oregon State University Extension): Youth-development program offering camps, clubs, and enrichment activities for youth including those from underserved communities; comparable in mission and structured-activity delivery model.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth-development nonprofit offering after-school and summer programming for low-income youth; comparable target population and mentorship/character-development mission, though broader in scope than Camp Rosenbaum's camp-centric model.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest: Mentorship-focused nonprofit serving at-risk youth in Oregon and SW Washington, sharing Camp Rosenbaum's one-to-one mentoring model and regional footprint.

Regional players

• Cristo Rey Network (or Portland-area Catholic Charities youth programs): Faith-based youth services organizations in Oregon providing summer enrichment and educational support for low-income youth; comparable mission and service population.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/camprosenbaum
• Facebookfacebook.com/camprosenbaum1971
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camp-rosenbaum-fund
• Instagraminstagram.com/camprosenbaum
• Xx.com/CampRosenbaum

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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