The Cameron Foundation
EIN 680216710 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2016–2023
$260K
71 grants · $32K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $1K–$5K
grant size
53%
supporter · 17/32 multi-year
repeat
$938K
Assets (2023)
32
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
JAMES W CAMERON JR
Phone
(916) 557-9900
Deadlines
NONE.
How to Apply
NO STANDARD FORM REQUIRED. WRITTEN REQUESTS SHOULD INCLUDE PURPOSE FOR AND AMOUNT OF REQUEST, AND A COPY OF IRS NOTIFICATION OF TAX-EXEMPT STATUS FOR QUALIFICATION OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION.
Restrictions
ANY CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $58K | $1.1M | $27K | 17 |
| 2017 | $41K | $1.1M | $29K | 13 |
| 2018 | $38K | $1.0M | $30K | 10 |
| 2019 | N/A | $1.0M | $31K | N/A |
| 2020 | $32K | $1.0M | $18K | 8 |
| 2021 | $32K | $1.1M | $78K | 8 |
| 2022 | $32K | $834K | $29K | 8 |
| 2023 | $27K | $938K | $3K | 7 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 71 grants on record
Minimum
$450
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$2K
Average
$4K
75th Pctl
$5K
Maximum
$12K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (71 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Sacramento Police Officers Association | West Sacramento, CA | $12,000 | MONTEROSSA BENEVOLENCE FUND - TO ASSIST FAMILIES OF PEACE OFFICERS WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY IN THE PLUMAS, CA AREA | 2018 |
| Wide Open Walls | Sacramento, CA | $10,750 | TO SUPPORT PUBLIC ARTWORK IN DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO, CA | 2020 |
| Wide Open Walls | Sacramento, CA | $10,500 | TO SUPPORT PUBLIC ARTWORK IN DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO, CA | 2021 |
| West Sacramento Dolphins Swim Team (Wsst) | West Sacramento, CA | $10,500 | TO PROVIDE CHILDREN OF WEST SACRAMENTO AND SURROUNDING AREAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE RECREATIONAL, AGE GROUP... | 2017 |
| Rio Linda Feral Help Group | Rio Linda, CA | $10,500 | ANIMAL WELFARE IN THE RIO LINDA COMMUNITY | 2022 |
| Wide Open Walls | Sacramento, CA | $10,500 | TO SUPPORT PUBLIC ARTWORK IN DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO, CA | 2022 |
| Yanders Law | Springfield, MO | $10,000 | SUPPORT FOR YOUTH SPORTS-SUMMER BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE | 2016 |
| West Sacramento Swim Team (Wsst) | West Sacramento, CA | $9,000 | TO PROVIDE CHILDREN OF WEST SACRAMENTO AND SURROUNDING AREAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE RECREATIONAL, AGE GROUP... | 2023 |
| Sacramento Loaves & Fishes | Sacramento, CA | $8,100 | ANIMAL HOMELESS SERVICES | 2020 |
| West Sacramento Rotary Education Foundation | West Sacramento, CA | $8,100 | WEST SACRAMENTO/CLARKSBURG EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | 2023 |
| West Sacramento Rotary Education Foundation | West Sacramento, CA | $8,000 | WEST SACRAMENTO/CLARKSBURG EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | 2016 |
| Northern California Peace Officers Association Scholarship Fund | Sloughhouse, CA | $7,000 | NCPOA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION FUND TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDENTS ATTENDING CSUS | 2017 |
| West Sacramento Rotary Education Foundation | West Sacramento, CA | $6,800 | WEST SACRAMENTO/CLARKSBURG EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | 2020 |
| West Sacramento Swim Team (Wsst) | West Sacramento, CA | $6,750 | TO PROVIDE CHILDREN OF WEST SACRAMENTO AND SURROUNDING AREAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE RECREATIONAL, AGE GROUP... | 2021 |
| West Sacramento Rotary Education Foundation | West Sacramento, CA | $6,000 | WEST SACRAMENTO/CLARKSBURG EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | 2023 |
| Northern California Peace Officers Association Scholarship Fund | Sloughhouse, CA | $5,500 | NCPOA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION FUND TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDENTS | 2016 |
| Chester Foundation | Sacramento, CA | $5,000 | FUNDS RESTRICTED TO CARE FOR ANIMALS OF THE HOMELESS | 2018 |
| Northern California Peace Officers Association Scholarship Fund | Sloughhouse, CA | $5,000 | NCPOA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION FUND TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDENTS ATTENDING CSUS | 2018 |
| West Sacramento Rotary Education Foundation | West Sacramento, CA | $5,000 | WEST SACRAMENTO/CLARKSBURG EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | 2021 |
| Chester Foundation | Sacramento, CA | $5,000 | TO ASSIST ANIMALS OF THE HOMELESS | 2016 |
| Northern California Concerns of Police Survivors | Vacaville, CA | $5,000 | NORCAL COPS BLACK & BLUE BALL - TO RAISE FUNDS TO ASSIST FAMILY MEMBERS OF OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY... | 2016 |
| River Charter Schools for Lighthouse Charter School | Sacramento, CA | $5,000 | LIGHTHOUSE CHARTER SCHOOL AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM SPECIALIST TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN OF FAMILIES WHO CANNOT AFFORD THEM | 2016 |
| Chester Foundation | Sacramento, CA | $5,000 | CARE FOR ANIMALS OF THE HOMELESS | 2017 |
| Shriner'S Hospital for Children | Sacramento, CA | $5,000 | HEALTHCARE FOR CHILDREN | 2017 |
| West Sacramento Rotary Education Foundation | West Sacramento, CA | $5,000 | WEST SACRAMENTO/CLARKSBURG EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | 2022 |
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