The Cameron Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 68-0216710
Foundation Overview
Based in Sacramento, CA, The Cameron Foundation has awarded 87 grants totaling $324,855 to organizations in California and Missouri. Individual grants range from $450 to $12,000, with a median award of $2,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
1 of 7 recipients (14%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
99% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in West Sacramento (31%), Georgetown (22%), Sacramento (17%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 55% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (46%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Cameron Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicks In Crises Inc | $450 | Elk Grove, CA, US | Provide Essential Support Services To Young Parents, Especially Students And Those From Low-income Backgrounds, To Help Them Managed Parenthood While Pursuing Their Education. | 2023 |
| Georgetown Divide Rotary Foundation Ryla And Regl Camps | $1,000 | Georgetown, CA, US | 8th Grade & High School Leadership Programs For Georgetown Divide Area, Ca | 2023 |
| Georgetown Divide Rotary Foundation Scholarship Program | $1,000 | Georgetown, CA, US | Scholarship Programs For Students In Georgetown Divide Area Schools | 2023 |
| Marine Toys For Tots Foundation | $1,000 | Placerville, CA, US | 2023 Toys For Tots-to Provide Toys For Distribution To Disadvantaged Children In El Dorado Co, Ca | 2023 |
| West Sacramento Rotary Education Foundation | $8,100 | West Sacramento, CA, US | West Sacramento/clarksburg Educational Scholarships | 2023 |
| West Sacramento Rotary Education Foundation | $6,000 | West Sacramento, CA, US | West Sacramento/clarksburg Educational Scholarships | 2023 |
| West Sacramento Swim Team (Wsst) | $9,000 | West Sacramento, CA, US | To Provide Children Of West Sacramento And Surrounding Areas An Opportunity To Experience Recreational, Age Group Swimming In A Semi-competitve Setting | 2023 |
| Georgetown Divide Rotary Foundation Ryla And Regl Camps | $1,000 | Georgetown, CA, US | 8th Grade & High School Leadership Programs For Georgetown Divide Area, Ca | 2022 |
| Georgetown Divide Rotary Foundation Scholarship Program | $1,000 | Georgetown, CA, US | Scholarship Programs For Students In Georgetown Divide Area Schools | 2022 |
| Heavenly Booster | $2,500 | Clarksburg, CA, US | Delta High School Sports Program For Equipment And Activities. | 2022 |
| Marine Toys For Tots Foundation | $1,000 | Placerville, CA, US | 2022 Toys For Tots-to Provide Toys For Distribution To Disadvantaged Children In El Dorado Co, Ca | 2022 |
| Rio Linda Feral Help Group | $10,500 | Rio Linda, CA, US | Animal Welfare In The Rio Linda Community | 2022 |
| Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522 Widows & Orphans Fund | $1,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | To Benefits Victims Of Fires In Sacramento Area. | 2022 |
| West Sacramento Rotary Education Foundation | $5,000 | West Sacramento, CA, US | West Sacramento/clarksburg Educational Scholarships | 2022 |
| Wide Open Walls | $10,500 | Sacramento, CA, US | To Support Public Artwork In Downtown Sacramento, Ca | 2022 |
| Georgetown Divide Rotary Foundation Ryla And Regl Camps | $1,000 | Georgetown, CA, US | 8th Grade & High School Leadership Programs For Georgetown Divide Area, Ca | 2022 |
| Georgetown Divide Rotary Foundation Scholarship Program | $1,000 | Georgetown, CA, US | Scholarship Programs For Students In Georgetown Divide Area Schools | 2022 |
| Heavenly Booster | $2,500 | Clarksburg, CA, US | Delta High School Sports Program For Equipment And Activities. | 2022 |
| Marine Toys For Tots Foundation | $1,000 | Placerville, CA, US | 2022 Toys For Tots-to Provide Toys For Distribution To Disadvantaged Children In El Dorado Co, Ca | 2022 |
| Rio Linda Feral Help Group | $10,500 | Rio Linda, CA, US | Animal Welfare In The Rio Linda Community | 2022 |
| Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522 Widows & Orphans Fund | $1,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | To Benefits Victims Of Fires In Sacramento Area. | 2022 |
| West Sacramento Rotary Education Foundation | $5,000 | West Sacramento, CA, US | West Sacramento/clarksburg Educational Scholarships | 2022 |
| Wide Open Walls | $10,500 | Sacramento, CA, US | To Support Public Artwork In Downtown Sacramento, Ca | 2022 |
| Georgetown Divide Rotary Foundation Ryla And Regl Camps | $1,000 | Georgetown, CA, US | 8th Grade & High School Leadership Programs For Georgetown Divide Area, Ca | 2022 |
| Georgetown Divide Rotary Foundation Scholarship Program | $1,000 | Georgetown, CA, US | Scholarship Programs For Students In Georgetown Divide Area Schools | 2022 |
| Heavenly Booster | $2,500 | Clarksburg, CA, US | Delta High School Sports Program For Equipment And Activities. | 2022 |
| Marine Toys For Tots Foundation | $1,000 | Placerville, CA, US | 2022 Toys For Tots-to Provide Toys For Distribution To Disadvantaged Children In El Dorado Co, Ca | 2022 |
| Rio Linda Feral Help Group | $10,500 | Rio Linda, CA, US | Animal Welfare In The Rio Linda Community | 2022 |
| Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522 Widows & Orphans Fund | $1,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | To Benefits Victims Of Fires In Sacramento Area. | 2022 |
| West Sacramento Rotary Education Foundation | $5,000 | West Sacramento, CA, US | West Sacramento/clarksburg Educational Scholarships | 2022 |
| Wide Open Walls | $10,500 | Sacramento, CA, US | To Support Public Artwork In Downtown Sacramento, Ca | 2022 |
| Chester Foundation | $2,500 | Folsom, CA, US | Emergency Services For Animals In Need | 2021 |
| Georgetown Divide Rotary Foundation | $1,000 | Georgetown, CA, US | 8th Grade & High School Leadership Programs For Georgetown Divide Area, Ca | 2021 |
| Georgetown Divide Rotary Foundation | $1,000 | Georgetown, CA, US | Scholarship Programs For Students In Georgetown Divide Area Schools | 2021 |
| Marine Toys For Tots Foundation | $1,000 | Placerville, CA, US | 2021 Toys For Tots-to Provide Toys For Distribution To Disadvantaged Children In El Dorado County, Ca | 2021 |
| Rio Linda Feral Help Group | $3,750 | Rio Linda, CA, US | Animal Welfare | 2021 |
| West Sacramento Rotary Education Foundation | $5,000 | West Sacramento, CA, US | West Sacramento/clarksburg Educational Scholarships | 2021 |
| West Sacramento Swim Team (wsst) | $6,750 | West Sacramento, CA, US | To Provide Children Of West Sacramento And Surrounding Areas An Opportunity To Experience Recreational, Age Group Swimming In A Semi-competitve Setting | 2021 |
| Wide Open Walls | $10,500 | Sacramento, CA, US | To Support Public Artwork In Downtown Sacramento, Ca | 2021 |
| Georgetown Divide Rotary Foundation | $1,000 | Georgetown, CA, US | Scholarship Programs For Students In Georgetown Divide Area Schools | 2020 |
| Georgetown Divide Rotary Foundation | $1,000 | Georgetown, CA, US | 8th Grade & High School Leadership Programs For Georgetown Divide Area, Ca | 2020 |
| Georgetown Divide Rotary Foundation | $1,000 | Georgetown, CA, US | Scholarship Programs For Students In Georgetown Divide Area Schools | 2020 |
| Marine Toys For Tots Foundation | $1,000 | Placerville, CA, US | 2020 Toys For Tots-to Provide Toys For Distribution To Disadvantaged Children In El Dorado County, Ca | 2020 |
| Sacramento Loaves & Fishes | $8,100 | Sacramento, CA, US | Animal Homeless Services | 2020 |
| Southport Elementary School | $2,640 | West Sacramento, CA, US | Fifth Grade Education Enrichment Including Field Trips For Students At Southport Elementary School | 2020 |
| West Sacramento Rotary Education Foundation | $6,800 | West Sacramento, CA, US | West Sacramento/clarksburg Educational Scholarships | 2020 |
| Wide Open Walls | $10,750 | Sacramento, CA, US | To Support Public Artwork In Downtown Sacramento, Ca | 2020 |
| Chester Foundation | $5,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Funds Restricted To Care For Animals Of The Homeless | 2018 |
| Ducks Unlimitedwest Sacramento Chapter | $800 | West Sacramento, CA, US | Wetlands Habitat Conservation And Restoration For Ca Flyway | 2018 |
| Georgetown Divide Rotary Foundation | $1,000 | Georgetown, CA, US | Youth Scholarship Programs For Georgetown Divide Area, Ca | 2018 |
| Georgetown Divide Rotary Foundation | $1,000 | Georgetown, CA, US | Ryla & Regl Camps: Youth Camp Scholarship Programs For 8th Grade And High School Leadership Programs For Youth In Georgetown Divide, Ca Area | 2018 |
| Marine Toys For Tots Foundation | $1,000 | Placerville, CA, US | 2018 Toys For Tots-to Provide Toys For Distribution To Disadvantaged Children In El Dorado County, Ca | 2018 |
| Northern California Peace Officers Association Scholarship Fund | $5,000 | Sloughhouse, CA, US | Ncpoa Scholarship Foundation Fund To Provide Scholarships For Criminal Justice Students Attending Csus | 2018 |
| Southport Elementary School | $4,634 | West Sacramento, CA, US | Field Trips To Power House Science Center And Academy Of Sciences In San Franciso For Students At Southport Elementary School | 2018 |
| West Sacramento Dolphins Swim Team (wsst) | $3,366 | West Sacramento, CA, US | To Provide Children Of West Sacramento And Surrounding Areas An Opportunity To Experience Recreational, Age Group Swimming In A Semi-competitve Setting | 2018 |
| West Sacramento Police Officers Association | $12,000 | West Sacramento, CA, US | Monterossa Benevolence Fund - To Assist Families Of Peace Officers Who Have Passed Away In The Plumas, Ca Area | 2018 |
| West Sacramento Rotary Education Foundation | $4,200 | West Sacramento, CA, US | West Sacramento/clarksburg Educational Scholarships | 2018 |
| Active Aging Programs | $1,355 | West Sacramento, CA, US | To Provide Thanksgiving Meals For Seniors | 2017 |
| Chester Foundation | $5,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Care For Animals Of The Homeless | 2017 |
| Ducks Unlimitedwest Sacramento Chapter | $800 | West Sacramento, CA, US | Wetlands Habitat Conservation And Restoration For Ca Flyway | 2017 |
| Georgetown Divide Rotary Club | $1,000 | Georgetown, CA, US | Youth Scholarship Programs For Georgetown Divide Area, Ca | 2017 |
| Georgetown Divide Rotary Club Ryla & Regl Camps | $1,000 | Georgetown, CA, US | Youth Camp Scholarship Programs For Georgetown Divide, Ca Area | 2017 |
| Marine Toys For Tots Foundation | $1,000 | Placerville, CA, US | 2017 Toys For Tots-to Provide Toys For Distribution To Disadvantaged Children In El Dorado County, Ca | 2017 |
| Northern California Peace Officers Association Scholarship Fund | $7,000 | Sloughhouse, CA, US | Ncpoa Scholarship Foundation Fund To Provide Scholarships For Criminal Justice Students Attending Csus | 2017 |
| Placer 10-35 Foundation | $3,500 | Loomis, CA, US | Annual Fundraiser To Assist Placer County Law Enforcement And Their Families In Times Of Tragedy | 2017 |
| Purebreds Plus Cat Resuce | $900 | Davis, CA, US | Service Welfare Of Animals | 2017 |
| Shriner's Hospital For Children | $5,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Healthcare For Children | 2017 |
| West Sacramento Community Foundation | $1,000 | West Sacramento, CA, US | To Benefit West Sacramento Art, Education And The Community | 2017 |
| West Sacramento Dolphins Swim Team (wsst) | $10,500 | West Sacramento, CA, US | To Provide Children Of West Sacramento And Surrounding Areas An Opportunity To Experience Recreational, Age Group Swimming In A Semi-competitve Setting | 2017 |
| West Sacramento Rotary Education Foundation | $2,500 | West Sacramento, CA, US | West Sacramento/clarksburg Educational Scholarships | 2017 |
| Chester Foundation | $5,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | To Assist Animals Of The Homeless | 2016 |
| City Of West Sacramento Parks & Recreation | $600 | West Sacramento, CA, US | Improve The Group Exercise Room For Group Classes In West Sacramento Recreation Center | 2016 |
| Ducks Unlimitedwest Sacramento Chapter | $860 | West Sacramento, CA, US | Wetlands Habitat Conservation And Restoration For Ca Flyway | 2016 |
| Georgetown Divide Rotary Club | $1,000 | Georgetown, CA, US | Youth Scholarship Programs For Georgetown Divide Area, Ca | 2016 |
| Georgetown Divide Rotary Club Ryla & Regl Camps | $1,000 | Georgetown, CA, US | Youth Camp Scholarship Programs For Georgetown Divide, Ca Area | 2016 |
| Marine Toys For Tots Foundation | $1,000 | Placerville, CA, US | 2016 Toys For Tots-to Provide Toys For Distribution To Disadvantaged Children In El Dorado County, Ca | 2016 |
| Northern California Concerns Of Police Survivors | $5,000 | Vacaville, CA, US | Norcal Cops Black & Blue Ball - To Raise Funds To Assist Family Members Of Officers Killed In The Line Of Duty In Northern California | 2016 |
| Northern California Peace Officers Association Scholarship Fund | $5,500 | Sloughhouse, CA, US | Ncpoa Scholarship Foundation Fund To Provide Scholarships For Criminal Justice Students | 2016 |
| Placer 10-35 Foundation | $3,500 | Loomis, CA, US | Annual Fundraiser To Assist Placer County Law Enforcement And Their Families In Tmies Of Tragedy | 2016 |
| River Charter Schools For Lighthouse Charter School | $5,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Lighthouse Charter School Afterschool Program Specialist To Provide Programs For Children Of Families Who Cannot Afford Them | 2016 |
| Southport Elementary School | $3,400 | West Sacramento, CA, US | Field Trips For Fourth Grade Science & Social Studies Students At Southport Elementary School | 2016 |
| Southport Elementary School | $3,600 | Sacramento, CA, US | Field Trips For Fifth Grade Students At Southport Elementary School | 2016 |
| West Sacramento Community Foundation | $1,000 | West Sacramento, CA, US | Brunch By The Bridge: A Fundraiser To Benefit West Sacramento Non-profit Organizations And Community | 2016 |
| West Sacramento Dolphins Swim Team (wsst) | $2,500 | West Sacramento, CA, US | To Provide Children Of West Sacramento And Surrounding Areas An Opportunity To Experience Recreational, Age Group Swimming In A Semi-competitve Setting | 2016 |
| West Sacramento K-9 Association | $1,500 | West Sacramento, CA, US | West Sacramento K-9 Law Dogs Competition To Educate And Promote Use Of Police Service Dogs | 2016 |
| West Sacramento Rotary Education Foundation | $8,000 | West Sacramento, CA, US | West Sacramento/clarksburg Educational Scholarships | 2016 |
| Yanders Law | $10,000 | Springfield, MO, US | Support For Youth Sports-summer Basketball Scholarship Assistance | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 68-0216710 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 629 J ST Sacramento, CA 95814-2405 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Cameron Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Ceo & Director | James W Cameron Jr |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Clark Cameron |
Forms 990-PF
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