Alpin J & Alpin W Cameron Memorial
Alpin J & Alpin W Cameron Memorial is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It made grants to organizations in 2024 and 2025; its reported 2025 grant was for general support.
Alpin J & Alpin W Cameron Memorial at a glance
In short: Alpin J & Alpin W Cameron Memorial gave $250K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $250K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $250,000
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -99.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $250,000
- +9656.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $5,286,827
- +21.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Alpin J & Alpin W Cameron Memorial
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing directs applicants to contact Ross Vandenbergh Esquire. The form and materials are identified as “SEE FOOTNOTE”; the filing directs applicants to contact him about deadlines and award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Ross Vandenbergh Esquire
Mailing address: PO Box 595, Long Lake, NY 12847
Phone: (412) 768-9607
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alpin J & Alpin W Cameron Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
392 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 391 grants of 392 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to a recipient in Pennsylvania. The 2024 grantees listed include organizations in Pennsylvania and in other states, including Maine, Florida, and New York, as well as Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Alpin J & Alpin W Cameron Memorial gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $227K (2021) to $270K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $250,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,286,827 | $1,221,636 | $285,953 | $250,000 | 1 | $263,255 | $1,200,400 | $267,305 |
| 2024 | $4,346,099 | $91,500 | $281,575 | $248,550 | 97 | $261,487 | $102,004 | $269,016 |
| 2023 | $4,526,245 | $101,380 | $287,570 | $251,500 | 98 | $260,076 | $95,813 | $245,100 |
| 2022 | $4,706,437 | $295,573 | $310,459 | $270,000 | 98 | $278,988 | $271,463 | $264,989 |
| 2021 | $4,715,138 | $333,261 | $262,219 | $227,120 | 98 | — | $302,203 | $273,182 |
| 2020 | $4,645,068 | $108,191 | $271,218 | $232,000 | 97 | — | $104,144 | $243,349 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alpin J & Alpin W Cameron Memorial reported a distributable amount of $267K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees included organizations with varied missions: Frenchman Bay Conservancy says it protects and cares for local lands and waters; Mighty Writers provides free writing programs for students; and Wounded Warrior Project focuses on the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, service members, and their families. Other grantees describe work in student health literacy, Galápagos scientific research, Adirondack protection and recreation, Alaska conservation, and higher education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported one grant totaling $250,000. The grant was listed as “SEE ATTACHED” in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and its purpose was general support. In 2024, it reported 97 grants totaling $248,550. Examples of 2024 grants include $10,000 to Frenchman Bay Conservancy and $6,000 to Mighty Writers. The one grant reported for 2025 was $250,000; 2024 grants varied, with the listed examples ranging from $3,000 to $10,000. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 1 grant totaling $250,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jonathan H Sprogell, Margaret Anne Vandenbergh, Margaret Walton-Ralph, Ross Vandenbergh, and Mariaelena Pastuszek as members of the Board of Overseers. PNC Bank NA is listed as trustee.
Alpin J & Alpin W Cameron Memorial's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$29K (2023) → $32K (2025)
Jonathan H. Sprogell
Member Board of Overseers
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$250 (2020) → $250 (2025)
Margaret Walton-Ralph
Member Board of Overseers
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$250 (2020) → $250 (2025)
Margaret Anne Vandenbergh
Member Board of Overseers
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$250 (2023) → $250 (2025)
Ross Vandenbergh
Member Board of Overseers
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$250 (2023) → $250 (2025)
Mariaelena Pastuszek
Member Board of Overseers
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$331 (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Margaret Anne Van Denbergh (2020–2022) — Member Board of Overseers
- Former: Ross Van Denbergh (2020–2022) — Member Board of Overseers
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $32K, to PNC Bank NA (Trustee). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Alpin J & Alpin W Cameron Memorial
How much does Alpin J & Alpin W Cameron Memorial give each year?
Alpin J & Alpin W Cameron Memorial gave $250K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $249K across 97 grants.
How large is Alpin J & Alpin W Cameron Memorial?
Alpin J & Alpin W Cameron Memorial reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $263K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $267K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Alpin J & Alpin W Cameron Memorial fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alpin J & Alpin W Cameron Memorial?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Alpin J & Alpin W Cameron Memorial make grants?
The foundation is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to a recipient in Pennsylvania. The 2024 grantees listed include organizations in Pennsylvania and in other states, including Maine, Florida, and New York, as well as Washington, DC.
What is Alpin J & Alpin W Cameron Memorial's EIN?
Alpin J & Alpin W Cameron Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6213225. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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