Camara-Press Foundation
The Camara-Press Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Established in 2011, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and is classified as a private foundation under the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE). The foundation does not maintain staff and operates with volunteer leadership.
Key facts about Camara-Press Foundation
- EIN
- 27-1985444
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,169,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- Average grant
- $55,667
- Median grant
- $40,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 21, 2024)
- Total assets
- $23,713,274
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Camara-Press Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Camara-Press Foundation's 21 itemized 2024 grants were Minnesota (78%), Illinois (6%) and New Hampshire (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (4 grants), Edina, MN (2 grants) and Brooklyn Park, MN (2 grants). None of its 21 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (21 grants).
Is Camara-Press Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 21 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $58K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $45K repeat.
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$23.7M
+9.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+15.2% YoY
Grant Count
21
+5.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$56K
+9.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Camara-Press Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to fund charitable organizations. While it does not specify particular subject areas of focus in its formal documentation, its grant history indicates support across multiple sectors including:
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Health Care
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Community development and recreation
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$40,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. states, with documented giving in:
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Minnesota
- New Hampshire
- New York
- Wisconsin
Key cities funded include Minneapolis, Chicago, and Honolulu.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 21 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total assets: $23,713,274
- Total revenue: $2,553,965
- Total expenses: $1,270,987
- Total liabilities: $0
- Investment income and dividends: $521,395
- Total grants, contributions, etc.: $460,600
Giving Rate: Approximately 4.9% of assets annually
Historical Trend: Assets have grown from $19.1 million (2022) to $23.7 million (2024), with consistent annual giving between $1.0–$1.2 million over this period.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $23,713,274 | $21,683,429 | $19,054,438 |
| Revenue | $2,553,965 | $1,257,693 | $1,002,689 |
| Expenses | $1,270,987 | $1,103,955 | $1,105,273 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,169,000 | $1,015,000 | $1,006,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,991,378 | $544,008 | $562,059 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,101,993 | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include The Constellation Fund ($250,000), Minnesota Wrestling Club ($175,000), Minneapolis Recreation Development ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Constellation Fund Minneapolis, MN | CHARITABLE | $250,000 |
| Minnesota Wrestling Club Arden Hills, MN | CHARITABLE | $175,000 |
| Minneapolis Recreation Development Edina, MN | CHARITABLE | $100,000 |
| Police Chaplin's Ministry of Chicago Chicago, IL | CHARITABLE | $75,000 |
| JDRF-Minneapolis St Paul Bloomington, MN | CHARITABLE | $75,000 |
| Childrens Minnesota Foundation Edina, MN | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland Brooklyn Park, MN | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| Groveland Food Shelf Minneapolis, MN | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies Manchester, NH | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities Brooklyn Park, MN | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Thomas Press — Director
- Stella J Camara Press — Director
Both serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Press | Director | 10 | — |
| Stella J Camara Press | Director | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Camara-Press Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary purpose is to fund charitable organizations. While it does not specify particular subject areas of focus in its formal documentation, its grant history indicates support across multiple sectors including: • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Health Care • Arts, Culture & Humanities • Community development and recreation
How do I apply for a grant from Camara-Press Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Camara-Press Foundation make grants?
The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. states, with documented giving in: • Arizona • California • Colorado • Hawaii • Illinois • Minnesota • New Hampshire • New York • Wisconsin Key cities funded include Minneapolis, Chicago, and Honolulu.
What size grants does Camara-Press Foundation award?
In 2024, Camara-Press Foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $56K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Camara-Press Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Camara-Press Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Camara-Press Foundation's EIN?
Camara-Press Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1985444. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Camara-Press Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.