Camber Foundation is a nonprofit grantmaking foundation headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. The organization was established in 1997 and began active grantmaking in 2023. The foundation is committed to supporting community-driven solutions that serve the people and places of Eastern North Carolina through philanthropic investments in nonprofit organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$155.0M
+7.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.5M
+10.4% YoY
Grant Count
79
+38.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$44K
-20.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: "We are committed to supporting community-driven solutions that serve the people and places of Eastern North Carolina."
Primary Focus Areas:
The foundation concentrates its grantmaking on three core areas:
Health & Wellness: Improving access to the broad spectrum of resources that promote optimal health and well-being for communities, individuals, and families so that all can thrive.
Education: Advancing educational opportunities so that all students have what they need to learn and develop the knowledge and skills that drive them toward achieving their full potential and excelling in their future endeavors.
Economic Development: Strengthening elements of the economic fiber of communities in order to boost the quality of life and prosperity of the individuals and families within them.
Funding Priorities:
Within these focus areas, the foundation has identified specific funding priorities:
- Access to healthcare
- Mental health services and programs
- Postsecondary education attainment
- Workforce development
- Entrepreneurship
- Youth development programming
- Digital opportunity
- Capacity building for nonprofits and nonprofit leaders
Grantmaking
The foundation began grantmaking in 2023. Recent grant distributions include:
Review Cycle
of February 27, 2026. This program focuses on supporting organizations working in health and wellness, education, and economic development with specific concentration on the foundation's identified funding priorities.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Camber Foundation exclusively funds nonprofit organizations located in and serving Eastern North Carolina. The foundation's philanthropic resources are directed toward strengthening communities within this specific geographic region.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets and Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $154,988,157
- Total revenues: $8,792,090
- Total expenses: $5,271,823
Staff: The foundation employs 7 staff members.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $154,988,157 | $144,842,160 | $132,456,756 |
| Revenue | $8,792,090 | $6,321,229 | $4,369,951 |
| Expenses | $5,271,823 | $5,190,996 | $3,072,741 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8,780,223 | $6,226,134 | $2,985,505 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
111 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Camber Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President/CEO: Leslie Ann Jackson
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN STUMP | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JILL HEATH | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KEVIN SCHNEIDER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| BRAD DAVIS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ARMEER KENCHEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRANDY DAWSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JENNA BRYANT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARIROSE STEIGERWALD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| THOMAS LYON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TONI PECK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TRIP SAVERY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| VAN SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| YOGIN PATEL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LESLIE ANN JACKSON | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $246,889 |
| CHRISTOPHER FIPPS | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT | 40 | $100,328 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2025 Grantees Announcement:**
Camber Foundation announced $1,280,000 in grants to 30 organizations in June 2025, supporting Eastern North Carolina in the areas of access to healthcare, mental health services and programs, postsecondary education attainment, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and digital opportunity.
Bridging the Digital Divide: Investing in Eastern North Carolina\u2019s\**Notable Recent Grants:**
NC State Extension's NC Digital Futures Program received $537,500 from Camber Foundation for digital opportunity initiatives
Bridging the Digital Divide: Investing in Eastern North Carolina\u2019s\UNC Psychiatry's IMPACTT-NC Program received $200,000 for mental health services
UNC Psychiatry's IMPACTT-NC Program Receives $200000 Grant ...**2024 Grant Program:**
In June 2024, the foundation announced $1,000,000 in grants to 25 organizations supporting Eastern North Carolina in access to healthcare, mental health services and programs, postsecondary education attainment, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and youth development.
Bridging the Digital Divide: Investing in Eastern North Carolina\u2019s\Contact Information
Address: 3605 Glenwood Ave Ste 200 Raleigh, NC 27612-3970
Phone: (919) 754-4047
Website: www.camberfoundation.org
Email: info@camberfoundation.org
EIN: 56-1954387
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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