Camden Student Trust Fund
Camden Student Trust Fund is a private foundation based in Camden, Maine. Its 2021 IRS filing describes grants for relief, education, or recreation for deserving citizens of Camden, Maine; the filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Camden Student Trust Fund at a glance
In short: Camden Student Trust Fund gave $6K across 11 grants in 2021 (avg $500), mostly in Maine. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $5,500
- -8.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $500
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $500
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Camden Student Trust Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It lists “Families in Camden Maine” as the contact, requires a written application, and restricts awards to Camden, Maine residents. These instructions are from the fund’s final return and should not be treated as current application guidance.
- Contact
Application contact: Families In Camden Maine
Mailing address: 2 Elm Street, Camden, ME 04843
Phone: (207) 230-2089
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Camden Student Trust Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All listed 2021 grant dollars went to recipients in Maine. The filing restricts awards to Camden, Maine residents.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $7K (2019). In 2021 it made 11 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 11 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $3 | $6,800 | $5,500 | 11 | — |
| 2020 | $6,796 | $6 | $6,495 | $6,000 | 12 | $6 |
| 2019 | $13,285 | $10 | $7,386 | $7,000 | 14 | $10 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing describes the fund’s charitable activity as grants to deserving Camden residents for relief, education, or recreation. Its listed 2021 grants were for fuel assistance and were paid directly to Central Maine Power on behalf of the recipients.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the fund made 11 grants totaling $5,500. Each grant was $500. The listed recipients were 11 individual recipients; each received $500 for fuel assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Paul Gibbons and Joanne Campbell as Co-Trustees.
Camden Student Trust Fund's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Joanne Campbell
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Gibbons
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Camden Student Trust Fund
How much does Camden Student Trust Fund give each year?
Camden Student Trust Fund gave $6K across 11 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $6K across 12 grants.
What is Camden Student Trust Fund's typical grant size?
Camden Student Trust Fund's median grant in 2021 was $500, and its average grant was $500, across 11 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Camden Student Trust Fund give grants?
Camden Student Trust Fund gives mostly in Maine: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Camden Student Trust Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Camden Student Trust Fund's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fuel Assistance" (11 grants).
What does Camden Student Trust Fund fund?
The filing describes the fund’s charitable activity as grants to deserving Camden residents for relief, education, or recreation. Its listed 2021 grants were for fuel assistance and were paid directly to Central Maine Power on behalf of the recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Camden Student Trust Fund?
The filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Camden Student Trust Fund's EIN?
Camden Student Trust Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-6015938. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Does Camden Student Trust Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 18, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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