Cameron Family Foundation
Cameron Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In its 2024 filing, it reported 15 grants totaling $862,975. The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Cameron Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Cameron Family Foundation gave $863K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $58K), top state Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $862,975
- +163.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -11.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $57,532
- +199.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,500
- Total assets
- $35,858,161
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Cameron Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 25523, Oklahoma City, OK 73125
Phone: (405) 416-2104
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cameron Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Amazon Conservation Team ($300K). Together the top 10 received $837K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 53 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (35%), Oklahoma (26%), Colorado (23%), New York (13%), and Florida (2%). Listed grantees were also located in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Cameron Family Foundation gives
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1006% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 55% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2019) to $863K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $863K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Conservation Team Falls Church, VA | General Support | $300,000 |
| North OKC Soccer Club Oklahoma City, OK | General Support | $200,000 |
| American Academy in Rome New York, NY | General Support | $109,775 |
| Mountain-Rescue Aspen Aspen, CO | General Support | $100,000 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation Aspen, CO | General Support | $30,000 |
| Valley View Hospital Foundation Glenwood Springs, CO | General Support | $30,000 |
| Leadville Community Health Foundation Leadville, CO | General Support | $20,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Norman, OK | General Support | $19,500 |
| No Fallen Heroes Boca Raton, FL | General Support | $15,000 |
| Youth Villages Foundation Memphis, TN | General Support | $12,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,858,161 | $12,543,778 | $891,975 | $862,975 | 15 | $864,175 | $1,915,750 | $1,564,761 |
| 2023 | $22,414,909 | $10,734,091 | $405,078 | $327,125 | 17 | $327,125 | $1,488,831 | $857,842 |
| 2022 | $11,441,586 | $9,597,559 | $107,776 | $92,500 | 12 | $92,500 | $121,635 | $328,115 |
| 2021 | $2,019,278 | $1,030,950 | $90,956 | $77,997 | 7 | $77,997 | $26,018 | $91,385 |
| 2020 | $1,003,236 | $505,098 | $25,901 | $25,000 | 2 | — | $5,067 | $79,157 |
| 2019 | $517,501 | $507,075 | $500 | $500 | 1 | — | $7,075 | $25,872 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cameron Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2024 — 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 grants went to organizations whose missions, as described by the grantees, include protecting tropical forests and strengthening traditional culture (Amazon Conservation Team); supporting advanced work in the arts and humanities (American Academy in Rome); advancing hospital care (Valley View Hospital Foundation and Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation); supporting the University of Oklahoma (University of Oklahoma Foundation); providing financial and support services for Youth Villages (Youth Villages Foundation); and rescuing and rehabilitating homeless and abandoned animals (Lucky Day Animal Rescue of Colorado). Special Care Inc. described its mission as helping prevent the cumulative effects of children’s disabilities and nurturing the abilities of families and children with special needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $862,975. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $300,000, with a median of $19,500. The largest awards included $300,000 to Amazon Conservation Team, $200,000 to North OKC Soccer Club, $109,775 to American Academy in Rome, and $100,000 to Mountain-Rescue Aspen. These grants were listed as general support.
Other reported grants included $30,000 each to Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation and Valley View Hospital Foundation; $20,000 to Leadville Community Health Foundation; $19,500 to University of Oklahoma Foundation; $15,000 to No Fallen Heroes; $12,500 to Youth Villages Foundation; and $10,000 each to Lucky Day Animal Rescue of Colorado and Upper Snowmass Creek Caucus.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Caroline L. Ikard as chair, president, and director; David R. Carpenter as executive vice president, treasurer, and director; and Christopher T. Kenney as secretary. Other listed directors were William E. Durrett, Lynda L. Cameron, Gabe Ikard, and Tom J. McDaniel. The filing also lists Kathy Lardner and Jennifer Wheeler as assistant secretaries through July and September, respectively, and Robin L. Vorel as assistant secretary.
Cameron Family Foundation is led by Caroline L. Ikard, Chair, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Caroline L. Ikard
Chair, President & Director
Director → Board Chairman, President & Director, 2020
Board Chairman, President & Director → Chair, President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David R. Carpenter
Executive Vice President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gabe Ikard
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynda L. Cameron
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom J. McDaniel
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William E. Durrett
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher T. Kenney
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison Keim
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandy Yelton
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Keeling
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Wheeler
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Lardner
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin L. Vorel
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Lardner Kathy (2022–2023) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Vorel Robin L. (2022–2023) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Wheeler Jennifer (2022–2023) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Jo Carol Cameron (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Lucy Fritts (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: William M. Cameron (2019) — Board Chairman, President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Cameron Family Foundation
How much does Cameron Family Foundation give each year?
Cameron Family Foundation gave $863K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $327K across 17 grants.
What is Cameron Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Cameron Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $19,500, and its average grant was $57,532, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cameron Family Foundation give grants?
Cameron Family Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oklahoma (26%) and Colorado (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Aspen, CO (3 grants), Oklahoma City, OK (2 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Snowmass, CO (2 grants).
Does Cameron Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Cameron Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cameron Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Cameron Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Amazon Conservation Team ($300,000), North OKC Soccer Club ($200,000) and American Academy in Rome ($109,775), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cameron Family Foundation?
Cameron Family Foundation reported $35.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $864K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (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 Cameron Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cameron Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cameron Family Foundation's EIN?
Cameron Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0286882. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Cameron Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 8, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Cameron Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cameron-family-foundation-morg_982237dd156a4baeb2d8cccdb82707c3
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