Camo Cares
To raise funds to contribute to other individuals, organizations, or entities for the purpose of promoting and fostering an outdoor hunting and fishing lifestyle.
Camo Cares at a glance
In short: Camo Cares gave $250K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $250,000
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,714
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $28,587
- -48.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Camo Cares funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Military Warriors Support ($88K). Together the top 7 received $250K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 21 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Camo Cares gives
- Giving grew 61% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $137K (2022) to $250K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Military Warriors Support San Antonio, TX | General Donation | $87,500 |
| Fearless Outdoorsman Meridian, ID | General Donation | $87,500 |
| One Wish Foundation Fleetwood, PA | General Donation | $30,000 |
| Wounded Heroes Hunting Cam Wexford, PA | General Donation | $30,000 |
| Hunt of a Lifetime Harborcreek, PA | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Outdoor Buddies Inc Fort Collins, CO | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Nevins Hunting Friends Chicora, PA | General Donation | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,587 | $238,599 | $265,119 | $250,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $55,107 | $267,242 | $217,147 | $175,000 | 7 |
| 2022 | $5,012 | $124,965 | $139,413 | $137,000 | 4 |
| 2021 | $19,460 | $171,245 | $156,308 | $155,000 | 3 |
About Camo Cares
Based on IRS filings
Camo Cares is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Knox, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $29K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $250K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Camo Cares is led by Kirk E. Byerley, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kirk E. Byerley
President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Schwabenbauer
Vice President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy L. Wenner
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly Kapp
Secretary
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Beth Obenreder (2021–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Camo Cares
How much does Camo Cares give each year?
Camo Cares gave $250K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $175K across 7 grants.
What is Camo Cares's typical grant size?
Camo Cares's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $35,714, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Camo Cares give grants?
Camo Cares's top state is Texas, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Idaho (35%) and Pennsylvania (28%).
Does Camo Cares give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Camo Cares's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Camo Cares's largest grantees?
Camo Cares's largest 2024 grantees include Military Warriors Support ($87,500), Fearless Outdoorsman ($87,500) and One Wish Foundation ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Camo Cares?
Camo Cares reported $29K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $239K.
What is Camo Cares?
Camo Cares is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Knox, PA. It holds $29K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Camo Cares's EIN?
Camo Cares's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4131480. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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