Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund
The Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund is a public charity based in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. It provides tuition scholarships to nonprofit summer camps serving children and teens affected by poverty and disability.
Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund gave $165K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), top state Missouri. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $165,000
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,750
- +24.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,725
- Total assets
- $283,867
- +5.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (17% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund
- Invitation Only
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The fund has an annual invitation-only application process for recipient camps seeking renewed funding. Its board uses renewal applications and site visits to make funding determinations. The stated criteria include strong fiscal management and expertise serving youth affected by poverty and/or disability.
- Contact
Mailing address: 610 Yale Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Website: https://cnscholarshipfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Camp Courageous ($17K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund’s website describes partnerships with camps across the country. In 2025, grant dollars went to camps in multiple states; the largest reported state shares were Missouri (17%), Wisconsin (15%), and Iowa, Texas, and Georgia (10% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2021) to $175K (2023). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $165K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Courageous Monticello, IA | Tuition Scholarships | $16,500 |
| Camp Summit Dallas, TX | Tuition Scholarships | $16,500 |
| Camp Twin Lakes Atlanta, GA | Tuition Scholarships | $16,500 |
| Camp Wawbeek - Easter Seals Wisconsin Middleton, WI | Tuition Scholarships | $16,500 |
| Methodist Children's Home Society - the Fowler Center Redford, MI | Tuition Scholarships | $16,500 |
| Camp Joy Clarksville, OH | Tuition Scholarships | $15,725 |
| Sherwood Forest St. Louis, MO | Tuition Scholarships | $15,725 |
| Camp Phoenix - Boys & Girls Club of Greater Memphis Memphis, TN | Tuition Scholarships | $11,850 |
| Happy Hollow Children's Camp Indianapolis, IN | Tuition Scholarships | $11,850 |
| Wyman Leaders - Wyman Center Wildwood, MO | Tuition Scholarships | $11,850 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $283,867 | $202,222 | $190,854 | $165,000 | 12 | $16,027 |
| 2024 | $268,554 | $191,046 | $184,342 | $154,350 | 14 | $15,923 |
| 2023 | $238,435 | $225,816 | $195,726 | $174,850 | 14 | $5,154 |
| 2022 | $200,834 | $197,888 | $164,067 | $152,400 | 14 | $5,854 |
| 2021 | $187,107 | $140,642 | $135,037 | $110,000 | 10 | $4,518 |
| 2020 | $154,097 | $133,588 | $131,844 | $120,400 | 11 | $3,356 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “transformative summers for youth affected by poverty and disability.” Its grants support nonprofit camps whose programs serve children and teens experiencing poverty and disability. The fund’s website says recipient camps are selected for strong fiscal management and expertise serving these youth.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Camp Summit says its mission is to provide barrier-free outdoor experiences that promote personal growth and independence for people with disabilities. Camp Twin Lakes describes year-round recreational and educational programs for campers facing serious illness, disabilities, and other physical, emotional, and social challenges.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund reported 12 grants totaling $165,000. Grant amounts ranged from $7,750 to $16,500, with a median of $15,725. The grants were tuition scholarships to camps.
The largest grants were $16,500 each to Camp Courageous, Camp Summit, Camp Twin Lakes, Camp Wawbeek, and the Fowler Center. Other 2025 recipients included Camp Joy and Sherwood Forest, each receiving $15,725; Camp Phoenix, Happy Hollow Children’s Camp, and Wyman Leaders, each receiving $11,850; and Camp Miller and Camp Tall Pines, each receiving $7,750.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brian Kramer as president, Amy Foxman as vice-president, Bob Striker as treasurer, and Stephanie Hanson as secretary. Listed trustees are Kristin Ahlberg, Adam Bloom, Troika Brodsky, Andy Cohen, Matt Friedman, and Adam Kaplan.
Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund is led by Jessica Stein Diamond, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 17 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jessica Stein Diamond
Executive Director
President → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$11K (2025)
Brian Kramer
President
Vice President → Vice President & President, 2022
Vice President & President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Kaplan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joey Laskin
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Johnathan Scharff
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Cohen
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Sachs
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Levinson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steph Tomasky
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Troika Brodsky
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Bloom
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Ahlberg
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Friedman
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Noah Stein
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Hanson
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Foxman
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Striker
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Ric Best (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Joe Shacter (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Brad Herzog (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Charlie Barrows (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jim Gerstein (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: John Montag (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Bill Hensel (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Bud Herzog (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jim Guest (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Mike Goldman (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Sue Bong Scharff (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $11K, to Jessica Stein Diamond (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund
How much does Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund give each year?
Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund gave $165K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $154K across 14 grants.
What is Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund's typical grant size?
Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund's median grant in 2025 was $15,725, and its average grant was $13,750, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund that year got $14K on average.
Where does Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund give grants?
Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund's top state is Missouri, with 17% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Wisconsin (15%) and Iowa (10%).
Does Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Tuition Scholarships" (12 grants).
Who are Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund's largest grantees?
Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Camp Courageous ($16,500), Camp Summit ($16,500) and Camp Twin Lakes ($16,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund?
Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund reported $284K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $202K.
What does Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “transformative summers for youth affected by poverty and disability.” Its grants support nonprofit camps whose programs serve children and teens experiencing poverty and disability. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund?
The fund has an annual invitation-only application process for recipient camps seeking renewed funding. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund's EIN?
Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6059545. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 2, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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