Care Camps Foundation
Care Camps Foundation is a public charity based in Billings, Montana, that funds medically supervised pediatric oncology camps across the United States and Canada. The foundation’s website describes its work as supporting camps where children with cancer and their families can experience joy, belonging, community, and the outdoors at no cost to families.
Care Camps Foundation at a glance
In short: Care Camps Foundation gave $1.4M across 108 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), top state Michigan. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,387,803
- -27.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 108
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,850
- -32.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,897,586
- +4.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (16 of 107, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (13% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Care Camps Foundation
- How to Apply
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Eligible camps apply through the foundation’s annual grant application process. The 2026 cycle listed separate application routes for camps that received funding in 2025 and new applicants. The 2026 application window has passed.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 application period ran from March 9 through April 6, 2026.
- Deadline
- The 2026 application period ran from March 9 through April 6, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1440 12 Grand Ave, Billings, MT 59102
Phone: (205) 823-6106
Website: https://carecamps.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Care Camps Foundation
Who Care Camps Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Coca Intl ($77K). Together the top 10 received $322K.
Grant Size Distribution
485 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 473 grants of 485 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it funds pediatric oncology camps across the United States and Canada. In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Michigan (13%), New York (8%), Texas (8%), and Massachusetts (8%); California received 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 108 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Care Camps Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 107 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $10K repeat.
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 $732K (2020) to $2.0M (2022). In 2025 it made 108 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coca Intl Boston, MA | Assistance for Children with Cancer to Attend Camp | $76,803 |
| Camp Happy Days Charleston, SC | Assistance for Children with Cancer to Attend Camp | $30,000 |
| Camp One Step (Children's Oncology Services Inc) Chicago, IL | Assistance for Children with Cancer to Attend Camp | $30,000 |
| Camp Rainbow Foundation Fenton, MO | Assistance for Children with Cancer to Attend Camp | $30,000 |
| Kids Cancer Alliance Louisville, KY | Assistance for Children with Cancer to Attend Camp | $30,000 |
| Smile-a-Mile Birmingham, AL | Assistance for Children with Cancer to Attend Camp | $30,000 |
| Discovery Camps Inc San Antonio, TX | Assistance for Children with Cancer to Attend Camp | $25,000 |
| Happiness Is Camping Blairstown, NJ | Assistance for Children with Cancer to Attend Camp | $25,000 |
| The Goodtimes Project Seattle, WA | Assistance for Children with Cancer to Attend Camp | $25,000 |
| Camp Casco Sudbury, MA | Assistance for Children with Cancer to Attend Camp | $20,000 |
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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 | $2,897,586 | $2,395,887 | $2,283,330 | $1,387,803 | 108 | $94,137 |
| 2024 | $2,778,714 | $2,485,387 | $2,792,938 | $1,911,500 | 100 | $90,789 |
| 2023 | $3,108,421 | $2,577,981 | $2,555,922 | $1,697,011 | 96 | $39,645 |
| 2022 | $3,116,915 | $3,309,674 | $2,835,278 | $1,998,644 | 99 | $8,330 |
| 2021 | $2,660,061 | $2,965,150 | $2,149,463 | $1,420,979 | 82 | $5,087 |
| 2020 | $1,777,428 | $1,879,466 | $1,093,351 | $732,178 | 113 | $7,888 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated on the 2025 filing is to fund medically supervised pediatric oncology camps across the United States and Canada, bringing the healing power of community and the outdoors to children living with cancer and their families. The foundation’s website says it provides unrestricted support to COCA-member camps and also funds COCA initiatives, including its Gold Ribbon Accreditation Program and professional development and education.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of supported programs. Kids Cancer Alliance says it enhances quality of life for children with cancer and their families through recreational and support programs. Camp Happy Days says it provides year-round recreational and therapeutic programs and emotional support for children with cancer and their families. Camp Casey describes its work as providing safe, fun experiences through recreation and accessible horseback riding for children and families affected by childhood cancer, rare blood disorders, and other life-threatening illnesses.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 108 grants totaling $1,387,803. Awards ranged from $6,000 to $76,803, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest listed award was $76,803 to COCA International for assistance for children with cancer to attend camp. Other notable grants included $30,000 each to Camp Happy Days, Camp One Step, Camp Rainbow Foundation, Kids Cancer Alliance, and Smile-A-Mile; and $25,000 to The Goodtimes Project.
The foundation’s 2026 application information says the annual grant opportunity is for COCA members only. Applicants must have current COCA membership, be engaged with or accredited through COCA’s Gold Ribbon Accreditation Program, and have staff who participated in COCA professional education programs in 2025. For 2026, grants are unrestricted for general operating expenses and other costs related to camps’ pediatric oncology services and programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these directors: Jay Cooke, Kristina Helbert, Jason Hershberger, Jeff Hirsch, Kathy Holland, Susan Marcoux, Jamie Rademacher, Jeff Rodino, Barry Stern, and Nate Thompson.
Care Camps Foundation is led by Sullivan Gwynn, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sullivan Gwynn
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$124K (2023) → $155K (2025)
Kirch Rebecca
Chair
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cooke Jay
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcoux Susan
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stern Barry
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hershberger Jason
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rodino Jeff
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helbert Kristina
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holland Kathy
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rademacher Jamie
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hirsch Jeff
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thompson Nate
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allen Tim
Member at Large
Director → Member at Large, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lemoine Mark
Secretary
Vice Chairman → Chair, 2024
Chair → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peterson Shawn
Treasurer
Treasurer → Treasurertreasurer, 2024
Treasurertreasurer → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hankinson Debora
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Vaughan David (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Akin Kristina (2024) — Director
- Former: Elliott Wade (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Simpson Brandi (2022–2023) — Koa Representative
- Former: Amundsen Jennifer (2023) — Coca Representative
- Former: Lemoine Karla (2023) — Koa Oa Representative
- Former: Ruttler Matt (2020–2022) — Coca Representative
- Former: Allen Kathy (2022) — Koa Oa Representative
- Former: Morris Carlene (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Perry Anita (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Wilkins Todd (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Atkinson Mike (2020) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Cartmell Debby (2020) — Director
- Former: King Diane (2020) — Director
- Former: Parent Daniel (2020) — Director
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 $155K, to Sullivan Gwynn (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Care Camps Foundation
How much does Care Camps Foundation give each year?
Care Camps Foundation gave $1.4M across 108 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.9M across 100 grants.
What is Care Camps Foundation's typical grant size?
Care Camps Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,850, across 108 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Care Camps Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Care Camps Foundation give grants?
Care Camps Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 13% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (8%) and Texas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kalamazoo, MI (13 grants), Oceanside, NY (4 grants), Houston, TX (3 grants) and Charleston, SC (2 grants).
Does Care Camps Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 108 grants with a stated purpose on Care Camps Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance for Children with Cancer to Attend Camp" (108 grants).
Who are Care Camps Foundation's largest grantees?
Care Camps Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Coca Intl ($76,803), Camp Happy Days ($30,000) and Camp One Step (Children's Oncology Services Inc) ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 10% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Care Camps Foundation?
Care Camps Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What does Care Camps Foundation fund?
The mission stated on the 2025 filing is to fund medically supervised pediatric oncology camps across the United States and Canada, bringing the healing power of community and the outdoors to children living with cancer and their families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Care Camps Foundation?
Eligible camps apply through the foundation’s annual grant application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Care Camps Foundation's EIN?
Care Camps Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0691641. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 29, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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