Dan Cameron Family Foundation Inc
Dan Cameron Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, North Carolina. It makes grants to charitable organizations, including recipients in North Carolina, New Mexico, the District of Columbia, California, and Maryland.
Dan Cameron Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dan Cameron Family Foundation Inc gave $685K across 173 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in North Carolina. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $684,900
- -15.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 173
- -2.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,959
- -12.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $16,440,987
- +6.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (19 of 172, 2024)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dan Cameron Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Charities should submit a letter of request describing their mission and the purpose of the requested grant, along with documentation that they are a 501(c)(3) organization. Awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: William H Cameron
Mailing address: PO Box 3649, Wilmington, NC 28406
Phone: (910) 762-2676
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dan Cameron Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Exodus Ensemble ($75K). Together the top 10 received $305K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($1,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
795 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 784 grants of 795 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 14% to New Mexico, 12% to the District of Columbia, 10% to California, and 4% to Maryland. Examples include grants to Wilmington organizations as well as recipients in Santa Fe, San Diego, and the Washington, D.C., area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 173 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dan Cameron Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 172 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $658K (2022) to $1.7M (2021). In 2024 it made 173 grants totaling $685K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus Ensemble Santa Fe, NM | General Operating Fund | $75,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeastern North Carolina Wilmington, NC | General Operating Fund | $62,500 |
| Salvation Army of Cape Fear Wilmington, NC | Build Hope Campaign and Social Services Outreach | $30,000 |
| Jewish Family Services - San Diego San Diego, CA | JFS Friends of theFamily Fund | $25,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church Wilmington, NC | General Operating Fundand Bell Project | $23,000 |
| Santa Fe Conservation Trust Santa Fe, NM | Stand Up for Nature Evenut | $20,000 |
| Washington Conservatory of Music Glen Echo, MD | General Operating Fund | $20,000 |
| Louise Wells Cameron Art Museum Wilmington, NC | End of Year Giving Campaign and Design NC | $19,500 |
| Educational Foundation Inc Chapel Hill, NC | Scholarship EndowmentFund | $15,000 |
| La Jolla Playhouse La Jolla, CA | General Operating Fund | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 173 grants in 2024, 178 in 2023, and 175 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,440,987 | $1,973,270 | $801,168 | $684,900 | 173 | $697,683 | $1,880,734 | $772,069 |
| 2023 | $15,489,523 | $426,215 | $913,812 | $809,030 | 178 | $817,573 | $346,356 | $723,398 |
| 2022 | $14,178,747 | $482,054 | $781,780 | $657,850 | 175 | $666,818 | $396,991 | $761,781 |
| 2021 | $18,796,012 | $4,273,248 | $1,835,598 | $1,718,200 | 137 | $1,726,988 | $4,198,409 | $1,021,342 |
| 2020 | $19,564,351 | $928,062 | $980,406 | $892,073 | 132 | — | $858,131 | $779,327 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dan Cameron Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $772K 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 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. For example, Exodus Ensemble describes its work as developing and performing immersive theater and engaging the community through performance and education. Santa Fe Conservation Trust says it works to protect culturally and environmentally significant landscapes and connect people with nature. The Washington Conservatory of Music describes its work as providing musical learning and listening experiences for students and the community.
Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated work includes public arts programming, youth music education, arts access, and social services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 173 grants totaling $684,900. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $75,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest awards included $75,000 to Exodus Ensemble for its General Operating Fund; $62,500 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeastern North Carolina for its General Operating Fund; and $30,000 to Salvation Army of Cape Fear for its Build Hope Campaign and Social Services Outreach.
Other notable 2024 grants included $25,000 to Jewish Family Services - San Diego, $23,000 to First Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, $20,000 each to Santa Fe Conservation Trust and Washington Conservatory of Music, and $19,500 to Louise Wells Cameron Art Museum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William H. Cameron as president; Hilda C. Edwards as vice president, secretary, and treasurer; and Daniel D. Cameron Jr., Swanna C. Saltiel, and Charlotte Cameron as directors.
Dan Cameron Family Foundation Inc is led by William H. Cameron, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William H. Cameron
President
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlotte Cameron
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel D. Cameronjr
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Swanna C. Saltiel
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hilda C. Edwards
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Hilda C. Dill (2020) — Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Dan Cameron Family Foundation Inc
How much does Dan Cameron Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Dan Cameron Family Foundation Inc gave $685K across 173 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $809K across 178 grants.
What is Dan Cameron Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dan Cameron Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,959, across 173 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dan Cameron Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Dan Cameron Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Dan Cameron Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Mexico (14%) and District of Columbia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmington, NC (53 grants), Washington, DC (23 grants), San Diego, CA (9 grants) and Blowing Rock, NC (8 grants).
Does Dan Cameron Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 54% of Dan Cameron Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (94 of 173) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dan Cameron Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dan Cameron Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Exodus Ensemble ($75,000), Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeastern North Carolina ($62,500) and Salvation Army of Cape Fear ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($1,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dan Cameron Family Foundation Inc?
Dan Cameron Family Foundation Inc reported $16.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $698K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $772K (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 Dan Cameron Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. For example, Exodus Ensemble describes its work as developing and performing immersive theater and engaging the community through performance and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dan Cameron Family Foundation Inc?
Charities should submit a letter of request describing their mission and the purpose of the requested grant, along with documentation that they are a 501(c)(3) organization. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dan Cameron Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dan Cameron Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2087335. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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