The Egg Foundation, operating as the Cameron Schrier Foundation, is a private independent foundation established in 2006 in California and granted tax-exempt status in February 2008. Based in San Francisco, the foundation is classified as a 501(c)(3) organization focused on philanthropic grantmaking. The foundation's work is deeply influenced by its founders' personal experiences and commitment to social change.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$74.4M
+10.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.4M
-5.7% YoY
Grant Count
28
-6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$120K
+1.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Egg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation focuses on developing young leaders, promoting education equity, helping communities in need, and encouraging informed public discourse and civil society. Priority funding areas include:
- Legal Services for Marginalized Communities
- Independent Journalism and Media
- Education Equity
Grantmaking
The foundation makes both project-specific and unrestricted operating grants. Grant sizes typically range from $10,000 to $150,000, with exceptional larger grants awarded on occasion (such as a $2.5 million endowment to Howard University).
Grant Range
s typically range from $10,000 to $150,000, with exceptional larger grants awarded on occasion (such as a $2.5 million endowment to Howard University).
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation maintains a strong commitment to funding in the United States, with particular emphasis on the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as South Africa and select international organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $67.4 million (2023); over $74 million (reported separately)
- Annual Giving: $3.4 million (approximately $3,436,572 in 2024)
- Total Expenses: $4.27 million (2023)
- Total Liabilities: $45.8 thousand (2023)
- Revenue: $417 thousand (2023)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $74,393,390 | $67,372,200 | $68,697,595 |
| Revenue | $4,422,316 | $416,938 | $2,917,876 |
| Expenses | $3,758,074 | $4,272,614 | $4,615,127 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,436,572 | $3,587,950 | $4,152,667 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,422,316 | $416,938 | $1,510,258 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,450,413 | $3,413,208 | $3,636,041 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
149 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ucsf Foundation ($750,000), Howard University ($700,000), Outer Coast ($154,183).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMABHUNGANE CENTRE FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM NPC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| AMERICA SCORES BAY AREA SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| BOSTON REVIEW CAMBRIDGE, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| CATCHLIGHT SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| DRAGONS FUND OF THE INTERNATIONAL CARPE DIEM FOUNDATION PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $36,650 |
| EQUAL EDUCATION | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| EQUAL EDUCATION LAW CENTRE TRUST | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| EYE TO EYE NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| GRASSROOT SOCCER ADOLESCENT HEALTH ORGANIZATION HANOVER, NH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| GROUNDUP NEWS NPC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation was founded by Derek Schrier and Cecily Cameron. Derek Schrier's philanthropic vision was shaped by his work supporting South Africa's anti-apartheid movement during the 1994 elections.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEREK SCHRIER | CEO | 10 | — |
| CECILY CAMERON | CFO/SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| WILLIAM MANIATIS | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| ANDREAS NICHOLAS | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: One Letterman Drive, Building D, Suite DM700, San Francisco, CA 94129
- Phone: 415-680-1230
- Email: info@cameronschrier.org
- Website: www.cameronschrier.org
- EIN: 20-8090285
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Egg Foundation fund?
The foundation focuses on developing young leaders, promoting education equity, helping communities in need, and encouraging informed public discourse and civil society. Priority funding areas include: • Legal Services for Marginalized Communities • Independent Journalism and Media • Education Equity
How do I apply for a grant from Egg Foundation?
The foundation makes both project-specific and unrestricted operating grants. Grant sizes typically range from $10,000 to $150,000, with exceptional larger grants awarded on occasion (such as a $2.5 million endowment to Howard University). The foundation operates on an invitation-only basis with no public application process.
Where does Egg Foundation make grants?
The foundation maintains a strong commitment to funding in the United States, with particular emphasis on the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as South Africa and select international organizations.
What size grants does Egg Foundation award?
In 2024, Egg Foundation awarded 28 grants totaling $3.4M — an average of about $120K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Egg Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Egg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.5M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Egg Foundation's EIN?
Egg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8090285. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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