Foundations That Fund Summer Camps
92 grantmakers in this list reported grants on their latest 990s. The 29 that made at least 5 grants gave $225.9M. The largest by giving are The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Foundation for Jewish Camp Inc and Seriousfun Children's Network. The list below ranks grantmakers with at least 5 grants by annual giving, and each funder links to a profile with its grant history and financials.
Giving at a glance
Active grantmakers
92
reported grants on latest 990
Annual giving
$225.9M
from the 29 with 5+ grants
Typical grant
$39K
median of each funder's average grant
Median annual giving
$156K
per grantmaker
Top 10 funders by annual giving
| # | Funder | Location | Annual giving | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | $184.4M | 1,408 |
| 2 | Foundation for Jewish Camp Inc | New York, NY | $12.2M | 143 |
| 3 | Seriousfun Children's Network | Norwalk, CT | $5.4M | 9 |
| 4 | Long Beach Community Foundation | Long Beach, CA | $5.0M | 81 |
| 5 | Carmax Foundation | Richmond, VA | $4.8M | 6 |
| 6 | TIRR Foundation | Houston, TX | $2.5M | 5 |
| 7 | Meor Inc | Silver Spring, MD | $2.1M | 11 |
| 8 | Pathfinder Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | $1.3M | 45 |
| 9 | Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota | St Paul, MN | $903K | 8 |
| 10 | Movement Alliance Project | Philadelphia, PA | $879K | 15 |
Ranked by grants reported on each funder's latest 990. Only grantmakers with at least 5 grants are ranked; 12 organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants (usually one transfer to an affiliated charity) are left out.
Most common focus areas
- Youth Development 8 · 31%
- Recreation & Sports 5 · 19%
- Human Services 3 · 12%
- Environment & Animals 3 · 12%
- Education 2 · 8%
- Mental Health & Crisis Intervention 1 · 4%
Share of grantmakers with a program NTEE code (34% carry any NTEE code); general grantmaking foundations (NTEE T) are not counted.
Where these funders are based
- California 12 · $5.9M
- New York 8 · $13.3M
- Texas 8 · $2.5M
- Ohio 4 · $185.1M
- Maryland 4 · $2.1M
- Illinois 4 · $245K
Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, latest available year per organization (most of the largest funders' latest filing: tax year 2025).
Showing 29 grantmakers with 5+ grants on their latest 990, most giving first
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Cincinnati, OH
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
1,408
Total Given
$184.4M
Foundation for Jewish Camp Inc
New York, NY
Assets
$68.7M
Grants
143
Total Given
$12.2M
Seriousfun Children's Network
Norwalk, CT
Assets
$20.5M
Grants
9
Total Given
$5.4M
Long Beach Community Foundation
Long Beach, CA
Assets
$74.7M
Grants
81
Total Given
$5.0M
Carmax Foundation
Richmond, VA
Assets
$6.3M
Grants
6
Total Given
$4.8M
TIRR Foundation
Houston, TX
Assets
$32.2M
Grants
5
Total Given
$2.5M
Meor Inc
Silver Spring, MD
Assets
$461K
Grants
11
Total Given
$2.1M
Pathfinder Foundation Inc
Wilmington, DE
Assets
$30.2M
Grants
45
Total Given
$1.3M
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
St. Paul, MN
Assets
$101.9M
Grants
8
Total Given
$903K
Movement Alliance Project
Philadelphia, PA
Assets
$12.6M
Grants
15
Total Given
$879K
The Troy Savings Bank Charitable Foundation Inc
Troy, NY
Assets
$11.2M
Grants
59
Total Given
$875K
Carol W & Myron J Rothschild Fund
Montgomery, AL
Assets
$5.1M
Grants
20
Total Given
$804K
Star Rock Ministries
San Clemente, CA
Assets
$1.4M
Grants
20
Total Given
$781K
Robert F Beard Charitable Foundat'n
Ada, MI
Assets
$9.6M
Grants
34
Total Given
$583K
Eder Family Foundation Inc
West Haven, CT
Assets
$5.1M
Grants
50
Total Given
$565K
Seaman Family Foundation Trust
Wooster, OH
Assets
$5.1M
Grants
36
Total Given
$479K
Church Mutual Insurance Company
Merrill, WI
Assets
$172K
Grants
256
Total Given
$464K
Camps for Kids
Liberty, MO
Assets
$277K
Grants
15
Total Given
$411K
George Pocock Rowing Foundation
Seattle, WA
Assets
$3.2M
Grants
14
Total Given
$245K
J Edward Mahoney Foundation
Homer Glen, IL
Assets
$5.0M
Grants
9
Total Given
$245K
Taub Family Foundation Inc
Port Washington, NY
Assets
$1.1M
Grants
22
Total Given
$224K
Columbus Youth Foundation
Columbus, OH
Assets
$5.1M
Grants
11
Total Given
$186K
WB & Candace Thoman Foundation
Lansing, MI
Assets
$2.2M
Grants
11
Total Given
$141K
Youth Service Fund Inc
Atlanta, GA
Assets
—
Grants
10
Total Given
$134K
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Frequently asked questions
Which funders in this list give the most?
By grants reported on their latest 990s, the largest are The Greater Cincinnati Foundation ($184.4M across 1,408 grants), Foundation for Jewish Camp Inc ($12.2M) and Seriousfun Children's Network ($5.4M). Together the top 10 account for 97% of the $225.9M given by the 29 grantmakers in this list that made at least 5 grants. Organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants, usually a single transfer to an affiliated charity, are left out of the ranking.
How big is a typical grant from these funders?
The typical grant is about $39K (the median of each grantmaker's average grant). Half of these grantmakers gave less than $156K in total in their latest filing year, so many are small foundations that give to a few organizations they already know. The largest funders make many more grants, but also get the most requests.
Where are these funders based?
Most are in California (12), New York (8) and Texas (8). Many foundations only fund near where they are based, so check each funder's giving geography before you apply.
How do I find which of these funders accept unsolicited proposals?
Most private foundations don't run an open application. Their 990-PF says whether they only give to preselected charities, and their past grants show who they actually fund. Start with the funders above whose grant counts and typical grant size fit your budget, then check each profile's grant history for organizations like yours before you reach out. Read the grant prospecting guide.
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