J L Camp Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Virginia Beach, VA EIN: 54-0742940

The J L Camp Foundation is a private foundation based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, established in 1946. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it has been tax-exempt since March 1950. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization focused on supporting charitable causes primarily within Virginia.

Key facts about J L Camp Foundation

EIN: 54-0742940
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $200,000
Grants made (2024): 27
Average grant: $7,407
Median grant: $6,500
New grantees (estimate): 0% first-time grantees (0 of 27, 2024)
Total assets: $3,252,212
Primary geography: Virginia (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply: Grants are made on an annual basis after review of the grantee's annual report and letter request. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who J L Camp Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for J L Camp Foundation's 27 itemized 2024 grants were Virginia (98%). The most frequent recipient cities were Norfolk, VA (10 grants), Richmond, VA (4 grants), Virginia Beach, VA (4 grants) and Franklin, VA (2 grants). None of its 27 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

Is J L Camp Foundation open to new grantees?

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 0 of 27 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count

100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.3M

+1.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$200K

-8.0% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

-8.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J L Camp Foundation reported a distributable amount of $248K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation emphasizes support for:

Higher and secondary education
Medical research and hospitals
The arts
Religion
Child welfare and youth development organizations

Grantmaking

How to Apply

** Grants are made on an annual basis after review of the grantee's annual report and letter request. New grants are made only after personal investigation by officers of the foundation. Grant requests for individuals and scholarships are not accepted.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Approximately 99% of grants remain in Virginia. The foundation does not make grants outside Virginia.

Grant Distribution by State

Virginia $195K (98%)

Illinois $5K (3%)

Share of all 27 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Illinois Virginia

Cities

NorfolkVirginia BeachRichmondCharlottesvilleFranklinAmherstChicagoCourtlandToanoChesapeakePortsmouth

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $3,192,310–$3,252,212
Total Annual Giving: $200,000–$217,500
Revenue (2023): $202,851
Expenses (2023): $243,062
Total Liabilities: $0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,252,212	$3,192,310	$3,232,521
Revenue	$287,328	$202,851	$258,950
Expenses	$227,426	$243,062	$204,835
Qualifying Distributions	$200,813	$218,263	$177,863
Net Investment Income	$260,715	$178,052	$231,978
Distributable Amount	$247,832	$5,973	$217,850

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

132 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Arts Alliance (Fka Business Consortium for Arts Support) ($22,000), Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters ($16,500), Foodbank of Southeastern VA Inc ($15,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ARTS ALLIANCE (FKA BUSINESS CONSORTIUM FOR ARTS SUPPORT) Norfolk, VA	STRENGTHEN MAJOR BUSINESS AND FOUNDATION SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS IN SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS	$22,000
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF THE KING'S DAUGHTERS Norfolk, VA	HELP PROVIDE BEST POSSIBLE MEDICAL CARE & SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SICKNESS OR INJURY	$16,500
FOODBANK OF SOUTHEASTERN VA INC Norfolk, VA	HELP ELIMINATE HUNGER	$15,000
THE COMMONWEALTH ALLIANCE FOR RURAL COLLEGES Richmond, VA	HELP PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH AFFORDALBE, VALUE-BASED EDUCATION THAT PREPARES THEM FOR SUCCESS	$11,000
VIRGINIA FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT COLLEGES Richmond, VA	HELP ADVANCE DISTINCTIVE VALUES & STRENGTHS OF FIFTEEN SMALLER ENROLLMENT, PRIMARILY RESIDENTIAL VIRGINIA MEMBER COLLEGES	$11,000
CHARLOTTESVILLE FREE CLINIC Charlottesville, VA	PROVIDE FREE PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE, PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS, DENTAL CARE, AND SOME SPECIALIZED MEDICAL CARE FOR WORKING UNISURED ADULTS	$9,000
JAMES L CAMP JR YMCA Franklin, VA	SUPPORT LOCAL YMCA & ITS ACTIVITIES	$9,000
ELEVATE EARLY EDUCATION Norfolk, VA	RAISE AWARENESS AND ADVOCATE FOR STRATEGIC DATA-DRIVEN INVESTMENT IN EARLY EDUCATION	$8,000
ELIZABETH RIVER PROJECT Norfolk, VA	HELP RESTORE THE ELIZABETH RIVER TO THE HIGHEST PRACTICAL LEVEL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY THROUGH GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, WHILE SAFEGUARDING OUR HARBOR ECONOMY	$8,000
FORKIDS INC Chesapeake, VA	HELP BREAK THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS AND PROVERTY FOR FAMILIES & CHILDREN	$8,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

James L Camp IV – President
Karen A Cavanaugh – Secretary & Treasurer
Peter M Huber – Vice President

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
James L Camp IV	President	1	—
Karen a Cavanaugh	Secretary & Treasurer	1	—
Peter M Huber	Vice President	1	—

Contact Information

Address: 100 73rd Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Phone: 757-425-8385 or 757-705-9498

Frequently Asked Questions

What does J L Camp Foundation fund?

The foundation emphasizes support for: • Higher and secondary education • Medical research and hospitals • The arts • Religion • Child welfare and youth development organizations

How do I apply for a grant from J L Camp Foundation?

Grants are made on an annual basis after review of the grantee's annual report and letter request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

Where does J L Camp Foundation make grants?

Approximately 99% of grants remain in Virginia. The foundation does not make grants outside Virginia.

What size grants does J L Camp Foundation award?

In 2024, J L Camp Foundation awarded 27 grants totaling $200K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is J L Camp Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, J L Camp Foundation reported a distributable amount of $248K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.