Mary R Cameron Foundation
Mary R Cameron Foundation is a private foundation, based in Warren, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $872K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $46K. Net investment income was $49K.
Mary R Cameron Foundation at a glance
In short: Mary R Cameron Foundation gave $46K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,544
- +77.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,693
- +77.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,693
- Total assets
- $871,591
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Mary R Cameron Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Disabled American Veterans ($6K). Together the top 8 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mary R Cameron Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2023) to $46K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Disabled American Veterans Cincinnati, OH | General Purpose | $5,693 |
| Children's Hospital of Michigan Detroit, MI | General Purpose | $5,693 |
| Penrickton Center for Blind Children Taylor, MI | General Purpose | $5,693 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind Rochester Hills, MI | General Purpose | $5,693 |
| Solanus Casey Center Detroit, MI | General Purpose | $5,693 |
| St Blase Parish Sterling Heights, MI | General Purpose | $5,693 |
| Salvation Army Warren, MI | General Purpose | $5,693 |
| St Jude Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Purpose | $5,693 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $871,591 | $62,156 | $59,594 | $45,544 | 8 | $45,544 | $48,665 | $46,830 |
| 2024 | $868,219 | $53,566 | $39,022 | $25,600 | 8 | $25,600 | $40,237 | $45,544 |
| 2023 | $852,842 | $856,891 | $29,697 | $25,600 | 8 | $25,600 | $6,725 | $25,307 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary R Cameron Foundation reported a distributable amount of $47K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mary R Cameron Foundation is led by Paul A Cameron, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul A Cameron
President
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glenn S Cameron
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula K Cameron
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Mary R Cameron Foundation
How much does Mary R Cameron Foundation give each year?
Mary R Cameron Foundation gave $46K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $26K across 8 grants.
What is Mary R Cameron Foundation's typical grant size?
Mary R Cameron Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,693, and its average grant was $5,693, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mary R Cameron Foundation give grants?
Mary R Cameron Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (13%) and Tennessee (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (2 grants).
Does Mary R Cameron Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mary R Cameron Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mary R Cameron Foundation's largest grantees?
Mary R Cameron Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Disabled American Veterans ($5,693), Children's Hospital of Michigan ($5,693) and Penrickton Center for Blind Children ($5,693), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mary R Cameron Foundation?
Mary R Cameron Foundation reported $872K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (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 is Mary R Cameron Foundation's EIN?
Mary R Cameron Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3294125. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
Live grants for the work Mary R Cameron Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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