Samuel Higby Camp Foundation
The Samuel Higby Camp Foundation is a private foundation based in Jackson, Michigan. Its 2024 filing says it awards grants for religious, scientific, educational, and charitable purposes, primarily to Jackson County nonprofits.
Samuel Higby Camp Foundation at a glance
In short: Samuel Higby Camp Foundation gave $87K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Michigan. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $87,000
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,800
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,965,930
- +6.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% 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 Samuel Higby Camp Foundation
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Comerica Bank Mc9635
Mailing address: 245 W Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI 49201
Phone: (517) 788-5151
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Samuel Higby Camp Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ella Sharp Museum ($10K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing says its awards go primarily to Jackson County nonprofits. All grant dollars listed for 2024 went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Samuel Higby Camp Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% 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 $87K (2024) to $91K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ella Sharp Museum Jackson, MI | Operations | $10,000 |
| Cascades Humane Society Jackson, MI | Operations | $10,000 |
| Barkley and Lulu Foundation Jackson, MI | Operations | $9,800 |
| Michigan Theatre Jackson, MI | Operations | $5,200 |
| Aware Shelter Jackson, MI | Operation | $5,000 |
| Andys Angels Jackson, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Jackson, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Imagine Planet Jackson, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| John George Home Jackson, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Kiwanis Club Jackson, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,965,930 | $120,983 | $113,055 | $87,000 | 15 | $87,000 | $24,363 | $95,983 |
| 2023 | $1,844,320 | $81,829 | $114,264 | $90,775 | 18 | $90,775 | $17,033 | $91,262 |
| 2022 | $1,736,715 | $12,552 | $126,157 | $90,000 | 19 | $90,000 | $17,489 | $91,590 |
| 2020 | $1,855,373 | $237,217 | $115,451 | $89,384 | 13 | — | $211,510 | $76,853 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Samuel Higby Camp Foundation reported a distributable amount of $96K 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
The available filing does not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions include animal welfare, youth mentoring, housing for elderly men, and preserving local railroad history. For example, Cascades Humane Society says its mission is to promote responsible animal treatment and reduce the number of abused and unwanted animals; Big Brothers Big Sisters says it supports one-to-one youth mentoring; John George Home says it provides low-income housing for elderly gentlemen; and Lost Railway Museum says it demonstrates the role of railways in the growth of the Grass Lake area and Michigan.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $87,000 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Among the largest listed awards were $10,000 each to Ella Sharp Museum and Cascades Humane Society; $9,800 to Barkley and Lulu Foundation; and $5,200 to Michigan Theatre. Other listed recipients included Aware Shelter, Andy’s Angels, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Imagine Planet, John George Home, Kiwanis Club, Lost Railway Museum, and Luman Christi High School, each receiving $5,000.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It calls for a written application describing the charitable purpose sufficiently for the trustees to reach a decision. Awards are for religious, scientific, educational, and charitable purposes, primarily to Jackson County nonprofits.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Linda S. Sekerke as president, Frederick Davies as treasurer, Judy Schneider as secretary, and Andrew Fries as vice president.
Samuel Higby Camp Foundation is led by Linda S. Sekerke, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda S. Sekerke
President
Chariman → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frederick Davies
Treasurer
Vice Chairman → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Schneider
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Fries
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Samuel Higby Camp Foundation
How much does Samuel Higby Camp Foundation give each year?
Samuel Higby Camp Foundation gave $87K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $91K across 18 grants.
What is Samuel Higby Camp Foundation's typical grant size?
Samuel Higby Camp Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,800, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Samuel Higby Camp Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Samuel Higby Camp Foundation give grants?
Samuel Higby Camp Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, MI (12 grants).
Does Samuel Higby Camp Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Samuel Higby Camp Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (14 grants).
Who are Samuel Higby Camp Foundation's largest grantees?
Samuel Higby Camp Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ella Sharp Museum ($10,000), Cascades Humane Society ($10,000) and Barkley and Lulu Foundation ($9,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Samuel Higby Camp Foundation?
Samuel Higby Camp Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $87K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $96K (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 Samuel Higby Camp Foundation fund?
The available filing does not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions include animal welfare, youth mentoring, housing for elderly men, and preserving local railroad history. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Samuel Higby Camp Foundation?
Samuel Higby Camp Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Samuel Higby Camp Foundation's EIN?
Samuel Higby Camp Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1643281. 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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