The Cameron Foundation
The Cameron Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $850K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $31K.
The Cameron Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cameron Foundation gave $25K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,450
- -4.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,181
- -16.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $850,240
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Cameron Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was West Sacramento Rotary Education Foundation ($12K across 2 grants). Together the top 7 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Cameron Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 60% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $33K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Sacramento Rotary Education Foundation West Sacramento, CA | To provide educational scholarships for students in the west sacramento/clarksburg area. | $9,500 |
| River City High School Water Polo West Sacramento, CA | To provide support for water polo program at river city high school. | $4,700 |
| West Sacramento Dolphins Swim Team (WSST) West Sacramento, CA | To provide children of west sacramento and surrounding areas an opportunity to experience recreational, age group swimming in a semi-competitve setting | $3,750 |
| Heavenly Boosters Clarksburg, CA | Delta high school sports program for equipment and activities. | $2,500 |
| West Sacramento Rotary Education Foundation West Sacramento, CA | To provide educational scholarships for students in the west sacramento/clarksburg area. | $2,000 |
| Georgetown Divide Rotary Foundation Ryla and Regl Camps Georgetown, CA | 8th grade & high school leadership programs for georgetown divide area, ca | $1,000 |
| Georgetown Divide Rotary Foundation Scholarship Program Georgetown, CA | Scholarship programs for students in georgetown divide area schools | $1,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Placerville, CA | 2023 toys for tots-to provide toys for distribution to disadvantaged children in el dorado co, ca | $1,000 |
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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 | $850,240 | $72,218 | $42,082 | $25,450 | 8 | $30,940 | $31,051 | $51,159 |
| 2023 | $820,104 | $2,673 | $68,380 | $26,550 | 7 | $44,812 | $8,665 | $43,519 |
| 2022 | $885,811 | $29,242 | $77,397 | $32,500 | 8 | $51,071 | $4,260 | $45,271 |
| 2021 | $933,966 | $77,515 | $73,881 | $31,500 | 8 | $49,747 | $53,544 | $50,686 |
| 2020 | $930,332 | $18,311 | $73,059 | $32,290 | 8 | — | $8,880 | $49,508 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cameron Foundation reported a distributable amount of $51K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cameron Foundation is led by James W. Cameron Jr., CEO & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James W. Cameron Jr.
CEO & Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clark Cameron
Secretary
On filings since 2020
6 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 The Cameron Foundation
How much does The Cameron Foundation give each year?
The Cameron Foundation gave $25K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $27K across 7 grants.
What is The Cameron Foundation's typical grant size?
The Cameron Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,250, and its average grant was $3,181, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cameron Foundation give grants?
The Cameron Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were West Sacramento, CA (4 grants) and Georgetown, CA (2 grants).
Does The Cameron Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Cameron Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Cameron Foundation's largest grantees?
The Cameron Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include West Sacramento Rotary Education Foundation ($11,500 across 2 grants), River City High School Water Polo ($4,700) and West Sacramento Dolphins Swim Team (WSST) ($3,750), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Cameron Foundation?
The Cameron Foundation reported $850K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (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 The Cameron Foundation's EIN?
The Cameron Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0216710. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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