The Campership Fund
The Campership Fund is a private foundation based in Edgewater, Florida, dedicated to supporting Christian Science youth and adults in attending summer camps. Founded in 1992, the organization has grown to serve applicants from all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and international campers. The organization operates with a small staff and maintains an active board of trustees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
+30.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+4.3% YoY
Grant Count
8
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$181K
+4.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Campership Fund's mission is to identify, encourage, and financially assist Christian Science Sunday School students and adults to attend the camp for Christian Scientists of their choice when there is a financial need.
The organization's funding focuses on religion-related activities, recreation and sports, and Christianity-related initiatives.
Grantmaking
The organization has awarded thousands of camperships since its founding in 1992. Based on recent financial data, typical grant awards range from $13,915 to $457,742.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Campership Fund supports applicants from all 50 U.S. states and Canada, as well as international campers. Primary funding focus areas include Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $1,959,792
- Total Revenue: $1.74 million
- Total Expenses: $1.68 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
Tax Status:
- Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization
- Tax-exempt since May 1993
- EIN: 58-1987690
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,959,792 | $1,503,902 | $1,355,468 |
| Revenue | $2,254,078 | $1,741,345 | $2,558,518 |
| Expenses | $1,838,176 | $1,676,159 | $1,600,152 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,803,767 | $1,632,414 | $1,576,085 |
| Net Investment Income | $102,943 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | $22,621 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers:
- Kaki Green, Executive Director
- Marilyn Baum, Secretary
- Martha Weiss, Treasurer
- Jack Kavanagh, Outreach Director
- Cameron Martindell, Development Officer
- Beth Lerberg, Applications Manager
- Michael Jensen, Design & Technology
Board of Trustees - Executive Committee:
- Rob Blackwell, Chairman
- Cosy Schneberger, Vice Chairman
- Nancy Moothart
- Jennie Webster
- Tamie Hopp
Board of Trustees:
- Norman Bair
- Christie Hanzlik
- Heidi Heinbaugh
- Jennifer Jacobs
- Patti Paul
- Joy Schwentker
- Matt Sonnesyns
- Rick Warsinskey
Trustees Emeritus:
- Bill Merritt
- Don Wallingford
Founders:
- Bill Merritt
- Don Wallingford
- Clifton Irby
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosy Schneberger | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Marilyn Baum | Secretary | 5 | $8,838 |
| Martha Weiss | Treasurer | 9 | $12,500 |
| Kaki Green | Executive Dir. | 40 | $86,500 |
| Jennie Webster | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Patti Paul | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Matt Sonnesyn | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Scott Siewert | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Joy Schwentker | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Nancy Moothart | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Norman Bair | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Rob Blackwell | Chairman | 1 | — |
| Bill Merritt | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Christie Hanzlik | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Heidi Heinbaugh | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Don Wallingford | Trustee | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Email: info@campershipfund.org
- Phone: (904) 614-5889
- Website: campershipfund.org
- Location: Edgewater, Florida
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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