The Michael Cameron Dempsey Fund
The Michael Cameron Dempsey Fund is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Plymouth, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $689K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $41K. Net investment income was $23K.
The Michael Cameron Dempsey Fund at a glance
In short: The Michael Cameron Dempsey Fund gave $41K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), top state Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $40,948
- -17.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,649
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,100
- Total assets
- $689,239
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (41% 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 The Michael Cameron Dempsey Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rooted Campus Ministries ($17K). Together the top 3 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Michael Cameron Dempsey Fund gives
- Giving fell 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 70% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2025) to $58K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rooted Campus Ministries Fort Collins, CO | Support Org Mission | $16,848 |
| First Christian Academy Richmond Hill, GA | Scholarships | $14,100 |
| N VUE Productions (S a V E Xxii) Spring Hill, TN | Support Org Mission | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $689,239 | $57,298 | $53,598 | $40,948 | 3 | $42,048 | $23,009 | $59,880 |
| 2024 | $681,657 | $28,437 | $61,707 | $49,900 | 4 | $50,950 | $17,680 | $55,034 |
| 2023 | $642,784 | $41,529 | $55,487 | $45,000 | 1 | $45,990 | $15,013 | $49,609 |
| 2022 | $657,028 | $-12,618 | $68,791 | $58,365 | 2 | $59,340 | $12,886 | $50,177 |
| 2021 | $738,118 | $32,670 | $57,118 | $46,650 | 2 | $47,625 | $21,667 | $55,677 |
| 2020 | $807,695 | $38,858 | $53,736 | $44,910 | 4 | — | $11,213 | $47,514 |
| 2019 | $786,080 | $26,339 | $54,984 | $46,863 | 3 | — | $19,721 | $46,483 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Michael Cameron Dempsey Fund reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Michael Cameron Dempsey Fund is led by John M. Dempsey, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John M. Dempsey
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Anna K. Dorr
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Suzzanne Dempsey
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Michael Cameron Dempsey Fund
How much does The Michael Cameron Dempsey Fund give each year?
The Michael Cameron Dempsey Fund gave $41K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 4 grants.
What is The Michael Cameron Dempsey Fund's typical grant size?
The Michael Cameron Dempsey Fund's median grant in 2025 was $14,100, and its average grant was $13,649, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Michael Cameron Dempsey Fund give grants?
The Michael Cameron Dempsey Fund's top state is Colorado, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (34%) and Tennessee (24%).
Does The Michael Cameron Dempsey Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Michael Cameron Dempsey Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Michael Cameron Dempsey Fund?
The Michael Cameron Dempsey Fund reported $689K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (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 Michael Cameron Dempsey Fund?
The Michael Cameron Dempsey Fund is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Plymouth, MI. It holds $689K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Michael Cameron Dempsey Fund's EIN?
The Michael Cameron Dempsey Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3418218. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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