Tr Ua the Camden Foundation
TR the Camden Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio, established in 1954. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) private foundation with a focus on grantmaking to charitable organizations across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
+0.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$166K
-1.2% YoY
Grant Count
35
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-1.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds general support and program support across a range of charitable causes. Its grantmaking priorities include:
- Public affairs programming
- Environmental and land conservation initiatives
- Educational and cultural organizations
- Human services
Notable organizations and causes supported include the Ohio Innocence Project, Climate Disobedience Center, Aldemere Farms, Wabanaki, Maine Coast Heritage Trust, and Cincinnati Educational Television.
Grantmaking
The foundation distributes grants totaling approximately $141,000 across its remaining grantees beyond the three largest grants listed.
Grant Range
$1,000–$20,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with demonstrated support in Maine, Massachusetts, and Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2024:
- Total assets: $1,784,555
- Total revenues: $225,797
- Total expenses: $212,274
- Number of employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,784,555 | $1,771,045 | $1,810,853 |
| Revenue | $225,797 | $172,420 | $195,965 |
| Expenses | $212,274 | $212,231 | $217,423 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $173,219 | $174,812 | $171,788 |
| Net Investment Income | $188,281 | $137,378 | $152,824 |
| Distributable Amount | $131,406 | $122,911 | $132,789 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
169 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
Matthew Carothers serves as Trustee of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIFTH THIRD BANK N A | TRUSTEE | 1 | $42,090 |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation maintains active grantmaking operations with regular distributions to environmental conservation, educational, and public affairs organizations, particularly those focused on land trust work and cultural programming.
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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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