Tr Ua the Camden Foundation

CINCINNATI, OH EIN: 31-6024141

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

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

6states

Cities

AugustaBelfastBostonBrooklineBrookline VillageBrunswickBucksportCambridgeCamdenCincinnatiConcordDublinGloucesterHopeLeolaLewistonLincolnMilfordNewtonOwls Head

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
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$62K$124K$186K$248K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
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

$0$43K$86K$128K$171K30 grants202034 grants202135 grants202235 grants202335 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

COASTAL MOUNTAINS LAND T…$15KBAY CHAMBER CONCERTS$10KUNICEF - NEW ENGLAND$10KMAINE COAST HERITAGE TRUST$10KGREATER CINCINNATI TELEV…$10KUNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI…$10KSAVE OUR HERITAGE INC$7KMASSACHUSETTS AUDUBON SO…$6KPINE TREE LEGAL ASSISTAN…$5KGENESIS FUND$5K

Grant Size Distribution

169 grants across all recorded years

169<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

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

FIFTH THIRD BANK N ATRUSTEE$42K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
FIFTH THIRD BANK N ATRUSTEE1$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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