William J Cammack Foundation
The William J Cammack Foundation is a private foundation based in Front Royal, Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in several states, including a large grant to the AACA Museum in Pennsylvania and support for educational, charitable, and other organizations.
William J Cammack Foundation at a glance
In short: William J Cammack Foundation gave $509K across 62 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $509,153
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 62
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,212
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,490,756
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (28% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to William J Cammack Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists no specific form, no restrictions on awards, and no required application materials.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: William J Cammack Foundation
Mailing address: 123 Chester St, Front Royal, VA 22630
Phone: (703) 836-8801
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William J Cammack Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aaca Museum Inc ($129K). Together the top 10 received $259K.
Grant Size Distribution
300 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 294 grants of 300 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (28%), Pennsylvania (26%), Maine (16%), and Maryland (9%). Minnesota received 4% of grant dollars. The listed grants also include recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 62 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William J Cammack Foundation gives
- 95% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $556K (2022). In 2025 it made 62 grants totaling $509K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aaca Museum Inc Hershey, PA | General Purposes | $128,653 |
| Fork Union Military Academy Fork Union, VA | General Purposes | $20,500 |
| John Paul the Great Montessori Acad Front Royal, VA | General Purposes | $20,000 |
| Saddleback Mountain Community Corps Rangeley, ME | General Purposes | $20,000 |
| St Mary's Catholic School Alexandria, VA | General Purposes | $15,000 |
| Protez Foundation Oakdale, MN | General Purposes | $15,000 |
| Benedictines of Mary Queen of Apost Gower, MO | general purposes | $10,000 |
| Christendom College Front Royal, VA | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of the Lakes Parish Oquossoc, ME | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Wyoming Catholic College Lander, WY | General Purposes | $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 | $8,490,756 | $388,662 | $633,626 | $509,153 | 62 | $516,077 | $298,113 | $534,951 |
| 2024 | $8,724,094 | $223,439 | $605,309 | $485,645 | 61 | $491,667 | $146,307 | $509,760 |
| 2023 | $9,100,131 | $434,912 | $506,511 | $383,540 | 56 | $385,813 | $338,554 | $455,560 |
| 2022 | $9,178,859 | $579,922 | $670,477 | $555,581 | 69 | $556,201 | $484,836 | $472,425 |
| 2021 | $9,271,828 | $298,105 | $584,855 | $433,766 | 52 | $435,013 | $178,757 | $524,961 |
| 2020 | $9,510,516 | $18,460 | $76,340 | $50,000 | 12 | — | $37,105 | $163,795 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William J Cammack Foundation reported a distributable amount of $535K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the AACA Museum says it preserves and presents motor vehicle history for guests’ education and entertainment; Protez Foundation says it provides prosthetics and related support to people in underserved areas; and Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust says it conserves the natural and historical resources of the Rangeley Lakes region. Other 2025 recipients include schools, a military academy, a pregnancy center, and organizations providing assistance to people in need.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 62 grants totaling $509,153. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $128,653, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $128,653 to AACA Museum Inc. for general purposes; $20,500 to Fork Union Military Academy for general purposes; and $20,000 each to John Paul the Great Montessori Academy and Saddleback Mountain Community Corps, also for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these trustees: Cameron Ingersoll Roche PLLC, Gerald E Kluttz, William D Cammack, Edmund Cammack, Clara A Cammack, and Thomas J Cammack.
William J Cammack Foundation's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; 5 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Clara A. Cammack
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Edmund Cammack
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$13K (2021) → $23K (2025)
Gerald E. Kluttz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Thomas J. Cammack
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $5K (2025)
William D. Cammack
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$29K (2021) → $17K (2025)
Cameron Ingersoll Roche Pllc
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John P. Dedon (2020–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $23K, to Edmund Cammack (Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about William J Cammack Foundation
How much does William J Cammack Foundation give each year?
William J Cammack Foundation gave $509K across 62 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $486K across 61 grants.
What is William J Cammack Foundation's typical grant size?
William J Cammack Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,212, across 62 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William J Cammack Foundation give grants?
William J Cammack Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (26%) and Maine (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rangeley, ME (8 grants), Front Royal, VA (6 grants), Leonardtown, MD (3 grants) and Manassas, VA (2 grants).
Does William J Cammack Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William J Cammack Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (62 of 62) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William J Cammack Foundation's largest grantees?
William J Cammack Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Aaca Museum Inc ($128,653), Fork Union Military Academy ($20,500) and John Paul the Great Montessori Acad ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William J Cammack Foundation?
William J Cammack Foundation reported $8.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $516K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $535K (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 does William J Cammack Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William J Cammack Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William J Cammack Foundation's EIN?
William J Cammack Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1840206. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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