The Campership Fund
Accepts applications
The Campership Fund is a private foundation in Edgewater, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $138,350 and the largest $442,216. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$138,350
- Largest grant$442,216
- Assets$0
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 8 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 8 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Kathryn Green 125 E Ocean Ave, Edgewater, FL 32132 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (904) 614-5889 |
| What to submit | An online application can be submitted from this website:https://www.campershipfund.org/application |
| Restrictions | Up to 75% of Campership Tuition Fees. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Campership Fund funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Missouri. It also paid $23,390 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 1 | $442,216 |
| Maine | 1 | $387,809 |
| Colorado | 2 | $273,107 |
| Michigan | 1 | $212,925 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $63,774 |
| Oregon | 1 | $41,694 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cedars Camps | Pay Camp tuition for Campers based on financial needs. | $442,216 |
| Camps Newfound Owatonna | Pay Camp tuition for Campers based on financial needs. | $387,809 |
| Adventure Unlimited | Pay Camp tuition for Campers based on financial needs. | $243,039 |
| Camps Leelanau Kohahna | Pay Camp tuition for Campers based on financial needs. | $212,925 |
| Crystal Lake Camps | Pay Camp tuition for Campers based on financial needs. | $63,774 |
| CherishAbility | Pay Camp tuition for Campers based on financial needs. | $41,694 |
| Discovery Bound | Pay Camp tuition for Campers based on financial needs. | $30,068 |
| Camp Bow-Isle | Pay Camp tuition for Campers based on financial needs. | $23,390 |
Officers and trustees
- Cosy Schneberger
- Marilyn Baum
- Martha Weiss
- Kaki Green
- Jennie Webster
- Patti Paul
- Matt Sonnesyn
- Scott Siewert
- Joy Schwentker
- Nancy Moothart
- Norman Bair
- Rob Blackwell
- Bill Merritt
- Christie Hanzlik
- Heidi Heinbaugh
Questions people ask
Does The Campership Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Campership Fund give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $138,350.
Who runs The Campership Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Cosy Schneberger (Trustee), Marilyn Baum (Secretary), Martha Weiss (Treasurer) and Kaki Green (Executive Dir.) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Campership Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.