Camarena Adelante Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Camarena Adelante Foundation is a private foundation in Wichita, Kansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $620,190 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $13,225 and the largest $191,200. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$620,190
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$13,225
- Largest grant$191,200
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was down from $772,600 the year before.
56% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $772,600 | 13 | $588,566 |
| 2024 | $620,190 | 16 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
Camarena Adelante Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Camarena Adelante Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 13 | $590,190 |
| Missouri | 2 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Empower | General support | $191,200 |
| Wichita State University Foundation | General support | $115,000 |
| Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters | General support | $113,600 |
| Kansas Hispanic Education & Development | General support | $53,000 |
| Pizza Hut Foundation | General support | $32,440 |
| Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Scho | General Support | $25,000 |
| Butler Community College Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| KU Endowment | General Support | $15,450 |
| NXTUS Inc | General Support | $11,000 |
| Greater Kansas City Hispanic Herita | General Support | $10,000 |
| Latino Corporate Directors Associat | General Support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater Kansas City | General Support | $10,000 |
| Newman University | General support | $5,000 |
| Holy savior Catholic academy | General Support | $5,000 |
| Delta Dental of Kansas Foundation | General Support | $2,500 |
| The Kansas African American Museum | General Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gene Camarena
- Marisa Camarena
- Yolanda B Camarena
Questions people ask
Does Camarena Adelante Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Camarena Adelante Foundation give?
$620,190 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $13,225.
Who runs Camarena Adelante Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gene Camarena (Trustee), Marisa Camarena (Trustee) and Yolanda B Camarena (Trustee).
What does Camarena Adelante Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.