Camara-Press Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Camara-Press Foundation is a private foundation in Minnetonka, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $275,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.3 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$27.4 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
5% of its 2025 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 | $1.0 million | 20 | $21.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 21 | $23.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 22 | $27.4 million |
How to apply
Camara-Press 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 Camara-Press Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 12 | $978,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $75,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $60,000 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $40,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Constellation Fund | Charitable | $275,000 |
| Minnesota Wrestling Club | Charitable | $163,000 |
| Minneapolis Recreation Development | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Police Chaplin's Ministry of Chicago | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Groveland Food Shelf | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities | Charitable | $75,000 |
| JDRF-Minneapolis St Paul | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Childrens Minnesota Foundation | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Odyssey Project | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Animal Humane Society | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Saint Louis School | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Jeremiah Program | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Hospitality House Youth Development | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Victory Train | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Andrea Miller Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Can Do Canines | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Puohala School | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Embrace Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hotel for Homeless Dogs | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Press
- Stella J Camara Press
Questions people ask
Does Camara-Press Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Camara-Press Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Camara-Press Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas Press (Director) and Stella J Camara Press (Director).
What does Camara-Press Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.