J L Camp Foundation
Accepts applications
J L Camp Foundation is a private foundation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $247,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $59,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$247,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$59,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $200,000 the year before.
7% 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 | $217,500 | 27 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $200,000 | 27 | $5.2 million |
| 2025 | $247,000 | 28 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | James L Camp IV 100 73rd Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (757) 705-9498 |
| What to submit | Most grants are repetitive over many years. Grants are made on an annual basis after review of grantee's annual report and letter request. New grants are made only after personal investigation by officers of the foundation. |
| Restrictions | Grants are generally limited to section 501(c)(3) organizations or political subdivisions located within the commonwealth of Virginia. There is no limitation on charitable fields or kinds of institutions. In general, grants are made to further the grantees' charitable endeavors and promote wholesome community life. |
What J L Camp Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 27 | $242,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville Free Clinic | Provide free primary medical care, prescription medications, dental care, and some specialized medical care for working unisured adults | $59,000 |
| Arts Alliance (Fka Business Consortium for Arts Support) | Strengthen major business and foundation support for the arts in south hampton roads | $22,000 |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters | Help provide best possible medical care & services for children with sickness or injury | $15,000 |
| Foodbank of Southeastern Va Inc | Help eliminate hunger | $15,000 |
| Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges | Help advance distinctive values & strengths of fifteen smaller enrollment, primarily residential virginia member colleges | $10,000 |
| James L Camp Jr YMCA | Support local YMCA & its activities | $9,000 |
| Virginia Opera Foundation | Support the virginia opera association and its programs | $9,000 |
| Elevate Early Education | Raise awareness and advocate for strategic data-driven investment in early education | $8,000 |
| Elizabeth River Project | Help restore the elizabeth river to the highest practical level of environmental quality through government, business, and community partnerships, while safeguarding our harbor economy | $8,000 |
| Forkids Inc | Help break the cycle of homelessness and proverty for families & children | $8,000 |
| Judeo Christian Outreach Center | Help empower homeless families & individuals to become self-supporting productive members of the community | $8,000 |
| Upcenter | Help change the trajectory of families & children from crisis to wholeness | $8,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association - Franklin | To help eliminate alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research | $7,000 |
| Texie Camp Marks Children's Center | Help provide education to children from birth to five years of age | $6,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | Help transform the lives of people with muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular diseases | $5,000 |
| Norfolk Academy | Help educate students and develop maturity of body, mind, and character | $5,000 |
| Samaritan House | Provide support to the samaritan house genral fund | $5,000 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Foundation | Support the virginia mueseum of fine arts and its programs | $5,000 |
| The Friends of Foster Care | Support foster care | $5,000 |
| Lee's Friends | Help offer person-to-person assistance and needed emotional practical support to cancer patients and their familes facing crsis of cancer diagnosis and treatment | $4,500 |
| Virginia Beach Rescue Squad | Support independent local volunteer rescue squad | $4,500 |
| Thomas Jefferson Foundation Inc | Help preserve, protect and maintain monticello for future generations, and to provide education regarding thomas jefferson to all audiences | $4,000 |
| Virginia Center for Creative Arts - JGC Endowment | Provide creative space in which national & international artists can produce their finest literature, music, and visual art | $4,000 |
| Angel Flight | Coordinate free air transportation for children & adults with medical needs | $3,500 |
| American Civil War Museum | To be the preiminent center for exploration of the american civil war and its legacies | $3,000 |
| Franklin-Southampton Concert Assn | Support community concerts and musical enrichment | $2,500 |
| Matt Talbot Retreat Group #45 | Support programs designed to enhance spiritual well-being of those seeking help | $2,500 |
| Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center | Provide chirst-centered facilities & programs to promote fellowship, growth, & renewal | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- James L Camp IV
- Karen A Cavanaugh
- Peter M Huber
Questions people ask
Does J L Camp Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does J L Camp Foundation give?
$247,000 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs J L Camp Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James L Camp IV (President), Karen A Cavanaugh (Secretary & Treasurer) and Peter M Huber (Vice President).
What does J L Camp Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and arts and culture.