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William M Camp Foundation

Preselected recipients only Charlottesville, Virginia · EIN 541821978

William M Camp Foundation is a private foundation in Charlottesville, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $97,500 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $95,000 the year before.

32% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$80,00032$1.7 million
2024$95,00029$1.9 million
2025$97,50028$2.1 million

How to apply

William M Camp 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What William M Camp Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia19$71,750
South Carolina4$13,125
North Carolina2$6,125
Tennessee1$3,000
Kentucky1$2,500
Colorado1$1,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 28 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Carrsville Ruritan Club
Carrsville, VA
Community center roof replacement$25,000
Virginia Horse Center Foundation
Lexington, VA
Host equestrian events$6,000
Goochland Free Clinic & Family Serv
Goochland, VA
Basic human services & health care$5,000
Lowcountry Land Trust
Charleston, SC
Presevation and conservation$5,000
Goochland Family YMCA
Goochland, VA
Putting christian principles into pr$4,125
Botanical Garden of the Piedmont
Charlottesville, VA
Educate public about plants$4,000
Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge
Charlottesville, VA
To improve life of dogs outside$4,000
University of Virginia Engineering
Charlottesville, VA
Education$4,000
Heart Space Obx
Avon, NC
Alleviate poverty/educate youth$3,125
Children's Hospital Foundation
Richmond, VA
Medical care for children$3,000
Dee Norton Lowcntry Childrens Cente
Charleston, SC
Protect children from abuse$3,000
East Cooper Community Outreach
Mt Pleasant, SC
Food, medical & financial assistance$3,000
Hello in There Foundation
Nashville, TN
Honor memory of john prine$3,000
St John United Methodist Church
Avon, NC
Support women, children & youth$3,000
Southern Environmental Law Center
Charlottesville, VA
Protect the south's environment$3,000
Green Forest Work
Lexington, KY
Re-establish healthy forests$2,500
Charlston Animal Society
North Charleston, SC
Prevention of cruelty to animals$2,125
Cat Action Team
Charlottesville, VA
Improve quality of life for cats$2,000
Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry
Charlottesville, VA
Provide free food to needy$2,000
Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary
Shipman, VA
Support injured wildlife$2,000
Pacem
Charlottesville, VA
Provide temp shelter for homeless$1,500
The Front Porch
Charlottesville, VA
Connect community through music$1,125
Building Goodness Foundation
Charlottesville, VA
Provide construction svs to needy$1,000
Capital Region Land Conservancy
Richmond, VA
Conserve nature & historic resources$1,000
Charlottesville Free Clinic
Charottesville, VA
Provide free medical & dental care$1,000
International Neighbors
Charlottesville, VA
Support for new immigrants$1,000
Rivanna Conservation Alliance
Charlottesville, VA
Help clean & protect rivanna river$1,000
Water for People
Greenwood Village, CO
End global water and sanitation cris$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does William M Camp Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does William M Camp Foundation give?

$97,500 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.

Who runs William M Camp Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Carrie L Camp (Secretary), Mildred M Branche (Treasurer) and F Hollis Camp (President).

What does William M Camp Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, human services and health.

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