Samuel Higby Camp Foundation
Historical FunderJackson, Michigan · EIN 38-1643281 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $9,800.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | COMERICA BANK MC9635 |
|---|---|
| Address | 245 W MICHIGAN AVE, JACKSON MI 49201 |
| Phone | 5177885151 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION TO BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING WITH SUFFICIENT DESCRIPTION OF CHARITABLE PURPOSE TO ALLOW THE FOUNDATION TRUSTEES TO REACH A DECISION ON TH EAPPLICATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | AWARDS ARE GRANTED TO RELIGIOUS, SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES, PRIMARILY TO JACKSON COUNTY NON-PROFITS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ella Sharp Museum | Jackson, MI | Operations | $10,000 |
| Cascades Humane Society | Jackson, MI | Operations | $10,000 |
| Barkley and Lulu Foundation | Jackson, MI | Operations | $9,800 |
| Michigan Theatre | Jackson, MI | Operations | $5,200 |
| Aware Shelter | Jackson, MI | Operation | $5,000 |
| Kiwanis Club | Jackson, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Lost Railway Museum | Grass Lake, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Luman Christi High School | Jackson, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Shop Rat Foundation | Pleasant Lake, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Tompkins Center Museum | Rives Junction, MI | Operations | $2,000 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($25,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $90,775 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 1, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502749349100305
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-1643281
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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