The Cameron Foundation
Historical FunderSacramento, California · EIN 68-0216710 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,750.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JAMES W CAMERON JR |
|---|---|
| Address | 629 J STREET, SACRAMENTO CA 95814 |
| Phone | 9165579900 |
| Form and materials | NO STANDARD FORM REQUIRED. WRITTEN REQUESTS SHOULD INCLUDE PURPOSE FOR AND AMOUNT OF REQUEST, AND A COPY OF IRS NOTIFICATION OF TAX-EXEMPT STATUS FOR QUALIFICATION OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE. |
| Restrictions | ANY CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE. |
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 California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Sacramento Rotary Education Foundation | West Sacramento, CA | To provide educational scholarships for students in the west sacramento/clarksburg area. | $9,500 |
| River City High School Water Polo | West Sacramento, CA | To provide support for water polo program at river city high school. | $4,700 |
| West Sacramento Dolphins Swim Team (Wsst) | West Sacramento, CA | To provide children of west sacramento and surrounding areas an opportunity to experience recreational, age group swimming in a… | $3,750 |
| Heavenly Boosters | Clarksburg, CA | Delta high school sports program for equipment and activities. | $2,500 |
| West Sacramento Rotary Education Foundation | West Sacramento, CA | To provide educational scholarships for students in the west sacramento/clarksburg area. | $2,000 |
| Georgetown Divide Rotary Foundation Ryla and Regl Camps | Georgetown, CA | 8Th grade & high school leadership programs for georgetown divide area, ca | $1,000 |
| Georgetown Divide Rotary Foundation Scholarship Program | Georgetown, CA | Scholarship programs for students in georgetown divide area schools | $1,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Placerville, CA | 2023 toys for tots-to provide toys for distribution to disadvantaged children in el dorado co, ca | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,450 | 8 |
| 2023 | $26,550 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543149349102329
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 68-0216710
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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