Special Considerations for 2013
While diverse and prudently managed, The Cameron Foundation’s portfolio has been affected by the volatility of the stock market, as has been the case with foundations all across the country. At the same time that the Foundation’s decrease in assets means that there will be some impact on its grant making ability for the foreseeable future, it also is important to understand that it remains true to its original objectives.
In the context of this economy, the Foundation has made several adjustments to its grant making guidelines. Because the current circumstances might affect an organization’s next approach to the Foundation, it is recommended that prospective applicants understand these modifications:
- The Foundation will ensure that the majority of its resources will be allocated to its first tier priorities: Health, Human Services, Community & Economic Development, and Education. Limited funding will be available in the remaining program areas of Civic Affairs, Cultural Enrichment, and Conservation & Historic Preservation.
- Priority will be given to organizations with which the Foundation has an existing relationship, either through current or past grant funding.
- While collaborations and partnerships have always been endorsed, the Foundation will now seek to encourage and reward these efforts among its grantees.
- The Foundation will support demonstrated, effective approaches to problem-solving over untested trials.
- With the exception of capital grants (building projects and equipment) in the Health and Conservation & Historic Preservation program areas, capital requests will be assigned lower priority.
- The Foundation will severely limit its consideration of multi-year requests at this time.