Harry S & Isabel C Cameron Foundation Sentinel Trust
ActiveMutual & Membership BenefitFunds Individuals
Houston, TXWebsite
About Harry S & Isabel C Cameron Foundation Sentinel Trust
To promote compassionate giving that serves the needs of our community, with particular emphasis on Catholic affiliated charitable endeavors within the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
Focus Areas
Religious/CatholicCharitableEducationalScientificLiteraryArtsHuman ServicesYouth DevelopmentWomens InitiativesHealth/Medical/Scientific ResearchAnimal Welfare/Environmental
Who They Fund
K-12 and high school students (including CTE students)low-income families and parents (parenting education, family support)
About Harry S & Isabel C Cameron Foundation Sentinel Trust
A defining feature of the Harry S & Isabel C Cameron Foundation Sentinel Trust Company is its special interest in Catholic-affiliated charitable endeavors within the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. That emphasis appears across both parish and school support, alongside broader charitable, educational, scientific, literary, arts, and human services giving. Recent grants show the foundation backing capital work, tuition assistance, general operating support, and direct service programs tied to local Catholic institutions and community nonprofits. The foundation’s largest recent grant went to Frassati Catholic High School in Spring for the Moving Forward in Faith Capital Campaign, and it also supported St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Houston for the Francesca Hall Remodel. Other sizable awards included St. Peter's Catholic High School in Houston for tuition assistance and Holy Family Parish in Galveston for a capital campaign. The pattern points to a funder that uses grants to sustain religious life, strengthen Catholic education, and support projects that improve facilities and access for local institutions. Beyond parishes and schools, the foundation also funds organizations serving veterans, people experiencing homelessness, families seeking parenting support, and health-related needs. Its grant list includes support for housing, counseling, nutrition, and community arts and history organizations, all within a local Texas footprint.
What Harry S & Isabel C Cameron Foundation Sentinel Trust Funds
Catholic education is a recurring theme. The foundation awarded $83,333 to St. Peter's Catholic High School in Houston for tuition assistance and $45,000 to St. Mary of the Purification Catholic School in Houston for a Montessori playground. It also supported Incarnate Word Academy in Houston with general support and Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School in Houston with general support. Religious facilities and parish campaigns are another clear focus. Grants included $95,000 to St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Houston for the Francesca Hall Remodel and $50,000 to Holy Family Parish in Galveston for the One Faith One Family capital campaign. Human services and health-related work also appear in the portfolio. The foundation gave $40,000 to San Jose Clinic in Houston for general support and $24,000 to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston for Blessed Beginnings Parenting Education and Life Center and Senior Assistance. Veteran support appears as well, including $50,000 to Operation FINALLY HOME for Wounded Veteran Homes.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$1.8M
Total Assets
$29.8M
Total Revenue
$1.8M
Total Expenses
$2.3M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $6K and $17K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$6K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$17K
Geographic Reach
Local7 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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