The William V Campbell Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The William V Campbell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.9 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.9 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$20.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.3 million | 9 | $12.1 million |
| 2023 | $2.4 million | 8 | $13.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 9 | $15.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | 9 | $20.4 million |
How to apply
The William V Campbell Family 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.
What The William V Campbell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 1 | $1.0 million |
| California | 4 | $600,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $100,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $100,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University | Charitable donation | $1.0 million |
| Grace Science Foundation | Charitable donation | $300,000 |
| CPMC Foundation | Charitable donation | $200,000 |
| National Football Foundation | Charitable donation | $100,000 |
| Old Blue Rugby Foundation | Charitable donation | $100,000 |
| Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation | Charitable donation | $100,000 |
| Boston College | Charitable donation | $50,000 |
| San Francisco 49ERS Foundation | Charitable donation | $50,000 |
| St Elizabeth Seton School | Charitable donation | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James W Campbell
- Margaret R Campbell
- Tom Baenziger
- Eileen Bocci Campbell
Questions people ask
Does The William V Campbell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The William V Campbell Family Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs The William V Campbell Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James W Campbell (Director/Secretary), Margaret R Campbell (Director/Cfo), Tom Baenziger (Director/Ceo/Chairman) and Eileen Bocci Campbell (Director).
What does The William V Campbell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.