Ernest & Lillian E Campbell Foundation
Accepts applications
Ernest & Lillian E Campbell Foundation is a private foundation in Julesburg, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $67,594 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$67,594
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $66,870 the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $70,192 | 21 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $66,870 | 21 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $67,594 | 22 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Foundation PO Box 51, Julesburg, CO 80737 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (970) 474-3488 |
| What to submit | Application forms are available from the foundation trustees and at the foundation's principal office. Materials to be submitted for scholarships include high school transcript and two letters of recommendation from teachers. Application for grants should be in the form of a formal grant proposal and need to include the nature of the capital asset to be acquired or the capital improvement to be made. Other items to be included are a copy of the IRS letter granting tax-exempt status to the entity, three previous years financial statements and three previous years 990 forms. |
| Restrictions | For scholarships, students must be graduating from high school in sedgwick county, Colorado. They must maintain a minimum 3.0 gpa on a 4.0 scale to remain eligible for future years of scholarship. For grants, the funds must be for the acquisition of capital assets or capital improvements to facilities located in sedgwick county, Colorado. |
What Ernest & Lillian E Campbell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 19 | $53,906 |
| Nebraska | 3 | $13,688 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Ovid Fire Department | Fire truck | $15,000 |
| Big Springs Assemble of God Church | Roofing materials | $12,688 |
| Sedgwick County | County equipment | $10,000 |
| Sedgwick County Organized Recreatio | Operational | $10,000 |
| Fort Sedgwick Historical Society | Barrier, computer, building materials | $4,285 |
| Sedwick County Memorial Hospital | O/r steralizer and tree removal | $3,621 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | College scholarship | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven K Nein
- Terry L Hinde
- Dennis Hill
- Anna R Scott
- Susan Kinnison
- Julian W Hoschouer Jr
- Scott Heath
Questions people ask
Does Ernest & Lillian E Campbell Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ernest & Lillian E Campbell Foundation give?
$67,594 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Ernest & Lillian E Campbell Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Steven K Nein (President), Terry L Hinde (Vice President), Dennis Hill (Sec/Treas) and Anna R Scott (Executive Direc) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Ernest & Lillian E Campbell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.