The Campisi Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Campisi Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lakeland, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $827,900 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $250,000. 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$827,900
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$23.0 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $821,535 the year before.
16% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 26 | $19.2 million |
| 2024 | $821,535 | 36 | $21.7 million |
| 2025 | $827,900 | 26 | $23.0 million |
How to apply
The Campisi Family Foundation Inc 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 Campisi Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 24 | $817,900 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parker Street Ministries | Funds donated to cover costs for services offered to the residents of parker street neighborhoods. | $250,000 |
| Grace City Church | The funds are to support the churches various outreach ministries such as community care, homeless care, hunger relief,thrift store and kids club program providing help with physical needs as well as spiritual needs. | $150,000 |
| Florida Southern College | Contributions towards the construction of the jean & sal campisi, sr. Academic center for physical therapy at florida southern college. | $105,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Polk County | The funds are to help pay for the after-school programs offered at the boys and girls club of polk county such as homework help, tutoring, music & arts enrichment, physical activities & sports, and meals & healthy snacks for 10,000 kids per year. | $100,000 |
| Lakeland Family YMCA | Funds donated to supply scholarships to youth and families in the community for before and after school programs, fitness and wellness classes, sport leagues and swim lessons. | $60,000 |
| Dream Center of Lakeland | Funds donated to the center to help cover operating costs for the services and activities offered to the community such as the adult computer lab, life classes, pregnancy care center, distribution of food bags, basketball league for local teens, and kids club truck for activities in the community. | $25,000 |
| Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine | Funds for the good health and growth campaign to provide medical diagnostic testing, lab and x-ray services, prescription medications and doctor and dental visits. | $15,000 |
| United Way | Funds donated to support early childhood literacy, tutoring, and parent education programs in daycares and schools, and providing funding for medical, mental health services and substance abuse. | $15,000 |
| Gospel Inc | Funds for use in covering the costs of a working home for homeless men and help in finding employement opportunities for the homeless and support for the art studio for teaching art skills to make art items the homeless can sell in the art studio. | $10,000 |
| Hope House | Funds donated to defer the costs of running the educational programs and personal support that the hope house offers to first-time expectant moms that have chosen life for their babies. | $10,000 |
| One More Child | Donation is to cover the expense of purchasing food and supplies to provide to children and their families in urgent need of nutrition. | $10,000 |
| Pace Center for Girls | Funds to help cover the costs to run the pace center for at risk girls such as teachers salary, books and supplies, etc. | $10,000 |
| Talbot House Ministries | Funds to provide food, medical care and emergency shelter beds for the homeless in polk county to help individuals transition from homeless back into the workforce and independence. | $10,000 |
| Achievement Academy | The donation will be used to offset operating costs of the charter school which serves children with special needs from birth through age five. | $5,000 |
| Chapters Health Foundation Inc - Good Shepherd Hospice Inc | Funds to support good shepard hospice's lights of remembrance memorial to help cover patient hospice medical care costs. | $5,000 |
| Diocese of Orlando | Donation to the catholic appeal fund. | $5,000 |
| Florida Baptist Children's Home | Funds to provide clothing, food, medical care and a protected place to live for children in crisis. | $5,000 |
| Food for the Poor | Funds to help provide food for the hungry and cover transportaion costs to delever donated goods to impoverished areas in other countries. | $5,000 |
| Franciscan Mission Associates | To help support the missions programs of rebuilding homes destroyed by natural disasters, building chapels and schools, food programs, soup kitchens, orphanages, etc | $5,000 |
| Lighthouse Ministries Inc | The funds are to provide a thanksgiving meal for the homeless men, women and children that are served at the life center and rescue mission. | $5,000 |
| Options for Women Pregnancy Clinic | To provide medical treatments and counseling for pregnant women. | $5,000 |
| Individual | $5,000 | |
| Sisters of St Francis of Assisi | Towards the construction costs of building a new convent. | $5,000 |
| Lakeland Senior Hub | The funds are to help cover the cost of the center which offers a safe gathering place for seniors and caregivers to socialize and stay connected and supports them through the centers activities and resources which include educational classes, wellness programs, and resources for families to find trusted service providers for senior care. | $3,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary | To provide financial tuition support for seminarians being educated at the seminary. | $2,500 |
| A Woman's Choice | Funds donated to provide medical testing and treatments for women and counseling for pregnant women. | $2,400 |
Officers and trustees
- Salvador V Campisi Jr
- Jean M Campisi
- Anne Marie Greenhow
- Virginia Ann Harrison
- Jeanne M Jayne
- Renee L Campisi
Questions people ask
Does The Campisi Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Campisi Family Foundation Inc give?
$827,900 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs The Campisi Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Salvador V Campisi Jr (Director/President), Jean M Campisi (Director/Vice President), Anne Marie Greenhow (Director) and Virginia Ann Harrison (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Campisi Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.