Campbell Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Campbell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmette, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $131,600 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$131,600
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees79%
Giving in 2024 was up from $102,700 the year before.
79% of its 2024 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 | $102,700 | 40 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $131,600 | 49 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
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 Campbell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $23,750 |
| New York | 7 | $17,500 |
| Illinois | 12 | $16,400 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $12,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $11,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $7,500 |
| Alabama | 2 | $7,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $4,250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camphill Village Kimberton | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $20,000 |
| Reason Foundation | Further the origiaztions exempt purposes | $10,000 |
| Ravenswood Bapist | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $10,000 |
| Citizen Science Foundation | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $7,500 |
| Distingushied Young Women of Michigan | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $5,000 |
| Metropolitian Opera | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $5,000 |
| New Your City Ballet | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $5,000 |
| Independence Association | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $5,000 |
| Lumind Idsc Foundation | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $5,000 |
| Lumind Idsc Foundation | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $5,000 |
| Pine Tree Society | Further the origizations exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Eastminster Presbyterian Church | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $3,000 |
| Hudson Institute | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $2,500 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $2,500 |
| American Friends Service Committee | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $2,500 |
| Compassion and Choices | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $2,500 |
| Linda Cimic Inst for Downs Syndrome | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $2,500 |
| Competive Compormise Institute | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $2,000 |
| Mises Institute | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $2,000 |
| State Policy Network | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $2,000 |
| Heterodox Academy | Further the origiaztions exempt purposes | $2,000 |
| Young Voices | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $2,000 |
| Let Grow | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $2,000 |
| Shedd Aquarium | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $1,500 |
| Braver Angels | Further the eorigizations exempt purposes | $1,500 |
| Lansing Symphony Orchestra | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $1,250 |
| Oregon Zoo Foundation | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $1,200 |
| American Inst for American Research | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Crime Prevention Research Center | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Economic Thinking | Further the origizations exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Jack Miller Center | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| National Review Institute | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Buckley Institute | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Relaince College | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| St Lukes Episcopal | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Oregon Musuem of Science and Industry | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Network of Enlightend Women | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Open Therapy Instutite | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Metabolic Cancer Therapies | Further the origizations purposes | $1,000 |
| Goodman Institute | Further the origizations exempt purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott Campbell
- Irvin Campbell
- Ellen Cooper
Questions people ask
Does Campbell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Campbell Family Foundation give?
$131,600 in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Campbell Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Scott Campbell (President), Irvin Campbell (Treasurer) and Ellen Cooper (Vice President).
What does Campbell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, science and research and faith communities.