The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment Inc
Accepts applications
The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment Inc is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $25.2 million in 688 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$25.2 million
- Number of grants688
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$420 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was down from $27.3 million the year before.
43% 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 | $27.3 million | 406 | $377 million |
| 2024 | $25.2 million | 688 | $420 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Julie Hester 410 Severn Ave Suite 210, Annapolis, MD 21403 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (410) 990-0900 |
| What to submit, restrictions | Refer to the foundation's website, www.campbellfoundation.org, for guidance. |
| Deadlines | Ongoing |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 28 states, the most to California. It also paid $325,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 238 | $10.9 million |
| Maryland | 198 | $5.6 million |
| New York | 21 | $3.8 million |
| Pennsylvania | 68 | $2.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $1.7 million |
| District of Columbia | 38 | $1.4 million |
| Virginia | 34 | $754,211 |
| North Carolina | 8 | $384,900 |
| Florida | 18 | $136,965 |
| Minnesota | 5 | $135,600 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | Climate smart agriculture | $1.5 million |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | Resilient water systems | $1.5 million |
| Resources Legacy Fund | California land-sea connection | $1.0 million |
| Resources Legacy Fund | California land-sea connection | $1.0 million |
| Resources Legacy Fund | California land-sea connection | $1.0 million |
| Resources Legacy Fund | California land-sea connection | $1.0 million |
| Multiplier | Catch together | $1.0 million |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Sustaining california's ocean | $800,000 |
| Donorschoose | Ca, pa, md county focused funding | $650,000 |
| Center for Independent Documentary Inc | International music teacher documentary | $500,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc | General support | $500,000 |
| Chesapeake Conservancy Inc | Revolving loan fund | $500,000 |
| National Geographic Society | Pristine seas | $500,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | West marin stewardship | $500,000 |
| Childrens Day School Inc | General support | $350,000 |
| Water Foundation | Leveraging public funding | $350,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | California 30x30 initiative tribal engagement | $300,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Strategic opportunity fund | $300,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Choose clean water coalition | $275,000 |
| Canadian Humanitarian Organization for International Relief | Nunya academy | $250,000 |
| Lancaster Clean Water Partners - Sub of CFLC | General support | $250,000 |
| National Aquarium in Baltimore Inc | General support | $250,000 |
| North of Market Tenderloin Community Benefit Corporation | General support | $250,000 |
| Shorerivers Inc | General support | $240,000 |
| Lancaster Clean Water Partners - Sub of CFLC | Advancing ag conservation and tech assistance | $212,500 |
| Community Water Center | General support | $200,000 |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore - Sub of Usmdf | Ammonia monitoring lower eastern shore md- 2 | $192,908 |
| Tides Center | Mosaic | $175,000 |
| Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay | Implementing agriculture conservation | $170,000 |
| Commons Inc | Documenting water quality improvement | $160,000 |
| Buncombe County Partnership for Children Inc | Hurricane helene disaster relief | $150,000 |
| California Environmental Voters Education Fund | Ambassadors program | $150,000 |
| First Fruits Farm Inc | Refrigeration facility | $150,000 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation | Hurricane helene disaster relief | $150,000 |
| Lancaster Farmland Trust | Build capacity to position for implementation | $135,000 |
| Potomac Riverkeeper Incorporated | General support | $135,000 |
| Lancaster Farmland Trust | Build capacity to position for implementation | $125,000 |
| Maryland League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | General support | $125,000 |
| Chesapeake Conservancy Inc | Lancaster co. & md's eastern shore capacity | $120,000 |
| Lancaster Conservancy | Land/water connection | $120,000 |
Officers and trustees
- D Keith Campbell
- Samantha Campbell
- Kevin Campbell
- Patricia Campbell
Questions people ask
Does The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Ongoing.
How much does The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment Inc give?
$25.2 million in tax year 2024, across 688 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists D Keith Campbell (Chairman), Samantha Campbell (President), Kevin Campbell (Treasurer) and Patricia Campbell (Director).
What does The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.