The Campbell Foundation
Accepts applications
The Campbell Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $905,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$905,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$19.4 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $875,000 the year before.
22% 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 | $850,000 | 30 | $15.1 million |
| 2024 | $875,000 | 25 | $17.5 million |
| 2025 | $905,000 | 23 | $19.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sarah E Campbell PO Box 701, Abilene, TX 79604 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (325) 627-7010 |
| What to submit | Charities may apply for grants at the foundation's website, www.thecampbellfoundation.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Campbell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 10 | $420,000 |
| Louisiana | 8 | $290,000 |
| California | 4 | $150,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $45,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Charter School | Educational | $50,000 |
| Capital Idea | Educational | $50,000 |
| Eden House | Health and welfare | $50,000 |
| Foundation Communities | Health and welfare | $50,000 |
| Live Oak Wilderness Camp | Health and welfare | $50,000 |
| Excellence and Advancement Foundation | Travis county transformation project | $50,000 |
| Breakthrough Silicon Valley | Health and welfare | $45,000 |
| Louisiana Center for Childrens Rights | Child advocacy | $45,000 |
| Springboard Collaborative | Health & welfare | $45,000 |
| Youth Empowerment Project | Health & welfare | $45,000 |
| Austin Explore | Educational | $40,000 |
| Austin Soundwaves | Educational | $40,000 |
| Creative Action | Health and welfare | $40,000 |
| Lifeworks | Health and welfare | $40,000 |
| The Safe Alliance | Community outreach | $40,000 |
| The University of Texas Literacy First | Educational | $40,000 |
| Bricolage Academy | Educational | $35,000 |
| All Five Preschool | Educational | $30,000 |
| Son of A Saint | Health & welfare | $30,000 |
| Special Education Leadership Fellowship | Educational | $30,000 |
| Workers Defense Project | Health and welfare | $30,000 |
| Eastside College Preparatory School | Educational | $25,000 |
| Wwno | Operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah E Campbell
- Anne J Chang
- Emily A Palit
Questions people ask
Does The Campbell Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Campbell Foundation give?
$905,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs The Campbell Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sarah E Campbell (Trustee), Anne J Chang (Trustee) and Emily A Palit (Trustee).
What does The Campbell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.