Campion Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Campion Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 40 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $225,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$225,000
- Assets$16.8 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.5 million the year before.
40% 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 | $3.5 million | 30 | $17.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 40 | $16.8 million |
How to apply
Campion 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Campion Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 15 | $505,500 |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $452,000 |
| New York | 5 | $307,000 |
| Alaska | 2 | $110,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $40,000 |
| Arkansas | 2 | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $25,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $11,250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Foundation | Support for project homeless and protection of public lands | $225,000 |
| Center for American Progress | Support for protecting public lands | $150,000 |
| Community Solutions International Inc | Support for preventing homelessness | $112,000 |
| Alaska Wilderness League | Support for protecting public lands | $100,000 |
| Audubon Alaska | Support for protecting public lands | $100,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Support for protecting public lands | $100,000 |
| Native Movement | Support for protecting public lands | $85,000 |
| The Mockingbird Society | Support for preventing homelessness | $80,000 |
| Type Media | Support for protecting public lands | $50,000 |
| Conservation Lands Foundation | Support for protecting public lands | $40,000 |
| Point Source Youth | Support for preventing homelessness | $35,000 |
| Washington Low Income Housing Alliance | Support for preventing homelessness | $35,000 |
| Wilderness Society | Support for protecting public lands | $32,000 |
| Backcountry Hunters & Anglers | Support for protecting public lands | $25,000 |
| Sitka Conservation Society | Support for protecting public lands | $25,000 |
| National Homelessness Law Center | Support for preventing homelessness | $25,000 |
| Braided River | Support for protecting public lands | $20,000 |
| Seattleking County Coalition on Homeless | Support for preventing homelessness | $20,000 |
| Partners in Prevention Education | Support for preventing homelessness | $16,750 |
| Alaska Community Action on Toxics | Support for protecting public lands | $15,000 |
| Chief Seattle Club | Support for preventing homelessness | $15,000 |
| Covenant House Alaska | Support for preventing homelessness | $15,000 |
| Housing Development Consortium | Support for preventing homelessness | $15,000 |
| National Alliance to End Homelessness | Support for preventing homelessness | $15,000 |
| Third Sector New England Missionworks | Support for preventing homelessness | $15,000 |
| Youth Collaboratory Inc | Support for preventing homelessness | $15,000 |
| Blue Mountain Action Council | Support for preventing homelessness | $11,250 |
| Janus Youth Programs | Support for preventing homelessness | $11,250 |
| Northwest Youth Services | Support for preventing homelessness | $11,250 |
| Olympic Community Action Programs | Support for preventing homelessness | $11,250 |
| Rod's House | Support for preventing homelessness | $11,250 |
| Skagit Valley YMCA | Support for preventing homelessness | $11,250 |
| Spectrum Center | Support for preventing homelessness | $11,250 |
| Tacoma Community House | Support for preventing homelessness | $11,250 |
| Center on Budget & Policy Priorities | Support for preventing homelessness | $10,000 |
| Enterprise Community Partners | Support for preventing homelessness | $10,000 |
| Funders Together to End Homelessness | Support for preventing homelessness | $10,000 |
| National Low Income Housing Coalition | Support for preventing homelessness | $10,000 |
| National Network for Youth | Support for preventing homelessness | $10,000 |
| True Colors United | Support for preventing homelessness | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tom Campion
- Sonya Campion
- Jason Paulsen
- Carrie Savage
Questions people ask
Does Campion Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Campion Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Campion Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Tom Campion (Founding Trustee), Sonya Campion (Founding Trustee), Jason Paulsen (Strategic Advisor & Trustee) and Carrie Savage (Coo).
What does Campion Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, environment and conservation and youth programs.