Alex G Campbell Jr Foundation Inc

LEXINGTON, KY EIN: 31-1532433

The Alex G Campbell Jr Foundation Inc is a private family foundation established in 1997 in Kentucky. Based in Lexington, the foundation supports philanthropic activities across multiple states and communities throughout the United States.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.2M

-5.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$258K

+51.0% YoY

Grant Count

+29.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$8K

+16.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alex G Campbell Jr Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $276K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation is open to applications and demonstrates recent grant activity. Grant-making patterns show:

Grant Range

** $1,000 to $50,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports organizations across multiple states, with documented funding activity in:

Kentucky (primary focus, including Lexington, Georgetown, Harrodsburg, Louisville, and Pippa Passes)
Virginia (including Goochland)
New York (including Saratoga Springs)
Florida (including Miami)
Washington, DC

Grant Distribution by State

Kentucky $936K (96%)

New York $28K (3%)

District of Columbia $8K (1%)

Virginia $5K (1%)

Florida $2K (0%)

States

District of Columbia Florida Kentucky New York Virginia

Cities

GeorgetownGoochlandHarrodsburgLexingtonLouisvilleMiamiPippa PassesSaratoga SpringsWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Based on the most recent filings:

Total Assets: $3.2 million to $5.2 million (varying by reporting source and fiscal year)
Annual Giving: $170,000 to $257,500
Annual Expenses: Approximately $184,635
Revenue: Approximately $2,261,905

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$3,189,124	$3,384,455	$1,306,185
Revenue	$76,499	$2,261,905	$223,594
Expenses	$272,830	$184,635	$196,896
Qualifying Distributions	$258,500	$171,513	$183,250
Net Investment Income	$62,169	$31,837	$21,950
Distributable Amount	$275,592	$161,558	$126,451

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

139 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill ($50,000), Transylvania University ($50,000), University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Foundation Inc ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ASHLAND TERRACEOLD LADIES HOME LEXINGTON, KY	SUBSIDY	$5,000
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF KENTUCKIANA INC LOUISVILLE, KY	SUBSIDY	$5,000
BLUEGRASS TRUST LEXINGTON, KY	SUBSIDY	$2,000
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA LEXINGTON, KY	SUBSIDY	$3,000
CARNEGIE CENTER FOR LITERACY LEXINGTON, KY	SUBSIDY	$1,000
CENTRAL KENTUCKY RIDING FOR HOPE LEXINGTON, KY	SUBSIDY	$4,000
CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL LEXINGTON, KY	SUBSIDY	$5,000
CHRYSALIS HOUSE LEXINGTON, KY	SUBSIDY	$3,000
ELK HILL GOOCHLAND, VA	SUBSIDY	$1,000
FAYETTE ALLIANCE FOUNDATION LEXINGTON, KY	SUBSIDY	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation's leadership structure includes:

Edward S Barr — Director, President, and Treasurer (2 hours/week, $10,000 annual compensation)
Rodes Campbell — Director and Vice-President (1 hour/week, no compensation)
Mary B Venezie — Director and Secretary (1 hour/week, no compensation)
Alex G Campbell III — Director (1 hour/week, no compensation)

The foundation operates with limited paid staffing.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
EDWARD S BARR	DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT/TREASURER	2	$10,000
RODES CAMPBELL	DIRECTOR/VICE-PRESIDENT	1	—
MARY B VENEZIE	DIRECTOR/SECRETARY	1	—
ALEX G CAMPBELL III	DIRECTOR	1	—

Contact Information

Address: 831 E Main Street, Lexington, KY 40502-1603

Telephone: 859-268-2701

EIN: 31-1532433

IRS Status: Active since March 1998

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Alex G Campbell Jr Foundation Inc?

The foundation is open to applications and demonstrates recent grant activity. Grant-making patterns show: • **Grant Range:** $1,000 to $50,000 • **Median Grant Size:** $2,000 to $5,000 • **Annual Giving:** Approximately $170,000 to $257,500 • **Number of Grants:** 23 to 31 grants annually • **Giving Rate:** Approximately 5% of assets The foundation accepts applications and is described as possibly open to new applicants.

Where does Alex G Campbell Jr Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation supports organizations across multiple states, with documented funding activity in: • Kentucky (primary focus, including Lexington, Georgetown, Harrodsburg, Louisville, and Pippa Passes) • Virginia (including Goochland) • New York (including Saratoga Springs) • Florida (including Miami) • Washington, DC

What size grants does Alex G Campbell Jr Foundation Inc award?

In 2025, Alex G Campbell Jr Foundation Inc awarded 31 grants totaling $258K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Alex G Campbell Jr Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Alex G Campbell Jr Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $276K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Alex G Campbell Jr Foundation Inc's EIN?

Alex G Campbell Jr Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1532433. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.