Campbell Family Foundation
Campbell Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmette, Illinois. It reported 49 grants totaling $131,600 in 2024. The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Campbell Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Campbell Family Foundation gave $132K across 49 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Pennsylvania. 65% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $131,600
- +28.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 49
- +22.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,686
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $594,228
- -20.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 65% first-time grantees (31 of 48, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (18% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Campbell Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 250 Linden Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
Phone: (847) 910-2222
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Campbell Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Camphill Village Kimberton ($20K). Together the top 10 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
167 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 167 grants of 167 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Wilmette, Illinois. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states; the largest shares went to Pennsylvania (18%), New York (13%), Illinois (12%), the District of Columbia (9%), and Massachusetts (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Campbell Family Foundation open to new grantees?
65%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 31 of 48 grantees (65%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 21% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 86% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2020) to $132K (2024). In 2024 it made 49 grants totaling $132K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camphill Village Kimberton Kimberton, PA | Further the Origizations Exempt Purposes | $20,000 |
| Reason Foundation Culver City, CA | Further the Origiaztions Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
| Ravenswood Bapist Glenview, IL | Further the Origizations Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
| Citizen Science Foundation Las Vegas, NV | Further the Origizations Exempt Purposes | $7,500 |
| Distingushied Young Women of Michigan Mobile, AL | Further the Origizations Exempt Purposes | $5,000 |
| Metropolitian Opera New York, NY | Further the Origizations Exempt Purposes | $5,000 |
| New Your City Ballet New York, NY | Further the Origizations Exempt Purposes | $5,000 |
| Independence Association Birch Island, ME | Further the Origizations Exempt Purposes | $5,000 |
| Lumind Idsc Foundation Burlington, MA | Further the Origizations Exempt Purposes | $5,000 |
| Lumind Idsc Foundation Woburn, MA | Further the Origizations Exempt Purposes | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $594,228 | $-20,300 | $132,297 | $131,600 | 49 | $131,600 | $47,976 | $115,185 |
| 2023 | $746,825 | $-40 | $130,843 | $102,700 | 40 | $102,700 | $44,801 | $107,408 |
| 2022 | $894,205 | $61,122 | $94,712 | $78,100 | 32 | $91,996 | $58,922 | $100,267 |
| 2021 | $911,299 | $44,725 | $87,453 | $70,650 | 23 | $85,258 | $36,361 | $96,920 |
| 2020 | $995,825 | $42,587 | $84,258 | $70,600 | 23 | — | $42,170 | $77,178 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Campbell Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $115K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include supporting people with developmental disabilities, advancing citizen science, promoting arts and culture, and conducting research or policy work. For example, Camphill Village Kimberton says it promotes the well-being and dignity of people, especially those with developmental disabilities, while also practicing ecological land stewardship. The Citizen Science Foundation describes its work as advancing citizen science and research in long-term health.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $131,600 through 49 grants. Grants ranged from $250 to $20,000, with a median grant of $1,500. Among the largest grants were $20,000 to Camphill Village Kimberton; $10,000 each to Reason Foundation and Ravenswood Baptist; and $7,500 to Citizen Science Foundation. Other recipients included Metropolitan Opera and New York City Ballet, each receiving $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Scott Campbell as president, Irvin Campbell as treasurer, and Ellen Cooper as vice president.
Campbell Family Foundation is led by Scott Campbell, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Campbell
President
President & Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Cooper
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Irvin Campbell
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Campbell Family Foundation
How much does Campbell Family Foundation give each year?
Campbell Family Foundation gave $132K across 49 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $103K across 40 grants.
What is Campbell Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Campbell Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,686, across 49 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Campbell Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Campbell Family Foundation give grants?
Campbell Family Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (13%) and Illinois (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Chicago, IL (7 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants) and Glenview, IL (2 grants).
Who are Campbell Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Campbell Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Camphill Village Kimberton ($20,000), Reason Foundation ($10,000) and Ravenswood Bapist ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Campbell Family Foundation?
Campbell Family Foundation reported $594K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $132K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $115K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Campbell Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include supporting people with developmental disabilities, advancing citizen science, promoting arts and culture, and conducting research or policy work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Campbell Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Campbell Family Foundation's EIN?
Campbell Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0633398. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Campbell Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Campbell Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/campbell-family-foundation-morg_f169bf99a5484b99ad31662d2e5fa94c
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