Campbell Foundation Carmen D Campbell Trustee
Campbell Foundation Carmen D Campbell Trustee is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including a university foundation, churches, arts and cultural organizations, housing organizations, and environmental and conservation organizations.
Campbell Foundation Carmen D Campbell Trustee at a glance
In short: Campbell Foundation Carmen D Campbell Trustee gave $1.3M across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in Minnesota. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,307,000
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $43,567
- +38.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,217,894
- +6.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (6 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (81% 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 Foundation Carmen D Campbell Trustee
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 90 South Seventh Street 10Th Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone: (612) 343-6561
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Campbell Foundation Carmen D Campbell Trustee funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Minnesota Foundation ($575K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
202 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 171 grants of 202 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, 13% to Florida, 5% to New York, 1% to South Dakota, and 1% to Iowa. The percentages total 101%, as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Campbell Foundation Carmen D Campbell Trustee open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 30 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $52K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 64% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $797K (2021) to $1.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Minnesota directors award, college of edu and human dev for campbell hall, james & carmen campbell marching band scholarship | $575,000 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church Minneapolis, MN | 2025 Stewardship Commitment, General Support | $140,000 |
| Artis-Naples Naples, FL | General Support | $110,000 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Chaska, MN | Gala in the Gardens, Purchase of Land | $110,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | General Support | $50,000 |
| Minnesota Zoo Foundation Apple Valley, MN | Beastly Bash, General Support | $50,000 |
| Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Saint Paul, MN | General Support | $50,000 |
| Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church FL Naples, FL | General Support | $35,000 |
| Camp Olson YMCA Longville, MN | Development of Property | $25,000 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | College of Arts & Sciences Annual Fund | $25,000 |
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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 | $2,217,894 | $1,516,041 | $1,389,817 | $1,307,000 | 30 | $1,324,673 | $769,565 | $100,650 |
| 2023 | $2,089,470 | $623,236 | $1,325,561 | $1,260,445 | 40 | $1,267,134 | $574,607 | $151,353 |
| 2022 | $2,807,435 | $420,492 | $1,146,286 | $1,067,000 | 38 | $1,073,173 | $364,532 | $201,776 |
| 2021 | $3,533,493 | $959,327 | $861,040 | $797,000 | 40 | $797,575 | $908,972 | $258,064 |
| 2020 | $3,443,438 | $731,131 | $1,614,240 | $1,555,993 | 54 | — | $674,959 | $264,860 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Campbell Foundation Carmen D Campbell Trustee reported a distributable amount of $101K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for education, religious organizations, arts and culture, health care, housing, land acquisition, and conservation-related organizations.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. The University of Minnesota Foundation says it supports the University of Minnesota by connecting passion with possibility, inspiring generosity, and supporting the university. The Minnesota Zoo Foundation says it raises contributed income and supports conservation and animal-care programs on behalf of the zoo. Habitat for Humanity of Collier County describes its work as building homes, communities, and hope. Simpson Housing Services says its mission is to house, support, and advocate for people experiencing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $1,307,000. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $575,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest reported grant was $575,000 to the University of Minnesota Foundation for purposes including a Minnesota Directors Award, College of Education and Human Development, Campbell Hall, and a marching band scholarship. Other large grants included $140,000 to Westminster Presbyterian Church for a stewardship commitment and general support; $110,000 each to Artis-Naples for general support and the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum for a gala and land purchase; and $50,000 each to Mayo Clinic, Minnesota Zoo Foundation, and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carmen D. Campbell as president and director; James R. Campbell and Peter I. Campbell as vice presidents and directors; Kathryn A. Gray as vice president and director through May 2024; and Laurie Rivard as secretary/treasurer.
Campbell Foundation Carmen D Campbell Trustee is led by Carmen D. Campbell, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carmen D. Campbell
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James R. Campbell
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter I. Campbell
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn A. Gray
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Rivard
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kathryn A. Schaefer (2020) — Vice President & Director
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 Foundation Carmen D Campbell Trustee
How much does Campbell Foundation Carmen D Campbell Trustee give each year?
Campbell Foundation Carmen D Campbell Trustee gave $1.3M across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 40 grants.
What is Campbell Foundation Carmen D Campbell Trustee's typical grant size?
Campbell Foundation Carmen D Campbell Trustee's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $43,567, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Campbell Foundation Carmen D Campbell Trustee that year got $12K on average.
Where does Campbell Foundation Carmen D Campbell Trustee give grants?
Campbell Foundation Carmen D Campbell Trustee gives mostly in Minnesota: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (11 grants), Naples, FL (3 grants), St. Paul, MN (2 grants) and Byron, MN (2 grants).
Does Campbell Foundation Carmen D Campbell Trustee give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of Campbell Foundation Carmen D Campbell Trustee's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Campbell Foundation Carmen D Campbell Trustee's largest grantees?
Campbell Foundation Carmen D Campbell Trustee's largest 2024 grantees include University of Minnesota Foundation ($575,000), Westminster Presbyterian Church ($140,000) and Artis-Naples ($110,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Campbell Foundation Carmen D Campbell Trustee?
Campbell Foundation Carmen D Campbell Trustee reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $101K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Campbell Foundation Carmen D Campbell Trustee fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for education, religious organizations, arts and culture, health care, housing, land acquisition, and conservation-related organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Campbell Foundation Carmen D Campbell Trustee?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Campbell Foundation Carmen D Campbell Trustee's EIN?
Campbell Foundation Carmen D Campbell Trustee's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1988560. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Campbell Foundation Carmen D Campbell Trustee 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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