Campbell Foundation
The Campbell Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Established in 1995 by Richard Campbell Zahn, it supports nonprofit HIV/AIDS research, with the goal of finding a cure and improving treatments for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Campbell Foundation at a glance
In short: Campbell Foundation gave $282K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $282,239
- +11.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,440
- -26.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $5,684,641
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Campbell Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing states that requests should be submitted as a typewritten request with a brief outline of purpose, and identifies William Venuti as the contact for applications. The foundation’s website describes an LOI followed by an invited full proposal.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists no deadline. The website lists LOI cycles in January, April, July, and October.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: William Venuti
Mailing address: 5975 N Federal Highway 126, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33308
Phone: (954) 493-8822
Website: https://campbellfoundation.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Campbell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Donation George Mason University ($80K). Together the top 10 received $249K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 68 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (43%), Virginia (28%), Vermont (27%), and North Carolina (2%). Its website says it has funded HIV/AIDS research around the world.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How Campbell Foundation gives
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 169% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $254K (2023) to $350K (2021). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $282K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donation George Mason University Fairfax, VA | Research Grant | $80,000 |
| Donation Veranne White River Junction, VT | Research Grant | $75,000 |
| Donation Univ of Miami Miami, FL | Research Grant | $25,000 |
| Donation Florida Atlantic Universi Boca Raton, FL | Research Grant | $25,000 |
| Donation Florida International UNI Miami, FL | Research Grant | $25,000 |
| Donation McGregor Clinic Fort Myers, FL | Operational Support & Research | $5,150 |
| Donation Loving Food Resources Asheville, NC | Emergency Relief Grant | $5,000 |
| Donation Basic NWFL Emerg Relief Panama City, FL | Operational Support & Research | $3,089 |
| Donation Pride Center Equality P Wilton Manors, FL | Operational Support and Research | $3,000 |
| Donation Poverello Center Wilton Manors, FL | Operational Support & Research | $3,000 |
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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 | $5,684,641 | $629,889 | $560,616 | $282,239 | 21 | $474,669 | $319,506 | $280,618 |
| 2023 | $5,617,781 | $787,174 | $527,999 | $254,315 | 14 | $440,410 | $166,593 | $263,975 |
| 2022 | $5,358,455 | $-851,803 | $548,424 | $285,250 | 18 | $461,304 | $382,955 | $276,913 |
| 2021 | $6,759,312 | $748,983 | $602,182 | $350,000 | 14 | $528,760 | $566,138 | $322,398 |
| 2020 | $6,612,969 | $649,041 | $562,081 | $303,000 | 1 | — | $69,712 | $289,066 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Campbell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $281K 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to fund novel, laboratory-based HIV and AIDS research, including research into prevention, treatment, a cure, and related conditions. It prioritizes research with potential clinical relevance to the HIV care and research community within five to seven years. It does not fund behavioral research.
The foundation’s website says its end-of-year program supports nonprofits providing services such as medical and dental care, housing, insurance assistance, residential services, and other social services to people living with HIV and their children. These are descriptions of the services provided by the organizations it supports.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $282,239. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $80,000, with a median of $3,000. The website says most research grants are between $60,000 and $100,000; that range differs from the median of the full 2024 itemized grant list.
The largest reported 2024 grants included $80,000 to George Mason University and $75,000 to Veranne, both for research. The foundation also gave $25,000 each to the University of Miami, Florida Atlantic University, and Florida International University for research. Among other listed awards were $5,150 to McGregor Clinic for operational support and research, and $5,000 to Loving Food Resources for emergency relief.
The foundation’s website describes a process beginning with a lay-language letter of intent (LOI). LOIs should summarize research aims, an approximate one-year budget, collaborating teams, the project’s novelty, and its relevance to the HIV community. Invited applicants submit a full proposal for peer review and board consideration. The website lists LOI intake in January, April, July, and October, and says only one research team per institution may submit an LOI within a one-year period. Requests are limited to first-year funding; large equipment purchases and travel are not funded, and indirect costs may not exceed 10%. Applicants must be organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status; individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible. The website requests a one-year project budget, research plan, investigator and collaborator biographies, funding information, proof of tax-exempt status, and other materials.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert H Samuels, Corklin R Steinhart MD, Patricia M Whetstone-Foltz, Sandy Kristoff, Jeanne Kos, Jerry Nicklas, and Rob McAlister Whetstone as directors, and William Venuti as trustee.
Campbell Foundation's 2024 filing lists 8 officers; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Venuti
Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$65K (2020) → $77K (2024)
Corklin R. Steinhart MD
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Kos
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Nicklas
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia M. Whetstone-Foltz
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob McAlister Whetstone
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert H. Samuels
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Kristoff
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $77K, to William Venuti (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Campbell Foundation
How much does Campbell Foundation give each year?
Campbell Foundation gave $282K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $254K across 14 grants.
What is Campbell Foundation's typical grant size?
Campbell Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $13,440, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Campbell Foundation give grants?
Campbell Foundation's top state is Florida, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (28%) and Vermont (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wilton Manors, FL (5 grants), Miami, FL (3 grants) and Fort Lauderdale, FL (2 grants).
Does Campbell Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of Campbell Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Research Grant" (5 grants).
Who are Campbell Foundation's largest grantees?
Campbell Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Donation George Mason University ($80,000), Donation Veranne ($75,000) and Donation Univ of Miami ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Campbell Foundation?
Campbell Foundation reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $475K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $281K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Campbell Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to fund novel, laboratory-based HIV and AIDS research, including research into prevention, treatment, a cure, and related conditions. It prioritizes research with potential clinical relevance to the HIV care and research community within five to seven years. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Campbell Foundation?
The 2024 filing states that requests should be submitted as a typewritten request with a brief outline of purpose, and identifies William Venuti as the contact for applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Campbell Foundation's EIN?
Campbell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6205065. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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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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