Campbell Foundation is a private family foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, established in 2001. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and is also known as Abbot Downing. It functions as a grantmaking foundation supporting a range of charitable causes through direct grants to preselected organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$1.3M
+3.7% YoY
Grant Count
30
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$44K
+38.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education (23% of giving)
- Health (15% of giving)
- Religion (12% of giving)
- Environment — including watershed advocacy, water management, clean and safe drinking water, and agriculture's environmental impact
- Community Engagement — supporting vibrant communities through conversations about systemic inequity and immediate community needs
- General Support for various charitable programs
Grantmaking
The foundation funds both solicited and unsolicited grants, though application steps differ by grant type. The foundation only accepts proposal requests from:
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's geographic distribution shows:
- 65% of grants remain in Minnesota
- Significant funding also directed to Florida, New York, New Mexico, and Illinois
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,217,894
- Total Revenue: $1,516,041
- Total Expenses: $1,389,817
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Number of Employees: 0
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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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
198 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Minnesota Foundation ($575,000), Westminster Presbyterian Church ($140,000), Artis-naples ($110,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALPHA KAPPA PSI SCHOLARSHIP FUND MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION MINNEAPOLIS, MN | PURPLE GALA SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
| ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY GOLDEN VALLEY, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| ARTIS-NAPLES NAPLES, FL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $110,000 |
| BYRON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BYRON, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| CAMP OLSON YMCA LONGVILLE, MN | DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY | $25,000 |
| CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF MN ST PAUL, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| COLLEGIATE SCHOOL NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY ITHACA, NY | COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES ANNUAL FUND | $25,000 |
| EAST ST OLAF LUTHERAN CHURCH BYRON, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Carmen D Campbell — Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARMEN D CAMPBELL | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES R CAMPBELL | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATHRYN A GRAY | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR (THRU MAY '24) | 1 | — |
| PETER I CAMPBELL | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURIE RIVARD | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues active grantmaking with recent 2024 grants supporting education (particularly through the University of Minnesota Foundation), religious institutions, and cultural organizations. The foundation maintains an active grants management system and grantee portal for organizations with pending requests or previous grant relationships.
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Campbell Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding interests include: • **Education** (23% of giving) • **Health** (15% of giving) • **Religion** (12% of giving) • **Environment** — including watershed advocacy, water management, clean and safe drinking water, and agriculture's environmental impact • **Community Engagement** — supporting vibrant communities through conversations about systemic inequity and immediate community needs • **General Support** for various charitable programs
How do I apply for a grant from Campbell Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in 2024: $1,307,000 • Made 38 grants in the most recent year • Typical award range: $1,000–$575,000 **Recent Notable Grants (2024):** • $575,000 to University of Minnesota Foundation for Minnesota Directors Award, College of Education and Human Development for Campbell Hall and James & Carmen Campbell Marching Band Scholarship • $140,000 to Westminster Presbyterian Church for 2025 Stewardship Commitment and General Support • $110,000 to Artis-Naples for Genera…
Where does Campbell Foundation make grants?
The foundation's geographic distribution shows: • **65% of grants** remain in Minnesota • Significant funding also directed to Florida, New York, New Mexico, and Illinois
What size grants does Campbell Foundation award?
In 2024, Campbell Foundation awarded 30 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $44K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Campbell Foundation's EIN?
Campbell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1988560. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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