Campbell Young Leaders
Campbell Young Leaders is a private foundation based in Greenville, an individual recipient Its 2024 filing describes direct support for the Legacy Charter School, including building purchases and renovations and some operational expenses, as well as support for arts and cultural organizations and organizations supporting the education and health of underprivileged children.
Campbell Young Leaders at a glance
In short: Campbell Young Leaders gave $88K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in South Carolina. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $87,763
- -51.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,314
- -51.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $37,767,215
- +11.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (70% 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 Young Leaders
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 104 Broadus Avenue, Greenville, SC 29601
Phone: (864) 233-0808
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Campbell Young Leaders funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation of Greenville co Unity Park ($18K). Together the top 10 received $87K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 85 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants were directed to recipients in an individual recipient (70% of grant dollars), New York (20%), and Georgia (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Campbell Young Leaders open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $11K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2022) to $935K (2020). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greenville co Unity Park Greenville, SC | Contribution to Support organization | $18,000 |
| American Express Foundation New York City, NY | Contribution to Support organization | $17,500 |
| Legacy Advancement Greenville, SC | Contribution to Support organization | $13,544 |
| United Way of Greenville County Greenville, SC | Contribution to Support organization | $11,000 |
| Artisphere Greenville, SC | Sponsorship of Kidsphere Music at Artisphere | $10,000 |
| Soceity of International Business Fellows Atlanta, GA | Contribution - Scholarships | $9,000 |
| Aham Greenville, SC | Contribution to Support organization | $3,000 |
| Stall Three Studio Greenville, SC | Event Sponsorship - Space Exploration, Past, Present, Future | $2,500 |
| Integrated Media Publishing Greenville, SC | Sponsorship for Greenville Business Magazine's 50 Most Influential - Table for 8 for event | $1,800 |
| Campbell Scholarships Greenville, SC | Contribution - Scholarships | $1,119 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,767,215 | $6,765,869 | $2,730,377 | $87,763 | 12 | $774,340 |
| 2023 | $33,891,931 | $18,595,643 | $11,365,519 | $181,784 | 12 | $1,306,564 |
| 2022 | $35,009,634 | $4,803,333 | $3,659,717 | $59,500 | 8 | $1,826,282 |
| 2021 | $34,637,987 | $7,007,042 | $3,569,518 | $296,350 | 15 | $2,240,357 |
| 2020 | $31,573,921 | $4,138,150 | $4,275,251 | $935,133 | 38 | — |
| 2019 | $31,997,317 | $5,008,323 | $3,582,209 | $394,774 | 51 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a formal mission in the available information. Its 2024 filing describes support for the arts and museums, and for organizations that support the education and health of underprivileged children. It also reports that, since 2010, more than $17 million had been invested in purchasing and renovating buildings for Legacy Charter School, with some additional operational expense support for the school.
Examples of supported organizations include Legacy Advancement, whose stated mission is to promote educational success for underserved students through academics, nutrition, and fitness, and United Way of Greenville County, which says it mobilizes people and resources to improve lives, strengthen the community, and advance equity.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $87,763. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $18,000, with a median of $6,000. Among the largest were $18,000 to Community Foundation of Greenville for Unity Park, $17,500 to American Express Foundation, $13,544 to Legacy Advancement, $11,000 to United Way of Greenville County, and $10,000 to Artisphere for a Kidsphere music sponsorship. Other listed grants included $9,000 to the Society of International Business Fellows for scholarships and $1,119 to Campbell Scholarships for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Campbell Young Leaders is led by William W Brown, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William W Brown
President
On filings since 2019
55 hrs/week
$288K (2019) → $350K (2024)
Cary Hall
Vice President
Vice President & Secretary → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Brown
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adela Mendoza
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Brewer
Board Member
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Llyn Strong
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Lanzl
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jonathan Brown (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $350K, to William W Brown (President).
Frequently asked questions about Campbell Young Leaders
How much does Campbell Young Leaders give each year?
Campbell Young Leaders gave $88K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $182K across 12 grants.
What is Campbell Young Leaders's typical grant size?
Campbell Young Leaders's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $7,314, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Campbell Young Leaders that year got $3K on average.
Where does Campbell Young Leaders give grants?
Campbell Young Leaders gives mostly in South Carolina: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (20%) and Georgia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, SC (10 grants).
Does Campbell Young Leaders give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Campbell Young Leaders's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution to Support organization" (7 grants).
Who are Campbell Young Leaders's largest grantees?
Campbell Young Leaders's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation of Greenville co Unity Park ($18,000), American Express Foundation ($17,500) and Legacy Advancement ($13,544), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Campbell Young Leaders?
Campbell Young Leaders reported $37.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $6.8M.
What does Campbell Young Leaders fund?
The foundation does not state a formal mission in the available information. Its 2024 filing describes support for the arts and museums, and for organizations that support the education and health of underprivileged children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Campbell Young Leaders?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Campbell Young Leaders's EIN?
Campbell Young Leaders's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3670039. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Campbell Young Leaders 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 28, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Campbell Young Leaders funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/campbell-young-leaders-morg_dbd132b587e64cdbb182cb2eaffd360b
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