Camphill Foundation
Camphill Foundation (the "foundation") was formed to grow, strengthen, and safeguard the camphill movement in North America through strategic grants and programmatic initiatives that ensure long-term sustainability and flourishing of camphill communities. Camphill is a worldwide movement of vibrant life sharing communities where people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities strive together to reach full potentials. A majority of the foundation's programmatic revenue is derived from contributions.
Camphill Foundation at a glance
In short: Camphill Foundation gave $207K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $206,692
- -45.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,966
- -39.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $16,131,044
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Camphill Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Camphill Foundation
Who Camphill Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Camphill Academy ($85K). Together the top 9 received $207K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 41 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Camphill Foundation gives
- Giving grew 81% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $114K (2022) to $614K (2023). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $207K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camphill Academy Glenmoore, PA | General Support | $85,000 |
| Heartbeet Lifesharing Hardwick, VT | Workshop Space Upgrades | $23,173 |
| Camphill Ghent Chatham, NY | Capital Projects | $20,000 |
| Camphill Village Minnesota Sauk Centre, MN | Capital Projects | $20,000 |
| Raphael Village Suite New Orleans, LA | Capital Projects | $15,000 |
| Camphill Hudson Hudson, NY | Capital Projects | $12,000 |
| Otto Specht School Chestnut Ridge, NY | New Website | $12,000 |
| Camphill Village Kimberton Hills Kimberton, PA | Marketing and Outreach | $11,120 |
| Camphill Soltane Glenmoore, PA | Capital Projects | $8,399 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,131,044 | $1,190,668 | $1,218,976 | $206,692 | 9 | $588,212 |
| 2024 | $15,728,262 | $1,520,685 | $1,313,826 | $379,052 | 10 | $456,718 |
| 2023 | $13,552,949 | $3,244,790 | $1,443,659 | $613,998 | 6 | $364,804 |
| 2022 | $11,270,431 | $722,311 | $953,408 | $114,000 | 3 | $302,041 |
| 2021 | $12,574,412 | $983,716 | $1,119,873 | $411,000 | 13 | $311,281 |
| 2020 | $10,534,278 | $840,090 | $948,215 | $303,500 | 12 | $501,031 |
About Camphill Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Camphill Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Uwchland, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $16.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $207K. Net investment income was $588K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Camphill Foundation is led by Karen Murphy, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 17 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen Murphy
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$90K (2020) → $106K (2025)
Amy Rubenstein
Chair
Board Chair → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Gleicher
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Fernandez
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Florie Seery
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Guy Alma
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Sclar
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Schwartz
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Hanratty
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Bissonnette
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Drath
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Seery
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Turchi
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Cumpsty
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rajesh Tolani
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roy Tau
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thalia Dafermos
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Kerst De Jong (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Pablo Acevedo (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Mindy Becker (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Brub (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Bill Borrelle (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kam Bellamy (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Roby Harrington (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jen Sclar (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Berube (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: William Herman (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Rachel Bowden (2020–2021) — Vice Chair · Filing note: Until September 2020
- Former: Bill Herman (2020) — Board Member
- Former: James Seery (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $106K, to Karen Murphy (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Camphill Foundation
How much does Camphill Foundation give each year?
Camphill Foundation gave $207K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $379K across 10 grants.
What is Camphill Foundation's typical grant size?
Camphill Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $22,966, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Camphill Foundation give grants?
Camphill Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (21%) and Vermont (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Glenmoore, PA (2 grants).
Does Camphill Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 11% of Camphill Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Capital Projects" (5 grants).
Who are Camphill Foundation's largest grantees?
Camphill Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Camphill Academy ($85,000), Heartbeet Lifesharing ($23,173) and Camphill Ghent ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Camphill Foundation?
Camphill Foundation reported $16.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Camphill Foundation?
Camphill Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Uwchland, PA. It holds $16.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Camphill Foundation's EIN?
Camphill Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6421082. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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