Campion Advocacy Fund
At campion, we believe in the power of people and place. We focus on access to housing as a way to end homelessness and conservation of public lands as a solution to the climate crisis.
Campion Advocacy Fund at a glance
In short: Campion Advocacy Fund gave $3.7M across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $412K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,704,500
- +826.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $411,611
- +208.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $27,984,508
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Campion Advocacy Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was League of Conservation Voters ($2.5M). Together the top 9 received $3.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 30 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Campion Advocacy Fund gives
- Giving grew 1431% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $86K (2020) to $3.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| League of Conservation Voters Washington, DC | Project Support for Public Lands & Climate Causes | $2,544,500 |
| Alaska Wilderness Action Washington, DC | Project Support for Public Lands & Climate Causes | $300,000 |
| Senate Majority Pac Washington, DC | General Support for Public Lands & Climate Causes | $250,000 |
| Strategic Victory Fund Raleigh, NC | General Support for Public Lands & Climate Causes | $250,000 |
| Housing Action Fund Seattle, WA | Project Support for Homelessness Causes | $200,000 |
| Defend Washington Seattle, WA | General Support for Public Lands & Climate Causes | $100,000 |
| Kennedy Fund Seattle, WA | Project Support for Homelessness Causes | $25,000 |
| Truman Fund Seattle, WA | Project Support for Homelessness Causes | $25,000 |
| Washington Housing Action Fund Seattle, WA | Project Support for Homelessness Causes | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,984,508 | $2,939,805 | $6,292,937 | $3,704,500 | 9 | $565,775 |
| 2023 | $29,624,525 | $693,931 | $3,199,470 | $400,000 | 3 | $-45,449 |
| 2022 | $27,538,465 | $-2,588,325 | $7,117,412 | $710,306 | 7 | $-3,075,440 |
| 2021 | $41,425,477 | $10,371,744 | $3,360,165 | $242,000 | 7 | $10,314,770 |
| 2020 | $39,643,143 | $519,944 | $9,894,033 | $86,094 | 4 | $519,944 |
About Campion Advocacy Fund
Based on IRS filings
Campion Advocacy Fund is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $28.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $3.7M. Net investment income was $566K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Campion Advocacy Fund is led by Sheila Babb Anderson, President, Housing & Homelessness Program since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sheila Babb Anderson
President, Housing & Homelessness Program
Homelessness Program Director → Housing & Homelessness Program Director, 2021
Housing & Homelessness Program Director → President, Housing & Homelessness Program, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$162K (2020) → $188K (2024)
Shannon Murphy
President, Public Lands & Climate Program
Public Lands & Climate Program Director → President, Public Lands & Climate Program, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$145K (2021) → $214K (2024)
Jason Paulsen
Professional Trustee
Director → Strategic Advisor & Trustee, 2022
Strategic Advisor & Trustee → Professional Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $131K (2024)
Sonya Campion
Founding Trustee
President → Founding Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Campion
Founding Trustee
Vice President & Secretary → Founding Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Savage
Chief Operating Officer
COO → Chief Operating Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$189K (2020) → $236K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Neil Kornze (2020–2022) — CEO
- Former: John Daly (2020) — Public Lands Program Director · Filing note: Through 12/2020
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 $236K, to Carrie Savage (Chief Operating Officer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Campion Advocacy Fund
How much does Campion Advocacy Fund give each year?
Campion Advocacy Fund gave $3.7M across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $400K across 3 grants.
What is Campion Advocacy Fund's typical grant size?
Campion Advocacy Fund's median grant in 2024 was $200,000, and its average grant was $411,611, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Campion Advocacy Fund give grants?
Campion Advocacy Fund gives mostly in District of Columbia: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (10%) and North Carolina (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (5 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Campion Advocacy Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Campion Advocacy Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Project Support for Homelessness Causes" (4 grants).
Who are Campion Advocacy Fund's largest grantees?
Campion Advocacy Fund's largest 2024 grantees include League of Conservation Voters ($2,544,500), Alaska Wilderness Action ($300,000) and Senate Majority Pac ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Campion Advocacy Fund?
Campion Advocacy Fund reported $28.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
What is Campion Advocacy Fund?
Campion Advocacy Fund is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $28.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Campion Advocacy Fund's EIN?
Campion Advocacy Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2842065. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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