Campion Foundation
Campion Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2024 filing describes work to end homelessness and protect large, intact ecosystems as a response to the climate crisis.
Campion Foundation at a glance
In short: Campion Foundation gave $1.5M across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), top state Washington. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,530,750
- -55.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,269
- -66.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $16,777,725
- -3.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (14 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (33% 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 Campion Foundation
- 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: 1904 Third Avenue 405, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 686-5310
Website: https://www.campionfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Campion Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Seattle Foundation ($225K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
183 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 99 grants of 183 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Washington (33%), the District of Columbia (30%), New York (20%), Alaska (7%), and Colorado (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Campion Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 40 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $48K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 68% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 213% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $1.5M (2024) to $4.9M (2022). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA | Support for project homeless and protection of public lands | $225,000 |
| Center for American Progress Washington, DC | Support for Protecting Public Lands | $150,000 |
| Community Solutions International Inc New York, NY | Support for Preventing Homelessness | $112,000 |
| Alaska Wilderness League Washington, DC | Support for Protecting Public Lands | $100,000 |
| Audubon Alaska New York, NY | Support for Protecting Public Lands | $100,000 |
| New Venture Fund Washington, DC | Support for Protecting Public Lands | $100,000 |
| Native Movement Fairbanks, AK | Support for Protecting Public Lands | $85,000 |
| The Mockingbird Society Seattle, WA | Support for Preventing Homelessness | $80,000 |
| Type Media New York, NY | Support for Protecting Public Lands | $50,000 |
| Conservation Lands Foundation Durango, CO | Support for Protecting Public Lands | $40,000 |
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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 | $16,777,725 | $1,476,423 | $1,857,864 | $1,530,750 | 40 | $1,793,324 | $1,214,936 | $843,820 |
| 2023 | $17,420,595 | $2,064,532 | $3,726,066 | $3,455,000 | 30 | $3,650,013 | $1,632,106 | $864,701 |
| 2022 | $18,800,043 | $478,526 | $5,103,446 | $4,861,000 | 32 | $5,026,325 | $178,538 | $1,105,178 |
| 2021 | $30,060,966 | $9,698,474 | $5,005,932 | $4,748,596 | 43 | $4,853,038 | $5,073,169 | $1,291,761 |
| 2020 | $28,239,759 | $4,056,973 | $4,155,805 | $3,547,000 | 38 | — | $2,015,991 | $1,208,617 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Campion Foundation reported a distributable amount of $844K 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 priorities are preventing youth homelessness, expanding access to safe, affordable housing, and protecting large, intact ecosystems.
Its 2024 grantees include organizations working on homelessness and housing, public lands and conservation, and related policy and community efforts. For example, Community Solutions International says it works to end homelessness and the conditions that create it. The Mockingbird Society says it works to change policies and perceptions so young people can have safe, supportive, and stable homes. The Alaska Wilderness League describes its mission as protecting Alaska’s wild lands and waters through broad support for federal policy action. Conservation Lands Foundation says it works to protect, restore, and expand National Conservation Lands through education, advocacy, and partnerships.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $1,530,750. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $225,000, with a median of $15,000.
Selected 2024 grants included $225,000 to Seattle Foundation for support for Project Homeless and protection of public lands; $150,000 to Center for American Progress for support for protecting public lands; and $112,000 to Community Solutions International Inc. for support for preventing homelessness. Other grants included $100,000 each to Alaska Wilderness League, Audubon Alaska, and New Venture Fund for public-lands protection, and $80,000 to The Mockingbird Society for preventing homelessness.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tom Campion and Sonya Campion as founding trustees, Jason Paulsen as strategic advisor and trustee, and Carrie Savage as COO.
Campion Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason Paulsen
Strategic Advisor & Trustee
Professional Trustee → Strategic Advisor & Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sonya Campion
Founding Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Campion
Founding Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Savage
COO
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Neil Kornze (2020–2022) — CEO
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.
Frequently asked questions about Campion Foundation
How much does Campion Foundation give each year?
Campion Foundation gave $1.5M across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.5M across 30 grants.
What is Campion Foundation's typical grant size?
Campion Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $38,269, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Campion Foundation that year got $21K on average.
Where does Campion Foundation give grants?
Campion Foundation's top state is Washington, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (30%) and New York (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (9 grants), Seattle, WA (7 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Anchorage, AR (2 grants).
Does Campion Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on Campion Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Preventing Homelessness" (27 grants) and "Support for Protecting Public Lands" (12 grants).
Who are Campion Foundation's largest grantees?
Campion Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Seattle Foundation ($225,000), Center for American Progress ($150,000) and Community Solutions International Inc ($112,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Campion Foundation?
Campion Foundation reported $16.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $844K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Campion Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated priorities are preventing youth homelessness, expanding access to safe, affordable housing, and protecting large, intact ecosystems. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Campion Foundation?
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 Campion Foundation's EIN?
Campion Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3421717. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Campion Foundation 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 October 2026.
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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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Grantable. (2026). Campion Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/campion-foundation-morg_75f5e7fe08a3418aae0a7f9e3c146357
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