Deborah and Martin Campanella Charitable Tr
Deborah and Martin Campanella Charitable Tr was a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2021 filing is marked as the organization’s final return: it states that the trust terminated on August 26, 2021, by unanimous consent of the trustees, distributed all its assets through charitable grants, and ceased to exist. It therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Deborah and Martin Campanella Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: Deborah and Martin Campanella Charitable Tr gave $5K across 10 grants in 2021 (avg $539.1), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $5,391
- +176.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $539
- +204.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $113
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (79% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Deborah and Martin Campanella Charitable Tr
- Contact
Application contact: Martin J Campanella
Mailing address: 4909 Waters Edge Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: (219) 462-9432
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Deborah and Martin Campanella Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Fidelity Charitable - Giving Fund ($4K). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 grants went to recipients in Massachusetts (79% of grant dollars), Indiana (15%), Illinois (4%), and North Carolina (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Deborah and Martin Campanella Charitable Tr gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $5K (2021). In 2021 it made 10 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable - Giving Fund Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $4,246 |
| Queen of All Saints Church Michigan City, IN | Unrestricted | $400 |
| Catholic Services Appeal Merrillville, IN | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Footlight Players Michigan Ciy, IN | Unrestricted | $150 |
| United States Power Squadron Raleigh, NC | Unrestricted | $125 |
| Alliance Francais de Chicago Chicago, IL | unrestricted | $100 |
| WTTW Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $60 |
| Diocese of Peoria Peoria, IL | Unrestricted | $50 |
| St Ann of the Dunes Porter, IN | Unrestricted | $50 |
| St John The Baptist Church Tryon, NC | Unrestricted | $10 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2021 filing reported 10 grants; the 2020 filing reported 11.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $287 | $5,645 | $5,391 | 10 | $9,878 | $33 | $435 |
| 2020 | $5,358 | $1,120 | $1,966 | $1,947 | 11 | — | $873 | $424 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Deborah and Martin Campanella Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $435 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2021, the trust reported 10 grants totaling $5,391. The grants ranged from $10 to $4,246, with a median of $112. The largest grants listed were $4,246 to Fidelity Charitable - Giving Fund, $400 to Queen of All Saints Church, and $200 to Catholic Services Appeal. All were reported as unrestricted.
The filing states that the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It also states that there would be no future grants because the foundation terminated in 2021; it lists no application materials, deadlines, or award restrictions. These are not current application instructions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed Martin Campanella and Deborah Campanella as trustees.
Deborah and Martin Campanella Charitable Tr's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Deborah Campanella
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin Campanella
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Deborah and Martin Campanella Charitable Tr
How much does Deborah and Martin Campanella Charitable Tr give each year?
Deborah and Martin Campanella Charitable Tr gave $5K across 10 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $2K across 11 grants.
What is Deborah and Martin Campanella Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
Deborah and Martin Campanella Charitable Tr's median grant in 2021 was $113, and its average grant was $539, across 10 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Deborah and Martin Campanella Charitable Tr give grants?
Deborah and Martin Campanella Charitable Tr gives mostly in Massachusetts: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Deborah and Martin Campanella Charitable Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Deborah and Martin Campanella Charitable Tr's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Deborah and Martin Campanella Charitable Tr's largest grantees?
Deborah and Martin Campanella Charitable Tr's largest 2021 grantees include Fidelity Charitable - Giving Fund ($4,246), Queen of All Saints Church ($400) and Catholic Services Appeal ($200), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How do I apply for a grant from Deborah and Martin Campanella Charitable Tr?
Deborah and Martin Campanella Charitable Tr has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
How much is Deborah and Martin Campanella Charitable Tr required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Deborah and Martin Campanella Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $435 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Deborah and Martin Campanella Charitable Tr's EIN?
Deborah and Martin Campanella Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6444602. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 29, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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