The J. Bulow Campbell Foundation is a private foundation established in 1940 through the estate of J. Bulow Campbell, an Atlanta businessman, civic leader, and philanthropist. The Foundation is guided by Mr. Campbell's instructions and seeks to reflect his philosophy of giving, his legacy of careful stewardship, his humility, and his Christian faith. The Foundation is governed by a board of seven trustees who serve without compensation and meet quarterly.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$758.1M
+5.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$40.0M
+17.2% YoY
Grant Count
57
-1.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$701K
+19.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation's mission is rooted in Mr. Campbell's philosophy of life, which was grounded in an abiding faith in Jesus Christ and the authority of the Bible. The Foundation awards grants without public recognition and focuses on organizations in Atlanta and Georgia, though it can consider grants to organizations in Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
The Foundation's primary focus areas include:
- Education
- Youth development
- Human services
- Public spaces
- Cultural institutions
- Christian concerns and values
The Foundation traditionally awards grants within the context of large-scale, comprehensive capital campaigns rather than providing support for current operating expenses or programs.
Grantmaking
The Foundation considers grants only to institutions determined by the Internal Revenue Service to be tax-exempt and classified as "not a private Foundation." The Foundation typically supports well-established nonprofits with track records of mission achievement. Staff encourages applicants to communicate before submitting by calling or emailing to discuss eligibility and appropriate request amounts.
Grant Range
$49,000–$4,500,000
Average Grant
$585,000
Grant Types
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grants are awarded almost exclusively in Atlanta and Georgia. While organizations in Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee are eligible to receive grants, the Foundation has provided only limited support outside Georgia and does not award grants outside the six-state region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- Total assets: $758.1 million (as of 2024)
- Total assets have grown from $475.7 million in 2011 to $758.1 million in 2024
Annual Giving:
- Annual income: $97.9 million
- Annual giving has grown from $21.8 million in 2020 to $40 million in 2024
- 2023 annual giving: $34.1 million
IRS Status:
- EIN: 58-0566149
- IRS ruling year: 1942
- Legal structure: Private Foundation
- Tax-deductible contributions
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $758,084,408 | $715,985,768 | $674,807,024 |
| Revenue | $98,073,608 | $41,612,928 | $49,261,799 |
| Expenses | $50,720,551 | $46,312,501 | $42,081,265 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $41,834,476 | $36,123,499 | $36,593,520 |
| Net Investment Income | $89,114,501 | $31,832,364 | $12,093,250 |
| Distributable Amount | $35,353,339 | $33,652,657 | $35,457,854 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
243 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from J Bulow Campbell Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Betsy Verner – Associate Director
The Foundation is governed by a board of seven trustees who serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD C PARKER | TRUSTEE, CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| JAMES B PATTON | TRUSTEE, VICE-CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| MALON W COURTS | TRUSTEE, INVESTMENT COMM. CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH H VERNER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $363,067 |
| CLAYTON F JACKSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOHN STEPHENSON JR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOHN C HAMILTON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ANNE H MARINO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 3050 Peachtree Road, NW Atlanta, GA 30305
Phone: 404-658-9066
Email: info@jbcf.org
Website: jbcf.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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