Jack H and Ruth C Campbell Fdn Inc
Jack H and Ruth C Campbell Fdn Inc is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. It made 14 grants totaling $117,735 in filing year 2025, supporting charitable organizations including groups working in crisis response, animal welfare, food assistance, youth services, and the arts.
Jack H and Ruth C Campbell Fdn Inc at a glance
In short: Jack H and Ruth C Campbell Fdn Inc gave $118K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in North Carolina. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $117,735
- +12.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,410
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,760,081
- +8.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jack H and Ruth C Campbell Fdn Inc
- 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: 100 Federal St 31St Floor, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 357-9600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jack H and Ruth C Campbell Fdn Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Winston-Salem Foundation ($49K). Together the top 10 received $107K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 67 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 20% to recipients in the District of Columbia, and 4% to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jack H and Ruth C Campbell Fdn Inc open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 14 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $97K (2021) to $121K (2023). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $118K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem Foundation Winston-Salem, NC | Applied to Jack & Susan | $48,735 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $20,000 |
| Humane Society of Charlotte Charlotte, NC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Metrolina Charlotte, NC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Charlotte, NC | General Support | $5,000 |
| A Child's Place Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Nourish up Charlotte, NC | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Relatives Charlotte, NC | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Charlotte Latin School Charlotte, NC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Christ Church Charlotte, NC | General Support | $3,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,760,081 | $274,033 | $139,992 | $117,735 | 14 | $122,667 | $258,234 | $131,847 |
| 2024 | $1,626,428 | $137,125 | $126,781 | $104,500 | 13 | $109,323 | $121,782 | $126,348 |
| 2023 | $1,616,038 | $113,916 | $138,325 | $121,000 | 15 | $125,250 | $97,513 | $110,673 |
| 2022 | $1,636,159 | $15,908 | $139,918 | $118,000 | 13 | $122,468 | $18,160 | $116,451 |
| 2021 | $1,765,242 | $256,879 | $118,455 | $96,500 | 12 | $101,115 | $242,642 | $126,981 |
| 2020 | $1,627,300 | $237,254 | $121,157 | $101,700 | 12 | — | $224,596 | $104,432 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jack H and Ruth C Campbell Fdn Inc reported a distributable amount of $132K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees included organizations with varied missions. World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Humane Society of Charlotte says it champions companion-animal wellbeing and strengthens the bond between animals and people. The Relatives describes its mission as keeping children safe, keeping families together, and preparing young people for community life. Nourish Up works to reduce hunger and malnutrition in Mecklenburg County. SMYAL supports and empowers LGBTQ+ youth, and Bach Akademie Charlotte advances scholarship, performance, and community through Johann Sebastian Bach’s music.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $117,735 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $48,735, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $48,735 to Winston-Salem Foundation, with the stated purpose “APPLIED TO JACK & SUSAN,” and $20,000 to World Central Kitchen for general support. Other grants included $5,000 each to Humane Society of Charlotte, Second Harvest Food Bank Metrolina, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, A Child’s Place, Nourish Up, The Relatives, and Charlotte Latin School; $3,500 to Christ Church; $3,000 to SMYAL; and $2,500 to Bach Akademie Charlotte.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jack H Campbell Jr as secretary/treasurer, as required; Jenny R Campbell as president; and Caroline Ross Tayloe, Hadley C Ross, Elizabeth C Hoerner, and Sarah H McElrath as directors.
Jack H and Ruth C Campbell Fdn Inc is led by Jenny R. Campbell, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jenny R. Campbell
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Caroline Ross Tayloe
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth C. Hoerner
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hadley C. Ross
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah H. McElrath
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jack H. Campbell Jr.
Secretary, Treasurer & As Req'd
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sarah H. Campbell (2020) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Jack H and Ruth C Campbell Fdn Inc
How much does Jack H and Ruth C Campbell Fdn Inc give each year?
Jack H and Ruth C Campbell Fdn Inc gave $118K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $105K across 13 grants.
What is Jack H and Ruth C Campbell Fdn Inc's typical grant size?
Jack H and Ruth C Campbell Fdn Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,410, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jack H and Ruth C Campbell Fdn Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Jack H and Ruth C Campbell Fdn Inc give grants?
Jack H and Ruth C Campbell Fdn Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (10 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Jack H and Ruth C Campbell Fdn Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of Jack H and Ruth C Campbell Fdn Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jack H and Ruth C Campbell Fdn Inc's largest grantees?
Jack H and Ruth C Campbell Fdn Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Winston-Salem Foundation ($48,735), World Central Kitchen Inc ($20,000) and Humane Society of Charlotte ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jack H and Ruth C Campbell Fdn Inc?
Jack H and Ruth C Campbell Fdn Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $123K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $132K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Jack H and Ruth C Campbell Fdn Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees included organizations with varied missions. World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jack H and Ruth C Campbell Fdn Inc?
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 Jack H and Ruth C Campbell Fdn Inc's EIN?
Jack H and Ruth C Campbell Fdn Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1887261. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Jack H and Ruth C Campbell Fdn Inc 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Jack H and Ruth C Campbell Fdn Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jack-h-and-ruth-c-campbell-fdn-inc-morg_43738a0da86c407eb286c8a99d215165
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