Kampe Family Foundation
The Kampe Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Sandpoint, Idaho. It provides programs and funding to nonprofit organizations in community development, social justice, agriculture, and environmental issues, and serves organizations and communities in most of the western United States.
Kampe Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Kampe Family Foundation gave $138K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state California. 58% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $138,423
- +83.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +29.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,465
- +42.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $2,858,961
- -0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (18 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (26% 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 Kampe Family Foundation
- Invitation Only
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The foundation’s general-grant guidelines state that submissions are by invitation only until further notice. The stated process begins with a two- to three-page letter of inquiry describing the organization’s goals, mission and accomplishments; how the request relates to its mission; the purpose and need for the request; anticipated outcomes; and a plan for project evaluation. The board reviews letters of inquiry and applicants are to be notified about the foundation’s interest within eight weeks. If a project is selected for further consideration, a program officer sends an application and schedules a meeting. Applicants must be actively involved in a foundation program area, illustrate financial need, and be located in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Nevada, Colorado, or Wyoming. A final report from a previous award must be on file, or included with a new application, for an organization to reapply at the end of the grant period.
- Review Cycle
- No submission deadlines are stated.
- Deadline
- No submission deadlines are stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Kampe Family Foundation Website Www
Mailing address: 1665 Rapid Lightning Road, Sandpoint, ID 83864-4755
Phone: (970) 623-4290
Website: https://www.kampefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Kampe Family Foundation
Who Kampe Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Samaritan's Purse ($12K). Together the top 10 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 140 grants of 141 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it serves nonprofit organizations and communities in most of the western United States, with special project areas in San Mateo County, California, and western Colorado, especially the North Fork of the Gunnison River Valley. Its stated general-grant eligibility states are California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Nevada, Colorado, and Wyoming.
For 2024 grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were California (26%), Colorado (19%), North Carolina (9%), Missouri (7%), and Washington, DC (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kampe Family Foundation open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 31 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 70% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $75K (2023) to $291K (2021). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $138K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Operating Support | $12,000 |
| Lutheran Church Missouri Synod St. Louis, MO | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Vida Verde Nature Education San Gregorio, CA | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod Wauwatosa, WI | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Children of the Night Inc Los Angeles, CA | Operating Support | $7,000 |
| Friends of the Paonia Library Paonia, CO | Operating Support | $7,000 |
| Cabrillo Unified School District Half Moon Bay, CA | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind Yorktown Heights, NY | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Half Moon Bay High School Boosters Athletics Corp Half Moon Bay, CA | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Palestinian American Community Center Clifton, NJ | Operating Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,858,961 | $166,628 | $183,286 | $138,423 | 31 | $148,878 | $132,450 | $214,155 |
| 2023 | $2,875,343 | $265,770 | $143,325 | $75,490 | 24 | $105,799 | $228,244 | $172,335 |
| 2022 | $2,752,978 | $253,462 | $202,050 | $89,350 | 27 | $150,028 | $210,790 | $170,046 |
| 2021 | $2,701,073 | $615,417 | $365,669 | $290,960 | 28 | $317,990 | $582,520 | $193,695 |
| 2020 | $2,446,036 | $725,647 | $176,955 | $108,000 | 31 | — | $691,605 | $144,497 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kampe Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $214K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its work as supporting nonprofit organizations in community development, social justice, and environmental issues. Its four grant program areas are healthcare and education for special populations—including youth, disabled, low-income, and senior citizens; Christian ministry, ethics, and social justice; science and engineering; and sustainable agriculture and environmental issues.
Examples of 2024 grantees illustrate the range of supported work. Vida Verde Nature Education says it provides free overnight environmental learning experiences for students who otherwise may not have that opportunity. Children of the Night describes its work as intervening in the lives of sexually exploited children and those vulnerable to or involved in prostitution and pornography. Guiding Eyes for the Blind says it provides guide dogs to people with vision loss. Samaritan’s Purse describes providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $138,423. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $12,000, with a median of $4,500. The foundation’s general-grant guidelines say awards generally range from $1,000 to $7,500 and that requests may seek general or specific project support.
Among the largest reported 2024 grants were $12,000 to Samaritan’s Purse; $10,000 each to Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Vida Verde Nature Education, and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod; and $7,000 each to Children of the Night and Friends of the Paonia Library. Other listed grants included $5,000 to Cabrillo Unified School District, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Half Moon Bay High School Boosters Athletics Corp, Palestinian American Community Center, Polaris, and Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anastacia Kampe as president, Diane Kampe as secretary, Amanda Lujan as treasurer, and George Kampe as trustee. The foundation’s website also identifies Anastacia Kampe as Sustainable Agriculture & Local Food Systems Program Officer, Amanda Lujan as Healthcare & Education for Special Populations Program Officer, and Diane Kampe as Ethics and Social Justice Program Officer.
Kampe Family Foundation is led by Anastacia Kampe, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anastacia Kampe
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $0 (2024)
George Kampe
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Lujan
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Kampe
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $13K, to Anastacia Kampe (President).
Frequently asked questions about Kampe Family Foundation
How much does Kampe Family Foundation give each year?
Kampe Family Foundation gave $138K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $75K across 24 grants.
What is Kampe Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Kampe Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,500, and its average grant was $4,465, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kampe Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Kampe Family Foundation give grants?
Kampe Family Foundation's top state is California, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (19%) and North Carolina (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Paonia, CO (5 grants), Half Moon Bay, CA (3 grants), Hotchkiss, CO (3 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Kampe Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kampe Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kampe Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Kampe Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Samaritan's Purse ($12,000), Lutheran Church Missouri Synod ($10,000) and Vida Verde Nature Education ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kampe Family Foundation?
Kampe Family Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $149K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $214K (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 Kampe Family Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its work as supporting nonprofit organizations in community development, social justice, and environmental issues. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kampe Family Foundation?
The foundation’s general-grant guidelines state that submissions are by invitation only until further notice. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kampe Family Foundation's EIN?
Kampe Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0512724. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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). Kampe Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kampe-family-foundation-morg_8b21652ae0cb4f60b7d397f2e2fdd1a5
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