The Campbell Foundation
The Campbell Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. In its 2024 filing, it reported 18 grants totaling $100,073, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Oregon.
The Campbell Foundation at a glance
In short: The Campbell Foundation gave $100K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Oregon. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,073
- -57.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,560
- -29.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $4,018,321
- -1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (83% 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 The Campbell Foundation
- Review Cycle
- December 1, as stated on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- December 1, as stated on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Cynthia Campbell
Mailing address: 841 S Gaines St 2304, Portland, OR 97239
Phone: (503) 281-6633
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Campbell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Faithful Friends ($25K). Together the top 10 received $89K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($6,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
171 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 163 grants of 171 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Oregon received 83% of grant dollars, recipients in Washington received 11%, and recipients in Pennsylvania received 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Campbell Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 17 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 81% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 230% 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 $100K (2024) to $528K (2021). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Faithful Friends Portland, OR | General Support | $25,000 |
| Circle of Friends Sisters, OR | General Support | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Children-SWWA Vancouver, WA | General Support | $11,234 |
| Door of Hope Portland, OR | General Support | $10,000 |
| Other Contributions Less Than 5000 Portland, OR | General Support | $8,662 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $6,000 |
| Vast Church Sisters, OR | General Support | $5,000 |
| Embrace Compassion Wilsonville, OR | General Support | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Children-National Portland, OR | General Support | $2,500 |
| Youth Music Project West Linn, OR | General Support | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,018,321 | $519,358 | $573,095 | $100,073 | 18 | $485,364 | $458,411 | $210,999 |
| 2023 | $4,095,233 | $171,199 | $668,948 | $237,817 | 30 | $574,665 | $52,138 | $217,318 |
| 2022 | $4,354,507 | $345,937 | $956,150 | $435,668 | 42 | $843,997 | $260,140 | $271,975 |
| 2021 | $5,381,932 | $520,664 | $1,029,057 | $527,786 | 47 | $974,901 | $430,660 | $288,533 |
| 2020 | $6,003,013 | $302,337 | $923,488 | $329,290 | 34 | — | $194,678 | $326,538 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Campbell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $211K 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Faithful Friends says its mission is to cultivate mentor relationships for children, while Circle of Friends says it works to promote equal access and opportunity for underserved children and youth in Sisters. Youth Music Project describes its work as providing rock, pop, and country music education for youth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $100,073. Awards ranged from $250 to $25,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest grants included $25,000 to Faithful Friends, $20,000 to Circle of Friends, $11,234 to Friends of the Children-SWWA, and $10,000 to Door of Hope. Each was listed for general support.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It instructs applicants to contact Cynthia Campbell and submit a detailed letter stating how the funds will be used and the charitable purpose of the funds. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists J Duncan Campbell as president, Cynthia A Campbell as secretary, and Courtney Campbell as director.
The Campbell Foundation is led by J. Duncan Campbell, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
J. Duncan Campbell
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$62K (2020) → $60K (2024)
Courtney Campbell
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia A. Campbell
Secretary
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$31K (2020) → $30K (2024)
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $60K, to J Duncan Campbell (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Campbell Foundation
How much does The Campbell Foundation give each year?
The Campbell Foundation gave $100K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $238K across 30 grants.
What is The Campbell Foundation's typical grant size?
The Campbell Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,560, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Campbell Foundation give grants?
The Campbell Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (11%) and Pennsylvania (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (9 grants) and Sisters, OR (4 grants).
Does The Campbell Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Campbell Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Campbell Foundation's largest grantees?
The Campbell Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Faithful Friends ($25,000), Circle of Friends ($20,000) and Friends of the Children-SWWA ($11,234), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($6,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Campbell Foundation?
The Campbell Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $485K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $211K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Campbell Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Campbell Foundation?
The Campbell Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check campbell-foundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Campbell Foundation's EIN?
The Campbell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1133917. 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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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). The Campbell Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-campbell-foundation-morg_113df2ddb61d431c9b85fbb96dc4ad65
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