The Campbell Foundation
The Campbell Foundation is a small family foundation based in Austin, Texas. It is a private foundation that supports nonprofits working to create equitable access to opportunity through education, with grantmaking focused in Austin, New Orleans, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
The Campbell Foundation at a glance
In short: The Campbell Foundation gave $905K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $39K), top state Texas. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $905,000
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- -8.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $39,348
- +12.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $9,083,292
- +3.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (2 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Campbell Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through a Letter of Interest submitted using its online grant system. Organizations with an established relationship, or those invited to apply, do not need to submit a Letter of Interest but need an access code. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The foundation does not fund private foundations or individuals and does not make grants to an organization more than once in a calendar year.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Sarah E Campbell
Mailing address: PO Box 701, Abilene, TX 79604
Phone: (325) 627-7010
Website: https://thecampbellfoundation.org
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 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ace Charter School ($50K). Together the top 10 received $480K.
Grant Size Distribution
133 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 118 grants of 133 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says its grants focus on the regions where trustees live: Austin, New Orleans, and the San Francisco Bay Area. In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (46%), Louisiana (32%), California (17%), and Pennsylvania (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Campbell Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 23 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $28K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 78% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $541K (2019) to $905K (2025). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $905K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Charter School San Jose, CA | Educational | $50,000 |
| Capital Idea Austin, TX | Educational | $50,000 |
| Eden House New Orleans, LA | Health and Welfare | $50,000 |
| Foundation Communities Austin, TX | Health and Welfare | $50,000 |
| Live Oak Wilderness Camp New Orleans, LA | Health and Welfare | $50,000 |
| Excellence and Advancement Foundation Austin, TX | Travis County Transformation Project | $50,000 |
| Breakthrough Silicon Valley San Jose, CA | Health and Welfare | $45,000 |
| Louisiana Center for Childrens Rights New Orleans, LA | Child Advocacy | $45,000 |
| Springboard Collaborative Philadelphia, PA | Health & Welfare | $45,000 |
| Youth Empowerment Project New Orleans, LA | Health & Welfare | $45,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,083,292 | $1,740,909 | $957,137 | $905,000 | 23 | $920,073 | $1,218,510 | $893,587 |
| 2024 | $8,765,721 | $2,368,630 | $922,062 | $875,000 | 25 | $877,658 | $1,674,277 | $797,458 |
| 2023 | $7,962,005 | $2,031,043 | $870,752 | $850,000 | 30 | $862,300 | $1,425,176 | $695,253 |
| 2022 | $7,371,071 | $1,102,126 | $765,269 | $730,000 | 25 | $731,850 | $676,592 | $710,144 |
| 2021 | $7,403,193 | $1,359,549 | $651,660 | $630,500 | 30 | $642,048 | $1,083,789 | $659,038 |
| 2020 | $6,961,398 | $571,720 | $589,755 | $569,500 | 29 | — | $381,152 | $567,341 |
| 2019 | $7,246,458 | $1,277,824 | $568,952 | $541,000 | 25 | — | $920,008 | $575,995 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Campbell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $894K 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
The foundation’s mission is to support nonprofits whose work creates equitable access to opportunity through education. It describes education broadly, including early childhood and K–12 education, alternative high school completion, and workers’ rights education.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate the range of work supported. ACE Charter School says it helps students, especially those who have been neglected, build confidence and prepare for college and beyond. Breakthrough Silicon Valley says it prepares students to become first-generation college graduates and develops future educators and equity advocates. The Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights says it uses representation and advocacy to keep children out of the justice system. Foundation Communities describes its work as providing affordable housing and supportive services to working-poor families and communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 23 grants totaling $905,000. Individual grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $40,000; the foundation says its grants average $35,000 per year.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $50,000 each to ACE Charter School, Capital IDEA, Eden House, Foundation Communities, Live Oak Wilderness Camp, and Excellence and Advancement Foundation. Other notable awards included $45,000 each to Breakthrough Silicon Valley, the Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights, Springboard Collaborative, and Youth Empowerment Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sarah E. Campbell, Anne J. Chang, and Emily A. Palit as trustees.
The Campbell Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anne J. Chang
Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily A. Palit
Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah E. Campbell
Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Campbell Foundation
How much does The Campbell Foundation give each year?
The Campbell Foundation gave $905K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $875K across 25 grants.
What is The Campbell Foundation's typical grant size?
The Campbell Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $39,348, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Campbell Foundation that year got $28K on average.
Where does The Campbell Foundation give grants?
The Campbell Foundation's top state is Texas, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Louisiana (32%) and California (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (10 grants), New Orleans, LA (8 grants) and San Jose, CA (2 grants).
Does The Campbell Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on The Campbell Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (9 grants), "Health and Welfare" (7 grants) and "Health & Welfare" (3 grants).
Who are The Campbell Foundation's largest grantees?
The Campbell Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Ace Charter School ($50,000), Capital Idea ($50,000) and Eden House ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Campbell Foundation?
The Campbell Foundation reported $9.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $920K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $894K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Campbell Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to support nonprofits whose work creates equitable access to opportunity through education. It describes education broadly, including early childhood and K–12 education, alternative high school completion, and workers’ rights education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Campbell Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through a Letter of Interest submitted using its online grant system. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Campbell Foundation's EIN?
The Campbell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6256881. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Campbell Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Campbell Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-campbell-foundation-morg_4488273ccd634aada007548dc6d1598f
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