The Campbell Fund
The Campbell Fund is a private foundation based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It reported 16 grants totaling $178,500 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations in Michigan and other states.
The Campbell Fund at a glance
In short: The Campbell Fund gave $179K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Michigan. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $178,500
- +98.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,156
- -50.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $2,466,423
- -3.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (77% 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 Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4343 Concourse Dr 230, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: (734) 516-8337
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Campbell Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shelter Association of Washtenaw County ($57K). Together the top 10 received $168K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 59 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 21% to Florida, and 1% each to Wyoming and New York. Recipients included organizations in Ann Arbor and Boca Grande, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Campbell Fund open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 16 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 25% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 141% 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 $90K (2023) to $179K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $179K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shelter Association of Washtenaw County Ann Arbor, MI | Unrestricted Support for Activities | $57,000 |
| Ann Arbor Symphony Ann Arbor, MI | Unrestricted Support for Activities | $25,000 |
| Food Gatherers Ann Arbor, MI | Unrestricted Support Activities | $18,000 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation Boca Grande, FL | Unrestricted Support for Activities | $13,000 |
| Gasparilla Island Conservation & Improvement Association Boca Grande, FL | Unrestricted Support Activities | $13,000 |
| Friends of Boca Grande Community Center Boca Grande, FL | Unrestricted Support for Activities | $11,000 |
| Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Ann Arbor, MI | Unrestricted Support for Activities | $10,000 |
| St Andrews Episcopal Church Ann Arbor, MI | Unrestricted Support Activities | $10,000 |
| Arbor Hospice Ann Arbor, MI | Unrrestricted Support for Activities | $6,000 |
| Packard Health Ann Arbor, MI | Unrestricted Support for Activities | $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 | $2,466,423 | $86,418 | $181,154 | $178,500 | 16 | $179,738 | $85,181 | $127,097 |
| 2023 | $2,561,159 | $157,755 | $92,695 | $90,000 | 4 | $91,347 | $6,407 | $122,425 |
| 2022 | $2,496,099 | $140,843 | $149,272 | $146,500 | 17 | $147,974 | $4,477 | $123,299 |
| 2021 | $2,504,528 | $250 | $140,483 | $138,500 | 17 | $139,491 | — | $129,972 |
| 2020 | $2,644,761 | $868 | $151,701 | $150,000 | 5 | — | — | $136,765 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Campbell Fund reported a distributable amount of $127K 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
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions address hunger relief, health care, hospice care, community philanthropy, conservation, and civil liberties. For example, Food Gatherers says its mission is to alleviate hunger and eliminate its root causes in Washtenaw County, Michigan; Packard Health says it works to provide care to people who might otherwise face barriers to accessing health care.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 16 grants totaling $178,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $57,000, with a median of $8,000. Its largest grants included $57,000 to Shelter Association of Washtenaw County, $25,000 to Ann Arbor Symphony, and $18,000 to Food Gatherers. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as unrestricted support for activities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brian P. Campbell as president and director; Mary L. Campbell as secretary, treasurer, and director; and Elizabeth L. Carr as director.
The Campbell Fund is led by Brian P. Campbell, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian P. Campbell
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth L. Carr
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary L. Campbell
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Frequently asked questions about The Campbell Fund
How much does The Campbell Fund give each year?
The Campbell Fund gave $179K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $90K across 4 grants.
What is The Campbell Fund's typical grant size?
The Campbell Fund's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $11,156, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Campbell Fund that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Campbell Fund give grants?
The Campbell Fund gives mostly in Michigan: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (9 grants) and Boca Grande, FL (3 grants).
Does The Campbell Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of The Campbell Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Campbell Fund's largest grantees?
The Campbell Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Shelter Association of Washtenaw County ($57,000), Ann Arbor Symphony ($25,000) and Food Gatherers ($18,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Campbell Fund?
The Campbell Fund reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $180K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $127K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Campbell Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions address hunger relief, health care, hospice care, community philanthropy, conservation, and civil liberties. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Campbell Fund?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Campbell Fund's EIN?
The Campbell Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3334874. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Campbell Fund 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Campbell Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-campbell-fund-morg_9726fead945643f3993334a11b2e92bb
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