The Campos EPC Foundation
The Campos EPC Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Its stated purpose is to support community outreach, primarily through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities.
The Campos EPC Foundation at a glance
In short: The Campos EPC Foundation gave $1.3M across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,299,397
- +22.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,248
- +14.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,825
- Total assets
- $235,476
- +4931.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Campos EPC Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Applications and information should be submitted through email. Its stated support criteria are STEM education initiatives impacting underrepresented minority and/or female demographics in communities where it has offices, specifically summer bridge programs, current-use scholarships and endowments, internships, job shadows, and facility sponsorships.
- Contact
Application contact: Marco Campos
Mailing address: 1401 Blake Street, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 623-3345
Website: https://camposfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Campos EPC Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Colorado Foundation ($538K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 145 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated criteria name communities where it has offices: Denver, San Ramon, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Toronto. In 2024, its grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Colorado (54%), followed by New York (23%), Georgia (14%), California (2%), and Minnesota (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Campos EPC Foundation gives
- 26% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 147% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $397K (2020) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | Scholorships and Program Support | $537,500 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | 250K Student Center and 50K Summer College | $300,000 |
| Board of Education City of Atlanta Atlanta, GA | New Smartlab | $177,538 |
| Stadium Management Company LLC Denver, CO | General Support | $100,000 |
| Colorado State University Foundation Fort Collins, CO | General Support | $45,435 |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO | Scholarship Support | $20,739 |
| Team Pikes Peak LLC Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $14,130 |
| Occidental College Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $10,158 |
| American Association of Blacks in Energy Minnesota Chapter Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Midwest Energy Association Bloomington, MN | Energetic Women's Leadership Conference | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $235,476 | $1,872,001 | $1,617,136 | $1,299,397 | 46 | $1,604,138 | $3,024 |
| 2023 | $4,680 | $1,092,110 | $1,096,422 | $1,061,493 | 43 | $1,096,422 | $12,552 |
| 2022 | $4,680 | $437,202 | $446,835 | $439,663 | 28 | $446,835 | $337 |
| 2021 | $6,393 | $530,455 | $528,110 | $526,160 | 17 | $528,110 | $2,638 |
| 2020 | $4,680 | $396,046 | $401,724 | $397,451 | 11 | — | $774 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Campos EPC Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K 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 states that its purpose is to support community outreach activities, primarily by supporting STEM. Its stated criteria cover initiatives in communities where it has offices: Denver, San Ramon, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Toronto. Eligible program categories named in its criteria are summer bridge programs, current-use scholarships and endowments, internships, job shadows, and facility sponsorships.
Its 2024 grantees included educational institutions and other organizations. For example, the University of Colorado Foundation describes its role as receiving, managing, and investing gifts and endowments for the benefit of the University of Colorado. The Credit Union of Colorado Foundation says it supports local charities, with a focus on education and human services. Midwest Energy Association describes its mission as empowering the energy industry through education, leadership development, and industry connections.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 46 grants totaling $1,299,397. Grant amounts ranged from $220 to $537,500, with a median of $1,825. In 2023, it reported 43 grants totaling $1,061,493; in 2022, it reported 28 grants totaling $439,663.
Among its largest reported 2024 grants were $537,500 to the University of Colorado Foundation for scholarships and program support; $300,000 to Syracuse University for a student center and summer college; $177,538 to the Board of Education City of Atlanta for a new SmartLab; $100,000 to Stadium Management Company LLC for general support; and $45,435 to the Colorado State University Foundation for general support. Other reported grants included $20,739 to the Curators of the University of Missouri for scholarship support and $10,158 to Occidental College for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marco Campos as president.
The Campos EPC Foundation is led by Marco Campos, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marco Campos
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Deanna Campos-Miller (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Jessica Schmitt (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Mike Venturini (2020–2022) — Treasurer
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 Campos EPC Foundation
How much does The Campos EPC Foundation give each year?
The Campos EPC Foundation gave $1.3M across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 43 grants.
What is The Campos EPC Foundation's typical grant size?
The Campos EPC Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,825, and its average grant was $28,248, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Campos EPC Foundation give grants?
The Campos EPC Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (23%) and Georgia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (6 grants), Minneapolis, MN (6 grants), San Diego, CA (4 grants) and Irvine, CA (2 grants).
Does The Campos EPC Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 65% of The Campos EPC Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 46) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Campos EPC Foundation's largest grantees?
The Campos EPC Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Colorado Foundation ($537,500), Syracuse University ($300,000) and Board of Education City of Atlanta ($177,538), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Campos EPC Foundation?
The Campos EPC Foundation reported $235K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Campos EPC Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its purpose is to support community outreach activities, primarily by supporting STEM. Its stated criteria cover initiatives in communities where it has offices: Denver, San Ramon, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Toronto. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Campos EPC Foundation?
The foundation 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 The Campos EPC Foundation's EIN?
The Campos EPC Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1348260. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Campos EPC Foundation 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 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Campos EPC Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The Campos EPC Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-campos-epc-foundation-morg_2369a89afbb24855b155cd8d810199dc
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