The William V Campbell
The William V Campbell is a private foundation, based in Palo Alto, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $20.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $1.9M. Net investment income was $2.5M.
The William V Campbell at a glance
In short: The William V Campbell gave $1.9M across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $217K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,950,000
- +39.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $216,667
- +39.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $20,418,187
- +31.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The William V Campbell funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Columbia University ($1.0M). Together the top 9 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 21 grants of 43 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The William V Campbell gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 276% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2024) to $2.4M (2023). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University Columbia, MO | Charitable Donation | $1,000,000 |
| Grace Science Foundation Menlo Park, CA | Charitable Donation | $300,000 |
| CPMC Foundation San Francisco, CA | Charitable Donation | $200,000 |
| National Football Foundation Irving, TX | Charitable Donation | $100,000 |
| Old Blue Rugby Foundation Ridgewood, NJ | Charitable Donation | $100,000 |
| Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation Jacksonville Beach, FL | Charitable Donation | $100,000 |
| Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | Charitable Donation | $50,000 |
| San Francisco 49ERS Foundation Santa Clara, CA | Charitable Donation | $50,000 |
| St Elizabeth Seton School Palo Alto, CA | Charitable Donation | $50,000 |
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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 | $20,418,187 | $1,214,780 | $2,135,084 | $1,950,000 | 9 | $1,968,483 | $2,494,175 | $713,583 |
| 2024 | $15,574,632 | $1,622,239 | $1,593,912 | $1,400,000 | 9 | $1,425,988 | $2,253,311 | $717,181 |
| 2023 | $13,765,915 | $-229,622 | $2,581,520 | $2,400,000 | 8 | $2,416,065 | $1,420,258 | $644,006 |
| 2022 | $12,108,914 | $2,637,924 | $2,473,418 | $2,300,000 | 9 | $2,304,892 | $3,098,251 | $703,244 |
| 2021 | $20,198,405 | $1,314,854 | $2,260,446 | $2,100,000 | 8 | $2,107,764 | $1,315,541 | $441,140 |
| 2020 | $16,083,784 | $1,167,462 | $2,299,467 | $2,150,000 | 9 | — | $1,300,630 | $348,267 |
| 2019 | $15,921,301 | $176,658 | $2,169,087 | $2,000,000 | 11 | — | $52,333 | $752,018 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William V Campbell reported a distributable amount of $714K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The William V Campbell is led by Tom Baenziger, Director, CEO & Chairman on every filing since 2019; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tom Baenziger
Director, CEO & Chairman
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$50K (2019) → $50K (2025)
Eileen Bocci Campbell
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James W. Campbell
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret R. Campbell
Director & CFO
On filings since 2019
1 hr/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $50K, to Tom Baenziger (Director/CEO/Chairman).
Frequently asked questions about The William V Campbell
How much does The William V Campbell give each year?
The William V Campbell gave $1.9M across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 9 grants.
What is The William V Campbell's typical grant size?
The William V Campbell's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $216,667, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The William V Campbell give grants?
The William V Campbell gives mostly in Missouri: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (31%) and Texas (5%).
Does The William V Campbell give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The William V Campbell's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (9 grants).
Who are The William V Campbell's largest grantees?
The William V Campbell's largest 2025 grantees include Columbia University ($1,000,000), Grace Science Foundation ($300,000) and CPMC Foundation ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The William V Campbell?
The William V Campbell reported $20.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $714K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The William V Campbell's EIN?
The William V Campbell's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0387300. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 4, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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