Vera R Campbell Foundation
The Vera R Campbell Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including arts organizations, an epilepsy foundation, a school-support organization, and the American Endowment Foundation.
Vera R Campbell Foundation at a glance
In short: Vera R Campbell Foundation gave $199K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Ohio. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $198,970
- -44.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,088
- -39.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $4,601,769
- -6.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (75% 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 Vera R Campbell Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 337 South Anderson Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone: (323) 526-3526
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vera R Campbell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Endowment Foundation ($149K). Together the top 10 received $198K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 86 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 21% to California, 2% to Michigan, and 1% to Utah. The largest award went to an organization in Hudson, Ohio; the J Paul Getty Trust received $25,000 in Los Angeles, California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Vera R Campbell Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 99% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 131% 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 $199K (2024) to $36.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $199K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH | Program Support | $149,170 |
| The J Paul Getty Trust Los Angeles, CA | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Program Support | $5,000 |
| ICA-La Los Angeles, CA | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Simbolei Community Assistance Association (Scaa) Royal Oak, MI | Program Support | $4,800 |
| Carmel of the Immaculate Heart Salt Lake City, UT | Program Support | $2,500 |
| Communities in Schools Los Angeles, CA | Program Support | $2,500 |
| Open First Theatre CO Van Nuys, CA | Program Support | $2,500 |
| Heidi Duckler Dance Company Los Angeles, CA | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco, CA | Program Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $4,601,769 | $410,786 | $522,314 | $198,970 | 11 | $323,728 | — | $247,325 |
| 2023 | $4,942,056 | $600,239 | $623,862 | $357,500 | 12 | $449,141 | $143,334 | $262,645 |
| 2022 | $5,557,963 | $1,861,337 | $3,053,705 | $2,771,000 | 9 | $2,868,463 | $127,045 | $340,278 |
| 2021 | $7,174,886 | $467,590 | $36,625,311 | $36,239,215 | 7 | $36,344,775 | $413,199 | $518,403 |
| 2020 | $42,718,059 | $2,338,623 | $2,036,349 | $1,693,500 | 47 | — | $463,768 | $1,863,507 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vera R Campbell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $247K 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’s 2024 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. Among the recipients, the American Endowment Foundation describes its mission as expanding the capacity of American philanthropy throughout the financial services industry. The Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco describes itself as a free, non-collecting contemporary art museum that gives artists opportunities to experiment and explore social, political, and cultural issues. Active Cultures describes itself as a Los Angeles public arts nonprofit exploring the intersection of art, food, and ecologies through artist-led projects and programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $198,970. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $149,170, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest awards were $149,170 to the American Endowment Foundation and $25,000 to the J Paul Getty Trust, both for program support. Other grants included $5,000 each to the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles and ICA-LA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Vera R Campbell as president and CEO and Erika Bsumek-Hannon as secretary and treasurer.
Vera R Campbell Foundation is led by Vera R. Campbell, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Vera R. Campbell
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erika Bsumek-Hannon
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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 Vera R Campbell Foundation
How much does Vera R Campbell Foundation give each year?
Vera R Campbell Foundation gave $199K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $358K across 12 grants.
What is Vera R Campbell Foundation's typical grant size?
Vera R Campbell Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $18,088, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Vera R Campbell Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Vera R Campbell Foundation give grants?
Vera R Campbell Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants).
Does Vera R Campbell Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Vera R Campbell Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (11 grants).
Who are Vera R Campbell Foundation's largest grantees?
Vera R Campbell Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Endowment Foundation ($149,170), The J Paul Getty Trust ($25,000) and Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Vera R Campbell Foundation?
Vera R Campbell Foundation reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $324K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $247K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Vera R Campbell Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. Among the recipients, the American Endowment Foundation describes its mission as expanding the capacity of American philanthropy throughout the financial services industry. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vera R Campbell Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Vera R Campbell Foundation's EIN?
Vera R Campbell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1719658. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Vera R Campbell 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 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 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 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Vera R Campbell Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/vera-r-campbell-foundation-morg_64fe48a70a09475bb3f4e9a4101efb5f
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