Private foundation · EIN 58-0566149 · Atlanta, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John Bulow Campbell Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Georgia. The foundation accepts applications (See http://www.jbcf.org/guidelines.html) and its median grant is $400K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 57 grants paid, $40M total, median $400K. 100% of grants stayed in Georgia. Stated restrictions: See http://www.jbcf.org/guidelines.html

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
57
$40M
Median grant
$400K
Stays in GA
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
See http://www.jbcf.org/guidelines.html
Assets
$716M

How to apply

See http://www.jbcf.org/guidelines.html Contact: Elizabeth Verner Executive Director, 4401 Northside Parkway Ste 950, Atlanta, Ga, 4046589066, INFO@JBCF.ORG Deadlines: See http://www.jbcf.org/guidelines.html Restrictions: See http://www.jbcf.org/guidelines.html

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

57 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta IncAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$4.5M
The Salvation ArmyAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$3.3M
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta FoundationAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$2.5M
Wesleyan SchoolAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$2.0M
Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities IncAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$2.0M
YMCA of Georgia's Piedmont IncAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$1.8M
City of Refuge IncAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$1.5M
Boys & Girls Clubs of LanierAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$1.5M
Atlanta Historical Society IncAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$1.5M
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro AtlantaAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$1.3M
National Center for Civil and Human Rights IncAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$1.0M
The University of GeorgiaAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$1.0M
Herman J Russell Center for Innovation and EntrepreneurshipAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$1.0M
Mt Bethel Christian AcademyAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$775K
Atlanta Community Food BankAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$750K
Gracepoint SchoolAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$750K
Frederica Academy IncAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$750K
Jewish Home Life CommunitiesAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$750K
FIRST Presbyterian ChurchAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$700K
Young Harris CollegeAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$600K
Park Pride Atlanta IncAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$500K
Augusta Preparatory Day SchoolAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$500K
National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air ForceAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$500K
Annandale at Suwanee IncAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$500K
Good News ClinicsAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$500K
Via Cognitive HealthAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$500K
Tommy Nobis CenterAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$500K
Georgia Christian SchoolAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$450K
Ron Clark AcademyAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$400K
Bethesda Union Society of SavannahAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$400K
Gwinnett County Habitat for HumanityAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$400K
Mount Pisgah Christian SchoolAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$350K
Cornerstone Christian AcademyAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$300K
American Red CrossAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$250K
Robert W Woodruff LibraryAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$250K
The Georgia Farm Bureau Foundation for AgricultureAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$250K
Columbus Regional Healthcare System IncAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$250K
Wellroot Family ServicesAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$250K
Samaritan's PurseAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$250K
Georgia Center for NonprofitsAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$240K
Georgia Mountain Women's CenterAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$220K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro AtlantaAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$200K
The Adaptive Learning CenterAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$200K
No Longer Bound IncAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$175K
The Georgia Welcome Cooperative IncAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$175K
Fellowship of Christian AthletesAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$173K
Elevate AtlantaAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$150K
Junior Achievement of GeorgiaAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$150K
Teach for America IncAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$150K
Oaksatl Community Development IncAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$150K
Hope HealsAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$150K
Inspiredu IncAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$150K
Horizons Atlanta IncAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$100K
North Fulton Community CharitiesAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$100K
Crossroads Community Ministries IncAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$100K
Friends of Disabled Adults and ChildrenAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$100K
Healing Bridge ClinicAtlanta, GASupport exempt purpose of the recipient organization$100K

Giving by year

Contributions, gifts, and grants paid, from Form 990-PF via ProPublica.

2019
2020
2021
2022
2023

About this foundation

John Bulow Campbell Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Atlanta, Georgia, administered in care of J Bulow Campbell Foundation Ttee, tax-exempt since 1942. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteLatest 990-PF (PDF)All filings on ProPublica

Does John Bulow Campbell Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. See http://www.jbcf.org/guidelines.html Deadlines: See http://www.jbcf.org/guidelines.html.

How much does John Bulow Campbell Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $40M across 57 grants, a median of $400K.

Where does John Bulow Campbell Foundation give?

Georgia (57 grants), per its latest filing.

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