The Campion Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2005 and based in Seattle, Washington. It is a 501(c)(3) organization that takes a rigorous and highly focused approach to philanthropy, making targeted investments in high-impact public charities, leaders, and partnerships across three primary program areas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.8M
-3.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
-55.7% YoY
Grant Count
40
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$38K
-66.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Campion Foundation focuses on three core program areas:
Public Lands & Climate Action
Efforts are focused on the protection of large, intact ecosystems in America's Arctic and across the United States as a solution to the climate crisis. The foundation believes that conserving public lands and waters is essential to addressing climate change.
Ending Homelessness
The foundation works at local, state, and federal levels to end homelessness. Primary priorities include preventing youth homelessness and ensuring access to safe, affordable housing for all.
Nonprofit Impact
The foundation recognizes that the 1.7 million nonprofits in the United States serve individuals and shape policy in every community. It supports efforts to strengthen the capacity of the nonprofit sector, viewing this as essential to strengthening democracy.
Grantmaking
Based on 2023 data, the foundation made 43 grants totaling approximately $2,490,000. Notable recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington, the District of Columbia, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (Most Recent Data)
- Total Assets (2024): $16,777,725
- Total Revenue (2024): $1,476,423
- Total Expenses (2024): $1,857,864
- Net Income (2024): -$381,441
Historical Financial Data (2023)
- Total Assets: $17,420,595
- Total Revenue: $2,064,532
- Total Expenses: $3,726,066
The foundation operates as a private foundation with no employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,777,725 | $17,420,595 | $18,800,043 |
| Revenue | $1,476,423 | $2,064,532 | $478,526 |
| Expenses | $1,857,864 | $3,726,066 | $5,103,446 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,793,324 | $3,650,013 | $5,026,325 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,214,936 | $1,632,106 | $178,538 |
| Distributable Amount | $843,820 | $864,701 | $1,105,178 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
183 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Founder/President: Sonya Campion
The foundation was created and funded by Tom and Sonya Campion.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOM CAMPION | FOUNDING TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| SONYA CAMPION | FOUNDING TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| JASON PAULSEN | STRATEGIC ADVISOR & TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| CARRIE SAVAGE | COO | 10 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation maintains an active presence through its affiliated Campion Advocacy Fund, which shares aligned mission areas but operates separately. Recent news items include:
**April 2, 2025:** "Your Advocacy for Homeless Youth is Working!" announcement
More WA foster, homeless youth to get tuition help | The Seattle Times**March 26, 2025:** "Remembering Frank Chopp, Leader and Friend"
**January 17, 2025:** "Let's continue the work Carter started in Alaska" (Public Lands & Climate focus)
The foundation emphasizes that its grantmaking success depends on the leadership and determination of its grantee organizations.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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