has provided financial support to local champions that inspire positive change in communities throughout the United States where Campbell Soup Company employees live and work.

The Foundation places particular emphasis on Camden, N.J., birthplace of Campbell’s flagship soup business and home of our world headquarters. Each year, the Foundation donates more than $1 million to a variety of organizations that are expanding the educational, cultural, residential, employment and other opportunities of Camden residents. Nourishing the lives of the people of Camden, particularly the children, is among our top priorities.

Our community partners include:

• The St. Joseph’s Carpenter Society, which works to move Camden families from renters to homeowners;
• The Camden Eye Center, which provides free eye exams and treatment to thousands of children and adults;
• Urban Promise, which gives city children and teens a safe place to learn and grow;
• St. Luke’s Clinic, which makes diabetes management education available to Camden residents struggling with the illness;
• The Cathedral Kitchen, which provides meals and culinary training to impoverished families in Camden; and
• More local and regional organizations striving to make a difference in our hometown.

Outside of Camden, the Foundation also supports charitable efforts in more than 20 communities where Campbell has operations. Partners include:

• The Lancaster Partnership, which provides financial assistance, mentoring, counseling on college selection and summer employment for minority youth in Denver, Pa. and surrounding communities;
• The Scotland County Literacy Council, which provides literacy and job-readiness training for the unemployed of Maxton, N.C. and surrounding communities;
• The Lamar County Chapter of the American Red Cross which provides economically disadvantaged youth with training in basic hygiene, first aid, disaster and safety and fire safety in Paris, Texas; and
• Many others.

For more information about the Campbell Soup Foundation, see Grant Guidelines >

Overview

Overview

Since 1953, the Campbell Soup Foundation has provided financial support to local champions that inspire positive change in communities throughout the United States where Campbell Soup Company employees live and work.

The Foundation places particular emphasis on Camden, N.J., birthplace of Campbell’s flagship soup business and home of our world headquarters. Each year, the Foundation donates more than $1 million to a variety of organizations that are expanding the educational, cultural, residential, employment and other opportunities of Camden residents. Nourishing the lives of the people of Camden, particularly the children, is among our top priorities.

Eligible Institutions

Eligible Institutions

The Foundation limits grants to nonprofit organizations which are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Grants are made to institutions that serve Camden, N.J., and locations where we have plant facilities in the U.S.:

• Davis, CA
• Sacramento, CA
• Stockton, CA
• Bloomfield, CT
• Norwalk, CT
• Lakeland, FL
• Downers Grove, IL

• Marshall, MI
• Maxton, NC
• Camden, NJ
• South Plainfield, NJ
• Napoleon, OH
• Wauseon, OH
• Willard, OH

• Denver, PA
• Downingtown, PA
• Aiken, SC
• Paris, TX
• Richmond, UT
• Everett, WA
• Milwaukee, WI

Organizations do not need to be located in these communities in order to qualify for funding. However, the programs to be funded must serve these communities.

The Foundation only considers applications that meet the following criteria:

• The proposal must fit one of the key focus areas outlined below.
• The organization must display strong and effective leadership.
• The proposed plan must be clear and compelling, with measurable and sustainable commitments expressed in terms of real results.
• The proposed activity must be sufficiently visible to leverage additional support from other funding sources.

Ineligible Entities

Ineligible Entities

Grants are not made to the following:

• Organizations that are based outside the United States and its territories
• Individuals
• Organizations that limit their services to members of one religious group or whose services propagate religious faith or creed
• Political organizations and those having the primary purpose of influencing legislation of/or promoting a particular ideological point of view
• Units of government
• Events and sponsorships
• Sports related events, activities and sponsorships

Key Areas of Focus

Key Areas of Focus

The Campbell Soup Foundation focuses its giving on four key areas:

1. Hunger relief
2. Wellness
3. Education
4. Community revitalization

Geographic focus includes:

1. Camden, New Jersey – The Foundation invests in Camden initiatives that not only bring positive change to the people they serve, but also improves the quality of life for the entire Camden, New Jersey, community.
2. U.S. Plant Communities – The Foundation supports the communities where Campbell Soup Company has facilities by funding programs that provide tangible results for local residents.

Application Procedures

Application Procedures

Submission

Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to community_relations@campbellsoup.com. Proposals submitted via regular mail will not be reviewed.

Style

Proposals should be prepared in a concise, narrative form, without extensive documentation.

Deadline

There is no formal deadline. Proposals are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.

Additional Documentation

Each grant request must be submitted with current documentation verifying the organization’s eligibility under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). Proposals from organizations with a pending status will not be reviewed.

Organizations may not submit the same or similar proposals more than once in a Foundation fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).

Review and Decision Process

Review and Decision Process

All submitted proposals are screened by the Foundation’s staff to determine whether the requests fall in the defined focus areas and meet the evaluation criteria.

Proposals meeting the criteria are reviewed in detail. Qualifying proposals are then presented to the Board of Trustees for final determination.

The review process for restricted grants may take up to three months. If longer, the applicant will be notified.

Applicants receive written notice after a decision has been reached.