Grants paid in 2025
55 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Canine CompanionsSanta Rosa, CA | Donation | $32K |
| Northwestern Memorial FoundationChicago, IL | Donation | $30K |
| University of Colorado FoundationBoulder, CO | Donation | $25K |
| Illinois Wesleyan UniversityBloomington, IL | Donation | $20K |
| Lexington High SchoolLexington, IL | Donation | $12K |
| Tara Performing Arts High SchoolBoulder, CO | Donation | $11K |
| Lexington Community CenterLexington, IL | Donation | $10K |
| McLean County Swcd FoundationNormal, IL | Donation | $10K |
| Susan G Komen for the CureDalls, TX | Donation | $10K |
| Lexington Food PantryLexington, IL | Donation | $9,100 |
| Midwest Food BankNormal, IL | Donation | $9,000 |
| St Patrick Church of MernaBloomington, IL | Donation | $6,750 |
| Racing for Mental HealthChicago, IL | Donation | $6,000 |
| Lexington Genealogical & Historical SctyLexington, IL | Donation | $5,500 |
| Home Sweet Home MinistriesBloomington, IL | Donation | $5,000 |
| Lifelong Access (formerly Marcfirst)Normal, IL | Donation | $5,000 |
| Lexington Park DistrictLexington, IL | Donation | $4,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN | Donation | $3,750 |
| St Vincent de PaulBloomington, IL | Donation | $3,750 |
| Miller Park Zoological SocietyBloomington, IL | Donation | $3,500 |
| Wish Bone Canine RescueNormal, IL | Donation | $3,500 |
| Community Health Care ClinicNormal, IL | Donation | $3,000 |
| Osf Healthcare FoundationPeoria, IL | Donation | $2,575 |
| Baby FoldNormal, IL | Donation | $2,500 |
| Carle Center for PhilanthropyNormal, IL | Donation | $2,500 |
| Lexington Fire DepartmentLexington, IL | Donation | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's AssociationBloomington, IL | Donation | $2,000 |
| Celiac Disease FoundationWoodland Hills, CA | Donation | $2,000 |
| BrightpointBloomington, IL | Donation | $2,000 |
| Easter SealsBloomington, IL | Donation | $2,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Central IllinoisBloomington, IL | Donation | $2,000 |
| National Psoriasis FoundationPortland, OR | Donation | $2,000 |
| Pheasants ForeverSt Paul, MN | Donation | $2,000 |
| Prairielands Preservation FoundationNormal, IL | Donation | $2,000 |
| W D Boyce (boy Scouts)Peoria, IL | Donation | $2,000 |
| YMCA McLean CountyBloomington, IL | Donation | $2,000 |
| Calvary United Methodist ChurchNormal, IL | Donation | $1,825 |
| Ameican Legion Post 291Bloomington, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Children's Discovery MuseumNormal, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Community Cancer Center FoundationNormal, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Great Plains Life FoundationNormal, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| LeafLexington, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Lexington FIRST United Methodist ChurchLexington, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| McLean County Museum of HistoryBloomington, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Timber Pointe Charitable Foundation IncHudson, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Building Hope in Kids - UgandaWashington, IL | Donation | $500 |
| Fellowship of Christian Farmers IntlLexington, IL | Donation | $500 |
| Parklands FoundationBloomington, IL | Donation | $500 |
| Prairie Aviation MuseumBloomington, IL | Donation | $500 |
| Bbb - Wise Giving AllianceArlington, VA | Donation | $300 |
| Kiwanis Club of LexingtonLexington, IL | Donation | $300 |
| Lexington Peace MealsLexington, IL | Donation | $300 |
| Ellsworth United Methodist ChurchEllsworth, IL | Donation | $100 |
| National Naval Aviation MuseumPensacola, FL | Donation | $100 |
| Lexington Booster ClubLexington, IL | Donation | $100 |
By state: Illinois 45 · Colorado 2 · California 2 · Texas 1 · Tennessee 1 · Oregon 1
About this foundation
Parker Kemp Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bloomington, Illinois, administered in care of Parker Kemp, tax-exempt since 1969. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Parker Kemp Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Parker Kemp Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $271K across 55 grants, a median of $2,000.
Where does Parker Kemp Foundation give?
Illinois (45 grants), Colorado (2 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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