Private foundation · EIN 23-7279896 · Kansas City, Missouri

Enid & Crosby Kemper Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 61 grants paid, $2.8M total, median $20K. 56% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
61
$2.8M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in MO
56%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$32M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 40 of 61 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Kansas Hospital SystemWestwood, KSCapital campaign$500K
Kemper Museum of Contemporary ArtKansas City, MOFirst quarter distribution$416K
Kemper Museum of Contemporary ArtKansas City, MO3rd quarter distribution$416K
Kemper Museum of Contemporary ArtKansas City, MOSecond quarter distribution$139K
The Principia CorporationSt Louis, MOBoarding facility$100K
Denver Museum of Contemporary ArtDenver, COGeneral operating expenses$75K
Caps Network IncOverland Park, KSLevel up kc$75K
Childrens Mercy HospitalKansas City, MOKemper postdoctoral div$56K
Green Light FundBoston, MAKansas city fund ii$50K
American Red CrossKansas City, MOFlorida disaster relief$50K
Reconciliation ServicesKansas City, MOGeneral operating expenses$50K
Yep KcKansas City, MOScholarship programs$50K
Kansas City Startup FoundationKansas City, MOGeneral operating expenses$50K
Protect Our Past IncNorth Chatham, MAIf the walls could talk$50K
Art As MentorshipKansas City, MO2024 rebel song amerikana$50K
Kansas City Repertory Theatre IncKansas City, MO60th anniversary season$35K
Protect Out PastNorth Chatham, MAPodcast launch$30K
St Lukes FoundationKansas City, MOHeartland gala 2024$30K
National MS Society - Mid AmericaMission Woods, KSBill gautreaux bike ms$25K
Hyman Brand Hebrew AcademyOverland Park, KS2024 civic service$25K
American Film FoundationSanta Monica, CARestricted for ca landscape$25K
Central City OperaWheat Ridge, COGeneral operating expenses$25K
GiftKansas City, MOGeneral operating expenses$25K
GiftKansas City, MOReimagine work dev for$25K
United WeKansas City, MOWomen charitable economic$25K
Jewish Family ServicesOverland Park, KSJfs bright nights$25K
Kansas City Friends of Alvin AileyKansas City, MOKcfaa inclusive arts edu$25K
American Jazz MuseumKansas City, MOBelieve in event$25K
Angel FlightKansas City, MOAngel flight central$21K
Pet Resource CenterKansas City, MOFairy tales ball$20K
Project Angel HeartDenver, COGeneral operating expenses$20K
Reaching Out From WithinKansas City, KSGift in honor of suellen$20K
Kc Pet ProjectKansas City, MOLove finds a way 2024$20K
Boys GrowKansas City, MOGreenhouse project$20K
Bicycles for Humanity CoDenver, COImproving outcomes in$16K
Lower Cape Outreach CouncilOrleans, MAFood pantry deficit$15K
Powell GardensKingsville, MOGeneral operating expenses$15K
MinddriveKansas City, MOGeneral operating expenses$15K
Turning Point the Center for HealingLeawood, KSCenter for hope and healing$15K
The Prospect KcKansas City, MONourish kc community$10K

By state: Missouri 34 · Kansas 10 · Colorado 6 · Massachusetts 5 · California 3 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Enid & Crosby Kemper Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Kansas City, Missouri, administered in care of United Missouri Bank of Ks City N, tax-exempt since 1973. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Enid & Crosby Kemper Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Enid & Crosby Kemper Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.8M across 61 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Enid & Crosby Kemper Foundation give?

Missouri (34 grants), Kansas (10 grants), Colorado (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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