Grants paid in 2024
Top 51 of 145 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $2.0M; Part I reports $1.4M in contributions paid
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL | 2024-2025 kemper scholars program | $150K |
| The University of ChicagoChicago, IL | 2024-2025 kemper scholars program | $150K |
| University of Notre Dame du LacNotre Dame, IN | 2024-2025 kemper scholars program | $150K |
| University of Wisconsin FoundationMilwaukee, WI | 2024-2025 kemper scholars program | $150K |
| American Heart AssociationChicago, IL | 2024 partnership | $103K |
| American Cancer SocietyChicago, IL | Kemper's acs matching gift campaign | $94K |
| UnidosusWashington, DC | 2024 partnership | $90K |
| Miles CollegeFairfield, AL | 2024-2024 kemper scholars | $85K |
| National Urban LeagueNew York, NY | 2024 partnership | $79K |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyMcAllen, TX | 2024-2025 kemper scholars program | $75K |
| California State University Los Angeles FoundationLos Angeles, CA | 2025-2026 kemper scholars | $60K |
| Clark Atlanta UniversityAtlanta, GA | 2024-2025 kemper scholars program | $60K |
| Breakthrough T1dHagerstown, MD | 2024 donation | $57K |
| Florida International UniversityMiami, FL | 2024-2025 kemper scholars | $50K |
| Harris-Stowe State UniversitySt Louis, MO | 2024-2025 kemper scholars program | $50K |
| Charities Aid FoundationAlexandria, VA | February matching gifts | $30K |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, IL | 2024 donation | $25K |
| Yourcause LLCPlano, TX | Matching gifts | $22K |
| Chicago Urban LeagueChicago, IL | 2024 donation | $22K |
| Los Angeles Regional Food BankLos Angeles, CA | 2024 donation | $20K |
| Valdosta State UniversityVillanova, PA | Matching gift for stuart parker 2023 donation | $20K |
| Access Psychology FoundationWhite Plains, NY | Matching gift for jason gorevic donation | $10K |
| Assistance League of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN | Matching gift for lacy johnson donation | $10K |
| Community Food Bank of Central AlabamaBirmingham, AL | 2024 donation | $10K |
| Cristo Rey Miami High School IncNorth Miami, FL | Matching gift for tere canida donation | $10K |
| Feeding South FloridaPembroke Park, FL | 2024 donation | $10K |
| Glen Arbor Arts CenterGlen Arbor, MI | Matching gift for george cochran donation | $10K |
| North Texas Food BankPlano, TX | 2024 donation | $10K |
| St Louis Food BankBridgeton, MO | 2024 donation | $10K |
| Bernie's Book BankLake Bluff, IL | 2024 donation | $6,000 |
| Airlink IncWashington, DC | Gerry ladrerman bod matching gift | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food BankAtlanta, GA | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Feeding Northeast FloridaJacksonville, FL | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Rio Grande ValleyMcAllen, TX | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Istat FoundationChicago, IL | Matching gift for gerry laderman donation | $5,000 |
| National Women's History MuseumWashington, DC | Matching gift for susan whiting donation | $5,000 |
| Peggy Notebaert Nature MuseumChicago, IL | Matching gift for susan whiting donation | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of MetrolinaCharlotte, NC | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Three Square Food BankLas Vegas, NV | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Heart Gallery of AlabamaBirmingham, AL | 2024 donation | $4,750 |
| The Be Kind ProjectPhoenix, AZ | Kemper cares matching gift | $3,500 |
| Packages From HomeGlendale, AZ | Kemper cares match | $3,300 |
| Midwest Food Bank ArizonaGilbert, AZ | Kemper cares matching gift | $3,000 |
| Rio Grande Valley Diabetes AssociationMcAllen, TX | 2024 donation | $3,000 |
| Nourish PhxPhoenix, AZ | Kemper cares donation | $2,300 |
| The Foster AlliancePhoenix, AZ | Kemper cares match | $2,000 |
| Chicago Women in PhilanthropyChicago, IL | 2024 making a difference luncheon | $1,150 |
| Cybergrants Spv LLCAustin, TX | Matching gifts | $1,046 |
| Women Together FoundationMcAllen, TX | Mujeres unidas walk in her shoes support | $825 |
| University of Illinois FoundationChampaign, IL | 2024 donation | $516 |
| Filipino-American Lawyers of Orange CountyIrvine, CA | In honor of larry valdez | $500 |
By state: Illinois 11 · California 62 · Texas 31 · Indiana 2 · Wisconsin 1 · Florida 15
About this foundation
The Kemper Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Northern Trust Co, tax-exempt since 1943. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does The 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 The Kemper Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $2.0M across 145 grants, a median of $3,000.
Where does The Kemper Foundation give?
Illinois (11 grants), California (62 grants), Texas (31 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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