Private foundation · EIN 43-6362480 · Kansas City, Missouri

William T Kemper Charitable Trust

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: 38 grants paid, $2.8M total, median $25K. 47% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
38
$2.8M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MO
47%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$33M

Grants paid in 2024

38 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Agricultural Future of AmericaKansas City, MOSupport of charitable$732K
Dtc Community Development IncKansas City, MOSouth loop project$300K
American Royal AssociationKansas City, MOFinal payment-capital$250K
American Royal AssociationKansas City, MOJunior premium livestock$211K
Msu Denver Foundation IncDenver, COMsu health institute pmt 3$200K
VFW FoundationKansas City, MOParkville post facility$100K
Dubuque Community yDubuque, IACapital campaign$100K
The Salvation Army Kansas Western MissKansas City, MOChristmas campaign$100K
Salvation Army DenverDenver, COLambuth family center$100K
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of ArtSt Joseph, MOGeneral operating expenses$75K
National Hispanic Cultural Center FoundationAlbuquerque, NMFor charitable programs$75K
Umkc ConservatoryKansas City, MOSupport of charitable$50K
There With CareBoulder, COKansas city expansion 3rd$50K
Kc Care Health CenterKansas City, MOCapital campaign$50K
South Plains Food BankLubbock, TXFor charitable programs$50K
American Cancer SocietySt Louis, MO9th annual champions of$30K
Central City OperaWheat Ridge, COSupport of charitable$25K
Housing Assistance CorporationHyannis, MACharitable gift$25K
Global Down Syndrome FoundationDenver, COGeneral operating expenses$25K
Cape AbilitiesHyannis, MAFund a need joe carr event$25K
Msu Denver Foundation IncDenver, COHealth and human sciences$25K
University of Puget SoundTacoma, WASupport of charitable$20K
Sturm College of Law University of DenverDenver, COPledge to diversity program$20K
Pembroke Hill SchoolKansas City, MOGeneral operation expenses$15K
Yep Kansas CityKansas City, MOSupport of charitable$10K
Green Light Fund DenverBoston, MA3rd of 4 pmts 50k year$10K
Pet Resource Center of KcKansas City, MOCapital campaign$10K
Foundation for Educational ExcellenceDenver, COCharitable donation carmel$10K
KcgpaKansas City, MOCharitable gift$10K
Mizel InstituteDenver, COCo remembers 911 event$10K
Pembroke Hill SchoolKansas City, MOGeneral operation expenses$10K
Pembroke Hill SchoolKansas City, MO1965 scholarship fund$10K
Children's Tlc - Ability KcKansas City, MOSupport of charitable$5,000
Accelerated Schools of Overland ParkOverland Park, KSAsop mental health program$5,000
NYU School of MedicineNew York, NYGeneral operating expenses$5,000
Duke University Alumni & DevelopmentDurham, NCNicholas school of the$5,000
The Western Stock Show AssociationDenver, CONational western$5,000
Pembroke Hill SchoolKansas City, MOClass of 1974 50th reunion$5,000

By state: Missouri 18 · Colorado 10 · Iowa 1 · New Mexico 1 · Massachusetts 3 · Texas 1

About this foundation

William T Kemper Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Kansas City, Missouri, tax-exempt since 1991. 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 William T Kemper Charitable Trust 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 William T Kemper Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.8M across 38 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does William T Kemper Charitable Trust give?

Missouri (18 grants), Colorado (10 grants), Iowa (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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