Private foundation · EIN 84-1161443 · Littleton, Colorado

Richard and Mary Kemme Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Colorado. The foundation accepts applications (None) and its median grant is $7,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $70K total, median $7,000. 75% of grants stayed in Colorado. Stated restrictions: None

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$70K
Median grant
$7,000
Stays in CO
75%
of grants
Deadline
None
Assets
$1.3M

How to apply

None Contact: Mary Pat Valdes, 6042 S Aberdeen Street, Littleton, Co, 3037942672 Deadlines: None Restrictions: None

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Weld County Food Bank GreeleyGreeley, COCharitable Contribution$14K
Friends of Arvada Fire Protection DistrictArvada, COCharitable Contribution$14K
North Littleton PromiseLittleton, COCharitable Contribution$10K
Fabretto Childrens FoundationEvanston, ILCharitable Contribution$7,000
Fortitude FundAuburn, INCharitable Contribution$7,000
Valley SettlementGlenwood Springs, COCharitable Contribution$7,000
La Clinica del PuebloGlenwood Springs, COCharitable Contribution$7,000
Love IncLittleton, COCharitable Contribution$4,000

By state: Colorado 6 · Illinois 1 · Indiana 1

About this foundation

Richard and Mary Kemme Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Littleton, Colorado, administered in care of Mary Pat Valdes, 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 Richard and Mary Kemme Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. None Deadlines: None.

How much does Richard and Mary Kemme Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $70K across 8 grants, a median of $7,000.

Where does Richard and Mary Kemme Foundation give?

Colorado (6 grants), Illinois (1 grants), Indiana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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