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Joe W Kemble Trust

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 756020122

Joe W Kemble Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,476 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $7,738 and the largest $7,738. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $13,760 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$14,2382$329,641
2024$13,7602$360,460
2025$15,4762$400,197

How to apply

Joe W Kemble Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Joe W Kemble Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas2$15,476

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Presbyterian Children's Home
Amarillo, TX
General$7,738
Cal Farley's Boys Ranch
Amarillo, TX
General$7,738

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Joe W Kemble Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Joe W Kemble Trust give?

$15,476 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $7,738.

Who runs Joe W Kemble Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).

What does Joe W Kemble Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and faith communities.

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