David and Dorothy Kemper Family Foundation
Accepts applications
David and Dorothy Kemper Family Foundation is a private foundation in Clayton, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $592,659 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $6,750 and the largest $424,159. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$592,659
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$6,750
- Largest grant$424,159
- Assets$14.6 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was up from $530,977 the year before.
11% of its 2024 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $531,002 | 18 | $11.4 million |
| 2023 | $530,977 | 21 | $13.3 million |
| 2024 | $592,659 | 18 | $14.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David W Kemper Co David and Doroth Kemper Family Foundation PO Box 11, Clayton, MO 63105 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (816) 234-1817 |
| What to submit | No formal process |
What David and Dorothy Kemper Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 13 | $546,659 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $30,000 |
| California | 2 | $11,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Horizons Daf | To be used at the | $424,159 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | To be used at the | $27,500 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | Jack c. Taylor visitor | $25,000 |
| St Louis Art Museum Foundation | To be used at the | $25,000 |
| John Burroughs School | To be used at the | $17,500 |
| Archdiocese of St Louis | To be used at the | $10,000 |
| Opera Theatre of Saint Louis | Artistic director contract | $10,000 |
| Mildred Kemper Lane Art Museum | To be used at the | $7,500 |
| Nine Network of Public Media | To be used at the | $7,500 |
| Chandler School | To be used at the | $6,000 |
| Princeton | Used at the discretion of | $5,000 |
| Congregation Temple Israel | To be used at the | $5,000 |
| St Louis Symphony | To be used at the | $5,000 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis | To be used at the | $5,000 |
| Polytechnic School | To be used at the | $5,000 |
| American Academy of Arts and Sciences | To be used at the | $2,500 |
| St Louis Public Radio | To be used at the | $2,500 |
| Forest Park Forever | To be used at the | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- David W Kemper
- Dorothy J Kemper
Questions people ask
Does David and Dorothy Kemper Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does David and Dorothy Kemper Family Foundation give?
$592,659 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $6,750.
Who runs David and Dorothy Kemper Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David W Kemper (Grantor & Trustee) and Dorothy J Kemper (Trustee).
What does David and Dorothy Kemper Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.