William T Kemper II Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
William T Kemper II Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $183,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$183,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was down from $201,000 the year before.
4% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $149,200 | 26 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $201,000 | 28 | $6.1 million |
| 2025 | $183,000 | 24 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michelle Morris Commerce Bank PO Box 419248, Kansas City, MO 64141-6248 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (816) 234-2704 |
| What to submit | Contact commerce bank at (816) 234-2704 |
| Restrictions | Donations must be used for religious, charitable, scientific or educational purposes in the united states. |
What William T Kemper II Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 19 | $172,500 |
| Kansas | 5 | $28,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers and Sisters of Greater Kansas City | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $20,000 |
| Liberty Memorial Association DBA National World War I Museum and Memorial | Global education initiative- public programs and school field trips | $20,000 |
| American Royal Association | American royal equine programs and education programs | $12,500 |
| Boys Club of Greater Kansas City | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $12,500 |
| Amethyst Place Inc | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $10,000 |
| Happybottoms | Community diaper distribution program | $10,000 |
| Pembroke Hill School | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization over 5 years | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Heart of America Council | Scoutreach support 2026 | $7,500 |
| City Union Mission Inc | L. Minor care shelter | $7,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri Inc | Girl scout leadership experience | $7,500 |
| Harry S Truman Library Institute for National & International Affairs | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $7,500 |
| Jackson County Historical Society | The restoration of the 1870 howard schoolhouse | $7,500 |
| Operation Breakthrough Inc | Expanded arts programming for kansas city's urban youth | $7,500 |
| Rotary Club Youth Camp Association Inc | Healthy food access | $7,500 |
| Salvation Army | Christmas 2025 | $7,500 |
| Union Station Kansas City Inc | Model train gallery | $7,500 |
| Wildwood Outdoor Education Center Inc | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $7,500 |
| Heartland Therapeutic Riding Inc | Vet visits for aging herd | $5,000 |
| Musical Theater Heritage Inc | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization over 5 years | $5,000 |
| Northland Therapeutic Riding Center | Equine-assisted services program support | $5,000 |
| Secret Order of the Key Incorporated | Elves of christmas present | $5,000 |
| State Historical Society of Missouri | Kansas city archival records accessibility project phase ii | $5,000 |
| Kansas 4-H Foundation Inc | Rock springs ranch equine herd and program | $3,000 |
| Derrick Thomas Neil Smith Third and Long Foundation | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization over 4 years | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Commerce Bank
- Commerce Bank - Charitalbe
Questions people ask
Does William T Kemper II Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does William T Kemper II Charitable Trust give?
$183,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs William T Kemper II Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Commerce Bank (Trustee) and Commerce Bank - Charitalbe (Trustee).
What does William T Kemper II Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and arts and culture.