Kemp Foundation Incorporated
Accepts applications
Kemp Foundation Incorporated is a private foundation in Goldsboro, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $38,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $5,200. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$38,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$5,200
- Assets$871,623
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was down from $39,200 the year before.
56% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $46,000 | 21 | $840,769 |
| 2024 | $39,200 | 20 | $893,074 |
| 2025 | $38,000 | 18 | $871,623 |
How to apply
| Contact | Elizabeth Neese 102 N Andrews Avenue, Goldsboro, NC 27530 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (919) 734-3153 |
| What to submit | No specific form required |
| Deadlines | No deadlines |
| Restrictions | No restrictions |
What Kemp Foundation Incorporated funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 14 | $28,200 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $4,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,300 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Stephens Episcopal Church | Charitable | $5,200 |
| Craven Community College Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Woodbury Forest School | Charitable | $3,300 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Dawson Baptist Church | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Goodspeed Opera House | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Community Supporting Schools | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Educated Caines Assisting With Disa | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Wayne Community College Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Tryon Palace Foundation | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Saving Grace Animals for Adoption | Charitable | $1,250 |
| DGDC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Foothills Canine Rescue | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Craven City Council | Charitable | $500 |
| Arts Council of Wayne County | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth K Neese
- William Kemp
- Sallie Kemp
Questions people ask
Does Kemp Foundation Incorporated accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines.
How much does Kemp Foundation Incorporated give?
$38,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Kemp Foundation Incorporated?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth K Neese (President), William Kemp (Director) and Sallie Kemp (Treasurer).
What does Kemp Foundation Incorporated fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.