Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc
Accepts applications
Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc is a private foundation in Galveston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 167 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $351,614. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.8 million
- Number of grants167
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$351,614
- Assets$65.1 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.1 million the year before.
42% of its 2024 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 | $2.1 million | 155 | $60.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 167 | $65.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Harris Eliza Kempner Fund 2201 Market St Suite 1250, Galveston, TX 77550 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (409) 762-1603, information@kempnerfund.org |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See website - www.kempnerfund.org/app/guidelines.html |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Texas. It also paid $9,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 102 | $2.6 million |
| New York | 12 | $61,763 |
| California | 17 | $37,500 |
| Washington | 4 | $16,000 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $14,750 |
| Ohio | 3 | $11,146 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $11,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $7,500 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $7,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Medical Branch | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $351,614 |
| Vision Galveston | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $147,000 |
| Teen Health Center Inc | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $142,939 |
| Family Service Center of Galveston County | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $141,500 |
| St Vincent's House | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $115,000 |
| Galveston Historical Foundation | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $112,437 |
| Serjobs | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $95,000 |
| Nia Cultural Center | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $72,518 |
| The Grand 1894 Opera House | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $66,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Galveston | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $66,000 |
| Casa of Galveston County | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $60,000 |
| Galveston Arts Center | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $56,000 |
| Sunshine Center Inc | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $55,000 |
| Gulf Coast Big Brothers Big Sisters | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $52,000 |
| United Way of Galveston | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $50,750 |
| Galveston's Own Farmers Market | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $50,500 |
| Catholic Charities | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $50,000 |
| The Artist Boat Inc | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $50,000 |
| Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $40,750 |
| Galveston Diaper Bank | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $40,000 |
| JC League House Inc | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $40,000 |
| Moody Early Childhood Center | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $40,000 |
| Galveston County Food Bank | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $36,000 |
| Advocacy Center for Children of Galveston County | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $32,000 |
| Smart Family Literacy | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $32,000 |
| Lutheran Music Academy of Galveston | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $30,000 |
| Galveston Bay Foundation | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $27,000 |
| Galveston Isd Educational Foundation | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $25,089 |
| Iconoclast Artists | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $25,000 |
| Galveston College Foundation | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $20,750 |
| Audubon Texas | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $20,000 |
| Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $20,000 |
| Seeding Galveston | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $20,000 |
| St Vincent's Hope Clinic | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $20,000 |
| The Downtown Partnership | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $20,000 |
| Alcohol Drug Abuse Women's Center | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $18,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $18,000 |
| Prevent Blindness Texas | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $18,000 |
| Turtle Island Restoration Network | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $18,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lauren Scott
- Emily Bray
- Chandler Guttersen
- Eliza Quigley
- Randall T Kempner
- Jack Kempner
- Benjy Shabot
- Daniel Thorne
- Hetta Kempner
- Rachel Hamilton
- Carol Bunch Davis
- Robert Lynch
- Barbara Sasser
- Martha Daniel
Questions people ask
Does Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See website - www.kempnerfund.org/app/guidelines.html.
How much does Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 167 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Lauren Scott (Executive Director), Emily Bray (Director), Chandler Guttersen (Secretary) and Eliza Quigley (Director) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.