Shane Kemper Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shane Kemper Foundation is a private foundation in Big Spring, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,250 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $800 and the largest $1,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$16,250
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$800
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$40,266
Giving in 2025 was down from $24,750 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $21,000 | 28 | $0 |
| 2024 | $24,750 | 23 | $0 |
| 2025 | $16,250 | 20 | $40,266 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
Shane Kemper Foundation 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.
What Shane Kemper Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 19 | $15,500 |
| Montana | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship recpiant | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship recpiant | $800 |
| Individual | Scholarship recpiant | $800 |
| Individual | Scholarship recpiant | $800 |
| Individual | Scholarship recpiant | $800 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $800 |
| Individual | Scholarship recpiant | $800 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $800 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $800 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $800 |
| Individual | Scholarship recpiant | $800 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $750 |
| Individual | Scholar recipient | $750 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $750 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $750 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $750 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $750 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $750 |
| Individual | Scholarship recipient | $750 |
| Individual | Scholarship recpiant | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Shaundra Kemper
- Brenda Wilkinson
- Brian Marlar
Questions people ask
Does Shane Kemper Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shane Kemper Foundation give?
$16,250 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $800.
Who runs Shane Kemper Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Shaundra Kemper (President), Brenda Wilkinson (Vice President) and Brian Marlar (Treasurer).
What does Shane Kemper Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.