Lucas Kaempfer Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lucas Kaempfer Foundation Inc is a private foundation in McLean, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $632,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$632,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees87%
Giving in 2025 was up from $119,630 the year before.
87% 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 | $455,000 | 12 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $119,630 | 6 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $632,500 | 15 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Lucas Kaempfer Foundation Inc 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 Lucas Kaempfer Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 4 | $327,500 |
| New York | 4 | $140,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $75,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Area Food Bank | Support for solving hunger problems | $200,000 |
| Environmental Film Festival | Advocate for & advance environmental issues through film | $87,500 |
| Food Bank of NYC | Support for solving hunger problems | $50,000 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | Provide vital services to men, woman, children fighting homelessness, hunger, addiction | $50,000 |
| Saint Ann's School | Provide creative enrichment for programs, extraordinary faculty compensation, student financial assistance | $40,000 |
| Bowdoin College Kaempfer Fund | Provide students with financial support for visual arts course supplies | $25,000 |
| Save the Children Federation | Give children the opportunity to a healthy start in life | $25,000 |
| Amnesty International | Provide global human rights support | $25,000 |
| College of Charleston Dean's Excellence Fund | Promote the advancement of the school of business students | $25,000 |
| Eluna | Support families affected by grief or addiction | $25,000 |
| National Museum of Women in the Arts | Champion women through the arts | $25,000 |
| NYU Daily Gift Account | Support university students, faculty and programs | $25,000 |
| Leveling the Playing Field | Provide under resourced communities with increased access to youth sports and recreation | $15,000 |
| Real Organic Food Project | Strengthen the organic movement through farmer led crop and livestock management practices | $10,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation the Joey Fund | Work alongside the cystic fibrosis foundation to support people with cystic fibrosis | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph W Kaempfer Jr
- Georgiana Warner
- Anna L Kaempfer
Questions people ask
Does Lucas Kaempfer Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lucas Kaempfer Foundation Inc give?
$632,500 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Lucas Kaempfer Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph W Kaempfer Jr (President), Georgiana Warner (Vice-President) and Anna L Kaempfer (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Lucas Kaempfer Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, arts and culture and education.