Kemper Freeman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kemper Freeman Foundation is a private foundation in Bellevue, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $43,500 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $1,502 and the largest $6,003. 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$43,500
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$1,502
- Largest grant$6,003
- Assets$8,509
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $43,500 the year before.
21% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $43,500 | 28 | $5,111 |
| 2024 | $43,500 | 28 | $7,138 |
| 2025 | $43,500 | 24 | $8,509 |
How to apply
Kemper Freeman 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 Kemper Freeman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 21 | $39,878 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,503 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,503 |
| California | 1 | $616 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church | General support | $6,003 |
| Bellevue Christian School | General support | $5,503 |
| Orcas Island Community Foundation | General support | $3,092 |
| Washington Policy Center | General support | $2,763 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center | General support | $2,724 |
| Kindering Center | General support | $2,500 |
| Life Enrichment Options | General support | $2,500 |
| University of Wa Foundation | General support | $1,783 |
| Sacred Heart Church | General supoort | $1,503 |
| Young Life | General support | $1,503 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue | General support | $1,503 |
| Special Olympics | General support | $1,503 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Foundaton | General support | $1,500 |
| Camp Nor'wester | General support | $1,164 |
| Bellevue Botanical Garden Society | General support | $1,000 |
| Bellevue Rotary Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Junior League of Seattle Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Orcas Center | General support | $1,000 |
| San Juan Preservation Trust | General supoort | $1,000 |
| George Y Pocock Rowing Foundation | General support | $852 |
| Classical 981 | General support | $784 |
| Oak Park Unified School District | General support | $616 |
| Youthcare | General support | $400 |
| Seattle Homeless Outreach | General support | $304 |
Officers and trustees
- James E Melby
- Craig H Shrontz
- Kemper Freeman Jr
Questions people ask
Does Kemper Freeman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kemper Freeman Foundation give?
$43,500 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $1,502.
Who runs Kemper Freeman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James E Melby (Vice-President), Craig H Shrontz (Secretary) and Kemper Freeman Jr (President).
What does Kemper Freeman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.