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David and Dorothy Kemper Family Foundation

Clayton, Missouri  ·  EIN 842708703  ·  Private foundation

David and Dorothy Kemper Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Clayton, Missouri. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $593K in grants paid and $9.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 96 individual grants from this funder — $2.3M awarded across 2021–2025 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$593K
Annual giving (FY2025)
$9.1M
Total assets
96
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What David and Dorothy Kemper Family Foundation funds

David and Dorothy Kemper Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), faith-based (jewish), higher education, libraries & literacy.

Arts & CultureFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Jewish)Higher EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include families.

families

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for David and Dorothy Kemper Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Greater Horizons Daf
TO BE USED AT THE
Kansas City, MO$424K2025
Greater Horizons Daf
TO BE USED AT THE
Kansas City, MO$256K2023
Greater Horizons Daf
TO BE USED AT THE
Kansas City, MO$217K2024
Washington University
FOR THE PROFESSORSHIP
St Louis, MO$100K2022
Missouri Botanical Garden
JACK C. TAYLOR VISITOR
St Louis, MO$80K2023
John Burroughs School
TO BE USED AT THE
Saint Louis, MO$75K2024
Americans for Oxford Inc
GARDEN POND RESTORATION AT
New York, NY$75K2023
Washington University
FOR THE PROFESSORSHIP
St Louis, MO$71K2024
Harvard University
TO BE USED AT THE
Cambridge, MA$62K2022
Princeton
USED AT THE DISCRETION OF
Princeton, NJ$55K2021
Missouri Botanical Garden
TO BE USED AT THE
St Louis, MO$55K2021
St Louis Art Museum Foundation
TO BE USED AT THE
Saint Louis, MO$50K2022
Missouri Botanical Garden
TO BE USED AT THE
St Louis, MO$50K2022
Americans for Oxford Inc
GARDEN POND RESTORATION AT
New York, NY$50K2024
President and Fellows of Harvard College
TO BE USED AT THE
Cambridge, MA$28K2025

David and Dorothy Kemper Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2021$240K
2022$425K
2023$531K
2024$531K
2025$593K

How to apply for funding from David and Dorothy Kemper Family Foundation

David and Dorothy Kemper Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about David and Dorothy Kemper Family Foundation

Does David and Dorothy Kemper Family Foundation accept grant applications?
David and Dorothy Kemper Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does David and Dorothy Kemper Family Foundation fund?
David and Dorothy Kemper Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Greater Horizons Daf, Greater Horizons Daf, Greater Horizons Daf. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does David and Dorothy Kemper Family Foundation give in grants?
David and Dorothy Kemper Family Foundation reported $593K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2025). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.3M over 96 grants.
Where is David and Dorothy Kemper Family Foundation located?
David and Dorothy Kemper Family Foundation is based in Clayton, Missouri. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 842708703.
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About this profile. This page is built from David and Dorothy Kemper Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with David and Dorothy Kemper Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.