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Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc

Galveston, Texas  ·  EIN 760680130  ·  Private foundation

Based in Galveston, Texas, Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc has awarded $11.6M across 954 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to The University of Texas Medical Branch. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$2.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$46.6M
Total assets
954
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc funds

Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, early childhood education, education, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEarly Childhood EducationEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, immigrants & refugees, low-income communities, men boys, women girls.

childrenfamiliesimmigrants & refugeeslow-income communitiesmen boyswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The University of Texas Medical Branch
TO ASSIST LOCAL 501(C)(3) ENTITIES
Various, TX$374K2019
The University of Texas Medical Branch
ASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION
Galveston, TX$354K2022
The University of Texas Medical Branch
ASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION
Galveston, TX$352K2024
The University of Texas Medical Branch
TO ASSIST LOCAL 501(C)(3) ENTITIES
Various, TX$346K2020
The University of Texas Medical Branch
ASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION
Galveston, TX$312K2023
Reedy Chapel Ame Church
ASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION
Galveston, TX$174K2022
Vision Galveston
ASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION
Galveston, TX$147K2024
Vision Galveston
ASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION
Galveston, TX$147K2023
Teen Health Center Inc
ASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION
Galveston, TX$143K2024
Galveston Historical Foundation
ASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION
Galveston, TX$143K2023
Family Service Center of Galveston County
ASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION
Galveston, TX$142K2024
The Artist Boat Inc
ASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION
Galveston, TX$125K2022
St Vincent's House
ASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION
Galveston, TX$115K2024
Galveston Historical Foundation
ASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION
Galveston, TX$112K2024
Galveston Historical Foundation
ASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION
Galveston, TX$106K2022

Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$2.1M
2020$2.2M
2022$2.4M
2023$2.1M
2024$2.8M

How to apply for funding from Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc

From Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“SEE WEBSITE - WWW.KEMPNERFUND.ORG/APP/GUIDELINES.HTML”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at kempnerfund.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc

Does Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc fund?
Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include The University of Texas Medical Branch, The University of Texas Medical Branch, The University of Texas Medical Branch. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc give in grants?
Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc reported $2.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.6M over 954 grants.
Where is Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc located?
Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc is based in Galveston, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 760680130.
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About this profile. This page is built from Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc'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 Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.