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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 public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$2.2M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$46.6M
Assets (FY2020)
954
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

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

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

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

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. Example recipients include The University of Texas Medical Branch. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc give in grants?
Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc reported $2.2M in grants in an indexed 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. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. 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.