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The Kemper Foundation

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 366007812  ·  Private foundation

The Kemper Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2024) reports $2.0M in grants paid and $48.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 342 individual grants from this funder — $6.2M awarded across 2022–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.

$2.0M
Indexed giving (FY2024)
$48.9M
Assets (FY2024)
342
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What The Kemper Foundation funds

The Kemper Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, libraries & literacy.

Adult EducationLibraries & Literacy

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
University of Notre Dame Du Lac
KEMPER SCHOLARS PROGRAM - 2022-2023
Notre Dame, IN$220K2022
University of Wisconsin Foundation
KEMPER SCHOLARS PROGRAM - 2022-2023
Milwaukee, WI$200K2022
The University of Chicago
KEMPER SCHOLARS PROGRAM - 2022-2023
Chicago, IL$200K2022

How to apply for funding from The Kemper Foundation

The Kemper Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at thekemperfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Kemper Foundation

Does The Kemper Foundation accept grant applications?
The Kemper Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does The Kemper Foundation fund?
The Kemper Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include University of Notre Dame Du Lac, University of Wisconsin Foundation, The University of Chicago. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Kemper Foundation give in grants?
The Kemper Foundation reported $2.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.2M over 342 grants.
Where is The Kemper Foundation located?
The Kemper Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 366007812.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Kemper Foundation'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 The Kemper Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.