William T Kemper Foundation
Kansas City, Missouri · EIN 436345116 · Private foundation
William T Kemper Foundation is a private foundation based in Kansas City, Missouri. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $16.2M in giving and $293.0M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 561 individual grants from this funder — $62.0M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What William T Kemper Foundation funds
William T Kemper Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, domestic violence, early childhood education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, homeless population.
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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Forever Inc CAMPAIGN FOR THE GLADE OVER 3 YEARS | St Louis, MO | $2.5M | 2023 |
| Pembroke Hill School WARD PARKWAY CAMPUS BUILDING AND RENOVATION PROJECT | Kansas City, MO | $2.0M | 2020 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden Board of Trustees NEW VISITOR CENTER | St Louis, MO | $1.8M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from William T Kemper Foundation
From William T Kemper Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.
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Frequently asked questions about William T Kemper Foundation
- Does William T Kemper Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — William T Kemper Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does William T Kemper Foundation fund?
- William T Kemper Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Forest Park Forever Inc, Pembroke Hill School, Missouri Botanical Garden Board of Trustees. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does William T Kemper Foundation give in grants?
- William T Kemper Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $16.2M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $62.0M over 561 grants.
- Where is William T Kemper Foundation located?
- William T Kemper Foundation is based in Kansas City, Missouri. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 436345116.
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