The Kemper Foundation
- Assets
- $50.8m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $50.3m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 12/1943
- Data as of
- 07/2021
- EIN
- 36-6007812
Organization Overview
The Kemper Foundation is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1943. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kemper Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 07/2021, Kemper Foundation generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (33.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 07/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2021, Kemper Foundation has awarded 97 individual grants totaling $2,593,488. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT, THE KEMPER FOUNDATION AIMS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLE'S LIVES. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS CAUSES AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ADVANCING THE THREE FOCUS AREAS OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joseph Lacher Chairman | 5 | $0 | |
Jim Mckinney Trustee | 5 | $0 | |
C Thomas Evans Trustee | 5 | $0 | |
Charles Brooks Trustee | 5 | $0 | |
Ismat Aziz Trustee | 5 | $0 | |
John M Boschelli Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Interest on Savings | $0 |
| Dividends & Interest | $452,002 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $1,126,071 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $1,126,071 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,578,073 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $143,631 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $45,042 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $21,648 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $47,901 |
| Depreciation | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,895 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
| Printing and publications | $0 |
| Other expenses | $95,286 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $453,615 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $1,093,161 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $1,546,776 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $555,266 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $26,555 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $49,914,444 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $50,848,726 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $209,465 |
| Grants payable | $160,291 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,741 |
| Total liabilities | $371,497 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Kemper Foundation has awarded $1,256,656 in support to 51 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
JDRF PURPOSE: T1DETECT, ONE DREAM GALA AND SPANISH CARE KITS | $146,400 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | $100,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: 2021-2022 INSTITUTIONAL PRIORITIES | $100,000 |
Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: KEMPER SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $95,000 |
HARRIS-STOWE STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: KEMPER SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $75,000 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: KEMPER SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $75,000 |
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|---|---|---|
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Primo Center For Women And Children Chicago, IL | $5,281,489 | $8,337,109 |
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