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EIN 36-6007812

The Kemper Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Year formed
1943
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
Description
The Kemper Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, IL that primarily funds the Kemper Scholars Program, 2021 Annual Contribution, The Kemper Foundation Faculty Award 2021-2022, Wish Ball 2021, T1Detect, One Dream Gala and Spanish Care Kits. Its purpose is to strengthen communities by providing financial support and community outreach to make a meaningful difference. JDRF and others are among its grantees. Last year, it made 47 grants.
Also known as...
James S Kemper Foundation
Total revenues
$1,355,739
2023
Total expenses
$2,119,751
2023
Total assets
$45,921,287
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at The Kemper Foundation

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.

Grants made by The Kemper Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
The University of Chicago (UChicago)2023-2024 Kemper Scholars Program$200,000
Northwestern University2023-2024 Kemper Scholars Program$200,000
UnidosUS2023 Partnership$100,000
...and 62 more grants made totalling $1,061,698

Personnel at The Kemper Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Barbara CiesemierPresident$0

Financials for The Kemper Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$0
Investment income and dividends$24,339
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,331,400
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,355,739

Form 990s for The Kemper Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-12990PFView PDF
2022-122023-11-15990PFView PDF
2021-122022-12-12990PFView PDF
2021-072022-06-21990PFView PDF
2020-072021-12-29990PFView PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
July 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2021
June 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2021
May 13, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
February 6, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate non-operating foundationsCharities
Issues
EducationCommunity improvement
Characteristics
Provides grantsPartially liquidatedState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
200 E Randolph St 3300
Chicago, IL 60601
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
thekemperfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(312) 332-3114
IRS details
EIN
36-6007812
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
1943
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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