THE KEMPER FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$2.0M-2% YoY
Grants
145
Median Grant
$3K
Organizations Funded
47
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Foundation Overview
Mission
Through community outreach and financial support, The Kemper Foundation aims to strengthen communities so they can make a meaningful difference in people's lives. They support causes and non-profit organizations advancing their three focus areas: education, health, and community development.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Read Conmigo Grant Program: $3,000 educator grants and $10,000 school impact grants for dual-language education. $4.5 million Kemper Scholars Program for 650 scholarships at 10 universities. Recent: $125,000 California Wildfire Relief, $220,000 to 22 elementary schools (August 2025).
How to Apply
The Kemper Foundation does not accept any unsolicited grant applications. Specific programs like Read Conmigo have open application periods.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$2.0M
Grants
145
Median
$3K
States
18
$2.0M
Grants
105
Median
$5K
States
17
$2.1M
Grants
92
Median
$5K
States
21
Grant Size Distribution
$3K
Typical Grant (Median)
$500
Smallest
$3K
25th Pctile
$5K
75th Pctile
$150K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $3K and $5K.
Largest Recent Grants
$150K
2024
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION
WI · 2024-2025 KEMPER SCHOLARS PROGRAM
$150K
2024
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME DU LAC
IN · 2024-2025 KEMPER SCHOLARS PROGRAM
$150K
2024
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
IL · 2024-2025 KEMPER SCHOLARS PROGRAM
$150K
2024
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
IL · 2024-2025 KEMPER SCHOLARS PROGRAM
$103K
2024
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
IL · 2024 PARTNERSHIP
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.