David and Dorothy Kemper Family Foundation
Historical FunderClayton, Missouri · EIN 84-2708703 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $17,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DAVID W KEMPER CO DAVID AND DOROTH |
|---|---|
| Address | KEMPER FAMILY FOUNDATION PO BOX 11, CLAYTON MO 63105 |
| Phone | 8162341817 |
| N/A | |
| Form and materials | NO FORMAL PROCESS |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
27% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Horizons Daf | Kansas City, MO | To be used at the | $424,159 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | To be used at the | $27,500 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | St Louis, MO | Jack C. taylor visitor | $25,000 |
| St Louis Art Museum Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | To be used at the | $25,000 |
| John Burroughs School | Saint Louis, MO | To be used at the | $17,500 |
| Archdiocese of St Louis | St Louis, MO | To be used at the | $10,000 |
| Opera Theatre of Saint Louis | St Louis, MO | Artistic director contract | $10,000 |
| Mildred Kemper Lane Art Museum | St Louis, MO | To be used at the | $7,500 |
| Nine Network of Public Media | St Louis, MO | To be used at the | $7,500 |
| Chandler School | Pasadena, CA | To be used at the | $6,000 |
| Princeton | Princeton, NJ | Used at the discretion of | $5,000 |
| Congregation Temple Israel | St Louis, MO | To be used at the | $5,000 |
| St Louis Symphony | St Louis, MO | To be used at the | $5,000 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis | St Louis, MO | To be used at the | $5,000 |
| Polytechnic School | Pasadena, CA | To be used at the | $5,000 |
| American Academy of Arts and Sciences | Cambridge, MA | To be used at the | $2,500 |
| St Louis Public Radio | St Louis, MO | To be used at the | $2,500 |
| Forest Park Forever | St Louis, MO | To be used at the | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $592,659 | 18 |
| 2023 | $530,977 | 21 |
| 2022 | $531,002 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503459349101205
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-2708703
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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