Kemmerer Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChatham, New Jersey · EIN 22-3706044 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.5M
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$90.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
88% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood River Land Trust | Hailey, ID | Land Conservation | $500,000 |
| Mahlon S Kemmerer Memorial Park Center | Jim Thorpe, PA | Capital Improvements | $450,000 |
| Central Wyoming College | Jackson, WY | Construction and development of Jackson campus | $300,000 |
| Hamsfork Museum Inc | Kemmerer, WY | Upgrades and exhibits for local museum | $250,000 |
| Project Big Wood | Ketchum, ID | River preservation and maintenance | $200,000 |
| The Advocates | Hailey, ID | Domestic Abuse Preventation and Survivor Support | $200,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | Jackson, WY | Various Community Charitable Efforts | $175,000 |
| Rotarun Ski Club | Hailey, ID | Purchase and installation of ski equipment | $158,000 |
| St Luke's Wood River Foundation | Ketchum, ID | Emergency department equipment | $155,000 |
| American Red Cross | Fairfield, NJ | California Wildfires | $100,000 |
| Teton Valley Ranch Camp Education Foundation | Jackson, WY | Facility Upgrades and Scholarships | $100,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Jackson, WY | Land Conservation | $100,000 |
| Freedom Caucus Foundation | Washington, DC | Education and Training | $100,000 |
| St Stephens Episcopal Church | Millburn, NJ | Cemetery Upgrades and maintenance | $75,000 |
| Jackson Hole Children's Museum | Jackson, WY | Move to New Facility and Exhibits | $75,000 |
| St John's Health Foundation | Jackson, WY | Wellness Department support | $75,000 |
| Community Foundation of Texas Hill Country | Kerrville, TX | Relief aid for Flood victims | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of Teton Valley | Driggs, ID | Earthfire Institute Wildlife Santucary | $50,000 |
| Flourish Foundation | Ketchum, ID | Student Education Programs | $50,000 |
| Arch Community Housing Trust | Ketchum, ID | School District Workforce Housing | $42,000 |
| Legacy Park Trust Inc | Idaho City, ID | Upgrades and improvements to Cowboy campgrounds | $40,000 |
| Compass Women's Care | Jackson, WY | Pregnant Women Support | $25,000 |
| University of Wyoming Foundation | Laramie, WY | Free Speech Initiative | $25,000 |
| Wood River YMCA | Ketchum, ID | Childrens Water Safety and Swim Program | $25,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Education and Training | $20,000 |
| Wyoming Catholic Ministries Foundation | Cheyenne, WY | Catholic Elentary Schools in Wyoming | $20,000 |
| Ecosystems Sciences Foundation | Boise, ID | Silver Creek Watershed Program | $20,000 |
| Holy Land Christians Society | Falls Church, VA | Orphanage in Israel | $20,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Indian River Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | Hospital renovations and upgrades | $20,000 |
| Corpus Christi Parish | Chatham, NJ | Community Members in need | $20,000 |
| Independent Women's Forum | Winchester, VA | Education and Training | $10,000 |
| Thrival Foundation | Bellevue, ID | Classes and Camps for women and teens | $10,000 |
| Dude Ranch Foundation | Cody, WY | Publication of memorial book | $10,000 |
| Women's Care Center | South Bend, IN | Pregnant Women Support | $10,000 |
| Climb Wyoming | Jackson, WY | Single Mother Support and Training | $10,000 |
| Diocese of Paterson | Clifton, NJ | Catholic Diocese Program | $10,000 |
| Gifford Youth Achievement Center | Vero Beach, FL | Youth Employability Program | $10,000 |
| Wyoming Rescue Mission | Casper, WY | Support and treatment for homeless | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of the Mountains | Jackson, WY | Church Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| Brain Chemistry Labs | Jackson, WY | Medical Research | $5,000 |
| A Caring Center for Women | Vero Beach, FL | Pregnant Women Support | $5,000 |
| Sisters of Christian Charity | Mendham, NJ | Support for Ministry Programs | $5,000 |
| Snake River Fund | Jackson, WY | Scholarships to Fish Camp program | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,550,000 | 43 |
| 2024 | $3,125,000 | 43 |
| 2023 | $3,110,000 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631319349101843
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3706044
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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