Kemper Educational and Charitable Fund
Invitation OnlyWinnetka, Illinois · EIN 36-6054499 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$662K
Organizations funded50
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$12M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $15,400.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
34% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Youth Centers | Chicago, IL | Support program | $100,000 |
| Cristo Rey St Martin College Prep | Waukegan, IL | Support program | $75,000 |
| Revolution Workshop | Chicago, IL | Support program | $51,000 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | Chicago, IL | Support program | $50,500 |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation | Chicago, IL | Program support | $50,000 |
| Holy Family Ministries | Northfield, IL | Program support | $50,000 |
| Noble Network's Summer of a Lifetime | Chicago, IL | Program support | $40,000 |
| Bernie's Book Bank | Lake Bluff, IL | Program support | $33,000 |
| Winnetka Community House | Winnetka, IL | Program support | $27,500 |
| Mothers Trust Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | Support program | $26,500 |
| Communities in Schools Chicago | Chicago, IL | Support program | $25,000 |
| Josselyn Center | Northfield, IL | Program support | $25,000 |
| Wsia Education Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Program support | $15,400 |
| Gamma Lota Sigma | Yardley, PA | Support program | $15,000 |
| Building Peaceful Bridges | Glenview, IL | Program support | $15,000 |
| Winnetka Congregational Church | Winnetka, IL | Program support | $10,850 |
| Operation Warm | Philadelphia, PA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Crystal Community Ski Club | Thompsonville, MI | Program support | $10,000 |
| Iota Court Preservation Association | Madison, WI | Program support | $4,000 |
| Winnetka-Northfield Rotary Charitable Fund | Winnetka, IL | Program support | $2,800 |
| Winnetka Historical Society | Winnetka, IL | Program support | $2,500 |
| Indian Hill Club Scholarship Foundation | Winnetka, IL | Support program | $2,000 |
| Wolf Sanctuary | Laporte, CO | Program support | $2,000 |
| New Hampton School | New Hampton, NH | Program support | $2,000 |
| National Ms Society | New York, NY | Program support | $1,500 |
| Connections for the Homeless | Evanston, IL | Program support | $1,500 |
| Family Service Center of Wilmette | Wilmette, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Junior League of Evanston-North Shore | Winnetka, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Wbez Chicago Public Media | Chicago, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Annika Foundation | Orlando, FL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Catch Is Community | Northbrook, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Nami Cook County North Suburban | Skokie, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Triad Golden Retriever Rescue | Greensboro, NC | Program support | $1,000 |
| Crow Island Stewardship Group | Winnetka, IL | Program support | $650 |
| Counseling Center of the North Shore | Winnetka, IL | Support program | $500 |
| Jane Goodall Institute | Washington, DC | Program support | $500 |
| New Trier Educational Foundation | Northfield, IL | Program support | $500 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | El Segundo, CA | Program support | $500 |
| Wikimedia | San Francisco, CA | Program support | $500 |
| American Heart Association | Chicago, IL | Program support | $500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | Program support | $500 |
| Hadley | Winnetka, IL | Program support | $500 |
| Sheboygan Falls Kiwanis Fd | Sheboygan Falls, WI | Program support | $500 |
| Rotary Charitable Foundation | Evanston, IL | Program support | $450 |
| Winnetka Public Schools Foundation | Winnetka, IL | Program support | $250 |
| Our Place of Ntt | Wilmette, IL | Program support | $250 |
| United Way of Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | Program support | $250 |
| Windy City Performing Arts | Chicago, IL | Program support | $250 |
| Sheboygan County Historical Research Foundation | Sheboygan Falls, WI | Program support | $100 |
| Volunteer Center of Greater Chicago | Winnetka, IL | Program support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $661,850 | 50 |
| 2023 | $566,021 | 46 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502729349100800
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6054499
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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