Parker Kemp Foundation
Invitation OnlyBloomington, Illinois · EIN 23-7037957 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$271K
Organizations funded55
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$5.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,500.
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
18% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canine Companions | Santa Rosa, CA | Donation | $32,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | Donation | $30,250 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Boulder, CO | Donation | $25,000 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | Bloomington, IL | Donation | $20,000 |
| Lexington High School | Lexington, IL | Donation | $12,000 |
| Tara Performing Arts High School | Boulder, CO | Donation | $11,000 |
| Lexington Community Center | Lexington, IL | Donation | $10,000 |
| Mclean County Swcd Foundation | Normal, IL | Donation | $10,000 |
| Susan G Komen for the Cure | Dalls, TX | Donation | $10,000 |
| Lexington Food Pantry | Lexington, IL | Donation | $9,100 |
| Midwest Food Bank | Normal, IL | Donation | $9,000 |
| St Patrick Church of Merna | Bloomington, IL | Donation | $6,750 |
| Racing for Mental Health | Chicago, IL | Donation | $6,000 |
| Lexington Genealogical & Historical Scty | Lexington, IL | Donation | $5,500 |
| Home Sweet Home Ministries | Bloomington, IL | Donation | $5,000 |
| Lifelong Access (Formerly Marcfirst) | Normal, IL | Donation | $5,000 |
| Lexington Park District | Lexington, IL | Donation | $4,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Donation | $3,750 |
| St Vincent de Paul | Bloomington, IL | Donation | $3,750 |
| Miller Park Zoological Society | Bloomington, IL | Donation | $3,500 |
| Wish Bone Canine Rescue | Normal, IL | Donation | $3,500 |
| Community Health Care Clinic | Normal, IL | Donation | $3,000 |
| Osf Healthcare Foundation | Peoria, IL | Donation | $2,575 |
| Baby Fold | Normal, IL | Donation | $2,500 |
| Carle Center for Philanthropy | Normal, IL | Donation | $2,500 |
| Lexington Fire Department | Lexington, IL | Donation | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Bloomington, IL | Donation | $2,000 |
| Celiac Disease Foundation | Woodland Hills, CA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Brightpoint | Bloomington, IL | Donation | $2,000 |
| Easter Seals | Bloomington, IL | Donation | $2,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Central Illinois | Bloomington, IL | Donation | $2,000 |
| National Psoriasis Foundation | Portland, OR | Donation | $2,000 |
| Pheasants Forever | St Paul, MN | Donation | $2,000 |
| Prairielands Preservation Foundation | Normal, IL | Donation | $2,000 |
| W D Boyce (Boy Scouts) | Peoria, IL | Donation | $2,000 |
| YMCA Mclean County | Bloomington, IL | Donation | $2,000 |
| Calvary United Methodist Church | Normal, IL | Donation | $1,825 |
| Ameican Legion Post 291 | Bloomington, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Children's Discovery Museum | Normal, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Community Cancer Center Foundation | Normal, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Great Plains Life Foundation | Normal, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Leaf | Lexington, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Lexington First United Methodist Church | Lexington, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Mclean County Museum of History | Bloomington, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Timber Pointe Charitable Foundation Inc | Hudson, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Building Hope in Kids - Uganda | Washington, IL | Donation | $500 |
| Fellowship of Christian Farmers Intl | Lexington, IL | Donation | $500 |
| Parklands Foundation | Bloomington, IL | Donation | $500 |
| Prairie Aviation Museum | Bloomington, IL | Donation | $500 |
| Bbb - Wise Giving Alliance | Arlington, VA | Donation | $300 |
| Kiwanis Club of Lexington | Lexington, IL | Donation | $300 |
| Lexington Peace Meals | Lexington, IL | Donation | $300 |
| Ellsworth United Methodist Church | Ellsworth, IL | Donation | $100 |
| National Naval Aviation Museum | Pensacola, FL | Donation | $100 |
| Lexington Booster Club | Lexington, IL | Donation | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $271,200 | 55 |
| 2024 | $249,975 | 69 |
| 2023 | $216,625 | 67 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349100120
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7037957
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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