R C Kemper Jr Charitable Trust & Foundation
Invitation OnlyKansas City, Missouri · EIN 44-6013840 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.9M
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$54,000
Total assets$85.8M
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 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
42% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas Hospital System | Westwood, KS | Capital campaign | $500,000 |
| Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | Kansas City, MO | 4Th quarter distribution | $416,000 |
| Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | Kansas City, MO | 3Rd quarter distribution | $277,333 |
| American Royal Association | Kansas City, MO | Final payment - capital | $250,000 |
| Kcgpa Foundation | Kansas City, MO | General operating expenses | $200,000 |
| Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | Kansas City, MO | Staff request | $200,000 |
| Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | Kansas City, MO | 2025 exhibition support | $150,000 |
| Liberty Memorial Association | Memorial Drive Kansa, MO | 2Nd century capital | $100,000 |
| Chatham Orpheum Theatre | Chatham, MA | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Agriculture Future of America | Kansas City, KS | 30Th anniversary campaign | $100,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | 2024-2025 season | $100,000 |
| Central City Opera | Wheat Ridge, CO | General operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Ajc | New York, NY | General operating expenses | $75,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Topeka, KS | Buffalo restoration program | $75,000 |
| Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art | Kansas City, MO | Acquisition of | $54,000 |
| Artadia | Brooklyn, NY | Support for artists | $50,000 |
| Chatham Historical Society | Chatham, MA | Coming to our shores | $25,000 |
| Folk Alliance International | Kansas City, MO | 2025 conference | $20,000 |
| Kanbes Markets | Kansas City, MO | Healthy corner stores | $15,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Bureau | Overland Park, KS | General operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Kc Care | Kansas City, MO | Medical assistance program | $10,000 |
| Jccc Foundation | Overland Park, KS | Nerman museum l lighton exh | $10,000 |
| The Cape Cod Foundation | South Yarmouth, MA | Chatham angel fund | $7,500 |
| American Public Square | Kansas City, MO | Evening at the square | $5,000 |
| Kcai | Kansas City, MO | Student sup-annual | $5,000 |
| Peace Haven Association Inc | St Louis, MO | Matching gift general fund | $5,000 |
| American Jazz Museum | Kansas City, MO | Young musician scholarships | $5,000 |
| Longyear Foundation-Museum | Chestnut Hill, MA | General operating expenses | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,874,833 | 28 |
| 2023 | $3,616,500 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523109349101237
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 44-6013840
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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