The Nelson and Charleen Kemp Foundation
Invitation OnlyWinfield, Alabama · EIN 63-0981693 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$213K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $10,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Winfield Main Street | Winfield, AL | General support of programs | $30,000 |
| City of Winfield -Winfield Pastime Theatre | Winfield, AL | General support of programs | $30,000 |
| City of Winfield -Downtown Revitalization | Winfield, AL | General support of programs | $15,000 |
| Big Oak Ranch | Springville, AL | General support of programs | $12,000 |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Church | Winfield, AL | General support of programs | $12,000 |
| City of Winfield - Recycling Project | Winfield, AL | General support of programs | $10,000 |
| Fayette Country School District - Hubbertville School | Fayette, AL | General support of programs | $10,000 |
| Backpacks and Beyond | Winfield, AL | General support of programs | $8,000 |
| Eldridge Volunteer Fire Department | Eldridge, AL | General support of programs | $8,000 |
| Town of Eldridge | Eldridge, AL | General support of programs | $8,000 |
| Addies Place Child Advocacy Place | Winfield, AL | General support of programs | $5,000 |
| Alabama Public Television | Birmingham, AL | General support of programs | $5,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Alabama Foundation | Birmingham, AL | General support of programs | $5,000 |
| City of Winfield - Public Library | Winfield, AL | General support of programs | $5,000 |
| City of Winfield - Street Department | Winfield, AL | General support of programs | $5,000 |
| City of Winfield - Winfield Park and Recreation - Senior Citizen Progam | Winfield, AL | General support of programs | $5,000 |
| City of Winfield Fire Department | Winfield, AL | General support of programs | $5,000 |
| City of Winfield Police Department | Winfield, AL | General support of programs | $5,000 |
| Fayette Country School District - Hubbertville School Basketball | Fayette, AL | General support of programs | $5,000 |
| Marion County Humane Society | Winfield, AL | General support of programs | $5,000 |
| Hand in Paw Inc | Birmingham, AL | General support of programs | $4,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Winfield, AL | General support of programs | $3,000 |
| Camp Smile a Mile | Birmingham, AL | General support of programs | $3,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | Winfield, AL | General support of programs | $3,000 |
| Hospice of Northwest Alabama | Winfield, AL | General support of programs | $3,000 |
| Brilliant Coalfest | Brilliant, AL | General support of programs | $2,000 |
| Studio by the Tracks Inc | Irondale, AL | General support of programs | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $213,000 | 27 |
| 2024 | $214,000 | 30 |
| 2023 | $214,000 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349102051
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 63-0981693
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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