William T Kemper Charitable Trust Dtd
Historical FunderKansas City, Missouri · EIN 43-6337610 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$200K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$6.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MICHELLE MORRIS COMMERCE BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 419248, KANSAS CITY MO 641416248 |
| Phone | 8162342704 |
| Form and materials | CONTACT COMMERCE BANK AT (816) 234-2704 |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | DONATIONS MUST BE USED FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES IN THE UNITED STATES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers and Sisters of Greater Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $20,000 |
| Liberty Memorial Association Dba National World War I Museum and Memorial | Kansas City, MO | Global education initiative- public programs and school field trips | $20,000 |
| American Royal Association | Kansas City, MO | American royal equine programs and education programs | $12,500 |
| Boys Club of Greater Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $12,500 |
| Amethyst Place Inc | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $10,000 |
| Happybottoms | Kansas City, MO | Community diaper distribution program | $10,000 |
| Pembroke Hill School | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization over 5 years | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Heart of America Council | Kansas City, MO | Scoutreach support 2026 | $7,500 |
| City Union Mission Inc | Kansas City, MO | L. minor care shelter | $7,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri Inc | Overland Park, KS | Girl scout leadership experience | $7,500 |
| Harry S Truman Library Institute for National & International Affairs | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $7,500 |
| Jackson County Historical Society | Independence, MO | The restoration of the 1870 howard schoolhouse | $7,500 |
| Operation Breakthrough Inc | Kansas City, MO | Expanded arts programming for kansas city's urban youth | $7,500 |
| Rotary Club Youth Camp Association Inc | Lees Summit, MO | Healthy food access | $7,500 |
| Salvation Army | Kansas City, MO | Christmas 2025 | $7,500 |
| Union Station Kansas City Inc | Kansas City, MO | Model train gallery | $7,500 |
| Wildwood Outdoor Education Center Inc | Lacygne, KS | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $7,500 |
| Heartland Therapeutic Riding Inc | Overland Park, KS | Vet visits for aging herd | $5,000 |
| Musical Theater Heritage Inc | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization over 5 years | $5,000 |
| Northland Therapeutic Riding Center | Holt, MO | Equine-Assisted services program support | $5,000 |
| Secret Order of the Key Incorporated | Olathe, KS | Elves of christmas present | $5,000 |
| State Historical Society of Missouri | Columbia, MO | Kansas city archival records accessibility project phase II | $5,000 |
| Kansas 4-H Foundation Inc | Manhattan, KS | Rock springs ranch equine herd and program | $3,000 |
| Derrick Thomas Neil Smith Third and Long Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization over 4 years | $2,500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Hill School | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization over 5 years | $5,000 |
| Musical Theater Heritage Inc | Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization over 5 years | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $200,500 | 26 |
| 2024 | $236,000 | 31 |
| 2023 | $204,200 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631899349100018
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-6337610
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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