Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation 10018904
The Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation is a private foundation based in Kansas City, Missouri. Its 2024 grants supported organizations in areas including health, education, contemporary art, poverty and trauma services, and historic preservation.
Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation 10018904 at a glance
In short: Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation 10018904 gave $2.8M across 61 grants in 2024 (avg $46K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,832,279
- +18.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 61
- +1425.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $46,431
- -92.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $31,681,497
- +19.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation 10018904
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Umb Bank Na P O Box 415044 M/S, Kansas City, MO 64141-6692
Phone: (816) 860-7711
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation 10018904 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art ($971K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
155 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 155 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Kansas City, Missouri. In 2024, 62% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri and 25% to recipients in Kansas. Smaller shares went to Colorado (5%), Massachusetts (5%), and California (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 61 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation 10018904 gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.1M (2022) to $2.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 61 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas Hospital System Westwood, KS | Capital Campaign | $500,000 |
| Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art Kansas City, MO | First Quarter Distribution | $416,000 |
| Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art Kansas City, MO | 3RD Quarter Distribution | $416,000 |
| Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art Kansas City, MO | Second Quarter Distribution | $138,667 |
| The Principia Corporation St. Louis, MO | Boarding Facility | $100,000 |
| Denver Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, CO | General Operating Expenses | $75,000 |
| Caps Network Inc Overland Park, KS | Level up KC | $75,000 |
| Childrens Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO | Kemper Postdoctoral Div | $55,912 |
| Green Light Fund Boston, MA | Kansas City Fund II | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross Kansas City, MO | Florida Disaster Relief | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31,681,497 | $8,941,403 | $3,260,780 | $2,832,279 | 61 | $2,996,640 | $8,905,876 | $3,138,280 |
| 2023 | $26,604,655 | $2,722,972 | $2,772,339 | $2,401,000 | 4 | $2,548,036 | $2,425,916 | $2,859,867 |
| 2022 | $24,616,487 | $3,105,442 | $2,526,543 | $2,128,667 | 30 | $2,278,813 | $2,855,739 | $2,629,106 |
| 2021 | $23,688,419 | $2,130,678 | $3,117,605 | $2,693,297 | 27 | $2,880,523 | $1,855,147 | $2,857,270 |
| 2020 | $24,962,073 | $1,247,469 | $2,714,605 | $2,354,167 | 33 | — | $1,023,638 | $2,398,525 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation 10018904 reported a distributable amount of $3.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grantees describe varied work: Children’s Mercy Hospital says it provides children’s health care, conducts research, and educates caregivers; the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver describes itself as a forum for contemporary art; and the CAPS Network focuses on profession-based learning and career and post-secondary preparation. Reconciliation Services says it addresses poverty and trauma, while Protect Our Past says it works to inform the public about historic preservation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 61 grants totaling $2,832,279. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $500,000, with a median of $20,000. Notable grants included $500,000 to the University of Kansas Hospital System for a capital campaign; $416,000, $416,000, and $138,667 to the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art for quarterly distributions; and $100,000 to The Principia Corporation for a boarding facility.
Other reported 2024 grants included $75,000 to the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver for general operating expenses, $75,000 to CAPS Network for Level Up KC, $55,912 to Children’s Mercy Hospital for the Kemper postdoctoral division, and $50,000 each to Greenlight Fund for Kansas City Fund II and Reconciliation Services for general operating expenses. The filing also lists $50,000 grants to Protect Our Past and Art as Mentorship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists UMB Bank, Alexander Kemper, Heather K. Miller, and John Mariner Kemper as co-trustees.
Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation 10018904's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexander Kemper
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$36K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Heather K. Miller
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$36K (2020) → $20K (2024)
John Mariner Kemper
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$36K (2020) → $20K (2024)
UMB Bank
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$196K (2020) → $265K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Creative Planning Property Casual (2020–2021) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $265K, to UMB Bank (Co-Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation 10018904
How much does Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation 10018904 give each year?
Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation 10018904 gave $2.8M across 61 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.4M across 4 grants.
What is Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation 10018904's typical grant size?
Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation 10018904's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $46,431, across 61 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation 10018904 give grants?
Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation 10018904 gives mostly in Missouri: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kansas (25%) and Colorado (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (31 grants), Denver, CO (4 grants), Overland Park, KS (3 grants) and North Chatham, MA (3 grants).
Does Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation 10018904 give general operating support?
Yes: 16% of Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation 10018904's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 61) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation 10018904's largest grantees?
Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation 10018904's largest 2024 grantees include Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art ($970,667 across 3 grants), University of Kansas Hospital System ($500,000) and The Principia Corporation ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation 10018904?
Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation 10018904 reported $31.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation 10018904 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation 10018904?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation 10018904's EIN?
Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation 10018904's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7279896. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation 10018904 accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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