The Kemmerer Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 2000 and based in Chatham, New Jersey. It operates as a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization with no employees. The foundation is among the top funders in its region, ranking third by total giving among foundations in Chatham, New Jersey.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$29.2M
-3.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.1M
+0.5% YoY
Grant Count
43
-15.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$73K
+19.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kemmerer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds community outreach initiatives, youth career goals, student support funds, workforce housing projects, women's causes, wellness support programs, and disaster relief efforts. The foundation has demonstrated support for educational institutions, library operations, land conservation, and scholarship programs.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 51 grants in the most recent reporting year. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations in New Jersey and Wyoming, with particular emphasis on the Jackson Hole and Chatham areas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $29,222,368
- Total Revenues: $2,280,840
- Total Expenses: $3,352,400
- Total Giving: $3,110,000 (2023)
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $30,300,000
- Total Revenues: $1,580,000
- Total Expenses: $3,290,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $29,222,368 | $30,293,928 | $31,999,191 |
| Revenue | $2,280,840 | $1,583,011 | $1,725,780 |
| Expenses | $3,352,400 | $3,288,274 | $3,392,787 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,162,500 | $3,137,500 | $3,250,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,123,940 | $1,661,003 | $1,605,319 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,623,529 | $3,108,690 | $3,149,818 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
243 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Kemmerer Library ($500,000), Community Library ($350,000), University of Wyoming Foundation ($250,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teton County Search & Rescue Jackson, WY | Purchase of rescue helicopter | $200,000 |
| Womens Care Center South Bend, IN | Pregnant Women Support | $10,000 |
| Arch Community Housing Trust Ketchum, ID | School District Workforce Housing | $75,000 |
| Compass Women's Care Jackson, WY | Pregnant Women Support | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Teton Valley Driggs, ID | Wildlife Sanctuary | $20,000 |
| Becoming Jackson Whole Jackson, WY | Mindfulnes Education & Training | $10,000 |
| Amanzi Water to Schools Jackson, WY | Supports schools in South Africa | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | Varoius Community Charitable Events | $115,000 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation Moose, WY | Taggart Trailhead Rehabilitation | $50,000 |
| Ring Lake Ranch Dubois, WY | Capital Renovations & Expansions | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN L KEMMERER III | President | — | — |
| ELIZABETH K GRAY | Asst Trsurer | — | — |
| CONSTANCE A KEMMERER | Asst Scrtry | — | — |
| PETER F NEJES | Trsuer Scrt | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 323 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928-2281
Telephone: 973-635-1760
EIN: 22-3706044
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kemmerer Family Foundation fund?
The foundation primarily funds community outreach initiatives, youth career goals, student support funds, workforce housing projects, women's causes, wellness support programs, and disaster relief efforts. The foundation has demonstrated support for educational institutions, library operations, land conservation, and scholarship programs.
How do I apply for a grant from Kemmerer Family Foundation?
The foundation made 51 grants in the most recent reporting year. Recent grants include: • The Community Library Association: $350,000 (Library Operations & Programs) • Jackson Hole Land Trust: $250,000 (Land Conservation & Park Maintenance) • University of Wyoming Foundation: $250,000 (Undergraduate Scholarship Fund) Total giving in recent years has been approximately $3.1 million to $3.3 million annually.
Where does Kemmerer Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports organizations in New Jersey and Wyoming, with particular emphasis on the Jackson Hole and Chatham areas.
What size grants does Kemmerer Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Kemmerer Family Foundation awarded 43 grants totaling $3.1M — an average of about $73K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Kemmerer Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Kemmerer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.6M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Kemmerer Family Foundation's EIN?
Kemmerer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3706044. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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