Kemp Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grants totaling $42K. Net investment income was $20K.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$42K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$42K
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kemp Foundation reported a distributable amount of $373 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Kemp Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Kemp Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grants totaling $42K. Net investment income was $20K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $22,056 | $23,324 |
| Revenue | $19,860 | $913 | $795 |
| Expenses | $41,916 | $2,181 | $34,681 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $41,916 | $1,068 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $19,860 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $373 | $2,139 | $2,228 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include The Church of Stjohn the Divine ($41,916).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE CHURCH OF STJOHN THE DIVINE HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL FUND | $41,916 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUDY KEMP AMONETT | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| JOHN THOMAS AMONETT | VP/DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kemp Foundation?
Kemp Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Kemp Foundation operate?
Kemp Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio, Texas.
What size grants does Kemp Foundation award?
In 2023, Kemp Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $42K — an average of about $42K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Kemp Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Kemp Foundation reported a distributable amount of $373 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Kemp Foundation's EIN?
Kemp Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1539981. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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