Leah and Morton Kemper Family Foundation
Leah and Morton Kemper Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pikesville, MD. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 8 grants totaling $1.7M. Net investment income was $34K.
Leah and Morton Kemper Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Leah and Morton Kemper Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 8 grants in 2020 (avg $213K), mostly in New York. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,707,208
- Grants made (2020)
- 8
- Average grant
- $213,401
- Median grant
- $7,625
- Primary geography
- New York (96% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Leah and Morton Kemper Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was PM Leah and Morton Kemper Family Foundation ($1.6M). Together the top 8 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 8 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PM Leah and Morton Kemper Family Foundation Purchase, NY | General Support | $1,628,458 |
| Northwest Hospital Randallstown, MD | General Purpose of Organization | $30,000 |
| St Francis Neighborhood Center Baltimore, MD | General Purpose of Organization | $26,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | General Purpose of Organization | $10,000 |
| Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Baltimore, MD | General Purpose of Organization | $5,250 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Baltimore, MD | General Purpose of Organization | $5,000 |
| Lifebridge Health Baltimore, MD | General Purpose of Organization | $1,500 |
| Our Joyful Noise Baltimore, MD | General Purpose of Organization | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $41,142 | $1,727,733 | $1,707,208 | 8 | $34,399 | $71,903 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leah and Morton Kemper Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $72K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Leah and Morton Kemper Family Foundation is led by Richard Kemper, President, Treasurer & Director on the 2020 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Richard Kemper
President, Treasurer & Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Anne Kemper
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Steven Kemper
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Louise Kemper
Vice President & Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Leah and Morton Kemper Family Foundation
How much does Leah and Morton Kemper Family Foundation give each year?
Leah and Morton Kemper Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 8 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Leah and Morton Kemper Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Leah and Morton Kemper Family Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $7,625, and its average grant was $213,401, across 8 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Leah and Morton Kemper Family Foundation give grants?
Leah and Morton Kemper Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (5 grants).
Does Leah and Morton Kemper Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Leah and Morton Kemper Family Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Leah and Morton Kemper Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Leah and Morton Kemper Family Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include PM Leah and Morton Kemper Family Foundation ($1,628,458), Northwest Hospital ($30,000) and St Francis Neighborhood Center ($26,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is Leah and Morton Kemper Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Leah and Morton Kemper Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $72K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Leah and Morton Kemper Family Foundation's EIN?
Leah and Morton Kemper Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3482364. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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