The Fred M Kemp Foundation
The Fred M Kemp Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $176K.
The Fred M Kemp Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fred M Kemp Foundation gave $6K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,750
- -54.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,875
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,875
- Total assets
- $5,553,284
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Fred M Kemp Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Louis University High School ($5K). Together the top 2 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Fred M Kemp Foundation gives
- Giving fell 86% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $6K (2024) to $42K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis University High School St. Louis, MO | Operations | $5,000 |
| The National Museum of Transportati Saint Louis, MO | Operations | $750 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,553,284 | $224,434 | $403,924 | $5,750 | 2 | $282,872 | $176,321 |
| 2023 | $5,732,129 | $81,626 | $359,582 | $12,500 | 4 | $264,101 | $74,567 |
| 2022 | $6,014,943 | $-15,901 | $374,743 | $12,500 | 4 | $279,354 | $54,433 |
| 2021 | $6,415,364 | $214,130 | $695,512 | $42,300 | 5 | $290,355 | — |
| 2020 | $6,923,571 | $-380,078 | $545,630 | $41,000 | 6 | — | $112,621 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Fred M Kemp Foundation is led by Fred Kemp III, President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Fred Kemp III
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$79K (2020) → $93K (2024)
Charles J. Baine
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Ken Harrington
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Mary E. Uxa
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
13 hrs/week
$22K (2020) → $18K (2024)
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 $93K, to Fred Kemp III (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Fred M Kemp Foundation
How much does The Fred M Kemp Foundation give each year?
The Fred M Kemp Foundation gave $6K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 4 grants.
How large is The Fred M Kemp Foundation?
The Fred M Kemp Foundation reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $224K.
What is The Fred M Kemp Foundation?
The Fred M Kemp Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in St. Louis, MO. It holds $5.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Fred M Kemp Foundation operate?
The Fred M Kemp Foundation has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is The Fred M Kemp Foundation's EIN?
The Fred M Kemp Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0590359. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 years 2020–2024
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