The Kemper & Ethel Marley Fdn
The Kemper & Ethel Marley Fdn is a private foundation, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $250.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $13.8M. Net investment income was $24.9M.
Key facts about The Kemper & Ethel Marley Fdn
In short: The Kemper & Ethel Marley Fdn gave $13.8M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $13.8M), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 86-0653091
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,774,710
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $13,774,710
- Median grant
- $13,774,710
- Total assets
- $250,087,591
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$250.1M
+4.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$13.8M
+25.6% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13.8M
+25.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kemper & Ethel Marley Fdn reported a distributable amount of $15.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How The Kemper & Ethel Marley Fdn gives
- Giving grew 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% 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.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9.7M (2020) to $14.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $13.8M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Statement Various Cities, AZ | Various | $13,774,710 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $250,087,591 | $239,768,185 | $231,704,588 |
| Revenue | $28,428,253 | $23,557,101 | $13,386,338 |
| Expenses | $18,130,457 | $15,488,523 | $17,417,511 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $14,334,396 | $11,573,444 | $14,567,982 |
| Net Investment Income | $24,877,653 | $14,381,817 | $6,772,149 |
| Distributable Amount | $14,983,442 | $13,450,363 | $13,199,974 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kemper & Ethel Marley Fdn is led by Stephen M Corrigan-See Note, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen M Corrigan-See Note
President
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Corrigan-See Note
Vice President
On filings since 2020
9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Elitharp Ball-See Note
Treasurer & Vice President
On filings since 2020
13 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Kemper & Ethel Marley Fdn
How much does The Kemper & Ethel Marley Fdn give each year?
The Kemper & Ethel Marley Fdn gave $13.8M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11.0M across 1 grant.
How large is The Kemper & Ethel Marley Fdn?
The Kemper & Ethel Marley Fdn reported $250.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15.0M (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.
Where does The Kemper & Ethel Marley Fdn operate?
The Kemper & Ethel Marley Fdn has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is The Kemper & Ethel Marley Fdn's EIN?
The Kemper & Ethel Marley Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0653091. 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.
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