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.
The Kemper & Ethel Marley Fdn at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,774,710
- +25.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,774,710
- +25.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,774,710
- Total assets
- $250,087,591
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (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 Kemper & Ethel Marley Fdn funds
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%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
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.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Statement Various Cities, AZ | Various | $13,774,710 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $250,087,591 | $28,428,253 | $18,130,457 | $13,774,710 | 1 | $14,334,396 | $24,877,653 | $14,983,442 |
| 2023 | $239,768,185 | $23,557,101 | $15,488,523 | $10,963,174 | 1 | $11,573,444 | $14,381,817 | $13,450,363 |
| 2022 | $231,704,588 | $13,386,338 | $17,417,511 | $14,042,963 | 2 | $14,567,982 | $6,772,149 | $13,199,974 |
| 2021 | $235,853,723 | $45,107,707 | $15,283,541 | $10,675,861 | 1 | $11,000,763 | $39,449,336 | $12,930,334 |
| 2020 | $205,929,409 | $17,594,821 | $12,295,698 | $9,657,717 | 1 | — | $14,852,885 | $11,866,426 |
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.
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.
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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