The Nelson and Charleen Kemp Foundation
The Nelson and Charleen Kemp Foundation is a private foundation based in Winfield, Alabama. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all of them in Alabama, including local civic, community, religious, educational, and human-services organizations.
The Nelson and Charleen Kemp Foundation at a glance
In short: The Nelson and Charleen Kemp Foundation gave $213K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Alabama. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $213,000
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,889
- +10.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,608,014
- -7.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (9 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Nelson and Charleen Kemp Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 236, Winfield, AL 35594
Phone: (205) 487-6492
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Nelson and Charleen Kemp Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Winfield Main Street ($30K). Together the top 10 received $143K.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 137 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Nelson and Charleen Kemp Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 27 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 289% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $191K (2020) to $225K (2021). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $213K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Winfield Main Street Winfield, AL | General Support of Programs | $30,000 |
| City of Winfield -Winfield Pastime Theatre Winfield, AL | General Support of Programs | $30,000 |
| City of Winfield -Downtown Revitalization Winfield, AL | General Support of Programs | $15,000 |
| Big Oak Ranch Springville, AL | General Support of Programs | $12,000 |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Church Winfield, AL | General Support of Programs | $12,000 |
| City of Winfield - Recycling Project Winfield, AL | General Support of Programs | $10,000 |
| Fayette Country School District - Hubbertville School Fayette, AL | General Support of Programs | $10,000 |
| Backpacks and Beyond Winfield, AL | General Support of Programs | $8,000 |
| Eldridge Volunteer Fire Department Eldridge, AL | General Support of Programs | $8,000 |
| Town of Eldridge Eldridge, AL | General Support of Programs | $8,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,608,014 | $234,665 | $363,781 | $213,000 | 27 | $304,807 | $179,559 | $105,444 |
| 2024 | $1,737,130 | $257,685 | $359,744 | $214,000 | 30 | $304,029 | $201,970 | $112,035 |
| 2023 | $1,839,189 | $140,305 | $358,971 | $214,000 | 27 | $303,737 | $84,671 | $113,915 |
| 2022 | $2,057,855 | $134,752 | $363,169 | $210,000 | 25 | $299,804 | $76,887 | $128,668 |
| 2021 | $2,286,272 | $320,222 | $379,769 | $225,000 | 28 | $317,084 | $257,578 | $156,730 |
| 2020 | $2,345,819 | $213,636 | $344,374 | $191,000 | 28 | — | $136,314 | $144,129 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nelson and Charleen Kemp Foundation reported a distributable amount of $105K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. Among them, Big Oak Ranch says its mission is to provide a Christian home for abused, neglected, and abandoned children; Hand in Paw says it improves human health and well-being through animal-assisted therapy; and Studio By The Tracks says it serves artists on the autism spectrum through creative expression and social connection.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $213,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest listed grants included $30,000 each to City of Winfield Main Street and City of Winfield - Winfield Pastime Theatre, and $15,000 to City of Winfield - Downtown Revitalization. Other listed recipients included Big Oak Ranch ($12,000), Holy Spirit Catholic Church ($12,000), City of Winfield - Recycling Project ($10,000), Fayette County School District - Hubbertville School ($10,000), Backpacks and Beyond ($8,000), Eldridge Volunteer Fire Department ($8,000), and Town of Eldridge ($8,000). The filing describes the listed grants as general support of programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mary Frank Hyche as president/CEO; Kevin L Bradford as chairman and secretary; and Bart Hyche and Mark Henley as trustees.
The Nelson and Charleen Kemp Foundation is led by Mary Frank Hyche, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Frank Hyche
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$101K (2020) → $101K (2025)
Kevin L. Bradford
Chairman & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bart Hyche
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark N. Henley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Brian Henley (2021–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $101K, to Mary Frank Hyche (President/CEO).
Frequently asked questions about The Nelson and Charleen Kemp Foundation
How much does The Nelson and Charleen Kemp Foundation give each year?
The Nelson and Charleen Kemp Foundation gave $213K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $214K across 30 grants.
What is The Nelson and Charleen Kemp Foundation's typical grant size?
The Nelson and Charleen Kemp Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,889, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Nelson and Charleen Kemp Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Nelson and Charleen Kemp Foundation give grants?
The Nelson and Charleen Kemp Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Winfield, AL (16 grants), Birmingham, AL (4 grants), Eldridge, AL (2 grants) and Fayette, AL (2 grants).
Does The Nelson and Charleen Kemp Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Nelson and Charleen Kemp Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Nelson and Charleen Kemp Foundation's largest grantees?
The Nelson and Charleen Kemp Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include City of Winfield Main Street ($30,000), City of Winfield -Winfield Pastime Theatre ($30,000) and City of Winfield -Downtown Revitalization ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Nelson and Charleen Kemp Foundation?
The Nelson and Charleen Kemp Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $305K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $105K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Nelson and Charleen Kemp Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Nelson and Charleen Kemp Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Nelson and Charleen Kemp Foundation's EIN?
The Nelson and Charleen Kemp Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-0981693. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Nelson and Charleen Kemp Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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