William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200
William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200 is a private foundation based in Kansas City, Missouri. Its 2024 filing reports 38 grants totaling $2,762,500 to charitable organizations.
William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200 at a glance
In short: William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200 gave $2.8M across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $73K), mostly in Missouri. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,762,500
- -11.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- -41.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $72,697
- +51.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $32,989,169
- +2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (18 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Umb Bank Na P O Box 415044 M/S, Kansas City, MO 64141-6692
Phone: (816) 860-7711
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Agricultural Future of America ($732K). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
230 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 167 grants of 230 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Missouri organizations received 71% of grant dollars, followed by Colorado at 17%, Iowa at 4%, New Mexico at 3%, and Massachusetts at 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200 open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 33 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $59K; repeat grants $113K. How we count
Medians: $40K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 39% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 78% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.7M (2019) to $3.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Future of America Kansas City, MO | Support of Charitable | $732,000 |
| DTC Community Development Inc Kansas City, MO | South Loop Project | $300,000 |
| American Royal Association Kansas City, MO | Final Payment-Capital | $250,000 |
| American Royal Association Kansas City, MO | Junior Premium Livestock | $210,500 |
| MSU Denver Foundation Inc Denver, CO | MSU Health Institute PMT 3 | $200,000 |
| VFW Foundation Kansas City, MO | Parkville Post Facility | $100,000 |
| Dubuque Community Y Dubuque, IA | Capital Campaign | $100,000 |
| The Salvation Army Kansas Western Miss Kansas City, MO | Christmas Campaign | $100,000 |
| Salvation Army Denver Denver, CO | Lambuth Family Center | $100,000 |
| Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art St Joseph, MO | General Operating Expenses | $75,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32,989,169 | $3,364,807 | $3,150,012 | $2,762,500 | 38 | $2,934,747 | $3,313,811 | $3,755,701 |
| 2023 | $32,315,826 | $5,238,839 | $3,494,841 | $3,123,000 | 65 | $3,264,605 | $4,975,663 | $3,336,645 |
| 2022 | $30,695,234 | $6,552,259 | $3,412,473 | $2,968,393 | 35 | $3,121,752 | $6,322,761 | $3,396,645 |
| 2021 | $27,496,106 | $1,788,204 | $3,141,719 | $2,759,350 | 51 | $2,929,362 | $1,554,574 | $3,520,169 |
| 2020 | $28,936,144 | $2,019,867 | $3,271,767 | $2,954,500 | 41 | — | $1,831,723 | $2,906,643 |
| 2019 | $30,206,159 | $3,191,370 | $3,070,177 | $2,732,880 | 15 | — | $3,000,531 | $3,012,026 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200 reported a distributable amount of $3.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including agriculture and food education, community development, health, human services, arts and culture, and community facilities.
The supported organizations describe their own work in varied ways. DTC Community Development Inc says it works to improve Greater Downtown and the urban core of Kansas City, Missouri, and to promote social welfare and combat community deterioration. American Royal Association describes its mission as leading in food and agriculture education, events, and engagement. The National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation says it raises funds for the National Hispanic Cultural Center, supporting the preservation, promotion, and advancement of Hispanic culture, arts, and literary arts programming. There With Care says it provides basic-needs programs for families with critically ill children.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $2,762,500. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $732,000, with a median grant of $25,000.
Among the largest reported 2024 grants were:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists UMB Bank N.A. as trustee and John Mariner Kemper as co-trustee.
William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
UMB Bank N A
Trustee
Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$281K (2019) → $308K (2024)
John Mariner Kemper
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$44K (2020) → $33K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $308K, to UMB Bank N a (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200
How much does William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200 give each year?
William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200 gave $2.8M across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.1M across 65 grants.
What is William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200's typical grant size?
William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $72,697, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200 that year got $59K on average.
Where does William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200 give grants?
William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200 gives mostly in Missouri: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (16 grants), Denver, CO (8 grants) and Hyannis, MA (2 grants).
Does William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200 give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Support of Charitable" (6 grants) and "Capital Campaign" (3 grants).
Who are William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200's largest grantees?
William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200's largest 2024 grantees include Agricultural Future of America ($732,000), American Royal Association ($460,500 across 2 grants) and DTC Community Development Inc ($300,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200?
William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200 reported $33.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.8M (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.
What does William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including agriculture and food education, community development, health, human services, arts and culture, and community facilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200's EIN?
William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6362480. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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