William T Kemper II Charitable Trust
The William T Kemper II Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Kansas City, Missouri. Its 2026 filing reports grants to organizations in Missouri and Kansas, supporting activities that include youth services, education, cultural and historical programs, and community assistance.
William T Kemper II Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: William T Kemper II Charitable Trust gave $201K across 24 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in Missouri. 4% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $200,500
- -15.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 24
- -14.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,354
- -0.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $3,659,512
- +4.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 24, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (86% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William T Kemper II Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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Contact Commerce Bank for the application form and materials.
- Contact
Application contact: Michelle Morris Commerce Bank
Mailing address: PO Box 419248, Kansas City, MO 64141-6248
Phone: (816) 234-2704
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William T Kemper II Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Big Brothers and Sisters of Greater Kansas City ($20K). Together the top 10 received $118K.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 117 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust is based in Kansas City, Missouri. In 2026, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri and 14% to recipients in Kansas. Listed recipients include organizations in Kansas City, Independence, Missouri, and Overland Park, Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is William T Kemper II Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 1 of 24 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 96% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−2%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 69% 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 (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $146K (2022) to $236K (2025). In 2026 it made 24 grants totaling $201K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers and Sisters of Greater Kansas City Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $20,000 |
| Liberty Memorial Association DBA National World War I Museum and Memorial Kansas City, MO | Global education initiative- public programs and school field trips | $20,000 |
| American Royal Association Kansas City, MO | American Royal Equine Programs and Education Programs | $12,500 |
| Boys Club of Greater Kansas City Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $12,500 |
| Amethyst Place Inc Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $10,000 |
| Happybottoms Kansas City, MO | Community Diaper Distribution Program | $10,000 |
| Pembroke Hill School Kansas City, MO | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization over 5 years | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Heart of America Council Kansas City, MO | Scoutreach Support 2026 | $7,500 |
| City Union Mission Inc Kansas City, MO | L. Minor Care Shelter | $7,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri Inc Overland Park, KS | Girl Scout Leadership Experience | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,659,512 | $405,499 | $244,460 | $200,500 | 24 | $218,816 | $364,875 | $317,449 |
| 2025 | $3,515,973 | $264,077 | $264,022 | $236,000 | 28 | $255,630 | $224,069 | $305,630 |
| 2024 | $3,550,918 | $301,880 | $202,987 | $204,200 | 26 | $221,065 | $264,109 | $268,119 |
| 2023 | $3,507,025 | $229,775 | $368,254 | $205,000 | 25 | $214,442 | $193,620 | $265,364 |
| 2022 | $3,530,504 | $300,481 | $206,783 | $145,500 | 14 | $169,800 | $265,964 | $294,601 |
| 2021 | $3,436,807 | $247,364 | $279,158 | $212,500 | 20 | — | $214,814 | $261,645 |
| 2020 | $3,468,601 | $207,053 | $293,022 | $231,500 | 25 | — | $175,289 | $247,810 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William T Kemper II Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $317K for 2026 — 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 trust is provided. Its 2026 grants include operating support and projects such as public programs and school field trips at the National World War I Museum and Memorial, equine and education programs at the American Royal Association, and community diaper distribution through HappyBottoms.
The grantees describe a range of activities. The American Royal Association says its mission is to lead in food and agriculture education, events, and engagement. Boys Club of Greater Kansas City says it promotes the personal development of boys and girls ages 5–18, with special concern for disadvantaged youth. HappyBottoms says it works with community partners to address diaper need and connect families to services. Other supported organizations include Pembroke Hill School, a preschool-through-12th-grade college preparatory school, and Jackson County Historical Society, which preserves historic sites and documents for public access.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the trust made 24 grants totaling $200,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $20,000, with a median of $7,500. Notable grants included $20,000 to Big Brothers and Sisters of Greater Kansas City for operating support and $20,000 to the National World War I Museum and Memorial for public programs and school field trips. Other grants included $12,500 to the American Royal Association for equine and education programs, $10,000 to HappyBottoms for community diaper distribution, and $7,500 each to City Union Mission and Jackson County Historical Society.
The 2025 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It instructs applicants to contact Commerce Bank for application materials. Awards must be used for religious, charitable, scientific, or educational purposes in the United States.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Commerce Bank and Commerce Bank - Charitalbe as trustees.
William T Kemper II Charitable Trust's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Commerce Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$32K (2020) → $40K (2026)
Commerce Bank - Charitalbe
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$17K (2024) → $18K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert W. Loyd (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $40K, to Commerce Bank (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about William T Kemper II Charitable Trust
How much does William T Kemper II Charitable Trust give each year?
William T Kemper II Charitable Trust gave $201K across 24 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $236K across 28 grants.
What is William T Kemper II Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
William T Kemper II Charitable Trust's median grant in 2026 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,354, across 24 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William T Kemper II Charitable Trust that year got $3K on average.
Where does William T Kemper II Charitable Trust give grants?
William T Kemper II Charitable Trust gives mostly in Missouri: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (15 grants) and Overland Park, KS (2 grants).
Does William T Kemper II Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of William T Kemper II Charitable Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William T Kemper II Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
William T Kemper II Charitable Trust's largest 2026 grantees include Big Brothers and Sisters of Greater Kansas City ($20,000), Liberty Memorial Association DBA National World War I Museum and Memorial ($20,000) and American Royal Association ($12,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is William T Kemper II Charitable Trust?
William T Kemper II Charitable Trust reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $219K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $317K (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 II Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William T Kemper II Charitable Trust?
Contact Commerce Bank for the application form and materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William T Kemper II Charitable Trust's EIN?
William T Kemper II Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6337610. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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