Kemper Museum Operating Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2025
Total received
$520K
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
28
Years covered
2018–2025
Who funds Kemper Museum Operating Foundation?
Kemper Museum Operating Foundation is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($135K), Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation ($124K), William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200 ($64K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $520K in grants to Kemper Museum Operating Foundation between 2018–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | $134,500 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | $124,160 | 7 | 2018–2024 |
| William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200 | $64,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600 | $60,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee | $45,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Courtney S Turner Charitable Trust | $40,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City | $33,320 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc | $10,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Harry Portman Charitable Trust 10015500 | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Kathleen L and Michael J Rainen Family Foundation C/O Friend & Associates LLC | $4,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2018) to $223K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $46K.
What grants has Kemper Museum Operating Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee | STAN DOUGLAS: METRONOME | $25,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | $20,500 |
| 2024 | Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation 10015600 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $60,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $22,500 |
| 2024 | Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank Trustee | USED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES AS THEY SEE FIT FOR OPERATING THEIR ORGANIZATION | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | SUPPORT FOR KEMPER MUSEUM CONTEMPORARY ART 30TH ANNIVERSARY GALA - ART SMASH! ON NOVEMBER 2, 2024 IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, & ONE YEAR MUSEUM MEMBERSHIP. 202408-15451 | $4,820 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $30,500 |
| 2023 | Courtney S Turner Charitable Trust | MULTIGENERATIONAL & YOUTH | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | SUPPORT FOR KEMPER GALA 2023 IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, OCTOBER 14, 2023. 202308-14219 | $4,820 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $35,500 |
| 2022 | Courtney S Turner Charitable Trust | MULTIGENERATIONAL EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Harry Portman Charitable Trust 10015500 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | SUPPORT FOR KEMPER GALA 2022 IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, OCTOBER 8, 2022. 202206-12614 | $4,820 |
| 2021 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | SUPPORT FOR LONG-TERM PLANNING TO ASSESS AND STRENGTHEN FINANCIAL CAPACITY AND VISITOR DIVERSITY. 202109-11367 | $100,000 |
| 2021 | William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200 | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE | $64,000 |
| 2021 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $25,500 |
| 2021 | Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City | General support | $12,020 |
| 2021 | Courtney S Turner Charitable Trust | SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION & | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc | SPECIFIC PROGRAM | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | SUPPORT FOR KEMPER GALA 2021 IN KANSAS CITY MISSOURI, OCTOBER 9, 2021. 202107-10855 | $4,820 |
| 2021 | Kathleen L and Michael J Rainen Family Foundation C/O Friend & Associates LLC | CHARITABLE | $2,000 |
| 2020 | Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City | General support | $11,300 |
| 2020 | Courtney S Turner Charitable Trust | SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION & | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc | SPECIFIC PROGRAM | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Kathleen L and Michael J Rainen Family Foundation C/O Friend & Associates LLC | CHARITABLE | $2,000 |
| 2020 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Support for Kemper Gala 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri, October 10, 2020. 202008-8995 | $2,000 |
| 2018 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Support for the 2018 Kemper Gala in Kansas City, Missouri, October 13, 2018. 201807-4822 | $2,880 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Kemper Museum Operating Foundation?
Kemper Museum Operating Foundation is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($135K), Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation ($124K), William T Kemper Charitable Trust 10015200 ($64K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $520K in grants to Kemper Museum Operating Foundation between 2018–2025.
Who is Kemper Museum Operating Foundation's largest funder?
National Philanthropic Trust is the largest recorded funder of Kemper Museum Operating Foundation, with $135K across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Kemper Museum Operating Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $520K in grants to Kemper Museum Operating Foundation across 28 grants from 10 funders between 2018–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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