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Harris And Eliza Kempner Fund is a private corporation based in GALVESTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Anne Brasier. It holds total assets of $54.5M. Annual income is reported at $6M. Total assets have grown from $37.8M in 2011 to $54.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 14 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Harris And Eliza Kempner Fund has made 758 grants totaling $9.1M, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $2.1M and $2.4M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.4M distributed across 219 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $354K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 408 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, District of Columbia, California, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 26 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$302K
Based on 203 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Harris And Eliza Kempner Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 758 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, DC, CA.
Harris And Eliza Kempner Fund has distributed a total of $9.1M across 758 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $354K.
The application deadline is SEE WEBSITE - WWW.KEMPNERFUND.ORG/APP/GUIDELINES.HTML. See website - www.kempnerfund.org/app/guidelines.html.
Harris And Eliza Kempner Fund is headquartered in GALVESTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 26 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Scott | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $152K | $8K | $160K |
| Chandler Guttersen | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Daniel Thorne | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Eliza Quigley | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Emily Bray | VICE-PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Randall T Kempner | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Martha Salley | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Hetta Kempner | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carol Bunch Davis | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jack Kempner | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Lynch | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Benjy Shabot | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Barbara Sasser | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rachel Hamilton | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$54.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$54.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
758
Total Giving
$9.1M
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
408
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation LeagueASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Houston, TX | $18K | 2023 |
| The University Of Texas Medical BranchASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $312K | 2023 |
| Vision GalvestonASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $147K | 2023 |
| Galveston Historical FoundationASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $143K | 2023 |
| Family Service Center Of Galveston CountyASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $77K | 2023 |
| Teen Health Center IncASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $75K | 2023 |
| Nia Cultural CenterASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $54K | 2023 |
| The Grand 1894 Opera HouseASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $54K | 2023 |
| Comp-U-DoptASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Ser-Jobs For Progress Of The Texas Gulf Coast IncASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| St Vincent'S HouseASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Greater Houston IncASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Houston, TX | $47K | 2023 |
| Galveston Arts CenterASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $42K | 2023 |
| Moody Early Childhood CenterASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $40K | 2023 |
| Smart Family LiteracyASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $33K | 2023 |
| The Artist Boat IncASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Sunshine Center IncASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocate Of Galveston County IncASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Texas City, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation ProjectASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army Of GalvestonASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute (Tepri)ASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Austin, TX | $29K | 2023 |
| Galveston Isd Educational FoundationASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $28K | 2023 |
| Galveston'S Own Farmers MarketASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $27K | 2023 |
| Catholic CharitiesASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Houston, TX | $26K | 2023 |
| Fanfare Lutheran Music Academy Of GalvestonASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Iconoclast ArtistsASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Literacy San AntonioASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | San Antonio, TX | $23K | 2023 |
| Galveston College FoundationASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $21K | 2023 |
| Seeding GalvestonASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $21K | 2023 |
| Better Parks For GalvestonASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Metropolitan WashingtonASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| Galveston Diaper BankASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Galveston Bay FoundationASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Kemah, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Gulf Coast Big Brothers Big SistersASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Galveston County Food BankASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Texas City, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Galveston Island Nature Tourism CouncilASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $18K | 2023 |
| SatoriASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $18K | 2023 |
| The Bryan MuseumASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Downtown Revitalization CommitteeASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Advocacy Center For Children Of Galveston CountyASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $12K | 2023 |
| Turtle Island Restoration NetworkASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $12K | 2023 |
| St Vincent'S Hope ClinicASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Meadows Mental Health Policy InstituteASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Galveston Children'S MuseumASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Texas Freedom Network Education FundASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Austin, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| The Galveston Symphony OrchestraASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Ambassador Preparatory AcademyASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Galveston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Contemporary Arts Museum HoustonASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Audubon TexasASSIST 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | Austin, TX | $10K | 2023 |