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Jackson Kemper Foundation is a private corporation based in HAWTHORN WDS, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Jackson Kemper. It holds total assets of $53.3M. Annual income is reported at $16M. Total assets have grown from $1.1M in 2010 to $60.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 21 states, including National, International, California. According to available records, Jackson Kemper Foundation has made 147 grants totaling $45.6M, with a median grant of $200K. Annual giving has grown from $8.6M in 2020 to $15M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $22M distributed across 62 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $3.1M, with an average award of $310K. The foundation has supported 62 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, California, Washington, which account for 49% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 22 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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Funding for organizations providing medical services, surgical care, and healthcare access in underserved communities domestically and internationally, including support for Doctors Without Borders/MSF and Fistula Foundation.
Support for international nonprofits addressing water access, nutrition, education, and community development in developing countries, including Amigos de Honduras, Charity Water, and Trinity Hope.
Grants for organizations working on economic empowerment, community building, and sustainable development initiatives across the United States.
Funding for affordable housing and housing security programs.
Support for social service organizations addressing basic needs, food security, and family support services.
Grants for educational institutions and programs advancing learning opportunities.
The Jackson Kemper Foundation is a private family foundation dedicated to improving lives through strategic grantmaking in health, community and economic development, housing development, human services, and international humanitarian aid. The foundation supports both domestic and international organizations working on healthcare delivery, water access, education, and poverty alleviation, with total giving of approximately $15 million annually across 42 grants nationwide and internationally. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 147 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CA, WA.
Jackson Kemper Foundation has distributed a total of $45.6M across 147 grants. The median grant size is $200K, with an average of $310K. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $3.1M.
Jackson Kemper Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Jackson Kemper Foundation is headquartered in HAWTHORN WDS, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 22 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon J Kemper | SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark Costa | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jackson Kemper Jr | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$15.3M
Total Assets
$60.3M
Fair Market Value
$60.3M
Net Worth
$60.3M
Grants Paid
$15M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.9M
Distribution Amount
$2.7M
Total: $58.1M
Total Grants
147
Total Giving
$45.6M
Average Grant
$310K
Median Grant
$200K
Unique Recipients
62
Most Common Grant
$200K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build A DreamGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | Rockford, IL | $43K | 2023 |
| Amigos De HondurasGRANT TO SUPPORT PROYECTO ALDEA GLOBAL | Seattle, WA | $3.1M | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersmsfGRANT TO SUPPORT CARING FOR THE NEXT GENERATION CAMPAIGN | New York, NY | $3M | 2023 |
| Fistula FoundationGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | San Jose, CA | $1M | 2023 |
| CharitywaterGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $921K | 2023 |
| Hope EthiopiaGRANT TO SUPPORT ABRAHAM'S OASIS | Menlo Park, CA | $500K | 2023 |
| Cambodia Children'S FundGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | Santa Monica, CA | $500K | 2023 |
| One Acre FundGRANT TO SUPPORT MALAWI CAPITAL PROJECT | New York, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| Project MercyGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | Fort Wayne, IN | $500K | 2023 |
| Predisan - Usa IncGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | Alpharetta, GA | $355K | 2023 |
| Children Of The NationsGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | Silverdale, WA | $310K | 2023 |
| El PorvenirGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | Broomfield, CO | $302K | 2023 |
| Siwok FoundationGRANT TO SUPPORT DRILLING PROJECT | Plain City, OH | $282K | 2023 |
| Kids Alive InternationalGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | Valparaiso, IN | $275K | 2023 |
| Emergency UsaGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $262K | 2023 |
| Living GoodsGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | Oakland, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| Allendale AssociationGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | Lake Villa, IL | $250K | 2023 |
| Association For A More Just SocietyGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | Grand Rapids, MI | $250K | 2023 |
| My AgroGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | Oakland, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| Hope For Haiti'S ChildrenGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | Cincinnati, OH | $250K | 2023 |
| Haiti Education FoundationGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | El Dorado, AR | $210K | 2023 |
| End FundGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Evidence ActionGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $200K | 2023 |
| Kickstart InternationalGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | San Francisco, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| American Himalayan FoundationGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | San Francisco, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| Green EmpowermentGRANT TO SUPPORT WATER SANITATION PROJECTS IN LATIN AMERICA | St Portland, OR | $200K | 2023 |
| Liga InternationalGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | Apple Valley, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Haiti Healthcare PartnersGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | Westlake Village, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| CittaGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Clinicia San Lucas GraciaGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | Holland, MI | $100K | 2023 |
| El Ayudante Missions UsaGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | Rodeo, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Hellenic Missionary UnionsGRANT TO SUPPORT EAGLES WINGS | Wheaton, IL | $93K | 2023 |
| Wells 4 WellnessGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | Davenport, IA | $50K | 2023 |
| D M Stearns Missionary FundGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | North Wales, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| Nashotah HouseGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | Nashotah, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Children Of The Americas CotaGRANT TO SUPPORT STROLLER PROJECT | Lexington, KY | $10K | 2023 |
| Maywood Fine ArtsGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | Maywood, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Curing Kids CancerGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | Marietta, GA | $10K | 2023 |
| South Kent SchoolGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | South Kent, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| New York Cincinnati Charitable TrustGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | New York, NY | $7K | 2023 |
| Mount Gulian SocietyGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | Beacon, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Society Of The CincinnatiGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Trinity HopeGRANT TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | Franklin, TN | $1M | 2022 |
| SevaGRANT TO SUPPORT SOLAR POWER PUMP PROJECTS | Berkley, CA | $750K | 2022 |