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Also known as: FOUNDATION INC
Supports scholarly research on the history and culture of Louisiana and the Gulf South. The fellowship is designed for researchers whose work utilizes the holdings of The Historic New Orleans Collection.
An annual prize awarded to the author of the best-published work on Louisiana history. The prize honors the founders of The Historic New Orleans Collection.
Kemper And Leila Williams Foundation is a private corporation based in NEW ORLEANS, LA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1974. The principal officer is % Robert Andrew Jardine. It holds total assets of $470.1M. Annual income is reported at $226M. THE HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION1. MAJOR EXHIBITIONS - SIX MAJOR EXHIBITIONS INCLUDING: SPANISH NEW ORLEANS & THE CARIBBEAN;NOTRE-DAME DE PARIS:THE AUGMENTED EXHIBITION;MAKING MARDI GRAS;BACKSTAGE AT A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE;ROBERT TANNEN'S JACKSON SQUARE;FRENCH QUARTER LIFE:PEOPLE AND PLACES OF THE VIEUX CARRE'.2. OTHER EXHIBITIONS-FOUR, INCLUDING FIT FOR A KING:THE REX ARCHIVES AT THNOC;PIECES OF HISTORY (TRAVELING VERSION); PAUL NINAS PARADE MURAL AND SELECTED CARNIVAL ART;LOUISIANA SITES & CITIZENS;PURCHASED LIVES:NEW ORLEANS AND THE DOMESTIC SLAVE TRADE.3. PROGRAMS - TWENTY-EIGHT PUBLIC PROGRAMS INCLUDING CONFERENCES, LECTURES, RECEPTIONS, FILM SCREENINGS, CONCERTS AND VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING.4. PUBLICATIONS-PERIODICALS AND BOOKS-TENNESSEE WILLIAMS ANNUAL REVIEW.5. EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH-2 VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS;98 ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE FIELD TRIPS;6 EDUCATOR WORKSHOPS;13 INTERNS; ONE ESSAY CONTEST; AND, THREE COMMUNITY AND FAMILY DAYS..6. 64,447 VISITORS. According to available records, Kemper And Leila Williams Foundation has made 13 grants totaling $144K, with a median grant of $4K. Annual giving has grown from $52K in 2021 to $92K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $46K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Texas, which account for 62% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
THE HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION1. MAJOR EXHIBITIONS - SIX MAJOR EXHIBITIONS INCLUDING: SPANISH NEW ORLEANS & THE CARIBBEAN;NOTRE-DAME DE PARIS:THE AUGMENTED EXHIBITION;MAKING MARDI GRAS;BACKSTAGE AT A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE;ROBERT TANNEN'S JACKSON SQUARE;FRENCH QUARTER LIFE:PEOPLE AND PLACES OF THE VIEUX CARRE'.2. OTHER EXHIBITIONS-FOUR, INCLUDING FIT FOR A KING:THE REX ARCHIVES AT THNOC;PIECES OF HISTORY (TRAVELING VERSION); PAUL NINAS PARADE MURAL AND SELECTED CARNIVAL ART;LOUISIANA SITES & CITIZENS;PURCHASED LIVES:NEW ORLEANS AND THE DOMESTIC SLAVE TRADE.3. PROGRAMS - TWENTY-EIGHT PUBLIC PROGRAMS INCLUDING CONFERENCES, LECTURES, RECEPTIONS, FILM SCREENINGS, CONCERTS AND VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING.4. PUBLICATIONS-PERIODICALS AND BOOKS-TENNESSEE WILLIAMS ANNUAL REVIEW.5. EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH-2 VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS;98 ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE FIELD TRIPS;6 EDUCATOR WORKSHOPS;13 INTERNS; ONE ESSAY CONTEST; AND, THREE COMMUNITY AND FAMILY DAYS..6. 64,447 VISITORS
Expenses: $18.3M
ST. MARY PARISH POLICE JURY F/B/O THE KEMPER WILLIAMS PARK - THE KEMPER AND LEILA WILLIAMS FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO OPERATE THE KEMPER WILLIAMS PARK SERVING RESIDENTS OF ST. MARY PARISH AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE PARK WERE PROVIDED FOR IN THE WILLS OF KEMPER AND LEILA WILLIAMS AND ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH AN ACT OF DONATION ON JULY 26, 1978. MONIES ARE PAID SEMI-ANNUALLY TO THE ST. MARY PARISH POLICE JURY AS THE PARK OPERATOR.
Expenses: $33K
THE DIANE WOEST FELLOWSHIP - THE DIANE WOEST FELLOWSHIP IS AWARDED TO SCHOLARS PURSUING RESEARCH PROJECTS IN LOUISIANA HISTORY THAT UTILIZE IN PART HOLDINGS AT THE HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION. IN FY 2023 FELLOWSHIP PAYMENTS WERE MADE TO SUSAN PENMAN, ELOY DE GUZMAN ROMERO BLANCO AND WILLIAM D. JONES.
Expenses: $12K
KEMPER WILLIAMS PRIZE - THE WILLIAMS PRIZE IS AWARDED EACH YEAR TO THE AUTHOR OF THE BEST PUBLISHEDWORK ON LOUISIANA HISTORY. THE RECIPIENT WAS KATHRYN OLIVARIUS.
Expenses: $2K
THE HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION1. MAJOR EXHIBITIONS - SIX MAJOR EXHIBITIONS INCLUDING: SPANISH NEW ORLEANS & THE CARIBBEAN;NOTRE-DAME DE PARIS:THE AUGMENTED EXHIBITION;MAKING MARDI GRAS;BACKSTAGE AT A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE;ROBERT TANNEN'S JACKSON SQUARE;FRENCH QUARTER LIFE:PEOPLE AND PLACES OF THE VIEUX CARRE'.2. OTHER EXHIBITIONS-FOUR, INCLUDING FIT FOR A KING:THE REX ARCHIVES AT THNOC;PIECES OF HISTORY (TRAVELING VERSION); PAUL NINAS PARADE MURAL AND SELECTED CARNIVAL ART;LOUISIANA SITES & CITIZENS;PURCHASED LIVES:NEW ORLEANS AND THE DOMESTIC SLAVE TRADE.3. PROGRAMS - TWENTY-EIGHT PUBLIC PROGRAMS INCLUDING CONFERENCES, LECTURES, RECEPTIONS, FILM SCREENINGS, CONCERTS AND VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING.4. PUBLICATIONS-PERIODICALS AND BOOKS-TENNESSEE WILLIAMS ANNUAL REVIEW.5. EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH-2 VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS;98 ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE FIELD TRIPS;6 EDUCATOR WORKSHOPS;13 INTERNS; ONE ESSAY CONTEST; AND, THREE COMMUNITY AND FAMILY DAYS..6. 64,447 VISITORS. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 13 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in LA, PA, TX.
Kemper And Leila Williams Foundation has distributed a total of $144K across 13 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $46K.
Kemper And Leila Williams Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Kemper And Leila Williams Foundation is headquartered in NEW ORLEANS, LA. While based in LA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Hammer | PRESIDENT/CEO | $300K | $15K | $315K |
| Michael Cohn | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | $225K | $11K | $236K |
| Bonnie Boyd | BOARD CHAIRMAN | $60K | $0 | $60K |
| Mayra Pineda | DIRECTOR | $48K | $0 | $48K |
| Hilton S Bell | EMERITUS | $48K | $0 | $48K |
Total Giving
$21.7M
Total Assets
$509M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$509M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
$1.1M
Net Investment Income
$7M
Distribution Amount
$0
Total Grants
13
Total Giving
$144K
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$4K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Parish Police JuryASSIST IN FUNDING OF PARK OPERATIONS | Franklin, LA | $33K | 2023 |
| Eloy De Guzman Romero BlancoFELLOWSHIP AWARDED TO SCHOLARS PURSUING RESEARCH PROJECTS. | Pittsburgh, PA | $4K | 2023 |
| William D JonesFELLOWSHIP AWARDED TO SCHOLARS PURSUING RESEARCH PROJECTS. | Houston, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| Susan PenmanFELLOWSHIP AWARDED TO SCHOLARS PURSUING RESEARCH PROJECTS. | Durham, NC | $4K | 2023 |
| Kathryn OlivariusAWARD BEST PUBLISHED WORK ON LOUISIANA HISTORY. | Palo Alto, CA |
Other foundations that have funded Kemper And Leila Williams Foundation.
| Funder | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Foundation | $3K | 2022 | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR A HISTORIC MUSEUM |
| Harmony Foundation | $5K | 2021 | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR A HISTORIC MUSEUM |
| E Alexandra Stafford |
| DIRECTOR |
| $48K |
| $0 |
| $48K |
| R Andrew Jardine | EMERITUS | $48K | $0 | $48K |
| Lisa Wilson | DIRECTOR | $48K | $0 | $48K |
| Charles Lapeyre | DIRECTOR | $48K | $0 | $48K |
| Tod Smith | DIRECTOR | $40K | $0 | $40K |
| John Kallenborn | VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| $2K |
| 2023 |
| Dr Thomas AdamsFELLOWSHIP AWARDED TO SCHOLARS PURSUING RESEARCH PROJECTS. | New Orleans, LA | $4K | 2021 |
| Jessica Marie JohnsonAWARD BEST PUBLISHED WORK ON LOUISIANA HISTORY. | Baltimore, MD | $2K | 2021 |
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