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Parker Kemp Foundation is a private trust based in BLOOMINGTON, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1969. The principal officer is Parker Kemp. It holds total assets of $3.8M. Annual income is reported at $971K. Total assets have grown from $1.9M in 2011 to $3.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Parker Kemp Foundation has made 218 grants totaling $732K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $212K and $270K annually from 2020 to 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $270K distributed across 78 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $50K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 82 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Colorado, California, which account for 92% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Parker Kemp Foundation reported 218 individual grants totaling $732,200 between 2020 and 2022 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $2,000. Half of those grants fell between $1,000 and $3,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $50,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $243,273 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in IL, which received 187 of the 218 grants on record (86 percent). In total the foundation's grantees span 8 states. Of its 82 distinct grantees, 88 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Northwestern Memorial Foundation ($60,000), Illinois Wesleyan University ($60,000) and Ymca Mclean County ($57,000).
Computed from 218 individual grant records (2020–2022) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 8 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 70 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.
Parker Kemp Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 218 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, CO, CA.
Parker Kemp Foundation has distributed a total of $732K across 218 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $50K.
Parker Kemp Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Parker Kemp Foundation is headquartered in BLOOMINGTON, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Kemp | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rene' M Shaffer | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christopher Kemp | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$243K
Total Assets
$3.7M
Fair Market Value
$5M
Net Worth
$3.7M
Grants Paid
$217K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$117K
Distribution Amount
$236K
Total Grants
218
Total Giving
$732K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
82
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent De PaulDONATION | Bloomington, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| American Cancer SocietyDONATION | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Children'S FoundationDONATION | Bloomington, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Northwestern Memorial FoundationDONATION | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2022 |
| Illinois Wesleyan UniversityDONATION | Bloomington, IL | $20K | 2022 |
| University Of Colorado FoundationDONATION | Boulder, CO | $16K | 2022 |
| Tara Performing Arts High SchoolDONATION | Boulder, CO | $15K | 2022 |
| Lexington Park DistrictDONATION | Lexington, IL | $12K | 2022 |
| Canine CompanionsDONATION | Santa Rosa, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Lexington High SchoolDONATION | Lexington, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Carle Center For PhilanthropyDONATION | Normal, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Osf Healthcare FoundationDONATION | Peoria, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Susan G Komen For The CureDONATION | Dalls, TX | $4K | 2022 |
| Lexington Community CenterDONATION | Lexington, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| National Psoriasis FoundationDONATION | Portland, OR | $3K | 2022 |
| Lexington Food PantryDONATION | Lexington, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| St Jude Children'S Research HospitalDONATION | Memphis, TN | $3K | 2022 |
| Baby FoldDONATION | Normal, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Community Cancer Center FoundationDONATION | Normal, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Illinois State University FoundationDONATION | Normal, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| American Red CrossDONATION | Bloomington, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| W D Boyce (Boy Scouts)DONATION | Peoria, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| MarcfirstDONATION | Normal, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Lexington Fire DepartmentDONATION | Lexington, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Ymca Mclean CountyDONATION | Bloomington, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Prairielands Preservation FoundationDONATION | Normal, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Ywca Mclean CountyDONATION | Bloomington, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| St Patrick Church Of MernaDONATION | Bloomington, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationDONATION | Bloomington, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| American Heart AssociationDONATION | Springfield, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Arthritis FoundationDONATION | Peoria, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Chestnut Health SystemsDONATION | Bloomington, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Children'S Discovery MuseumDONATION | Normal, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Grundy CountyDONATION | Morris, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Celiac Disease FoundationDONATION | Woodland Hills, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Easter SealsDONATION | Bloomington, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of Central IllinoisDONATION | Bloomington, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Home Sweet Home MinistriesDONATION | Bloomington, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of Central IllinoisDONATION | Normal, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Pheasants ForeverDONATION | St Paul, MN | $2K | 2022 |
| Special Olympics IllinoisDONATION | Normal, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Community Health Care ClinicDONATION | Normal, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| The Salvation ArmyDONATION | Bloomington, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| March Of Dimes FoundationDONATION | Peoria, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Mclean County Museum Of HistoryDONATION | Bloomington, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Midwest Food BankDONATION | Normal, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| United Way Of Mclean CountyDONATION | Bloomington, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Heartland Community College FoundationDONATION | Normal, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Racing For Mental HealthDONATION | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Building Hope In Kids - UgandaDONATION | Washington, IL | $1K | 2022 |