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Thomas L Kempner Jr Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in SOUTHAMPTON, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1987. It holds total assets of $326.4M. Annual income is reported at $32.6M. Total assets have grown from $43.8M in 2011 to $326.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts. According to available records, Thomas L Kempner Jr Foundation Inc. has made 68 grants totaling $61.4M, with a median grant of $275K. Annual giving has grown from $10.9M in 2020 to $17.6M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $5.5M, with an average award of $903K. The foundation has supported 25 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, California, Connecticut, which account for 85% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$250K
Average Grant
$1M
Largest Grant
$5.3M
Based on 16 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.
Thomas L Kempner Jr Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 68 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CA, CT.
Thomas L Kempner Jr Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $61.4M across 68 grants. The median grant size is $275K, with an average of $903K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $5.5M.
Thomas L Kempner Jr Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Thomas L Kempner Jr Foundation Inc. is headquartered in SOUTHAMPTON, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly R Raub | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | $92K | $0 | $92K |
| Thomas Kempner Jr | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Thomas N Kempner | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jessica S Kempner | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Trevor Kempner | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Katheryn C Patterson | VICE PRES/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$326.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$326.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
68
Total Giving
$61.4M
Average Grant
$903K
Median Grant
$275K
Unique Recipients
25
Most Common Grant
$250K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Business SchoolDEAN'S INNOVATION FUND | Boston, MA | $250K | 2023 |
| Central Park ConservancyHARLEM MEER POOL AND ICE RINK DEVELOPMENT | New York, NY | $5.3M | 2023 |
| Jewish Communal FundDAF REPLENISHMENT -THOMAS L. KEMPNER JR. FOUNDATION INC. FUND | New York, NY | $2.9M | 2023 |
| Mount Sinai HospitalPEDIATRIC CARDIAC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT - PRESIDENT'S STRATEGIC INITIATIVE FUND | New York, NY | $2M | 2023 |
| Wildlife Conservation SocietyMARINE STRONGHOLDS/MPA 2030 AND BLUE CARBON | Bronx, NY | $1.3M | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America IncPROVIDER RECRUITMENT, PATIENT NAVIGATION & EPIC | New York, NY | $1.3M | 2023 |
| Columbia University Medical CenterVAGELOS COLLEGE EARLY-ONSET OSTEOPOROSIS FUND | New York, NY | $879K | 2023 |
| Harlem Village AcademiesACCELERATED MATHEMATICS PHASE II | New York, NY | $819K | 2023 |
| Juilliard SchoolNUCLEUS FUND PLEDGE | New York, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| Transportation Alternatives Inc3 YEAR GENERAL OPERATING PLEDGE | New York, NY | $400K | 2023 |
| Businesses United In Investing Lending And DevelopmentNYC & BAY AREA OPERATIONS | Redwood City, CA | $350K | 2023 |
| Open Space Institute Land Trust IncESSEX-HUDSON GREENWAY | New York, NY | $339K | 2023 |
| Bletchley ParkBLOCK E LEARNING CENTRE | Bletchley | $332K | 2023 |
| Achievement First Charter SchoolCT GENERAL OPERATIONS | New Haven, CT | $250K | 2023 |
| Tides CenterFAIR AND JUST PROSECUTION | San Francisco, CA | $175K | 2023 |
| Yale UniversityKEMPNER FUND FOR YALE COLLEGE DEAN'S DISCRETIONARY FUND FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND DISCOURSE | New Haven, CT | $100K | 2023 |
| Roundabout Theatre Company IncGENERAL OPERATIONS GRANT | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Stanford University Board Of TrusteesCRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER/THREE STRIKES PROJECT | Stanford, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Boston Children'S Hospital TrustKABUKI SYNDROME RESEARCH | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Philharmonic-Symphony Society Of New York IncORCHESTRA'S EDUCATION PROGRAM GRANT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| American Museum Of Natural HistoryTO SUPPORT THE NEW GILDER CENTER FOR SCIENCE, EDUCATION AND INNOVATION | New York, NY | $1M | 2022 |