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William T Kemper Foundation Commerce Bank Trustee Grants
Private foundation · EIN 43-6345116 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2023
- Total grants paid
- $15.5M
- Grants reported
- 142
- Median grant
- $38.2K
- Future commitments
- $11.1M
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 142 | $15.5M |
Where William T Kemper Foundation Commerce Bank Trustee gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOREST PARK FOREVER INC | ST LOUIS, MO | CAMPAIGN FOR THE GLADE OVER 3 YEARS | 2023 | $1.5M |
| CHILDREN'S MERCY HOSPITAL | KANSAS CITY, MO | CAPACITY BUILDING FOR PATH CLINIC AS PART OF ILLUMINATE CAMPAIGN | 2023 | $1M |
| KANSAS UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT ASSOC (UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CANCER CENTER) | KANSAS CITY, KS | BUILDING A DESTINATION CANCER CENTER FACILITY OVER 3 YEARS | 2023 | $1M |
| THE TOWER GROVE PARK FOUNDATION | SAINT LOUIS, MO | CAMPAIGN FOR TOWER GROVE PARK - COMPLETE CORE ENHANCEMENTS | 2023 | $900K |
| SAMUEL U RODGERS HEALTH CENTER INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | PEDIATRIC WING CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2023 | $750K |
| AMETHYST PLACE INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | EXPANSION AT 2770 TRACY | 2023 | $750K |
| NINE NETWORK OF PUBLIC MEDIA DBA NINE PBS | ST LOUIS, MO | ENGAGE, CONNECT, STRENGTHEN CAMPAIGN OVER 3 YEARS | 2023 | $700K |
| GREATER ST LOUIS INC FOUNDATION | ST LOUIS, MO | TOWER GROVE CONNECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT OVER 2 YEARS | 2023 | $600K |
| THE OPPORTUNITY TRUST | ST LOUIS, MO | EXPANDING QUALITY SEATS IN ST. LOUIS OVER 3 YEARS | 2023 | $500K |
| METROPOLITAN ORGANIZATION TO COUNTER SEXUAL ASSAULT DBA MOCSA | KANSAS CITY, MO | A PLACE FOR US: SURVIVOR-FOCUSED RAPE CRISIS CENTER RENOVATION | 2023 | $500K |
| UMKC FOUNDATION (UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY - SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND | KANSAS CITY, MO | ACQUISITION OF ANECHOIC CHAMBER AND RELATED FACILITY RENOVATION | 2023 | $500K |
| GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | KANSAS CITY, MO | FUND CONTRIBUTION | 2023 | $250K |
| KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE | KANSAS CITY, MO | ANNUAL BEQUEST | 2023 | $250K |
| URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN ST LOUIS | ST LOUIS, MO | NATURAL BRIDGE RENOVATION | 2023 | $250K |
| KANSAS CITY UNIVERSITY | KANSAS CITY, MO | CENTER FOR POPULATION HEALTH AND EQUITY FACILITY RENOVATION OVER 2 YEARS | 2023 | $250K |
| KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY | KANSAS CITY, MO | 2023/2024 SEASON SUPPORT | 2023 | $200K |
| JOHN BURROUGHS SCHOOL | ST LOUIS, MO | KEMPER FAMILY NATURAL ENVIRONMENT FUND | 2023 | $200K |
| GRACE AND HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL | KANSAS CITY, MO | ANNUAL BEQUEST | 2023 | $200K |
| JACKSON COUNTY CASA | KANSAS CITY, MO | CAPACITY BUILDING FOR GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM | 2023 | $168.8K |
| CORE INFLUENCER INSTITUTE INC DBA UNCORNERED | KANSAS CITY, MO | REDUCING VIOLENCE IN KC THROUGH CORE INFLUENCER ENGAGEMENT | 2023 | $150K |
| COMMUNITY SERVICES LEAGUE OF JACKSON COUNTY | INDEPENDENCE, MO | BRIDGES TO CAREER OPPORTUNITIES EXPANDED CAPACITY OVER 3 YEARS | 2023 | $150K |
| METROPOLITAN LUTHERAN MINISTRY | KANSAS CITY, MO | CRITICAL REPAIR AT 3031 HOLMES | 2023 | $150K |
| OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | CAPACITY BUILDING FOR TEEN PROGRAMMING OVER 2 YEARS | 2023 | $150K |
| FRIENDS OF CHAMBER MUSIC | KANSAS CITY, MO | 2024/2025 SEASON SUPPORT | 2023 | $125K |
| SAFEHOME INC | OVERLAND PARK, KS | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER ADDITION | 2023 | $125K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILLIAM T KEMPER
- Address
- COMMERCE BANK TRUSTEE 1000 WALNUT SUITE 1560 KANSAS CITY, MO, 64106
- Phone
- 8162341768
- Deadlines
- DEADLINES ARE SET BY STAFF
- Application materials
- WE SEEK TO SUPPORT PROPOSALS WHICH FALL IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: EDUCATION, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, CIVIC IMPROVEMENTS, & ARTS. FOLLOWING ARE THE KEY ELEMENTS WE REQUIRE AS A PREREQUISITE FOR FUNDING CONSIDERATION: 1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION; 2. SUMMARY OF PROJECT; 3. GOALS & PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTATION; 4. OTHER SOURCES OF SUPPORT; 5. BUDGET FOR PROJECT & FUTURE FUNDING PLANS; 6. TIMETABLE WITH SPECIFIC, MEASURABLE OBJECTIVES; 7. METHOD OF EVALUATION; 8. ORGANIZATION'S MOST RECENT AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND CURRENT YEAR BUDGET; 9. LIST OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS, INCLUDING IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRESIDENT/CHAIR; 10. IRS DETERMINATION LETTER. GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A WRITTEN NARRATIVE REPORT AND AN ACCOUNTING OF ALL DISBURSEMENTS FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THE GRANT ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. ANY GRANT THAT EXTENDS FOR MORE THAN ONE YEAR WILL BE CONDITIONAL ON FURTHER REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF THE REQUEST AS MAY BE DETERMINED BY THE STAFF AND CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE.
- Restrictions
- THE FOLLOWING ARE REASONS OR SUBJECT AREAS WHICH WILL CONSTITUTE REJECTION OF PROPOSAL: 1. INABILITY TO PRODUCE A 501(C)(3) TAX DETERMINATION LETTER; 2. THE RECIPIENT IS DEFINED AS A "PRIVATE FOUNDATION" IN SECTION 509(A) OF THE IRS CODE; 3. ORGANIZATIONS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF THE FOUNDATION'S GEOGRAPHIC AREA OF INTEREST; 4. AID TO AN INDIVIDUAL; 5. POLITICALLY PARTISAN PURPOSES; 6. TICKETS FOR DINNERS, BENEFITS, EXHIBITS, CONFERENCES, SPORTS EVENTS OR OTHER EVENT ACTIVITIES; 7. ADVERTISEMENTS; 8. UNDERWRITING OF DEFICITS OR POST-EVENT FUNDING; 9. RESEARCH UNRELATED TO THE FOUNDATION'S CURRENT PROJECTS OR PRIORITIES; 10. ENDOWMENT FUNDS THE RECIPIENT IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE GRANT IS USED FOR THE PURPOSES INDICATED IN THE GRANT REQUEST. VARIATIONS WILL BE MADE ONLY AT THE DISCRETION OF THE FOUNDATION, AND MUST BE REQUESTED IN WRITING. IF THE GRANT IS USED FOR OTHER THAN THE STATED PURPOSES WITHOUT EXPLICIT PERMISSION, THE FOUNDATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO WITHDRAW FUNDING.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from William T Kemper Foundation Commerce Bank Trustee's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2023). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.