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Private Foundation
THE KEMPER FOUNDATION
Based in CHICAGO, IL, THE KEMPER FOUNDATION operates as a Private Foundation. The organization reported $2.1M in revenue, $2.1M in expenses, $48.9M in total assets for fiscal year 2024. Imperigo tracks 463 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $8.2M.
EIN: 366007812
CHICAGO, IL
Educational Services
NTEE: B90
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$2.1M
Total Expenses$2.1M
Total Assets$48.9M
Grants Given463
Grant Total$8.2M
Filing Years2019–2024
Sample Grants Given
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION
2024-2025 KEMPER SCHOLARS PROGRAM
$150,000
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
2024-2025 KEMPER SCHOLARS PROGRAM
$150,000
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
2024-2025 KEMPER SCHOLARS PROGRAM
$150,000
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME DU LAC
2024-2025 KEMPER SCHOLARS PROGRAM
$150,000
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
2024 PARTNERSHIP
$103,250
Showing up to 5 of 463 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
PRESIDENT
Barbara Ciesemier
TRUSTEE
Brad Camden
TRUSTEE
Charles Brooks
TRUSTEE
C Thomas Evans
TRUSTEE
John M Boschelli
CHAIRMAN
Joseph Lacher
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.1M | $2.1M | $48.9M |
| 2023 | $1.4M | $2.1M | $45.9M |
| 2022 | $1.0M | $1.4M | $42.8M |
| 2021 | $1.6M | $1.5M | $50.8M |
| 2019 | $980K | $1.9M | $40.0M |
Between 2019 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $980K to $2.1M (+110%), with total assets most recently reported at $48.9M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, and 4 other states.
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Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.