Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund

Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund is a private foundation based in Galveston, Texas with $54.5M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$54.5Mtotal assets
2001IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund has awarded

40 grantees · $1.8M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • The University Of Texas Medical Branch $312K
  • Vision Galveston $147K
  • Galveston Historical Foundation $143K
  • Family Service Center Of Galveston County $77K
  • Teen Health Center Inc $75K
  • Nia Cultural Center $54K
  • The Grand 1894 Opera House $54K
  • Galveston Arts Center $52K
  • St Vincent's House $50K
  • Comp-u-dopt $50K
  • Ser-jobs For Progress Of The Texas Gulf Coast Inc $50K
  • Boys And Girls Clubs Of Greater Houston Inc $47K
  • Moody Early Childhood Center $40K
  • Smart Family Literacy $33K
  • Court Appointed Special Advocate Of Galveston County Inc $30K
  • Galveston-houston Immigrant Representation Project $30K
  • Sunshine Center Inc $30K
  • The Artist Boat Inc $30K
  • The Salvation Army Of Galveston $30K
  • Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute (tepri) $29K
  • Galveston Isd Educational Foundation $28K
  • Galveston's Own Farmers Market $27K
  • Catholic Charities $26K
  • Iconoclast Artists $25K
  • Fanfare Lutheran Music Academy Of Galveston $25K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$2.3M
  • FY2019$2.1M
  • FY2020$2.2M
  • FY2021$2.3M
  • FY2022$2.4M
  • FY2023$2.1M

About Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersGalveston, Texas
  • EIN760680130
  • IRS ruling2001

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

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Frequently asked questions

What is Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund?

Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund is a private foundation based in Galveston, Texas with $54.5M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund?

Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund's EIN is 760680130. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund?

Private foundations like Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.