THE KEMPE FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Kempe Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, exclusively by invitation. In the filing year 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $1.4 million in grants to a single grantee. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, but nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE FOUNDATION INCREASES AWARENESS, ENGAGES IN ADVOCACY, AND PROVIDES RESOURCES TO PREVENT AND TREAT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT.
Cause Areas
1
Child abuse
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
DENVER, CO
$9M
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE KEMPE FOUNDATION?
No. THE KEMPE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE KEMPE FOUNDATION give?
THE KEMPE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE KEMPE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE KEMPE FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $945 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE KEMPE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE KEMPE FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE KEMPE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE KEMPE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE KEMPE FOUNDATION?
THE KEMPE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.