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Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc: 167 grants to organizations, $2.8 million (tax year ended December 2024)
Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc, a private foundation in Galveston, TX, paid 167 grants to organizations totaling $2,766,635 in its tax year ended December 2024, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on November 10, 2025. The largest was $351,614 to The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX for assist 501(c)(3) organization.
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- EIN
- 760680130
- Based in
- Galveston, TX
- Assets
- $65,120,963
- Grants paid
- $2,766,635
- Tax year ended
- December 2024
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed November 10, 2025, IRS object ID 202503149349101380. It reported $2,766,635 in grants paid; 167 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Medical Branch | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $351,614 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Vision Galveston | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Community improvement and capacity building | $147,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Teen Health Center Inc | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $142,939 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Family Service Center of Galveston County | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $141,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Vincent's House | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $115,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Galveston Historical Foundation | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $112,437 | apps.irs.gov |
| Serjobs | Houston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $95,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Nia Cultural Center | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $72,518 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Grand 1894 Opera House | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $66,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Salvation Army of Galveston | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $66,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Casa of Galveston County | Texas City, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Galveston Arts Center | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $56,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Sunshine Center Inc | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $55,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Gulf Coast Big Brothers Big Sisters | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $52,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| United Way of Galveston | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $50,750 | apps.irs.gov |
| Galveston's Own Farmers Market | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $50,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Catholic Charities | Houston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Artist Boat Inc | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Environment | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project | Houston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Crime and legal-related | $40,750 | apps.irs.gov |
| Galveston Diaper Bank | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Human services | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| JC League House Inc | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Moody Early Childhood Center | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Education | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Galveston County Food Bank | Texas City, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Human services | $36,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Advocacy Center for Children of Galveston County | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Crime and legal-related | $32,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Smart Family Literacy | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Education | $32,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lutheran Music Academy of Galveston | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Galveston Bay Foundation | Kemah, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Environment | $27,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Galveston Isd Educational Foundation | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $25,089 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Iconoclast Artists | Houston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Youth development | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Galveston College Foundation | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Education | $20,750 | apps.irs.gov |
| Audubon Texas | Austin, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Environment | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Seeding Galveston | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Vincent's Hope Clinic | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Downtown Partnership | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Alcohol Drug Abuse Women's Center | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $18,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Civil rights, social action and advocacy | $18,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Prevent Blindness Texas | Houston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $18,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Turtle Island Restoration Network | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $18,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Education | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kickstart Kids | Houston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $12,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Texas Jewish Historical Society | Austin, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $11,608 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Satori Inc | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $11,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fidf | New York, NY | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $11,013 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Barnard College | New York, NY | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Contemporary Arts Museum Houston | Houston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Eb Research Partnership | New York, NY | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Galveston Children's Museum | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Girls Scouts of San Jacinto Council | Houston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Literacy San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Smithsonian Institution | Boston, MA | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Texas Freedom Network Education Fund | Austin, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Civil rights, social action and advocacy | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The John Fairey Garden Conservation Foundation Inc | Hempstead, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Friends of Lesotho | Oakwood, OH | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $9,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association | Bellingham, WA | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Animal-related | $9,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Vida Valiente Foundation | San Clamente, CA | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Education | $9,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Galveston Ballet | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Houston Hospice | Houston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $7,250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Exchange Club of Sugar Land - Charitable Fund | Stafford, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Community improvement and capacity building | $6,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rosenberg Library | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $6,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Goodenough College | London, UK | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $6,300 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation | Dallas, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $5,100 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Galveston Heritage Chorale | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hillside School | Longmont, CO | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Integral Transformative Practice | Corte Madera, CA | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington | Washington, DC | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Bernard's School | New York, NY | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| African Children's Haven | Anacortes, WA | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Old Central Cultural Center | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The International Wildlife Trust | Santa Monica, CA | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| West Street Recovery | Houston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning | Lexington, KY | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Casa of Lexington | Lexington, KY | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Human services | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Humane League | Rockville, MD | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Animal-related | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano Counties | Concord, CA | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Friends of Galveston Island State Park | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Recreation and sports | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kqed Inc | San Francisco, CA | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast | Houston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Health care | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Norfolk Ornithological Society | Hunstanton, UK | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $2,700 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Against Malaria Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Gateways | Austin, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Crime and legal-related | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Company Onstage Inc | Houston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Haven for Hope Bexar County | San Antonio, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Housing and shelter | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| New Hope Housing Inc | Houston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Housing and shelter | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Planned Parenthood of South Texas | San Antonio, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Health care | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Center for Humane Technology | San Francisco, CA | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Science and technology | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Galveston Island Meals On Wheels | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Houston Audubon Society | Houston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Environment | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Medecins Sans Frontiers | New York, NY | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Second Servings | Houston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | Laguna Hills, CA | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Temple Beth Shalom | Austin, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Religion-related | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (maps) | Pasadena, CA | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tunnel To Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Undue Medical Debt | Boston, MA | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | International, foreign affairs and national security | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bridge House | Boulder, CO | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Human services | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | New York, NY | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | Houston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Environment | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Skagit Land Trust | Mount Vernon, WA | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Environment | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Baker Ripley | Houston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bay Nature Institute | Albany, CA | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Blue Dragon Children's Foundation | Littleton, CO | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Brady Center To Prevent Gun Violence | Washington, DC | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Crime and legal-related | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Burning Man Project | San Francisco, CA | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Community improvement and capacity building | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Casa Maranella | Austin, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | New York, NY | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Civil rights, social action and advocacy | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Children's Tumor Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| DC Central Kitchen | Boston, MA | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| East Oakland Boxing Association | Oakland, CA | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Montgomery, AL | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Civil rights, social action and advocacy | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Faith in Practice | Houston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | International, foreign affairs and national security | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston | Houston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lane Community College Foundation | Eugene, OR | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Education | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Magellan International School | Austin, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mary's Center | Washington, DC | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Milo Foundation | Albany, CA | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Animal-related | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Monoamine Oxidase Deficiency Foundation | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Medical research | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Orinda Community Foundation Inc | Orinda, CA | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Community improvement and capacity building | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Project Graduation Inc | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Servicenet Inc | Northampton, MA | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Mental health and crisis intervention | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bronze Chapter | Bow, WA | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Environment | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Foundation | McAllen, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Valley View Foundation | Milford, OH | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Environment | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Welcoming Home | San Rafael, CA | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Human services | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Woodley House Inc | Washington, DC | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Mental health and crisis intervention | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Central United Methodist Church | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $996 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Polkaworks | Austin, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $750 | apps.irs.gov |
| La Soupe | Cincinnati, OH | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $646 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ft Bend County Child Advocates Inc | Rosenberg, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Civil rights, social action and advocacy | $512 | apps.irs.gov |
| Galveston Housing Plus | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Housing and shelter | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Galveston Urban Ministries | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Human services | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Housing and shelter | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Has Haiti | Pittsburgh, PA | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Houston Zoo Inc | Houston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Animal-related | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Island Etc | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Khan Academy | Mountain View, CA | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Education | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kidpower DC | Washington, DC | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Memorial Park Conservancy Inc | Houston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Environment | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Paws of War | Nesconset, NY | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Animal-related | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Riveraid | San Antonio, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Rotary Club of Houston Foundation | Houston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Community improvement and capacity building | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| San Antonio Humane Society | San Antonio, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Sf-Marin Food Bank | San Francisco, CA | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Students for Justice | New York, NY | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Jesse Tree | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Community improvement and capacity building | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Napa High School Choral Boosters | Napa, CA | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Education | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors | Arlington, VA | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Mental health and crisis intervention | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Trustees of the Forbes Library | Northampton, MA | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Education | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Utsa Office of Gift Services | San Antonio, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Vecina | Austin, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Crime and legal-related | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Workfaith Connection | Houston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Employment | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Sugar Land Heritage Foundation | Sugar Land, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $300 | apps.irs.gov |
| Galveston Independent School District | Galveston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $257 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Books Between Kids | Houston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Education | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
| More Possibilities | Richmond, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Northampton Community Music Center Inc | Northampton, MA | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Education | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Opportunity at Work Inc | Washington, DC | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Employment | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Public Parks Tennis Foundation | Houston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Recreation and sports | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Ecumenical Center | San Antonio, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Posse Foundation | New York, NY | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | Education | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| San Jose Clinic | Houston, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $200 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Above All Sports | Santa Fe, TX | Assist 501(c)(3) organization | $156 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Arts, culture and humanities | $270,505 |
| Community improvement and capacity building | $156,500 |
| Education | $130,000 |
| Environment | $104,500 |
| Human services | $82,500 |
| Crime and legal-related | $76,750 |
| Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $50,750 |
| Civil rights, social action and advocacy | $30,512 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| Texas | $2,580,476 |
| New York | $61,763 |
| California | $37,500 |
| Washington | $16,000 |
| Massachusetts | $14,750 |
| Ohio | $11,146 |
| District of Columbia | $11,000 |
| Colorado | $7,500 |
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Updated November 10, 2025. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.