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| The Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund has deep roots in Galveston,
where the family and its businesses have flourished, beginning with Harris
Kempner's arrival in 1868. The directors have always felt a strong commitment
to address the needs of their home community. Annually more than 85% of the
Fund's grants are awarded to organizations that benefit the people of
Galveston. The grants cover the broad areas of arts and historic preservation,
community development, education, health, and human services. |
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A few of
the preferences of the directors are: |
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- Partnering with other
funding sources to help community organizations reach their goals.
- Providing arts enrichment
opportunities for all age groups in the community.
- Providing educational
assistance at all levels: preschool (St. Vincent's House), elementary and
secondary (Galveston Independent School District), junior colleges (Grants for
Jobs scholarship program), and post-doctoral (Jeane B. Kempner Fellowship
Program).
- Meeting community human
service needs through support of more than 25 local agencies dedicated to
serving our citizens.
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| The Kempner Fund will continue to support organizations whose
programs and services enrich and enhance the community, following the example
of their ancestors. |
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In
addition, the Fund encourages family members here and across the country to
contribute to their communities using its Matching Gifts Program, which matches
dollar for dollar members' charitable donations and matches two to one
donations of the 21-30 year olds to encourage them to participate in
philanthropy. |
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