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Mission Statement
The Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund's mission is to further the vision and heritage of the Kempner 
family's commitment to philanthropy and sense of 
responsibility to society. The Fund seeks to focus on projects that make a 
difference, using resources creatively to improve the quality of life, primarily within the greater Galveston area.
President's Letter
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.
A few of the preferences of the directors are:
  • 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.
The Kempner Fund will continue to support organizations whose programs and services enrich and enhance the community, following the example of their ancestors.
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.

  Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund
2201 Market Street Suite 601
Galveston, Texas 77550-1529

Phone: 409.762.1603
FAX: 409.762.5435


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