The Kempe Foundation

What The Kempe Foundation does

The Kempe Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 84-1064295) established in 1976 in Aurora, Colorado, focused on the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. Its mission is operationalized through three pillars: advocating for Colorado public policies that improve child wellbeing, engaging community stakeholders, and funding programs alongside the Kempe Center (founded 1972 by Dr. Henry Kempe), CU School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, and Children's Hospital Colorado. The Foundation does not sell commercial products or technology; its core offering is advocacy, fundraising, and program support for evidence-based prevention and treatment.

The Foundation's "products" are programmatic: the Stories of Hope annual fundraising dinner (2026 edition scheduled for April 10, 2026 at Infinity Park), the Kempe Topgolf Challenge, Taproom Takeover networking events (most recently September 30, 2025 at Ratio Beerworks with Ibex Investors as presenting sponsor), the Legislative Reception, the Kempe Society planned-giving/legacy program with multiple named endowments, the True Blue recurring-giving program, and annual Colorado Gives Day participation (which raised over $80,000 in a recent cycle). Donation processing runs through qgiv.com.

Revenue mechanics are entirely donation-based. Streams include one-time and recurring individual donations (subscription-style True Blue), corporate event sponsorships across tiered packages (Presenting, Silver, Bronze, Table), and planned/estate gifts via wills, trusts, beneficiary designations, IRA rollovers, and real estate. Major institutional supporters include The Anschutz Foundation, Boettcher Foundation, and Colorado Health Foundation. The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Garrett Johnson (Cresa Denver) with vice chair Kelsey Sahli (MidFirst Bank), and is led by CEO Jon Kruljac with a lean staff of 1-10 including Office Manager Monica Brown and Public Policy Consultant Kendall Marlowe.

Name

The Kempe Foundation

Legal name

The Kempe Foundation

Website

https://kempe.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Kempe Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1976 that advances child abuse prevention and treatment in Colorado through public-policy advocacy, community engagement, and fundraising that supports the Kempe Center and affiliated clinical partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare Nonprofit / Advocacy

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK), Results-Based Financing (RBF) & Performance-Based Grants (BPADAOAF)

Keywords

• Child abuse prevention
• Nonprofit advocacy
• Fundraising events
• Planned giving programs
• Child welfare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Aurora

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The foundation receives donations from individuals through its website, Colorado Gives Day, and other giving campaigns. Options include one-time donations, monthly True Blue recurring giving, and Required Minimum Distribution gifts from retirement accounts.
2. Corporate Sponsorships and Event Revenue: Corporate partners sponsor events such as the Stories of Hope annual dinner, Topgolf Challenge, and Taproom Takeover. Sponsorships range from Bronze to Presenting Sponsor levels.
3. Planned Giving and Estate Gifts: The Kempe Society accepts planned gifts through wills, trusts, beneficiary designations, endowment gifts, IRA rollovers, and real estate donations to ensure long-term sustainability.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Kempe Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that funds and advocates for the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. Its core offerings are fundraising and awareness programs (Stories of Hope dinner, Topgolf Challenge, Taproom Takeover, Legislative Reception) and giving vehicles (Kempe Society planned giving, True Blue recurring giving, Colorado Gives Day, named endowment funds), all directed at supporting the Kempe Center's evidence-based programs and advancing child welfare public policy in Colorado.

Product overview

The Kempe Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 84-1064295) focused on preventing and treating child abuse and neglect, operating since 1976. The organization does not offer a traditional technology product; instead, its offerings center on advocacy, community engagement, and fundraising programs. The core programs include the Kempe Society (planned giving/legacy program), annual fundraising events (Stories of Hope Dinner, Kempe Topgolf Challenge, Taproom Takeover, Legislative Reception), and various donation programs (True Blue recurring giving, Colorado Gives Day). The foundation works in partnership with the Kempe Center, which provides direct clinical services, while the Foundation focuses on advocacy, fundraising, and community education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stories of Hope Annual Fundraising Dinner An annual fundraising dinner event held to honor those who dedicate their lives to preventing childhood trauma and to brief supporters on the latest developments in child abuse prevention. The 2026 dinner is scheduled for April 10, 2026 at Infinity Park in Glendale, CO.
• Kempe Society (Planned/Legacy Giving Program) A legacy giving program where members include The Kempe Foundation in their estate planning through wills, trusts, beneficiary designations, endowment gifts, IRA rollovers, and real estate donations to ensure long-term support for the Kempe Center's work with children and families.
• True Blue Recurring Giving Program A monthly or quarterly recurring giving program that provides reliable and predictable financial support to the foundation, allowing donors to contribute on a regular schedule while reducing fundraising expenses.
• Colorado Gives Day Participation Annual statewide Colorado Gives Day giving event held each December, cited by the foundation as one of the most cost-effective ways to make a lasting impact for children and families. The foundation uses this as a key annual fundraising channel.
• Kempe Topgolf Challenge A fundraising event featuring Topgolf gameplay, a silent auction, food, and drinks. Originally scheduled for October 15, 2024 at Topgolf Centennial; the event has been postponed.
• Taproom Takeover Networking Event A networking and educational event held at local breweries (most recently Ratio Beerworks in Denver's RiNo neighborhood on September 30, 2025, presented by Ibex Investors) that connects Kempe supporters while educating them about how Kempe reaches children and families in Colorado.
• Stories of Hope Sponsorship Packages Sponsorship tier packages for the annual Stories of Hope fundraising dinner, including Presenting Sponsor, Silver sponsors, Bronze sponsors, and Table sponsors.
• Kempe Society Named Endowment Funds Named endowment funds established under the Kempe Society, including The Richard D. Krugman Professorship in Child Abuse Policy, The Berger Fellow, Brandt F. Steele M.D. Endowment Fund, The Jack and Viki Thompson Chair for Child Maltreatment and Family Health, The Helen M. McLoraine Kempe Children's Foundation Endowment Fund, and Imhoff Family Endowment Fund.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 600,000 cases of child abuse and neglect reported annually across the country
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Kempe CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Kempe Foundation works alongside the Kempe Center, the leading organization in addressing child maltreatment. The foundation has invested in the Kempe Center for 50 years, funding critical work in prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect.
• CU School of Medicine (University of Colorado)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CU School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry and Pediatrics for research, education, and training in child maltreatment prevention and treatment.
• Children's Hospital ColoradocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Children's Hospital Colorado for clinical programs and initiatives serving children and families affected by abuse and neglect.
• Anschutz Mental Health CollaborationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for mental health collaboration supporting children and families dealing with trauma from abuse.
• Ibex InvestorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for the Taproom Takeover event, demonstrating corporate philanthropy engagement.
• Ratio BeerworksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue host for Taproom Takeover networking events in Denver's RiNo neighborhood.
• Infinity ParkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue host for the annual Stories of Hope fundraising dinner in Glendale, CO.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Children's Defense Fund: National child advocacy organization that lobbies and educates on behalf of children, particularly low-income and minority children — directly comparable advocacy and policy mission.
• Childhelp: National nonprofit focused on the prevention and treatment of child abuse, operating a hotline, advocacy programs, and treatment centers — closely aligned mission and advocacy model.
• National Children's Alliance: National accrediting body and association for Children's Advocacy Centers serving child abuse victims — comparable mission around child maltreatment response and policy advocacy.
• Prevent Child Abuse America: National nonprofit dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect through advocacy, public awareness, and prevention programs — directly comparable mission to The Kempe Foundation's prevention and advocacy focus.

Broad incumbents

• The Annie E. Casey Foundation: Major private foundation dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families in the U.S. — broader portfolio but overlapping child welfare, policy, and evidence-based program priorities.
• Casey Family Programs: Large national foundation focused on improving child welfare systems and reducing the need for foster care — operates at a much larger scale in the same child welfare advocacy space.
• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Large U.S. health-focused philanthropy that funds child and family wellbeing, mental health, and health systems research — comparable as a major health-and-children grantmaking foundation.

Others

• The Kempe Center: Closely affiliated clinical and research arm of the Kempe ecosystem — not a direct competitor but a key ecosystem participant that delivers the on-the-ground programs the Foundation funds.
• Gary Foundation (Gary Sinise Foundation's children & veteran programs comparable): While focused on veterans, it is a comparable high-profile 501(c)(3) running event-driven fundraising ( galas, challenges) and broad community engagement — relevant operational model peer.

Regional players

• Colorado Children's Campaign: Colorado-focused nonprofit advocating for child wellbeing through research, policy analysis, and community engagement — highly comparable as a regional child advocacy peer in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/KempeFoundation
• YouTubevimeo.com/user60376872
• Facebookfacebook.com/kempefoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-kempe-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/kempefoundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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