Private foundation · Oklahoma City, OK

The Kerr Foundation Inc

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Typical grant size
$3K – $3K – $5K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
388
Repeat grantees
81
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesREQUESTS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED MORE THAN 45 DAYS BEFORE QTRLY COMMITTEE MTGS TO ALLOW TIME FOR REVIEW
ContactLAURA KERR · 4057497991
MaterialsCOVER LETTER WITH SUMMARY REQUEST, INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE FORM COMPLETED, PROPOSAL SUMMARY FORM COMPLETED, IRS 501(C)(3) LETTER, PROPOSAL AND DOCUMENTATION AS APPROPRIATE TO THE REQUEST
RestrictionsGEOGRAPHICAL AREAS FOR CONSIDERATION ARE: (1ST PREFERENCE) ARKANSAS, COLORADO, KANSAS, MISSOURI, NEW MEXICO, OKLAHOMA, TEXAS; AREAS: EDUCATION, HEALTH, CULTURAL, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND HUMAN SERVICE. APPLICATIONS ARE ALSO ACCEPTED FROM THE WASHINGTON D.C. AREA IN RECOGNITION OF SIGNIFICANT AND CONTINUING INFLUENCE OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ON THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA AND NEIGHBORING REGION.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Steven S Kerr
CFO
$174K
Laura Kerr
PRESIDENT(BEGINNING 03/20/2024)
$168K
Lou Kerr
PRESIDENT(DECEASED 03/20/2024)
$45K
Cody Kerr
TRUSTEE
$18K
Taylor Dillard
TRUSTEE
$8K
Wilson Kerr
TRUSTEE
$8K
Jackson Ogle
TRUSTEE
$5K
James Kerr
TRUSTEE
$4K
Lou C Kerr
PRESIDENT
$225K
Cody T Kerr
TRUSTEE
$18K
Ruth Leebron Levenson
TRUSTEE
$13K
Laura Kerr Ogle
VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/T
$69K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
0.9%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
672
Total grants awarded
$3.4M
Total amount
$5K
Average grant
$50K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$207K
65 grants
2023
$163K
27 grants
2022
$156K
41 grants
2021
$178K
34 grants
2020
$93K
19 grants
2019
$225K
44 grants
2018
$208K
60 grants
2017
$351K
91 grants
2016
$445K
64 grants
2015
$442K
81 grants
2014
$546K
89 grants
2013
$354K
57 grants

Top recipients

5 grants · OK · ✓ Exact match
$120K
2 grants · OK · ✓ Exact match
$100K
2 grants · OK · ✓ Exact match
$100K
Heritage Hall
3 grants · OK
$100K
Allied Arts Foundation
7 grants · OK
$99K
Nature Conservancy Inc
3 grants · OK
$65K
6 grants · OK · ✓ Exact match
$50K
3 grants · OK · ✓ Exact match
$45K
3 grants · OK · ✓ Exact match
$35K
The Norman Philharmonic
2 grants · OK
$35K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Allied Arts of Oklahoma Inc
TO SUPPORT THE ALLIED ARTS 2024 CAMPAIGN FOR THE ARTS
OK · TY 2024
$15K
Charles B Goddard Center for the Visual and Performing Arts Inc
TO HELP RENOVATE AND REMODEL THE GODDARD CENTER FACILITIES.
OK · TY 2024
$10K
Dress for Success Oklahoma City
TO SUPPORT THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
OK · TY 2024
$8K
Durango Education Foundation
TO SUPPORT CODING AND MAKERSPACE EQUIPMENT.
CO · TY 2024
$5K
Folds of Honor Foundation
TO SUPPORT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES TO FALLEN OR DISABLED MILITARY MEMBERS AND FIRST RESPONDER CHILDREN AND SPOUSES.
OK · TY 2024
$5K
New Hope Refuge
TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO REMODEL THE CURRENT HOUSING STRUCTURE ORIGINALLY BUILT IN 2004 AND ALSO TO REPLACE FLOORING
AR · TY 2024
$5K
Design Connect Create
TO PURCHASE STEM SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR ONE STEM CAMP SERVING 30 GIRLS OVER THE SUMMER.
TX · TY 2024
$5K
Beyond the Spectrum Ok
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THERAPY AND CLASSES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
OK · TY 2024
$5K
Northeastern State University Foundation Inc
TO PROVIDE FREE CHILDREN'S BOOKS FOR THIRD TO SIXTH GRADE IN OVER 50 SCHOOLS AND EDUCATORS IN AND AROUND CHEROKEE COUNTY
OK · TY 2024
$5K
Endangered Language Language Fund
FOR A SPECIAL SESSION ON LANGUAGE AND HEALTH TO BE INCLUDED IN THE 56TH ALGONQUAIN CONFERENCE, HELD IN OCTOBER, 2024 AT …
CT · TY 2024
$5K
Council on Foundations
TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS OF COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS WITH AN OUTRIGHT GRANT FOR PROGRAMS
DC · TY 2024
$4K
Holy Sews Inc
FOR SUPPLIES TO SEW LAYETTS/GOWNS FOR STILLBORN BABIES & BABIES LOST IN NICU, TO INCLUDE FABRIS, FLEECE, YARN, LACE TRIM…
AR · TY 2024
$4K
Central Oklahoma Camp and Conference Center
TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES.
OK · TY 2024
$4K
Enid Community Theatre Inc
TO SUPPORT THE PHASE TWO GASLIGHT PROJECT FOCUSING ON THE MAIN STAGE AUDITORIUM AND THE SEATS
OK · TY 2024
$4K
Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma Inc
TO SUPPORT THE FOOD FOR KIDS PROGRAM
OK · TY 2024
$4K
Arts Live Theatre Inc
TO HELP PAYFOR SCHOLARSHIPS, VENUE COSTS, AND HIRING A TEACHING ARTIST FOR THE 2024 SEASON
AR · TY 2024
$4K
Home of Hope Inc
TO SUPPORT THE HOPE INDUSTRY RECYCLING PROGRAM WITH THE PURCHASE OF ONE HIPAA APPROVED DL-12X CROSSCUT MID-SIZED SHREDDE…
OK · TY 2024
$3K
Skyline Urban Ministry Inc
TO HELP WITH THE COST OF WATER BOTTLE REFILL STATIONS FOR SKYLINE PATRONS.
OK · TY 2024
$3K
Camps for Kids
TO SUPPORT PARTICIPATING CAMPS TO ENSURE THEIR ACCESSIBILITY TO UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND THOSE WITH PHYSICAL…
MO · TY 2024
$3K
Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter Inc
TO SUPPORT NWACS IN PROVIDING INDIVIDUALIZED, TRAUMA-CENTERED EDUCATION TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE SUFFERED SIGNIFICANT CHILDH…
AR · TY 2024
$3K
Loreto House
TO HELP INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SPANISH SPEAKING ADVOCATES, TO HELP RAISE BILINGUAL CAPABILITY OF STAFF FROM 30% TO 50% A…
TX · TY 2024
$3K
Grove Rotary Foundation Foundation Inc
TO SUPPORT EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY AND EDUCATION: IMAGINATION LIBRARY OF DELAWARE COUNTY
OK · TY 2024
$3K
Community Against Violence Inc
TO SUPPORT DOG GROUP THERAPY PROGRAM FOR YOUTH RECOVERING FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND/OR SEXUAL ASSUALT
NM · TY 2024
$3K
Freedom City
TO SUPPORT TRANSPORTATION COSTS FOR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM.
OK · TY 2024
$3K
Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa Inc
FOR THE MEALS ON WHEELS HOME DELIVERED MEAL PROGRAM
OK · TY 2024
$3K
501tech
TO PROVIDE SECURITYPLUS HARDWARE UPGRADES FOR EXISTING CLIENTS AS WELL AS OKLAHOMA NONPROFITS WAITING FOR SERVICE.
OK · TY 2024
$3K
Cloths to Kids of Denver
TO SUPPORT THE UNDERWRITE OUR UNDERWEAR PROGRAM
CO · TY 2024
$3K
Ennis Public Theater
TO SUPPORT THE YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAM
TX · TY 2024
$3K
Friends of Chamber Music Kansas City
TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, INCLUDING THE NEW YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAM.
MO · TY 2024
$3K
Neighborhood Hope Dealers Inc
TO SUPPORT THE LIFE TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM
CA · TY 2024
$3K
Savannah Station Therapeutic Riding Program
TO SUPPORT ROOM TO GROW EXPANSION
CO · TY 2024
$3K
Denver Children's Home
TO SUPPORT CORE PROGRAMS FOR TRAUMA-IMPACTED YOUTH.
CO · TY 2024
$3K
Barnabas Foundation Inc
TO SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CAMPERS
MO · TY 2024
$3K
Boys Hope Girls Hope
TO SUPPORT BHGHSTL COHORT PROGRAMS
MO · TY 2024
$3K
Erin Eickmeier Foundation
TO SUPPORT CAMP CIRCLE STAR FUN DAY EXPANSION.
MO · TY 2024
$3K
Girls Who Code Inc
TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE AFTERSCHOOL GIRLS WHO CODE IN OKLAHOMA.
NY · TY 2024
$3K
Growing Together
TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOL PROGRAM.
OK · TY 2024
$3K
Owasso Community Resources Inc
TO SUPPORT THE FRESH MARKET AND FOOD PANTRY PROGRAMS WITH INCREASED COST OF SERVING CLIENTS
OK · TY 2024
$3K
Longview Act
TO SUPPORT A LOBBY RENOVATION PROJECT
TX · TY 2024
$3K
The Self Research Institute Inc
TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS OF SELF RESEARCH INSTITUTE.
OK · TY 2024
$3K
Children's Medical Research Inc
TO SUPPORT THREE DISABILITY-INCLUSIVE CULTURE HISTORY CELEBRATIONS TO BE HELD IN 2024 AND 2025 IN OKC
OK · TY 2024
$3K
Foster Care Association of Oklahoma
TO SUPPORT DAILY OPERATIONS AND CONTINUE MAKING A LONG-TERM IMPACT FOR FOSTER FAMILIES STATEWIDE.
OK · TY 2024
$3K
Hear My Cry Foundation
FOR SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS THE MENTAL HEALTH OF YOUTH AND STRIVE TO ENSURE SCHOOL SAFETY IN NORTH TEXAS
TX · TY 2024
$3K
The Fred Somerset Memorial Scholarship Program
TO SUPPORT THE WORKSPACE OF LOCAL EDUCATORS, CURATORS, MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH EXPERTS, AND FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS.
VA · TY 2024
$3K
Norman Firehouse Art Center
TO SUPPORT PRE-SCHOOL VISUAL ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM
OK · TY 2024
$3K
Colorado Friendship Inc
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE INCREDIBLES PROGRAM FOR COLORADO FRIENSHIP.
CO · TY 2024
$3K
Colorado Springs Conservatory Foundation
TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING FOR CSC STAFF.
CO · TY 2024
$3K
Henry Wrinkles Foundation
TO FUND EQUIPMENT FOR THERAPY SESSIONS
AR · TY 2024
$3K
Tails of Transformation
TO SUPPORT HORSE FACILITATED YOUTH AND ADOLESCENT PROGRAMS AND TO CREATE SCHOLARSHIPS
CO · TY 2024
$3K
Western Museum of Mining & Industry
TO CONVERT UNIQUE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS INTO A TRAVELING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR SCHOOLS IN ABOUT 6 SURROUNDING COUNTIE…
CO · TY 2024
$3K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.