The Kerr Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Kerr Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmette, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $9,875 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$9,875
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$210,388
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $9,000 the year before.
56% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $5,500 | 9 | $107,331 |
| 2023 | $9,000 | 11 | $187,624 |
| 2024 | $9,875 | 9 | $210,388 |
How to apply
The Kerr Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4 | $4,125 |
| California | 3 | $4,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,125 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $625 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Immigration Law Center | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Civic Leadership Foundation | General purpose | $1,250 |
| Northwestern University | General purpose | $1,250 |
| Humanitarian Social Innovations | General purpose | $1,125 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | General purpose | $1,000 |
| The Licorice Project | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Barks of Love | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Charlestown Mothers Association | General purpose | $625 |
| St Johns Episcopal | General purpose | $625 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura Louise Carroll
- William D Kerr III
- Gwyneth K Erwin
- Kathryn Kerr Clarke
- Kendra Olvany
- Jeffrey Dee Kerr
- Daniel Carroll
- Dawn Erwin Leibovitz
- Sean Olvany
Questions people ask
Does The Kerr Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kerr Foundation Inc give?
$9,875 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Kerr Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Laura Louise Carroll (Secy), William D Kerr III (VP), Gwyneth K Erwin (President) and Kathryn Kerr Clarke (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.