Grayce B Kerr Fund Inc
Accepts applications
Grayce B Kerr Fund Inc is a private foundation in Easton, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 44 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $327,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$327,500
- Assets$36.2 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 43 | $36.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 44 | $36.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John Valliant 117 Bay Street, Easton, MD 21601 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (410) 822-6652 |
| What to submit | The applicant should call the organization to obtain information regarding the application process and requested information. |
| Deadlines | Applications are reviewed as received. |
| Restrictions | Must be 501(c)(3) organization. Preference given to educational endeavors. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Grayce B Kerr Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 11 | $805,270 |
| Maryland | 31 | $452,217 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $29,517 |
| Delaware | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Conservancy | Conservation using artificial intelligence | $327,500 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Implementation of water plan | $320,000 |
| Cultural Alliance of Medfied DBA Bellforge Arts Center | Bellforge arts center | $250,517 |
| Trustees | Matching gift | $127,500 |
| The Share Trust | General support | $75,525 |
| Martin's House & Barn | General support | $60,237 |
| Newport Festivals Foundation | Building repairs | $29,517 |
| Rawkstars Inc | Beats, bars & beyond | $29,000 |
| Friends of Easton Volunteer Fire Department | Emergency services regional training campus | $25,000 |
| Academy Art Museum | Bugatti exhibit | $7,500 |
| Mid-Shore Community Foundation | General support | $5,100 |
| YMCA of the Chesapeake | Chesapeake forum | $5,100 |
| Tilghman Waterman's Museum | Security system | $3,750 |
| The Pine Street Committee Inc | Nutrition program | $3,500 |
| For All Seasons | Matching gift | $3,200 |
| Washington College | Matching gift | $2,550 |
| Chesapeake Bay Trust | Matching gift | $2,000 |
| Saints Peter & Paul | Matching gift | $1,200 |
| Dover Land Conservation Trust | Additional property | $1,021 |
| Talbot Hospice Foundation | Matching gift | $1,000 |
| Women & Girls Fund of the Mid-Shore | Matching gift | $680 |
| Easton High School After Graduation Party | General support | $500 |
| Easton Rotary Youth & Community Fund | General support | $500 |
| Easton Volunteer Fire Department | General support | $500 |
| Phillips Academy | Matching gift | $500 |
| St Michaels High School After Prom Party | Prom party | $500 |
| Talbot Paramedic Foundation | General support | $500 |
| The Grassroots Cultural and Performing Arts Center | Matching gift | $500 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Matching gift | $257 |
| Zullo Gallery Center for the Arts | Matching gift | $250 |
| Claiborne Village Association | Matching gift | $200 |
| Silver Heel Foundation | Matching gift | $200 |
| Talbot Interfaith Shelter | Matching gift | $200 |
| Allegro Academy | Matching gift | $100 |
| Catholic Diocese of Wilmington | Matching gift | $100 |
| Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum | Matching gift | $100 |
| Critchlow Adkins Children's Centers | Matching gift | $100 |
| Mid-Shore Early Learning Center | Matching gift | $100 |
| Pickering Creek Environmental Center | Matching gift | $100 |
| St Michaels Fire Department | Matching gift | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- John R Valliant
- Marcy Kerr Yuknat
- David A Yuknat
Questions people ask
Does Grayce B Kerr Fund Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are reviewed as received.
How much does Grayce B Kerr Fund Inc give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Grayce B Kerr Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists John R Valliant (President & Ceo), Marcy Kerr Yuknat (Chair) and David A Yuknat (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Grayce B Kerr Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and community development.