Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation is a private foundation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $241,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$241,000
- Assets$33.5 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 27 | $32.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 12 | $33.5 million |
How to apply
Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation 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.
What Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 4 | $443,000 |
| Wyoming | 7 | $410,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $172,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nexus Equine | General operating fund | $241,000 |
| National Museum of Wildlife Art | Art gift to museum | $195,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Oklahoma | General operating fund | $172,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Grant for general operating fund in memory of bill & joffa kerr | $172,000 |
| National Museum of Wildlife Art | Grant for carl rungius catalogue raisonne (9 year pledge) | $140,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc | Aubrey m kerr sr. Scholarship-ou law | $25,000 |
| Children's Learning Center | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| Climb - Wyoming | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Community Safety Network | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| Teton County Library | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| Teton Youth & Family Services | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc | Athletic department general capital fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Graycen Mashburn
- Mara Kerr
- Nancy Kerr
Questions people ask
Does Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Graycen Mashburn (Interim President), Mara Kerr (Secretary/Treasurer) and Nancy Kerr (Director).
What does Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.