The Kerr Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Kerr Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $206,790 in 65 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$206,790
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$25.7 million
- New grantees97%
Giving in 2024 was up from $162,700 the year before.
97% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $162,700 | 27 | $22.1 million |
| 2024 | $206,790 | 65 | $25.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Laura Kerr 12501 N May Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73120 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (405) 749-7991 |
| What to submit | Cover 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 |
| Deadlines | Requests should be submitted more than 45 days before qtrly committee mtgs to allow time for review |
| Restrictions | Geographical 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. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Kerr Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 28 | $103,190 |
| Colorado | 10 | $27,000 |
| Texas | 8 | $22,000 |
| Arkansas | 7 | $21,500 |
| Missouri | 5 | $13,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $4,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $2,600 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Arts of Oklahoma Inc | To support the allied arts 2024 campaign for the arts | $15,000 |
| Charles B Goddard Center for the Visual and Performing Arts Inc | To help renovate and remodel the goddard center facilities. | $10,000 |
| Dress for Success Oklahoma City | To support the women's employment programs | $7,500 |
| Beyond the Spectrum Ok | To provide support for therapy and classes for children with disabilities and their families. | $5,000 |
| Design Connect Create | To purchase STEM supplies and equipment for one STEM camp serving 30 girls over the summer. | $5,000 |
| Durango Education Foundation | To support coding and makerspace equipment. | $5,000 |
| 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 the first american museum and will also allow representatives of non-alonquian tribes to attend the session | $5,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | To support education opportunities to fallen or disabled military members and first responder children and spouses. | $5,000 |
| New Hope Refuge | To provide funding to remodel the current housing structure originally built in 2004 and also to replace flooring | $5,000 |
| 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 | $5,000 |
| Central Oklahoma Camp and Conference Center | To provide general operating expenses. | $4,000 |
| Council on Foundations | To support the programs of council on foundations with an outright grant for programs | $4,000 |
| Enid Community Theatre Inc | To support the phase two gaslight project focusing on the main stage auditorium and the seats | $4,000 |
| Holy Sews Inc | For supplies to sew layetts/gowns for stillborn babies & babies lost in nicu, to include fabris, fleece, yarn, lace trim, ribbon, memory cards, buttons, teddy bears, postage, etc | $4,000 |
| Arts Live Theatre Inc | To help payfor scholarships, venue costs, and hiring a teaching artist for the 2024 season | $3,500 |
| Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma Inc | To support the food for kids program | $3,500 |
| Home of Hope Inc | To support the hope industry recycling program with the purchase of one hipaa approved dl-12x crosscut mid-sized shredder | $3,050 |
| Camps for Kids | To support participating camps to ensure their accessibility to underprivileged children, youth, and those with physical, medical, and/or development disabilities in the kansas city area | $3,000 |
| Loreto House | To help increase the number of spanish speaking advocates, to help raise bilingual capability of staff from 30% to 50% and to hire two additional advocates. | $3,000 |
| Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter Inc | To support nwacs in providing individualized, trauma-centered education to children who have suffered significant childhood trauma | $3,000 |
| Skyline Urban Ministry Inc | To help with the cost of water bottle refill stations for skyline patrons. | $3,000 |
| Grove Rotary Foundation Foundation Inc | To support early childhood literacy and education: imagination library of delaware county | $2,640 |
| Community Against Violence Inc | To support dog group therapy program for youth recovering from domestic violence and/or sexual assualt | $2,600 |
| 501TECH | To provide securityplus hardware upgrades for existing clients as well as oklahoma nonprofits waiting for service. | $2,500 |
| Barnabas Foundation Inc | To support scholarships for campers | $2,500 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | To support bhghstl cohort programs | $2,500 |
| Children's Medical Research Inc | To support three disability-inclusive culture history celebrations to be held in 2024 and 2025 in okc | $2,500 |
| Cloths to Kids of Denver | To support the underwrite our underwear program | $2,500 |
| Colorado Friendship Inc | To provide support for the incredibles program for colorado frienship. | $2,500 |
| Colorado Springs Conservatory Foundation | To support mental health & wellness professional development and training for csc staff. | $2,500 |
| Community Renewal of Pottawatomie County | To provide operational support | $2,500 |
| Denver Children's Home | To support core programs for trauma-impacted youth. | $2,500 |
| Ennis Public Theater | To support the young artist program | $2,500 |
| Erin Eickmeier Foundation | To support camp circle star fun day expansion. | $2,500 |
| Foster Care Association of Oklahoma | To support daily operations and continue making a long-term impact for foster families statewide. | $2,500 |
| Freedom City | To support transportation costs for afterschool program. | $2,500 |
| Friends of Chamber Music Kansas City | To support educational initiatives, including the new young artist program. | $2,500 |
| Girls Who Code Inc | To support the expansion of the afterschool girls who code in oklahoma. | $2,500 |
| Growing Together | To support communities in school program. | $2,500 |
| Hear My Cry Foundation | For support programs that address the mental health of youth and strive to ensure school safety in north texas | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura Kerr
- Steven S Kerr
- Jackson Ogle
- James Kerr
- Wilson Kerr
- Taylor Dillard
- Cody Kerr
- Lou Kerr
Questions people ask
Does The Kerr Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Requests should be submitted more than 45 days before qtrly committee mtgs to allow time for review.
How much does The Kerr Foundation Inc give?
$206,790 in tax year 2024, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Kerr Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Laura Kerr (President(beginning 03/20/2024)), Steven S Kerr (Cfo), Jackson Ogle (Trustee) and James Kerr (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Kerr Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and education.