Kerr Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kerr Family Foundation is a private foundation in New Hope, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $156,250 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $25,000. 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$156,250
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $123,750 the year before.
8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $117,500 | 42 | $2.4 million |
| 2023 | $123,750 | 46 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $156,250 | 49 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
Kerr Family 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 Kerr Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 27 | $99,000 |
| New Jersey | 7 | $14,250 |
| California | 5 | $13,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $7,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $6,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| George School (Michael Toohey Scholarship Fund) | No restrictions | $25,000 |
| Buckingham Friends School | No restrictions | $22,000 |
| New Hope Arts | No restrictions | $9,000 |
| The Neighborhood Center of South Lake County | No restrictions | $7,000 |
| American Red Cross | No restrictions | $5,000 |
| Beloved Asheville | No restrictions | $5,000 |
| Fisherman's Mark | No restrictions | $5,000 |
| Grid Alternatives | No restrictions | $5,000 |
| Light the Minds | No restrictions | $5,000 |
| Lightning Rod Special | No restrictions | $5,000 |
| Mercy Chefs | No restrictions | $5,000 |
| Project Home | No restrictions | $5,000 |
| Get Bent Friends | No restrictions | $4,000 |
| Americares | No restrictions | $3,000 |
| Eagle Fire Company | No restrictions | $3,000 |
| Mercer Street Friends | No restrictions | $3,000 |
| Philabundance | No restrictions | $3,000 |
| Free Library of New Hope and Solebury | No restrictions | $2,500 |
| Riverside Symphonia | No restrictions | $2,500 |
| Earthjustice | No restrictions | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Free Library of New Hope and Solebury | No restrictions | $2,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | No restrictions | $2,000 |
| Socks for the Streets | No restrictions | $2,000 |
| Abc in Lower Merion | No restrictions | $1,500 |
| Abc Strath Haven Inc | No restrictions | $1,500 |
| Pennsylvania Innocence Project | No restrictions | $1,500 |
| American Friends Service Committee | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| Bucks Food for Friends | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| Concordia Chamber Players | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| Ella Baker Center | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| Food for Friends | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| Isles Inc | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| Lambertville-New Hope Ambulance & Rescue Squad | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| Our Mother of Sorrows & St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| Partners Aligned Toward Health | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| The ACLU Foundation of Pennsylvania | No restrictions | $1,000 |
| The Oscar Hammerstein Museum & Theatre Education Center | No restrictions | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine M Kerr
- Barbara Olds
- Christopher J Kerr
- Nicholas Kerr
Questions people ask
Does Kerr Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kerr Family Foundation give?
$156,250 in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Kerr Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Catherine M Kerr (President), Barbara Olds (Vice President), Christopher J Kerr (Secretary) and Nicholas Kerr (Treasurer).
What does Kerr Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and community development.