The KERR Foundation Inc
EIN 731256122 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2016–2023
$2.8M
619 grants · $354K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$3K
typical micro grants · $2K–$5K
grant size
42%
supporter · 173/412 multi-year
repeat
$22.1M
Assets (2023)
412
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
LOU C KERR
Phone
(405) 749-2877
Deadlines
REQUESTS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED MORE THAN 45 DAYS BEFORE QTRLY COMMITTEE MTGS TO ALLOW TIME FOR REVIEW
How to Apply
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
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.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $931K | $23.7M | $1.1M | 183 |
| 2017 | $595K | $24.2M | $1.3M | 148 |
| 2018 | $398K | $21.1M | $2.0M | 89 |
| 2019 | N/A | $22.7M | $539K | N/A |
| 2020 | $114K | $22.2M | $299K | 21 |
| 2021 | $246K | $24.7M | $1.9M | 45 |
| 2022 | $229K | $21.8M | $1.1M | 54 |
| 2023 | $317K | $22.1M | $1.1M | 79 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 619 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$3K
Average
$5K
75th Pctl
$5K
Maximum
$50K
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
6.8% of US grants
· Rank #5 of 17 states
$134K across
42 grants
21 of 254 counties
Top 10 counties
- 1 Dallas
- 2 Williamson
- 3 Fort Bend
- 4 Kerr
- 5 Randall
- 6 Chambers
- 7 Bexar
- 8 Harrison
- 9 Harris
- 10 Guadalupe
+11 more
counties
· 13 grants
· $30K
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (619 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astec Fund Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | $50,000 | PROVIDE CAPITAL FUNDING FOR THE NEW ASTEC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL CAMPUS, WHICH WOULD INCLUDE NAMING OPPORTUNITY FOR... | 2018 |
| Astec Fund Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | $50,000 | TO PROVIDE CAPITAL FUNDING FOR THE NEW ASTEC CHARTER SCHOOL CAMPUS, WHICH WOULD INCLUDE A NAMING OPPORTUNITY FOR THE... | 2016 |
| Astec Fund Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | $50,000 | TO PROVIDE CAPITAL FUNDING FOR THE NEW ASTEC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL CAMPUS, WHICH WOULD INCLUDE A NAMING OPPORTUNITY... | 2016 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Oklahoma City, OK | $25,000 | TO HELP WITH THE RENOVATION OF THE NATURE CONSERVANCY STONE HOUSE RENOVATION AT OKA' YANAHLI PRESERVE. | 2022 |
| Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | $25,000 | FOR THE CENTERED ON IMPACT CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. | 2022 |
| Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | $25,000 | SUPPORT THE AUBREY K. MCCLENDON TRIBUTE PROJECT ENTITLED "ONWARD AND UPWARD". | 2018 |
| Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | $25,000 | FOR THE CENTERED ON IMPACT CAPITAL CAMPAIGM | 2023 |
| First Serve OKC Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | $25,000 | TO SUPPORT THE FIRST SERVE OKC CAPITAL CAMPAIGN WHICH WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONS TO THE TENNIS FACILITIES IN WILL ROGERS PARK | 2016 |
| Heritage Hall | Oklahoma City, OK | $25,000 | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BUILDING FOR THE LOWER SCHOOL, WHICH SERVES STUDENTS FROM... | 2016 |
| Heritage Hall | Oklahoma City, OK | $25,000 | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BUILDING FOR THE LOWER SCHOOL, WHICH SERVES STUDENTS FROM... | 2016 |
| Heritage Hall | Oklahoma City, OK | $25,000 | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BUILDING FOR THE LOWER SCHOOL, WHICH SERVES STUDENTS FROM... | 2017 |
| Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | $25,000 | TO SUPPORT THE AUBREY K. MCCLENDON TRIBUTE PROJECT ENTITLED "ONWARD AND UPWARD". | 2017 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | $20,000 | HELP EXPAND PATIENT ACCESS, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY IN OKLAHOMA | 2018 |
| Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | $20,000 | TO SUPPORT OK CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER'S 2015 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW FACILITY | 2016 |
| Hope Is Alive Ministries Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | $20,000 | TO SUPPORT THE COUNSELING & LIFE PROFICIENCY PROGRAM FOR 35 WOMEN. | 2017 |
| Allied Arts of Oklahoma Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | $15,000 | TO BENEFIT THE ALLIED ARTS 2022 CAMPAIGN. | 2022 |
| Oklahoma Zoological Society Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | $15,000 | TO SUPPORT OKC ZOO EXPANSION THROUGH EXPEDITION AFRICA. | 2022 |
| Mercy Health Foundation Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $15,000 | SUPPORT THE PROJECT EARLY DETECTION (PED) PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES LIFESAVING BREAST SCREENINGS AND HEALTH SERVICES... | 2018 |
| Nature Conservancy Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | $15,000 | HELP PREPARE THE ARBUCKLE PLAINS OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA FOR THE RETURN OF THE ICONIC BISON. | 2018 |
| OKC Metro Alliance | Oklahoma City, OK | $15,000 | HELP PURCHASE USED KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FOR THE WOMEN'S FIRSTEP KITCHEN PROJECT. | 2018 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundation | Stillwater, OK | $15,000 | SUPPORT THE OSU LIBRARY'S ORAL HISTORY RESEARCH PROGRAM TO CREATE AN ORAL HISTORY SERIES. | 2018 |
| Allied Arts Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | $15,000 | TO SUPPORT THE ALLIED ARTS 2020 CAMPAIGN FOR THE ARTS | 2020 |
| OKC Metro Alliance | Oklahoma City, OK | $15,000 | TO HELP PURCHASE USED KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FOR THE WOMEN'S FIRSTEP KITCHEN PROJECT | 2020 |
| Allied Arts Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | $15,000 | TO SUPPORT ALLIED ARTS 2021 CAMPAIGN FOR THE ARTS | 2020 |
| Allied Arts Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | $15,000 | TO SUPPORT THE ALLIED ARTS 2021 CAMPAIGN FOR THE ARTS. | 2021 |
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