Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Inc
The Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Oklahoma, Wyoming, and Virginia, including organizations working in animal services, wildlife art, conservation, education, and human services.
Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $85K), top state Oklahoma. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,025,000
- -29.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -55.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $85,417
- +58.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $22,863,266
- +15.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 54917, Oklahoma City, OK 73154
Phone: (405) 924-1210
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Museum of Wildlife Art ($335K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 118 grants of 132 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 43% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma, 40% to recipients in Wyoming, and 17% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $112K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2024) to $1.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nexus Equine Oklahoma City, OK | General Operating Fund | $241,000 |
| National Museum of Wildlife Art Jackson Hole, WY | Art Gift to Museum | $195,000 |
| Make-a-Wish Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK | General Operating Fund | $172,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Merrifield, VA | Grant for general operating fund in memory of bill & joffa kerr | $172,000 |
| National Museum of Wildlife Art Jackson Hole, WY | Grant for carl rungius catalogue raisonne (9 year pledge) | $140,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc Norman, OK | Aubrey M Kerr Sr. Scholarship-Ou Law | $25,000 |
| Children's Learning Center Jackson Hole, WY | General Operating Fund | $15,000 |
| Climb - Wyoming Cheyenne, WY | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Community Safety Network Jackson Hole, WY | General Operating Fund | $15,000 |
| Teton County Library Jackson Hole, WY | General Operating Fund | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,863,266 | $4,514,224 | $1,524,164 | $1,025,000 | 12 | $1,322,628 | $4,309,631 | $1,599,121 |
| 2023 | $19,752,974 | $1,071,264 | $1,998,244 | $1,455,500 | 27 | $1,784,675 | $403,268 | $1,627,614 |
| 2022 | $19,876,921 | $1,950,712 | $2,098,860 | $1,552,640 | 27 | $1,884,410 | $1,766,140 | $1,695,494 |
| 2021 | $19,234,723 | $2,069,941 | $1,731,500 | $1,258,864 | 33 | $1,558,699 | $1,286,891 | $1,786,456 |
| 2020 | $18,336,861 | $864,453 | $1,911,327 | $1,448,600 | 33 | — | $740,002 | $1,646,296 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes, including general operating support, a museum art gift and catalogue project, a scholarship, and an athletic department capital fund.
Among the grantees, Nexus Equine says it serves animals in transition through education, adoption, and outreach. The Nature Conservancy describes its mission as conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Community Safety Network says it provides victim assistance, advocacy, counseling, and temporary shelter for victims of abuse. The University of Oklahoma Foundation describes itself as facilitating and managing philanthropic gifts to support the University of Oklahoma.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $1,025,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $241,000, with a median of $20,000.
The largest grants included $241,000 to Nexus Equine for general operating support; $195,000 to the National Museum of Wildlife Art for an art gift to the museum; $172,000 to Make-A-Wish Oklahoma for general operating support; and $172,000 to The Nature Conservancy for general operating support in memory of Bill and Joffa Kerr. The foundation also awarded the National Museum of Wildlife Art $140,000 for a Carl Rungius catalogue raisonné as part of a nine-year pledge.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Graycen Mashburn as interim president, Mara Kerr as secretary/treasurer, and Nancy Kerr as director.
Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Inc is led by Graycen Mashburn, Interim President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Graycen Mashburn
Interim President
Vice Chairman → Interim President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $27K (2024)
Nancy Kerr
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mara Kerr
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $54K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Kavar Kerr (2020–2023) — President
- Former: William G. Kerr (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Joarthur G. Kerr (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $54K, to Mara Kerr (Secretary/Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Inc
How much does Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Inc give each year?
Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 27 grants.
What is Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $85,417, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Inc give grants?
Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Inc's top state is Oklahoma, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wyoming (40%) and Virginia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson Hole, WY (6 grants), Oklahoma City, OK (2 grants) and Norman, OK (2 grants).
Does Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include National Museum of Wildlife Art ($335,000 across 2 grants), Nexus Equine ($241,000) and Make-a-Wish Oklahoma ($172,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Inc?
Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Inc reported $22.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes, including general operating support, a museum art gift and catalogue project, a scholarship, and an athletic department capital fund. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Inc's EIN?
Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1256123. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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