The Gould Kerr Family Foundation
The Gould Kerr Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $27K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $431.
The Gould Kerr Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gould Kerr Family Foundation gave $20K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,100
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- Average grant
- $2,871
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $26,666
- -31.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Gould Kerr Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stevenson School ($10K). Together the top 7 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Gould Kerr Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stevenson School Mesa, AZ | Health Center/Learning Center | $10,000 |
| A Retreat for Sacred Beings Phoenix, AZ | Scholarship Fund | $3,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy Phoenix, AZ | Donation | $2,000 |
| Local First Phoenix, AZ | Donation | $2,000 |
| Homeless Youth Connection Phoenix, AZ | Donation | $1,500 |
| Desert Marigold School Phoenix, AZ | Donation | $1,000 |
| Cobra Lacrosse Glendale, AZ | Shade Structure | $600 |
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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 | $26,666 | $10,431 | $23,744 | $20,100 | 7 | $20,100 | $431 | $1,248 |
| 2023 | $38,770 | $40,054 | $1,284 | — | — | — | $54 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gould Kerr Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gould Kerr Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Gould Kerr
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
James Kerr
Officer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Gould Kerr Family Foundation
How much does The Gould Kerr Family Foundation give each year?
The Gould Kerr Family Foundation gave $20K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Gould Kerr Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gould Kerr Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,871, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gould Kerr Family Foundation give grants?
The Gould Kerr Family Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (5 grants).
Does The Gould Kerr Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Gould Kerr Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (4 grants).
Who are The Gould Kerr Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gould Kerr Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Stevenson School ($10,000), A Retreat for Sacred Beings ($3,000) and United Cerebral Palsy ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gould Kerr Family Foundation?
The Gould Kerr Family Foundation reported $27K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Gould Kerr Family Foundation's EIN?
The Gould Kerr Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3387216. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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