The Kerr Center for
The Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture is a private foundation based in Poteau, Oklahoma. It supports education and outreach related to sustainable agriculture, alongside farm and ranch demonstrations of agricultural practices.
The Kerr Center for at a glance
In short: The Kerr Center for gave $23K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $946.167), top state Arkansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,708
- +1111.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +500.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $946
- +101.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $245
- Total assets
- $9,591,841
- +8.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Kerr Center for
- 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: 24456 Kerr Road, Poteau, OK 74953-5215
Phone: (405) 843-7046
Website: https://www.kerrcenter.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kerr Center for funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Arkansas ($5K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($785), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The center is based in Poteau, Oklahoma. Its 2025 grants went to recipients in Arkansas, Maryland, New York, Missouri, and Oklahoma. By share of grant dollars, Arkansas received 48%, Maryland 18%, New York 14%, Missouri 14%, and Oklahoma 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Kerr Center for gives
- Giving grew 772% from 2022 to 2025. 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $800 (2020) to $23K (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas Little Rock, AR | Weed Management Field Day | $4,987 |
| Dripping Springs Garden Huntsville, AR | Ozark Mastermind Conference | $4,220 |
| Plant to Profit Clarksburg, MD | Ozark Mastermind Conference | $4,025 |
| Paul Arnold Argyle, NY | Arkansas-Oklahoma Farm Tour | $3,259 |
| Millsap Farms LLC Springfield, MO | Winter Wisdom Training - Catering & Lodging | $950 |
| Shaun Francis White Hall, AR | Arkansas-Oklahoma Farm Tour | $808 |
| Calm and Confidence Little Rock, AR | Arkansas-Oklahoma Farm Tour | $577 |
| Lijing GAO Columbia, MO | Arkansas-Oklahoma Farm Tour | $508 |
| Holly Dobbs Claremore, OK | Arkansas-Oklahoma Farm Tour | $442 |
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $785 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,591,841 | $1,277,288 | $973,923 | $22,708 | 24 | $846,370 | $551,220 |
| 2024 | $8,862,699 | $1,217,645 | $959,922 | $1,875 | 4 | $929,554 | $585,793 |
| 2023 | $8,330,154 | $812,473 | $895,420 | $1,275 | 3 | $796,839 | $330,330 |
| 2022 | $7,695,245 | $547,622 | $882,766 | $2,603 | 6 | $749,227 | $174,148 |
| 2021 | $9,399,830 | $1,120,117 | $850,945 | $1,800 | 4 | $740,183 | $681,895 |
| 2020 | $8,542,616 | $654,873 | $816,186 | $800 | 3 | — | $284,280 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The center’s website says its mission is to educate through events, publications, and online resources, and to advocate for Oklahoma farmers and ranchers, rural communities, and a healthy, sustainable food system. It describes sustainable agriculture as profitable, environmentally responsible, and supportive of the quality of life of farm families and their communities.
Its education work includes practical information on organic horticulture, sustainable livestock production, conservation, and sustainable food and agriculture. The center also reports farm and ranch demonstrations, consultations, site visits, educational booths, public meetings, and events. On its 2025 filing, it reported developing and distributing educational materials, a monthly agriculture e-newsletter, videos, and website content.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the center reported 24 grants totaling $22,708. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $4,987, with a median of $244. The largest reported grants included $4,987 to the University of Arkansas for a weed management field day, $4,220 to Dripping Springs Garden for the Ozark Mastermind Conference, $4,025 to Plant to Profit for the Ozark Mastermind Conference, and $3,259 to Paul Arnold for an Arkansas–Oklahoma farm tour.
The 2024 filing reported four grants totaling $1,875; the 2023 filing reported three grants totaling $1,275.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Redhage as president; Sue Gray-Melaugh as chairwoman; Elisabeth Speake as secretary; Sue Waugaman as treasurer; and Jim Horne, Warren Roberts, Ray Moranz, Cheryl Cheadle, and John Haase as trustees.
The Kerr Center for is led by David Redhage, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Redhage
President
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$77K (2020) → $82K (2025)
Sue Gray-Melaugh
Chairwoman
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jim Horne
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ray Moranz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Warren Roberts
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cheryl Cheadle
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
John Haase
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Elisabeth Speake
Secretary
Treasurer → Trustee, 2024
Trustee → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
$48K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Sue Waugaman
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $42K (2025)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Barbara Chester (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Sue Gray (2020–2023) — Chairwoman
- Former: Kim McDonald (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Ann Denney (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $82K, to David Redhage (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Kerr Center for
How much does The Kerr Center for give each year?
The Kerr Center for gave $23K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2K across 4 grants.
What is The Kerr Center for's typical grant size?
The Kerr Center for's median grant in 2025 was $245, and its average grant was $946, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kerr Center for give grants?
The Kerr Center for's top state is Arkansas, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (18%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbia, MO (3 grants), Little Rock, AR (2 grants), Wister, OK (2 grants) and Poteau, OK (2 grants).
Does The Kerr Center for give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on The Kerr Center for's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Arkansas-Oklahoma Farm Tour" (12 grants).
Who are The Kerr Center for's largest grantees?
The Kerr Center for's largest 2025 grantees include University of Arkansas ($4,987), Dripping Springs Garden ($4,220) and Plant to Profit ($4,025), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($785), which are not listed by name. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Kerr Center for?
The Kerr Center for reported $9.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does The Kerr Center for fund?
The center’s website says its mission is to educate through events, publications, and online resources, and to advocate for Oklahoma farmers and ranchers, rural communities, and a healthy, sustainable food system. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kerr Center for?
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 The Kerr Center for's EIN?
The Kerr Center for's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1256120. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Kerr Center for 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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