The Kerr Foundation Inc
The Kerr Foundation Inc is a private family foundation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, established in 1963 and reincorporated in 1985. The foundation identifies and supports 501(c)(3) organizations and institutions that provide new or enhanced opportunities within its granting areas, with particular emphasis on serving young people.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.7M
+16.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$207K
+27.1% YoY
Grant Count
65
+140.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
-47.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on five primary areas:
Education — Particularly higher learning and pre-collegiate organizations, including health science centers and medical research conducted by educational institutions
Arts and Culture — Organizations in visual and performing arts, as well as museums and libraries
Health — Institutions providing health care, medical research, or outreach organizations employing primarily professionals from the allied health field
Human Services — Organizations providing services in diverse areas to the public, with specific focus on the disadvantaged, people with special needs, and the elderly
Public Affairs — Related programs that support community development
Grantmaking
The foundation structures its grants as **challenge grants**, meaning approved organizations must first raise or secure matching grants, donations, and/or pledges in the amount specified by the foundation before receiving payment. The challenge amount is typically dollar-for-dollar.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
While preference is given to Oklahoma organizations and institutions, the foundation accepts grant requests from the following states and regions:
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Kansas
- Missouri
- New Mexico
- Oklahoma (priority)
- Texas
- Washington D.C. area (with Oklahoma organizations receiving first priority for available funds)
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $21,675,452
- Total Annual Giving: $206,790
- Annual Expenses: $1,591,749
- Annual Revenue: $1,084,300
- EIN: 73-1256122
- Tax-Exempt Status: Since January 1986
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,675,452 | $18,624,951 | $19,059,178 |
| Revenue | $1,203,247 | $1,084,300 | $1,143,095 |
| Expenses | $1,794,783 | $1,591,749 | $1,642,560 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,200,759 | $1,200,562 | $1,213,675 |
| Net Investment Income | $609,223 | $701,112 | $719,210 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,161,593 | $1,022,002 | $1,085,436 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
171 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Kerr Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key personnel include:
- Lou C. Kerr — President
- Steven S. Kerr
- Laura Kerr
- Cody T. Kerr
- Wilson Kerr
- Taylor Dillard
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA KERR | PRESIDENT(BEGINNING 03/20/2024) | 40 | $167,623 |
| STEVEN S KERR | CFO | 40 | $174,124 |
| JACKSON OGLE | TRUSTEE | 2 | $4,500 |
| JAMES KERR | TRUSTEE | 2 | $4,207 |
| WILSON KERR | TRUSTEE | 2 | $7,500 |
| TAYLOR DILLARD | TRUSTEE | 2 | $8,000 |
| CODY KERR | TRUSTEE | 2 | $17,600 |
| LOU KERR | PRESIDENT(DECEASED 03/20/2024) | 2 | $45,176 |
Contact Information
- Website: www.thekerrfoundation.org
- Address: 12501 N May Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73120-1948
- Telephone: 405-749-2877
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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