The William A. Kerr Foundation is a private family foundation established in May 1998 and fully funded in January 2000. Registered in the State of Washington and currently based in Chesterfield, Missouri, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. The foundation is structured as a private non-operating foundation and is managed by two co-trustees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$740K
-6.4% YoY
Grant Count
54
-12.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+7.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is "Promoting Knowledge, Cooperation, and Progress."
Primary funding interests include:
- Arts
- Human Services
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only.
Grant Range
$5,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Missouri, California, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $16,899,277
- Total Revenues: $516,227
- Total Expenses: $1,206,356
- Investment Income and Dividends: $500,578
- Number of Employees: 2
Historical Assets:
- 2024: $16,899,277
- 2023: $17,600,000
- 2022: $18,000,000
Historical Giving:
- 2024: $740,000 (54 grants)
- 2023: $790,000 (61 grants)
- 2022: $840,000 (66 grants)
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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
200 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by two co-trustees:
- John H.K. Sweet (St. Louis, Missouri)
- William R. Sweet (Walnut Creek, California)
Both co-trustees are nephews of William A. Kerr.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN H K SWEET | TRUSTEE | 30 | $50,600 |
| WILLIAM R SWEET | TRUSTEE | 10 | $57,600 |
Contact Information
Address: 14805 North Outer 40 Road, Suite 200 Chesterfield, MO 63017-6060
Website: www.wakfoundation.org
Telephone: 314-889-4862
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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