Private foundation · EIN 73-1256120 · Poteau, Oklahoma

The Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 24 grants paid, $23K total, median $244. 25% of grants stayed in Oklahoma.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
24
$23K
Median grant
$244
Stays in OK
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.6M

Grants paid in 2025

24 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of ArkansasLittle Rock, ARWeed management field day$4,987
Dripping Springs GardenHuntsville, AROzark mastermind conference$4,220
Plant to ProfitClarksburg, MDOzark mastermind conference$4,025
Paul ArnoldArgyle, NYArkansas-oklahoma farm tour$3,259
Millsap Farms LLCSpringfield, MOWinter wisdom training - catering & lodging$950
Shaun FrancisWhite Hall, ARArkansas-oklahoma farm tour$808
Calm and ConfidenceLittle Rock, ARArkansas-oklahoma farm tour$577
Lijing GaoColumbia, MOArkansas-oklahoma farm tour$508
Holly DobbsClaremore, OKArkansas-oklahoma farm tour$442
Happy Hollow FarmJamestown, MOWinter wisdom training - speaker stipend$385
Justin KeayWright City, MOArkansas-oklahoma farm tour$381
Box Turtle FarmMount Vernon, MOOzark mastermind conference - catering & lodging$255
Garima SrivastavaColumbia, MOArkansas-oklahoma farm tour$234
Wister Fire DepartmentWister, OKDonation to non-profit organization$200
Leflore County Conservation DistrictPoteau, OK2025 tri-county forestry contest$200
Middle Fork FarmFayetteville, ARArkansas-oklahoma farm tour stipend$200
Prairie Woods FarmSulphur Springs, ARArkansas-oklahoma farm tour stipend$200
Hannah AdamsTalihina, OKArkansas-oklahoma farm tour$200
Campbell LairdColumbia, MOArkansas-oklahoma farm tour$153
Crystal Ashalintubbi-ShipmanWister, OKArkansas-oklahoma farm tour$150
Patrick ByersFordland, MOWinter wisdom training$150
Ramon ArancibiaNevada, MOArkansas-oklahoma farm tour$130
Allison GunterHermitage, MOArkansas-oklahoma farm tour$69
Weaver'sPoteau, OKDonation to process deer for hunters against hunger (through the oklahoma dept. of wildlife conservation)$25

By state: Arkansas 6 · Maryland 1 · New York 1 · Missouri 10 · Oklahoma 6

About this foundation

The Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Poteau, Oklahoma, tax-exempt since 1986. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does The Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $23K across 24 grants, a median of $244.

Where does The Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture Inc give?

Arkansas (6 grants), Maryland (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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