Private foundation · EIN 73-1256123 · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma · Arts, culture & humanities

Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $1.0M total, median $20K. 33% of grants stayed in Oklahoma.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$1.0M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in OK
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$23M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Nexus EquineOklahoma City, OKGeneral operating fund$241K
National Museum of Wildlife ArtJackson Hole, WYArt gift to museum$195K
Make-A-Wish OklahomaOklahoma City, OKGeneral operating fund$172K
The Nature ConservancyMerrifield, VAGrant for general operating fund in memory of bill & joffa kerr$172K
National Museum of Wildlife ArtJackson Hole, WYGrant for carl rungius catalogue raisonne (9 year pledge)$140K
University of Oklahoma Foundation IncNorman, OKAubrey m kerr sr. scholarship-ou law$25K
Children's Learning CenterJackson Hole, WYGeneral operating fund$15K
Climb - WyomingCheyenne, WYGeneral operating support$15K
Community Safety NetworkJackson Hole, WYGeneral operating fund$15K
Teton County LibraryJackson Hole, WYGeneral operating fund$15K
Teton Youth & Family ServicesJackson Hole, WYGeneral operating fund$15K
University of Oklahoma Foundation IncNorman, OKAthletic department general capital fund$5,000

By state: Oklahoma 4 · Wyoming 7 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.0M across 12 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Robert S & Grayce B Kerr Foundation Inc give?

Oklahoma (4 grants), Wyoming (7 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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