Kerr Family Foundation

EIN 33-0940583 · DE · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2K Funds in CA, TN
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Kerr Family Foundation based in DE paid 21 grants totaling $83K to 14 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $24K, with a median of $2K. Its largest recipients included HOME OF GUIDING HANDS CORPORATION, THEATRE & ARTS FOUNDATION OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, and VISION OF CHILDREN. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$535,807
Giving (latest yr)
$82,950
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
21
Median grant
$2K
Recipients
14
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Home of Guiding Hands Corporation$24,000
  • Theatre & Arts Foundation of San Diego County$15,000
  • Vision of Children$11,850
  • Old Globe Theatre$5,000
  • Vapa Foundation$5,000

Where grants went

  • California$78,950 · 19 grants
  • Tennessee$4,000 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (21)

Home of Guiding Hands Corporation
El Cajon, CA
Charitable Event
$24,000
Theatre & Arts Foundation of San Diego County
LA Jolla, CA
Charitable Event
$10,000
Vision of Children
San Diego, CA
Charitable Event
$10,000
Theatre & Arts Foundation of San Diego County
LA Jolla, CA
Charitable Event
$5,000
Old Globe Theatre
San Diego, CA
Old Globe General Fund
$5,000
Vapa Foundation
San Diego, CA
Annual gala Scholarship Fund
$5,000
Foundation for Animal Care and Education
San Diego, CA
Charitable Event
$4,400
International Community Foundation
National City, CA
Charitable Event
$4,000
San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association
San Diego, CA
Charitable Event
$4,000
Global Sanctuary for Elephants
Brentwood, TN
Elephant Relocation
$2,000
Global Sanctuary for Elephants
Brentwood, TN
Funds for adding pupy to the family
$2,000
Vision of Children
San Diego, CA
Charitable Event
$1,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Kerr Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Kerr Family Foundation reported 21 itemized grants totaling $83K. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $24K (median $2K).

Recent recipients include HOME OF GUIDING HANDS CORPORATION, THEATRE & ARTS FOUNDATION OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, VISION OF CHILDREN, among 14 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Kerr Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Delaware, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Kerr Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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