Kerr Family Foundation

EIN 23-2901887 Β· PA Β· NTEE T20Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1.5K Funds in PA, NJ, CA +9
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Kerr Family Foundation based in PA paid 49 grants totaling $156.3K to 49 organizations across 12 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $25K, with a median of $1.5K. Its largest recipients included GEORGE SCHOOL (MICHAEL TOOHEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND), BUCKINGHAM FRIENDS SCHOOL, and NEW HOPE ARTS. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,243,101
Giving (latest yr)
$156,250
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
49
Median grant
$1.5K
Recipients
49
States reached
12
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • George School (Michael Toohey Scholarship Fund)$25,000
  • Buckingham Friends School$22,000
  • New Hope Arts$9,000
  • The Neighborhood Center of South Lake County$7,000
  • American Red Cross$5,000

Where grants went

  • Pennsylvania$99,000 Β· 27 grants
  • New Jersey$14,250 Β· 7 grants
  • California$13,000 Β· 5 grants
  • Florida$7,000 Β· 1 grant
  • North Carolina$6,000 Β· 2 grants
  • New York$5,000 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (49)

George School (Michael Toohey Scholarship Fund)
Newtown, PA
No Restrictions
$25,000
Buckingham Friends School
Lahaska, PA
No Restrictions
$22,000
New Hope Arts
New Hope, PA
No Restrictions
$9,000
The Neighborhood Center of South Lake County
Clermont, FL
No Restrictions
$7,000
Grid Alternatives
Oakland, CA
No Restrictions
$5,000
Light the Minds
Fort Washington, PA
No Restrictions
$5,000
Lightning Rod Special
Astoria, NY
No Restrictions
$5,000
Mercy Chefs
Portsmouth, VA
No Restrictions
$5,000
Project Home
Philadelphia, PA
No Restrictions
$5,000
American Red Cross
Lancaster, PA
No Restrictions
$5,000
Fisherman's Mark
Lambertville, NJ
No Restrictions
$5,000
Beloved Asheville
Asheville, NC
No Restrictions
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

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

Kerr Family Foundation is classified as a Education funder. Schools, universities, scholarships, and educational programs. Its recent grants reached organizations across 12 states.

In its most recent filing, Kerr Family Foundation reported 49 itemized grants totaling $156.3K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $25K (median $1.5K).

Recent recipients include GEORGE SCHOOL (MICHAEL TOOHEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND), BUCKINGHAM FRIENDS SCHOOL, NEW HOPE ARTS, among 49 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

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